Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has promised to settle the medical bills of victims of an accident involving a truck and multiple vehicles near Karu Bridge, along the Abuja-Keffi expressway, Abuja, on Wednesday. This was disclosed by the Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Public Communication and Social Media, Lere Olayinka. Chronicle NG earlier reported that the FCT Emergency Management Department confirmed that 10 persons died, while 30 others suffered major burns and are currently hospitalised. According to the statement, the Wike also sympathised with the victims and directed the Mandate Secretary on Health and…

The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department has announced that ten people perished in a truck explosion near Karu Bridge on the Abuja-Keffi expressway on Wednesday. Nkechi Isa, FEMD’s Head of Public Affairs, verified the figures in a statement issued Thursday afternoon. The Acting Director General of the Emergency Department, Abdulrahman Mohammed, reported that eight people died as of Thursday morning, with five confirmed dead on the spot and four others burnt beyond recognition. “Five people were taken dead from the scene yesterday. Out of the people that were injured, one died, making six. Then this morning, when I asked…

President Bola Tinubu has applauded the National Assembly for its “resolute and patriotic” affirmation of the State of Emergency declaration in Rivers state. Tinubu described the move as a critical step towards restoring stability following a prolonged political crisis that crippled government in the oil-rich state and jeopardised national economic security for more than 15 months. Mr Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, revealed the President’s reaction in a statement issued Thursday captioned, ‘President Tinubu salutes National Assembly for patriotic position on Rivers State emergency proclamation.’ The president praised the National Assembly’s leadership, including Senate President Godswill…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Seriake Dickson, Senator representing Bayelsa West, clashed during plenary over a clause of Senate rules governing the implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s State of Emergency declaration in Rivers State. During the Senate session on Thursday, March 20, 2025, Senator Bamidele Opeyemi moved to reshuffle the Order Paper so that the Senate might consider the state of emergency in Rivers before moving on to other motions for legislative action. As Bamidele stood to point out the order, Dickson raised a point of order, which Akpabio declined to comply with. Rather than allowing Dickson speak on the…

The Oyo State Government has dropped all charges against Naomi Silekunola, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife; Oriyomi Hamzat, the founder of Agidigbo FM; and Abdullahi Fasasi, the principal of Islamic High School in Bashorun, Ibadan. The individuals were initially charged in judicial procedures following the December 2024 funfair stampede, which claimed the lives of at least 35 children. Following the court session on Thursday, the relieved defendants were seen exchanging pleasantries, indicating that the charges had been officially dropped. Addressing journalists, Oyo State Attorney General Abiodun Aikomo outlined the decision’s reasons, highlighting the legal and humanitarian implications.…

Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has announced the formation of a Coalition of Opposition Political Parties to replace President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The former vice president verified this while answering a question on behalf of opposition leaders at an ongoing press conference at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja. He said, “Yes, this is the birth of the coalition of opposition ahead of 2027.” Details later…

Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (retd.), the sole administrator for River State, has arrived at the state’s government house to resume his official duties. Ibas arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport at 11:25 a.m. on Thursday and was greeted by key officials and security officers. The sole administrator, escorted by the state Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, and the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 16, then headed to Government House in Port Harcourt. Ibas has already arrived at the Government House and has been shown around by several government officials. He is currently attending a closed-door meeting with senior…

The Senate on Thursday approved the declaration of a state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday. The resolution by the Red Chamber was taken at Thursday’s closed-door session of the legislators to deliberate on the declaration and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and other elected officials. The closed session was announced after Senate President Godswill Akpabio read a letter from Tinubu at plenary on Thursday. According to him, the Red Chamber after a closed door meeting, based its decision on its Orders 133, 134, 135 and 136. Earlier, Akpabio…

The Abia State Police Command stated that in order to uphold discipline in the force, it has de-kitted and dismissed an operative of its mobile police squad over unethical conduct. The command released a press statement on Wednesday, signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO DSP Maureen Chinaka on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, which stated, “The public is hereby notified that Inspector Kufere Moses, formerly serving at Mopol 55 PMF Aba and attached to UBA Bank Guard in Aba, Abia State, has been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force, effective 21st February 2025. He has…

The suspended Rivers State Government has refuted claims that a High Court order has been granted to prevent Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the newly appointed Sole Administrator, from resuming. Dr Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, denounced the charges as baseless and nasty, blaming them on persons aiming to aggravate political tensions in the state. In a statement made on Thursday, Ehie denied filing a complaint to challenge the appointment, condemning the news as the work of “low minds” who couldn’t even spell his name properly. He asked the public to reject the allegations, claiming…