Author: Vincent Osuwo

No fewer than 45 people have died and many others are missing after two migrant boats capsized off the coast of Djibouti, officials say. The boats departed Yemen on Tuesday, carrying 310 people, before sinking in the Red Sea off the east African country, according to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). “To date, 61 individuals are still missing, and the search operations are continuing relentlessly,” Djibouti’s coastguard said. It is the latest boat disaster to hit the route, known as one of the busiest and most perilous in the world, used by refugees and migrants from Africa. A “large-scale…

US vice presidential candidates J.D. Vance and Tim Walz faced off in a civil debate Tuesday, despite tense moments on the hot topics of migration, abortion, and the threat of war in the Middle East.  Republican Vance and Democrat Walz focused on issues rather than the nasty personal assaults that presidential contenders Donald Trump and Kamala Harris traded during a contentious debate in September. However, the shadow of their bosses loomed over the CBS discussion, with Walz denouncing Trump as a menace to democracy and unqualified to lead America on the global stage, and Vance hammering Harris’ record on the…

Israel on Wednesday promised to retaliate after Iran fired a volley of missiles at its land, with Tehran threatening it would target “all infrastructure” in Israel if attacked.  After the attack late Tuesday, in which most of the missiles were intercepted, Israel threatened to make Iran “pay” and promised to hit “the Middle East powerfully.” Following the missile attack, President Joe Biden stated that the US is “fully supportive” of Israel and that he will negotiate a reaction with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. When reporters asked Biden what his answer would be to Iran, he said, “That’s in active…

The Yobe State Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, has ordered an immediate inquiry into a homicide involving Inspector Mohammed Bulama of the Police Mobile Force, 41 Division, in Damaturu, the state capital. Chronicle NG gathered in a press statement on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer of the Yobe Police Command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, that on September 29, 2024, at approximately 18:20 hours, Inspector Mohammed Bulama, 38, was involved in a heated argument with Abdulmalik Dauda (aka Baksha), 39, of Pompomari Ward, Damaturu, over an unresolved transaction at the Zango Area. The disagreement turned physical, with Bulama reportedly…

Victor Osimhen claims he is worth more than €100 million and believes there are only a few players like him at the moment in football. The Napoli striker, who recently joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan, continues to make headlines with his on-field achievements. He was one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe during the last summer window, with Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, and Liverpool among the clubs interested. Chelsea and PSG were close to signing the Super Eagles striker in the final hours of the transfer window, but the deal fell through due to his €130 million…

No fewer than 10 people, including three children and seven adults, lost their lives in an accident at the Abule Osun area of the Lagos-Badagary expressway, Lagos State, on Tuesday night. The tragedy, which occurred at 11 p.m., also injured three other people to differing degrees. According to Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, (LASEMA), the accident occurred when a Siena vehicle that was fully loaded collided with a stationary truck on the road. He stated that the inquiry found that the Siena car was driving at high speeds without regard for the granite-laden truck,…

Barcelona have returned to winning, picking up their first points of the new League Phase format in this season’s UEFA Champions League thanks to a dominant 5-0 victory over Young Boys at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium on Tuesday night.  The Spanish giant were the superior team from start to finish, wrapped up the victory by halftime, and cruised to a very comfortable win at home. From the start, Barcelona had a great rhythm in their attacking phase, moving the ball quickly and alternating between short and long passes to find gaps between the lines. Their early efforts were rewarded just…

President Joe Biden ordered the US military on Tuesday to “aid Israel’s defence” and shoot down Iranian missiles targeting Israel, the White House announced. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee in next month’s US presidential election, are both monitoring Iran’s attack on Israel from the White House situation room, it said. “President Biden directed the US military to aid Israel’s defence against Iranian attacks and shoot down missiles that are targeting Israel,” the White House said in a statement. The US President’s scheduled call with rabbis on Tuesday has been rescheduled for another day, according to a…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has targeted counterfeit cosmetics in Abuja, seizing unlawful products worth ₦37 million. Following intelligence reports, NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement Directorate carried out coordinated raids on multiple supermarkets and open markets, including Wuse and Garki markets. According to a statement released on Tuesday via X, the agency confiscated unregistered and counterfeit cosmetics worth ₦37 million. NAFDAC is dedicated to investigating the sources of these unlawful items and enforcing strong regulatory measures against those responsible.” The seized items, which were unregistered and counterfeit, would be destroyed in compliance with the Agency’s…

The Nigerian Army has killed five terrorists while conducting counter-terrorism operations in Borno State.  The terrorists were slain during an operation on their stronghold in Ajiri and Mastari villages in the state’s Bama Local Government Area. The Army said in a statement on Tuesday that during the operation, it recovered Rocket Propelled Grenade explosives, two AK-47 magazines, 28 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition, and a light machine gun. “In a series of decisive operations, troops of the Nigerian Army have dealt another crushing blow on terrorists, neutralising several high-profile fighters and recovering lethal weapons, including rocket bombs and a significant…