Patrick Ofikwu, Author at The News Chronicle

Garba Shehu’s statement on herdsmen, a threat to national unity – Ondo govt

Patrick Ofikwu Jan 20, 2021

The government of Ondo State on Wednesday described the statement issued by the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media, Garba Shehu on the herdsmen situation in Ondo State as dangerous for national unity. It would be recalled that the State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu issued a 7-day ultimatum to herdsmen to vacate forest reserves […]

Chinese billionaire, Jack Ma reappears after reportedly missing for months

Patrick Ofikwu Jan 20, 2021

Alibaba founder, Jack Ma, suspected to be missing has reappeared. Yahoo Finance had reported that Ma was last seen on October 24, 2020, when he called for economic reform in a speech in Shanghai. However, he appeared for the first time since the end of October in a video message distributed by Chinese state media on Wednesday. […]

Pope Francis gives Bishop Kukah new appointment

Patrick Ofikwu Jan 19, 2021

Pope Francis has appointed the Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev Matthew Kukah, into the Pontifical Council for human rights, justice and development. This was confirmed in a statement on Tuesday signed by the Director, Social Communications of Sokoto Diocese, Fr. Chris Omotosho. Omotosho described Kukah’s appointment as a positive development, stating that it would bring […]

COVID-19 vaccines meant to kill people, Yahaya Bello warns Nigerians

Patrick Ofikwu Jan 19, 2021

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has rejected the use of the COVID-19 vaccine, claiming the jabs are meant to kill people. Nigeria is currently going through the second and more deadly wave of COVID-19 pandemic with an average of 1,000 cases daily being announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Nigerian authorities […]

Ex-lawmaker gives conditions for APGA to win Anambra again

Patrick Ofikwu Jan 19, 2021

A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon Ifeanyi Ibezi said after about 16 years in office, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) may lose Anambra State, except its members unite to win the forthcoming governorship election in the state. Ibezi, who represented the Idemili North and South federal constituency said this during a meeting […]

Trump’s last action to be taken as US President revealed

Patrick Ofikwu Jan 19, 2021

United States President, Donald Trump will issue around 100 pardons and commutations on Tuesday, his last full day in office. Beneficiaries include white-collar criminals and high-profile rappers. White House advisors held a meeting to finalize the list. Many are eager for the release, to see whether or not Trump granted clemency to more controversial associates, […]

Nigeria to suspend NIN registration due to spike in COVID-19 cases

Patrick Ofikwu Jan 11, 2021

The Federal Government may suspend the ongoing National Identification Number registration. This was made public on Monday by the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora. He said the decision is as a result of the rise in the number of Covid-19 cases in the country. As of yesterday, 100,087 cases have been confirmed by […]

Sowore, 4 others granted N20m bail each

Patrick Ofikwu Jan 11, 2021

A Magistrates’ court sitting in Wuse Zone II, Abuja, has admitted Omoyele Sowore, and four others bail in the sum of N20 million each. Recall that Sowore was arrested alongside other activists for leading a protest against bad governance in the early hours on New Year’s Eve in the nation’s capital. Following the development, the police had arraigned […]

Makinde’s aides pressurizing us to release suspected criminals – Amotekun commandant

Patrick Ofikwu Jan 06, 2021

The Commandant of Oyo State Security Network Agency also known as Amotekun Corps, Olayinka Olayanju, has raised the alarm that some aides of the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde are asking him to release some suspected criminals. Olayanju, a retired Colonel, made this disclosure while speaking in Ibadan, the State capital. Amotekun Corps, a new […]

COVID-19: Buhari approves establishment of oxygen plant in 36 States

Patrick Ofikwu Jan 06, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of at least one oxygen plant in each of the 36 States of the federation. President Buhari also approved the rehabilitation of five oxygen plants across tertiary health institutions in Nigeria. Mr Boss Mustapha, the Chairman of the PTF on COVID-19, disclosed this during a briefing in Abuja. […]