Author: Vincent Osuwo

The yet-to-be-identified young lady was found lifeless and dumped in the Ombi 1 community near Mustapha Agwei II State Polytechnic, Lafia, Nasarawa state. This event comes just a week after an acclaimed gospel singer in the state murdered and dismembered his girlfriend, Salome Adaidu in the Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The Ombi 1 village, where the young lady’s lifeless body was discovered, is in a state of terror. The neighbourhood, dominated by hoodlums disguised as State Polytechnic students in Ombi 1, has become a hideout. Salome Adaidu’s family demands public execution of murder suspect Timileyin Ajayi Numerous…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down a pharmacy on Onitsha Crescent, Area 11, Garki, Abuja, for selling expired and unregistered drugs. This was announced in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday. Following a tip-off from a concerned citizen, the agency conducted an enforcement operation. During the operation, the crew discovered expired products worth over seven million naira, including “H-Pylori” test kits, which pose a major threat to public health. The pharmacy’s managing director and superintendent pharmacist were arrested for interrogation as part of the investigation. The statement reads, “NAFDAC…

A 70-year-old man, Mr Aghanti, and his 50-year-old daughter, Mrs Atagoshi, were reportedly beheaded in the Amai community, Ukwuani Local Government Area, Delta State, over a land dispute. The terrible incident occurred after the culprit allegedly lured the victims into the jungle under the guise of addressing the land issue. Their headless bodies were eventually recovered in the wilderness. Chronicle NG gathered that the woman, a secondary school teacher, had earlier purchased a piece of land in the community, which some individuals subsequently claimed. Confirming the event, the Delta state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, stated that the…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has raised the alarm after recent drug seizures in Lagos and Kano exposed the troubling abuse of hazardous substances by youths, disguised under disturbing street names. The NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, shared a video of the confiscated contraband on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday. Among these substances are new psychoactive drugs and others with scary titles such as “Suck & Die,” “Rubber Solution,” “Dead Man,” and “Gelato.” Babafemi advised parents, guardians, and community leaders to be watchful and aggressive in detecting and addressing these patterns in their areas of…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the fuel tanker explosion, which caused the death of over 80 people, with many also injured. Chronicle NG reports that the explosion occurred on Saturday at Dikko Junction, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State, leading to the loss of lives and properties. In a statement signed on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Tinubu mourned the victims and expressed his condolences to the families affected, as well as to the government and people of Niger State. Tinubu ”underscored the tragic and preventable nature of the…

Supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stormed a Seoul court Sunday after a judge extended the impeached leader’s imprisonment over his ill-fated attempt to install martial law. Tens of thousands of people gathered outside Seoul Western District Court on Saturday to demonstrate their support for Yoon, South Korea’s first sitting head of state seized in a dawn raid this week. After the court extended his detention at 3:00 a.m. (1800 GMT Saturday), the president’s supporters shattered windows and doors as they stormed inside the premises. AFP journalists witnessed hundreds of police officers rush into the courtroom, arresting several…

TikTok has disconnected access to its users in the United States late Saturday, shortly before a national ban on the app was to take effect, with President-elect Donald Trump unable to intervene until he takes office. “A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the US. Unfortunately, that means you can’t use TikTok for now,” said a message to users attempting to use the app. “We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office. Please stay tuned!” the message added. After months of legal wrangling,…

The President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has announced its acceptance of joining BRICS as a partner country, marking a step in its efforts to strengthen international collaboration and economic development. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs acknowledged the situation in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Saturday. The BRICS bloc, which includes key emerging economies, provides Nigeria with a platform to expand trade, investment, and socioeconomic cooperation with other member countries. According to the statement, the decision demonstrates Nigeria’s commitment to capitalising on prospects for growth in critical areas such as energy security, infrastructure development, technology, and climate…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the Gaza ceasefire will not go ahead until Hamas provides the names of the first hostages it plans to release. The Israeli leader warned last night that the first phase of the deal to stop fighting in Gaza was “a temporary ceasefire”, and that Israel reserved the right to resume the war, with US backing, if it was to break down. In a statement, Hamas stated that the delay is due to “technical field reasons.” According to the ceasefire agreement, names should be provided at least 24 hours before a planned exchange, which is supposed to happen…

Nigerians have criticised the Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, following the death of an operative of the Commission during a night raid. Chronicle NG reports that an officer of the EFCC was shot dead and another critically injured after suspected Internet fraudsters, known as Yahoo boys, opened fire on the anti-graft operatives in the Onitsha area of Anambra State. According to reports, the incident which happen at about 3am on Friday, injured several more people as they scampered to safety as a result of the surprise gunshots. An eyewitness who pleaded anonymity due to the sensitivity of the incident said,…