Author: Vincent Osuwo

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori revealed on Sunday that he would not be part of destroying church buildings during the construction of infrastructure in the state. Oborevwori said this at the dedication service of the new church auditorium of Jesus Christ Temple Ministry, located at Ebrumede Roundabout, Effurun. Oborevwori said, “My joy is that, over a year ago, when we came to inspect this place and the concept design was presented to me, I discovered that more than half of this church auditorium would be removed. “I told the Ministry of Works that they were going to change the design.…

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stated that the growing acts of vandalism targeting vital power transmission infrastructure are impeding the attainment of the ambitious objective of generating 6,000 megawatts of electricity by December 2024. Adelabu explained that the government had taken steps to attain the milestone and was on track until numerous acts of vandalism to electrical towers derailed the plan. Bolaji Tunji, Adelabu’s special adviser on strategic communication and media relations, revealed this in an interview when asked about the reasons for the failed projections. Nigeria presently generates between 4,000 MW and 4,900 MW from 19 power…

Georgia inaugurated a far-right governing party loyalist as president on Sunday, heightening a political battle just seconds after his pro-EU predecessor declared herself the “only legitimate president.”  The inauguration of former player Mikhail Kavelashvili intensifies a months-long political crisis marked by enormous pro-European Union demonstrations. Outgoing President Salome Zurabishvili and demonstrators have proclaimed Kavelashvili “illegitimate,” demanding a rerun of the October general elections, which they accuse the ruling Georgian Dream party of rigging. “Our history clearly shows that, after countless struggles to defend our homeland and traditions, peace has always been one of the main goals and values for the…

Human rights advocate Dele Farotimi was overcome with emotion as he reflected on the collective voice of Nigerians that he said saved his life from detention. Speaking on Sunday via YouTube and spreading on X, Farotimi attributed his freedom to the unflinching support of Nigerians who stood by him during his experience. “We stopped being human because we became Nigerians. They divided us, and we fell for it. “Because you wouldn’t see me as a Yoruba man, you spoke for me. Because you wouldn’t see me as a Christian, you spoke for me. Nigeria couldn’t happen to me because you…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) announced that it destroyed over ₦120bn worth of seized products between July and December 2024 across the six geopolitical zones and the Federal Capital Territory. NAFDAC also reassured Nigerians that measures are in place to safeguard their health before, during, and after the yuletide season. This was disclosed in the Christmas message from NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, as contained in a statement signed by the agency’s Resident Media Consultant, Sayo Akintola, on Sunday. Adeyeye emphasised the importance of eating safely during the Yuletide period and advised Nigerians to…

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola is maintaining his composure despite the team’s challenging run of results, insisting his side will turn things around. Man City were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton on Boxing Day at the Etihad, despite dominating much of the game. Despite just one win from their last 13 matches, Guardiola remains defiant: “Manchester City will be back,” he declared confidently. Chronicle NG reports that Guardiola’s remarks were part of a Saturday statement on the club’s website titled “Guardiola Determined to ‘Change the Dynamic.’.” Guardiola, who has led the club to unprecedented success during his eight-and-a-half-year…

Dapo Abiodun, the Governor of Ogun State, has expressed deep sorrow at the death of Prince Mahe AbdulKadir, the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum.  AbdulKadir allegedly died in the early hours of Saturday at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital. In a condolence letter on Saturday in Abeokuta, Ogun State’s capital, Abiodun described the Chief of Staff’s death as heartbreaking, stressing that it is a huge loss for the Kwara State Executive Council. He highlighted that AbdulKadir’s death is also a significant loss for his immediate family and the…

Investigative journalist David Hundeyin has described social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly called VeryDarkMan, as a tool allegedly used by politicians to distract Nigerians. In a statement on X on Saturday, obviously aimed at the social media critic, Hundeyin described him as a ”shirtless idiot” distracting Nigerians from pertinent issues affecting the country. Hundeyin’s remark comes amid VeryDarkMan’s claims of losing N180 million to hackers. Chronicle NG reports that the social media critic revealed that he lost N180 million to hackers who hacked his Non-Governmental Organisation’s website. Plateau police not investigating VeryDarkMan’s missing N180m Reacting to his claims, Hundeyin…

The Plateau State Police Command has denied any involvement in the investigation into the alleged hacking of VeryDarkMan’s NGO, Martins Vincent Otse Initiative, which resulted in the theft of N180 million.  According to DSP Alabo Alfred, Plateau State’s Police Public Relations Officer, the incident was not reported to the command, and the crime did not occur within their jurisdiction. VeryDarkMan previously stated that hackers stole N180 million from his NGO’s account, saying that the offenders had been identified and one suspect detained. He also mentioned that he was going to Jos to reclaim the stolen monies. However, Alfred added that…

Prince Mahe Abdulkadir, the Chief of Staff to Kwara State Governor, died on Saturday at the age of 73 after a brief illness. Rafiu Ajakaye, Governor AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq’s Chief Press Secretary, issued a statement to reporters on Saturday expressing the governor’s condolences on the passing of the late Chief of Staff. The statement said, “In total submission to the will of Allaah, we regret to announce the passing of the Chief of Staff to His Excellency, Prince AbdulKadir Mahe. He died this morning, December 28, 2024, as has been destined by Allah. “The late CoS will be buried today at…