Author: Vincent Osuwo

Naija United, a Nigerian team has been shortlisted to take part in the World’s first Global, Digital Football League. As announced in a Press release by One Football, Naija United which is jointly owned by UFC champion Kamaru Usman alongside Grammy-nominated artist and breakout actor Tobe Nwigwe, will compete with other team’s around the world in the maiden edition of the competition. The league which is powered by two unique artificial intelligence (AI) engines – one in-game and one outside of the field of play, “kicks-off on 23rd June 2023, will see over 250 players from 12 clubs around the…

Afeez Agoro Oladimeji, Nigeria’s tallest man, died at the age of 48 after a protracted illness The prominent reality TV star and actor, popularly known as Nigeria’s tallest man who stood at 7 ft 4 in height, had been ailing for months due to a confirmed struggle with degenerative hip arthritis. He was taken to Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, yesterday evening, June 14, after developing issues weeks after seeking financial assistance to undergo surgery. However, He died around 7:30 pm last night. BREAKING: Nollywood actor, Don Brymo Uchegbu dies at 57 It has been confirmed that his burial arrangement…

Hadi Sirika, the former minister of Aviation, has been summoned to appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for questioning. Sirika is been invited to answer questions about the recently launched Nigeria Air, clad in Ethiopian colors. The minister had, towards the end of Buhari’s administration, launched the Nigeria Air in Abuja using an Ethiopian aircraft. EFCC spokesman Wilson Uwujaren confirmed that an investigation was underway but could not provide any specifics. Nigeria Air ‘Fraud’: Nnolim Nnaji asked for bribe, 5% shares – Hadi Sirika “I can confirm that there is an ongoing investigation in that regard,” he…

Officers of the Ebute-ero Division of the Nigerian Police Force yesterday apprehended a vandal who was seen vandalizing bridge railings on Carter Bridge, Lagos. In a statement by SP Benjamin Hundeyin, Police Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Command, the suspect, 30-year-old Mastru Mutairu (m), was apprehended after a concerned motorist tipped the police off to his activities. The statement reads : Gunmen kidnap woman in Abuja “At about 3:15 am yesterday, a motorist informed the police of a vandal on Carter Bridge. Officers from Ebute-ero Division swiftly moved in and caught Mastru Mutairu ‘m’ aged 30 actively vandalizing…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has stated that the student loan bill signed into law by Tinubu will lead to many students dropping out of school. Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, the President of ASUU stated this on Tuesday while speaking with Men of the Press. Chronicle NG had reported that Tinubu, in fulfilling one of his campaign promises, signed the Student Loan bill into law on Monday. Student Loan: ASUU, ASUP express doubts, NANS differ However, the ASUU boss has stated that the law may hurt students who rely on tuition-free institutions to acquire knowledge. According to Osodeke,…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the suspension of Abdulrasheed Bawa, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the office of the Director of Information at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has revealed. According to the statement signed by Willie Bassey, Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the indefinite suspension was as a result of “weighty” allegations of abuse of office leveled against him. Bawa “has been directed to immediately handover the affairs of his office to the Director, Operations in the Commission, who will oversee…

Egyptian prison authorities on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, executed a man sentenced to death for the premeditated murder of his fellow student who turned down his advances. In a case that sparked national outrage in Egypt, Mohamed Adel was found guilty last year for the premeditated murder of fellow student Nayera Ashraf after he confessed to the crime in court. Adel was sentenced in a highly publicized two-day hearing in June last year, after a video of Ashraf being attacked and stabbed to death outside her university in Mansoura, 150 kilometers (95 miles) north of Cairo, went viral. 45-year-old father…

The Western Security Network Agency, Amotekun in Osun State, has announced that it has arrested one Taiwo Ogunsola for cult-related activities. According to a statement by Brigadier General Bashir Adewinmbi, Commander of Amotekun in Osun state, Ogunsola, 29 (m), has been on the wanted list of the Osun Police Anti-Cultism unit for a long time. He was subsequently arrested in Olomilagbala, Ilesa, Osun State. Adewinmibi stated that “He was arrested after a complaint was lodged at Amotekun Ilesa Area Command on the activities of the suspect and other gang members. Police kill one, arrest 2 during gunfire with kidnappers in…

Simon Ekpa, a well-known Biafra agitator and Separatist, announced a week-long sit-at-home on Wednesday to demand the prompt release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. In a statement, Ekpa, the Finland-based lawyer and Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile announced a sit-at-home from July 3rd to July 10th, 2023. He however mentioned that there will be a break on July 6th. Ekpa argued that the sit-at-home was vital to secure Nnamdi Kanu’s prompt release and to prepare for the Biafra referendum. Sit-at-home is detrimental to Ndigbo – MASSOB He asked all market…

Damilola Adeparusi, popularly called Chef Dammy has finally reached the 120-hour mark in her ongoing cook-a-thon. The Ekiti State-born Chef is achieving this feat barely a few hours after the Guinness World Records (GWR) certified Chef Hilda Baci who cooked at a stretch for 100 hours, as the holder for the longest hours in cooking (individual category). 26-year-old Dammy, who is passionate about her ambition had cooked up to 111 hours on Tuesday, in Oye Local Government Area in Ekiti. Guinness World Records confirms, Hilda Baci awarded longest cooking marathon As of Tuesday, Dammy, 26, who is driven by her…