Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that four members of the Edo State House of Assembly received N200m each as inducement to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers—Donald Okugbe (Akoko Edo Constituency II), Bright Iyamu (Orhionmwon South Constituency II), Richard Edosa (Oredo West Constituency), and Sunday Ojezele (Esan South East)—officially joined the APC on Wednesday at the party’s headquarters in Benin. Jarret Tenebe, the acting Edo State APC Chairman, welcomed them, as did other party leaders. Following this defection, the APC now has 13 seats in the 24-member Assembly, while the PDP has 11. The…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has berated most political officeholders for using state resources for personal aggrandizement. Obasanjo lamented the increasing rate of poverty among the masses in the country, while the political class continues to amass wealth for themselves. The ex-leader revealed this in his new book, ‘Nigeria: Past and Future,’ in which he depicted the portraits and personalities of federal and state chief executives alike. The book was one of two new books released to commemorate Obasanjo’s 88th birthday last week. The former president stated that the majority of those who have been appointed to positions of leadership in…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described as wasteful and corrupt most of the projects being executed by the President Bola Tinubu administration. Obasanjo lambasted the Tinubu administration for spending N21 billion on a new official mansion for Vice President Kashim Shettima, calling it a misguided priority and a conduit for embezzling public funds. The ex-leader revealed this in chapter six of his new book, ‘Nigeria: Past and Future,’ in which he depicted the portraits and personalities of federal and state chief executives alike. The book was one of two new books released to commemorate Obasanjo’s 88th birthday last week. Obasanjo…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s camp has disputed the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s power to compel him to testify before its panel over Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension from the National Assembly. Akpabio’s media aide, Eseme Eyiboh, confirmed this in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH on Wednesday. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who is on a six-month ban, accused Akpabio of sexual harassment and misuse of power. On Tuesday, she appeared before the IPU, a United Nations organisation, to file a complaint against the Nigerian Senate and its president, Akpabio. After hearing her case, the IPU stated that it needed to hear from Akpabio before taking a…

The remains of two unidentified persons have been recovered following an explosion on Tuesday night that triggered an inferno on Otedola Bridge, Lagos State. Four others sustained varying degrees of fire injuries, while four buildings and 15 vehicles were destroyed. This was revealed by the spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin. Hundeyin explained, “The accident was suspected to have occurred when the vehicle was trying to ascend the link road to the Lagos-Ibadan Motorway by Otedola Bridge. Consequently, the vehicle somersaulted, spilt its entire contents on the road, and fire ignited immediately. “The vehicle’s registration number…

The attack on Gidan Na Ruwa Fulani Settlement in Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State left a trail of destruction, with 24 thatched houses and 16 local granaries set ablaze during a communal clash between warring Hausa and Fulani settlements. Chronicle NG reports that he incident occurred on Sunday night. The Police Public Relations Officer, Jigawa State Police C. confirmed the incident in a statement made available to reporters in Dutse. According to Adam, the attack was carried out by youths from Zangon Maje Village, adding that “the youths, who were allegedly seeking revenge, descended on the settlement, setting…

President Bola Tinubu says political stakeholders in Rivers State must respect the Supreme Court rulings and uphold the rule of law to restore peace in the state. According to a statement signed by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu made the call during a meeting on Tuesday in Abuja with leaders of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum. According to reports, Tinubu was in a closed-door meeting with the PANDEF leaders. “I am here by the grace of God, appreciating your support, prayers, and concern. I cannot complain. I campaigned for this position and begged for the job.…

The Lagos State House of Assembly feud between Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and former Speaker Mojisola Meranda has been deepened following the purchase of N5bn vehicles for 40 lawmakers. Chronicle NG gathered that Meranda purportedly led the purchase of about 39 vehicles for the lawmakers during the period Obasa was removed as Speaker. However, it was also revealed that Obasa had approved N7 billion for the same reason in December 2024, with plans in motion, before being removed on January 13, 2025, by around 35 of the 40 legislators in the House over claims of highhandedness and financial theft, among others.…

There was palpable tension for motorists along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway following a tanker explosion at the Otedola Bridge axis of the expressway in the late hours of Tuesday. Chronicle NG gathered through multiple footages shared on X that the explosion occurred around 7pm. The videos showed thick flames emanating from the explosion on the bridge. While the cause of the explosion was yet to be known, some X users claimed it was caused by a petrol tanker. An X user, Tonye Oliver wrote, “Ongoing tanker fire at Otedola bridge, this is a major disaster!” Another X user, Pamilerin Adegoke, called…

Troops of the Special Military Taskforce in Plateau State have rescued no fewer than seven kidnapped victims in the Riyom Local Government Area of the state. Major Samson Zhakom, the spokesman for the task force, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday. The statement read, “Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have rescued seven kidnapped victims in the Riyom Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State. “The rescue mission follows offensive operations conducted by troops of OPSH on the ongoing Operation Lafiyan Jama’a at Attakar high grounds in Ganawuri district of Riyom LGA. “The operations carried out based on…