Author: Vincent Osuwo

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…

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has stated that the Nigerian Police Force should be held liable for the deaths of Nigerians during recent food stampedes in Oyo, Abuja, and Anambra States.  He made the statement on Friday while giving a public lecture in Akure, the state capital, in remembrance of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. The senior lawyer argued that the police had failed to carry out their constitutional obligations, resulting in the deaths and injuries, and termed the casualties as deplorable. Falana urged the government to compensate families who had lost loved ones as a…

Northern leaders have stated their displeasure with President Bola Tinubu’s vow that the disputed tax reform laws will not be reversed.  The leaders, who included members of the National Assembly, the League of Northern Democrats, and the Northern Elders’ Forum, attacked the President’s tough stance, describing it as unilateral and without inclusive consultations. During his first media interview on Monday in Lagos, Tinubu admitted that the bills may not be accepted by everyone, but he insisted that there would be no going back. He also stated that the tax reform bills were necessary to erase colonial-based assumptions in the country’s…