Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Israeli government has authorised a plan to facilitate the expansion of settlements on the occupied Golan Heights.  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed the decision was essential because a “new front” had opened up on Israel’s border with Syria following the overthrow of the Assad regime by an Islamist-led rebel group. Netanyahu stated that he planned to increase the population of the Golan Heights, which Israel captured during the 1967 Six-Day War and is considered unlawfully occupied under international law. In the days following Assad’s departure, Israeli forces advanced into a buffer zone dividing the Golan Heights from Syria, claiming…

Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx’s birthday dinner turned tragic after he was involved in an altercation at a Beverly Hills restaurant, leaving him needing stitches, his representative said. The actor was celebrating his 57th birthday on Friday when someone at another table “threw a glass that hit him in the mouth” and the matter is now in “law enforcement’s hands,” a representative for Foxx told the BBC’s US partner CBS News. They added that the actor “had to get stitches and is recovering.”. Beverly Hills Police Department officials confirmed that officers responded to Mr. Chow, a high-end Chinese restaurant, after receiving…

Israel’s foreign minister has announced that it will close its embassy in Dublin due to the Irish government’s “extreme anti-Israel policies.”  Gideon Saar stated that the Republic of Ireland has “crossed every red line.” In a statement, he said Israel’s ambassador to Dublin had previously been recalled in response to Ireland’s “unilateral decision to recognise a Palestinian state.”. He noted that the decision came after Ireland announced its support for South Africa’s legal case against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing the country of “genocide.”. Mr. Saar said, “The actions and anti-Semitic rhetoric used by Ireland against…

The Federal Government has stated constructing a smart divisional police headquarters and six residential quarters for rank-and-file officers in Mpape, a community in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja. The project is part of ongoing reforms aimed at transforming policing in Nigeria through the integration of modern technology and fostering inclusivity. Ibrahim Gaidam, the Minister of Police Affairs, represented by the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Yusuf Abubakar Argungu, performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the project. Bolaji Kazeem, the Ministry’s Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, said in a statement on Sunday that the initiative aims to solve…

Gary O’Neil has been relieved of his duty as head coach of struggling Wolves after four consecutive Premier League defeats. Wolves sits second from the bottom of the table with nine points from 16 games, following Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat to fellow strugglers Ipswich. There was tension at full-time, with Rayan Ait-Nouri shown a second yellow card, while Matheus Cunha had to be restrained. In a statement via X on Sunday, Wolves announced, “We have parted company with head coach Gary O’Neil and his backroom staff. We thank them for all of their effort and hard work over the last…

No fewer than 20 people, mostly women and children, reportedly drowned when a wooden boat capsized near Ocholonya in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State on Saturday. The victims, who were traders returning to Odenyi in Nasarawa Toto LGA of Nasarawa State after attending the Ocholonya market, were caught in the mishap. A resident who identified himself simply as Adanyi narrated, “Yesterday (Saturday) was Ocholonya market day, and this market is within Agatu LGA. “The people, mostly women and children, were returning to their base in Odenyi in Nasarawa State when the boat they were travelling in capsized,…

No fewer than 14 lives have been killed by Cyclone Chido on the French Indian Ocean island territory of Mayotte, a security source told AFP on Sunday. The storm, now heading towards the coast of Mozambique, swept through Mayotte’s shantytowns, leaving widespread devastation. French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has warned that the final death toll could be significantly higher. Chronicle NG gathered that Cyclone Chido, also referred to as Chido-25, is a tropical storm currently being monitored in the Southern Indian Ocean. The storm has triggered significant alerts due to its potential impact on coastal regions. Details later…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refuted reports circulating on social media about the alleged death of its chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. The claims, which surfaced on Monday, December 9, 2024, stated that Yakubu died in a London hospital. However, in a statement issued on Saturday, Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, urged the public to reject the reports, affirming that Yakubu is alive, well, and in good health. “Our attention has been drawn to a fake news narrative circulated by a section of the social media claiming the purported death of the INEC Chairman,…

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has suspended its two-week warning strike and directed its members nationwide to resume duties on Monday. Chronicle NG reported that ASUP had embarked on a two-week strike on December 2 over neglect of the polytechnic education in Nigeria and other issues. However, in a statement issued on December 12 and made accessible to journalists on Friday, ASUP National President Shammah Kpanja stated that the union suspended the strike after meeting with officials from the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Kpanja stated that a memorandum of understanding was signed, with the stipulation that another…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has warned against the use of firecrackers (knockouts) during Christmas and New Year celebrations. According to SP Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer, “This ban is implemented to ensure the safety of all residents and to protect lives and property throughout the festive season.” She referenced CP Olatunji Disu, emphasising that “the use of these items can cause unnecessary panic and anxiety in the community.” “Additionally, they present significant risks, including fire hazards and other preventable incidents. “Violators, including sellers and users of firecrackers and fireworks, will be subject to arrest and prosecution…