Author: Vincent Osuwo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to continue delivering good governance to the people of the state. Obasanjo made the disclosure during ‘a surprise celebratory visit’ to Adeleke at his residence in Ede on Sunday, according to a statement posted by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, acquired in Osogbo on Monday. According to Rasheed, Adeleke welcomed the former Nigerian leader, who was joined by Mr. Oyewole Fasawe, with ‘dancing and a song of praise to God for the successful conclusion of the election.’ The statement read, “The former president prayed for further successes of the…

The newly elected Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Yekini Idiaye, has stated that his predecessor, Blessing Agbebaku, was removed by members for alleged poor leadership and corruption. Idiaye, a third-term member from Akoko-Edo Constituency I, took over as Speaker on Monday after Agbebaku resigned amid impeachment efforts. Addressing journalists during Monday’s plenary, Idiaye accused Agbebaku of bad leadership, claiming that his tenure was marked by corruption and lengthy adjournments. He said, “The House was inaugurated on the 16th of June, 2023, under the leadership of Agbebaku, and since then we have been passing through a lot of…

Hon Yekini Idiaye, a member of Akoko-Edo Constituency I, has emerged as the new Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly. Idiaye, a third-term politician, succeeds Blessing Agbebaku, who resigned as Speaker on Monday amid demands to impeach him. The emergence of Idiaye was reported to be influenced by the zoning arrangement in the Assembly, which states that while the governor is from the Edo Central Senatorial District, the Speaker should be from Edo North. Idiaye, the oldest member of the Edo North Senatorial District, was eventually chosen Speaker. According to the new Speaker, if the zoning arrangement had…

The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, honorable Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned.  Agbebaku resigned on Monday, amid efforts by some lawmakers to impeach him.  His resignation was verified on Facebook by his media aide, Ivy Adodo-Ebojele, who stated that more information on his departure would be made public later. “Edo assembly speaker Rt hon chief Blessing Agbebaku resigns,” she wrote. His resignation has thrown the State House of Assembly into a fresh leadership crisis, with lawmakers expected to determine a new Speaker.  Details later…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has asked the state attorney general to abandon the lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over the freezing of the state government’s account, following President Bola Tinubu’s intervention. Adeleke claimed this in an interview with Channels Television on Sunday after being announced the victor of the Osun State governorship election and added that he was no longer interested in continuing the case against the anti-graft agency. The governor stated that Tinubu had personally intervened in the situation and found no cause to continue with the legal procedure. “What else do I want?…

Barcelona have reached an agreement to acquire Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City for approximately £65 million. The 30-year-old, who clinched the Ballon d’Or in 2024, is poised to finalize a four-year contract with the Spanish champions. The completion of the transfer is anticipated in the upcoming days. Rodri played 298 matches over seven successful seasons at City after arriving from Atlético Madrid in 2019 for a club record £62.8m at that time. He was sidelined for a large portion of the 2024-25 season due to a significant knee injury, and segments of the previous season were affected by a…

An unidentified Osun State woman has been found dead inside a church premises in the Obelewo area of Osogbo, with her left wrist reportedly cut off. Chronicle NG gathered from a statement by the Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu, on Sunday that police detectives visited the scene following the discovery of the body. According to the statement, preliminary investigation revealed that the deceased was slaughtered and her left wrist was severed and taken away by unknown persons. The circumstances surrounding the woman’s death and the motive behind the killing were yet to be determined. He said, “The…

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a new N10 billion fundamental rights lawsuit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission, alleging restriction of contact to his wife and son while in detention. El-Rufai claimed in his action, FHC/ABJ/CS/1852/2026, filed on August 13 at the Federal High Court in Abuja, that the ICPC prohibited his wife, Aichatou Asabe, and son, Abba El-Rufai, from visiting him. The former governor, represented by his lawyer, Ubong Akpan, also joined the ICPC chairman and the attorney general of the federation as second and third defendants, respectively. El-Rufai is seeking nine…

Governor Ademola Adeleke has called for harmony and togetherness in Osun State following his re-election, while the All Progressives Congress considers its legal strategies after the defeat in Saturday’s gubernatorial election. Adeleke was announced as the victor of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission after receiving 511,067 votes, defeating the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, who got 444,815 votes. The governor secured victory in 19 out of the 30 local government areas of the state, whereas Oyebamiji won 11. INEC announced Adeleke as the winner after he triumphed in 19 of the 30 local government areas of the state,…

Cameroon triumphed in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, for the first time by beating Malawi 3-0 in the 2026 final held in Rabat, Morocco. The Indomitable Lionesses showcased a commanding first-half performance, netting all three goals before halftime to secure the match beyond Malawi’s grasp. Marie Ngah Manga initiated the scoring, followed by Naomi Eto who increased Cameroon’s lead with an excellent turning finish. Ngah Manga subsequently secured her second goal, extending Cameroon’s lead to a dominant 3-0 as they approached half-time. Cameroon preserved their lead after halftime to achieve a landmark win and finally capture the continental…