Author: Vincent Osuwo

A Russian strike on the centre of the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson killed seven people on Tuesday, according to the regional prosecutor’s office. The region’s governor released a video showing debris and shattered glass strewn around a market, as well as many dead on the street. “Around 9 am (0600 GMT) on October 1, Russian forces struck the centre of Kherson, allegedly with cannon artillery,” the prosecutor’s office of the Kherson region said on Telegram. “The shelling took place near a local market and a public transport stop. So far, it is known that seven civilians; three women and…

The October 1 nationwide protest scheduled for today has commenced in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja. The demonstration tagged #FearlessInOctober is a continuation of the #EndBadGovernance protests held between August 1 and 10 in response to the economic hardship experienced by many Nigerians. Demonstrators gathered as early as 7 a.m. at the busy Utako market in the FCT’s Utako neighbourhood, where the demonstration is now taking place. Damilare Adenola, the Director of Mobilisation Take It Back Movement, decried the country’s hardship, which he blamed on the Federal Government’s policies. Chronicle NG reported that the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria demonstrations turned violent in…

President Bola Tinubu has promised to end scarcity and the high cost of food in the country. The President made the pledge during his independence day nationwide broadcast on Tuesday. According to the President, his administration is working assiduously to bring succour to the populace. 64th Independence: Tinubu vows to end terrorism, return IDPs back home He mentioned that his administration is winning the fight against terrorism, which has displeased farmers from their locality. Tinubu, who vowed to continue recording victories against bandits, terrorism, and kidnappings in the country, stated that this will lead to farmers returning to their farms.…

President Bola Tinubu stated on Tuesday that his administration is winning the battle on terrorism and banditry.  In a national broadcast commemorating Nigeria’s 64th anniversary of independence, Tinubu stated that his administration’s goal is to eliminate all dangers to the country, including Boko Haram, banditry, kidnapping for ransom, and the scourge of violent extremism. “On the security front, I am happy to announce to you, my compatriots, that our administration is winning the war on terror and banditry. “Within one year, our government has eliminated Boko Haram and bandit commanders faster than ever. As of the last count, over 300…

A man killed three people and injured 15 others in a knife attack at a supermarket in Shanghai, China, authorities confirmed on Tuesday.  According to a statement from local police, the alleged assailant, a 37-year-old male called Lin, was apprehended at the supermarket immediately after the attack on Monday night. According to police, the man went on a rampage due to a “personal financial dispute.” Knife attacker injures one student near Japanese school Eighteen injured people were transported to a hospital for treatment, three of whom died, they said. The remaining 15 did not receive life-threatening injuries. Violent knife violence…

Pensioners will now receive an increment of N32,000 in their monthly pensions following the consequential adjustment in salary structures by the committee set up by the government to review the new minimum wage. This was revealed in a memo from the National Salaries, Wages, and Income Commission that Chronicle NG obtained on Monday. According to the document, dated September 27, 2024, and signed by NSIWC Chairman Ekpo Nta, the impacted retirees are individuals who retired under salary programs for doctors, health workers, lecturers, police, paramilitary, armed forces, and others. According to the memo, dated September 27, 2024, and signed by…

Former Vice President and the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has written to the Senate seeking that the Constitution be amended to allow the President and state governors to serve a single six-year term. In a memorandum to the Senate Committee on Constitutional Review, Atiku suggested that the presidency be cycled between the North and South. It is worth noting that during his administration, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo argued for a single six-year term. Following the 2023 general elections, Atiku maintained his support for this tenure plan. He stated, “The office of the…

President Bola Tinubu will make a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, 1 October 2024, at 7 a.m. This was announced in a statement on Monday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. The statement is titled, ‘October 1st 2024 Independence Day: President Tinubu addresses the nation. The statement mentioned that “the broadcast is part of activities to commemorate the 64th Independence Anniversary of the nation.” “Television, radio stations, and other electronic media outlets are encouraged to connect to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria for the broadcast,”…

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, ordered improved safety precautions nationwide to ensure a safe and conducive atmosphere for the 64th Independence anniversary.  The IG has also ordered the deployment of adequate human and tactical resources to ensure maximum security for the celebration. The Force Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, indicated on Monday that the police, in collaboration with other security agencies, would reinforce several designated event venues and important highways around the country to prevent any threats to life, property, or the celebration. The statement, titled, “IG orders water-tight security felicitates with Nigerians on 64th anniversary, orders clampdown on miscreants,” read,…

A fire broke out on Sunday night at the Kwara State High Court Complex in Ilorin, the state capital, and destroyed a courtroom.  According to eyewitnesses, the fire broke out just after 8 p.m. on Sunday, burning one courtroom before being brought under control by the State Fire Service. The Kwara State incident service reported that the incident was started by a power surge in the Government Reserved Area, which houses the High Court building. The rubble from the goods destroyed by the fire included two air conditioners, a plasma television, a fan, documents, and courtroom furniture. Tanker fire wrecks…