Author: David Great

A 26-year-old artisan identified simply as Timehin has lost his life during a suspected cult initiation in the Awoyaya area of Eti-Osa Local Government Area, Lagos State. Chronicle NG gathered on Tuesday that the tragic event occurred on July 18, when gunmen believed to be from a rival cult group ambushed an initiation site deep in a nearby bush. According to a family member who spoke under the condition of anonymity, Timehin had informed his family that he was going to visit a friend that evening. He never returned. “Timehin left home in the evening and said he wanted to…

Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has revealed that he might run for president in the 2027 general election—depending on certain conditions. Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Tuesday, Datti said he would only consider the race if Peter Obi and another unnamed political figure from the South opt out of the contest. He stressed that his decision would not be fueled by personal ambition but by a commitment to national service. “Look at my trajectory, and I’ve said this repeatedly, that in 2019 I aspired for the presidency and I lost, together…

The political atmosphere in Osun State has heated up following the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid by Governor Ademola Adeleke, former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola, and other prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in the state. The endorsement, announced in a communiqué released after a high-level PDP stakeholders’ meeting on Tuesday, confirmed Governor Adeleke’s commitment to remain in the PDP, quashing speculations about his possible defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). However, the move has triggered sharp criticism from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which described Adeleke’s position as politically inconsistent and claimed that the endorsement…

Real Madrid’s Brazil winger Rodrygo, 24, is one of the candidates to replace Luis Diaz at Liverpool should the 28-year-old Colombia winger leave Anfield. (Florian Plettenberg) Diaz is pushing for a move to Bayern Munich and is expecting the Bundesliga giant to put in an improved bid to Liverpool. (Chronicle NG) Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25, wants £300,000 a week to sign a new contract at Newcastle United. (Talksport) Brentford have rejected an opening offer of £30m from Newcastle for 28-year-old DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa. (Tbrfootball) Atalanta and Lazio are interested in Manchester United’s 22-year-old Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund.…

The United States became a net exporter of crude oil to Nigeria in February and March, as crude demand on the US East Coast slowed due to refinery maintenance and the Dangote refinery drove up Nigeria’s demand for inputs, the US Energy Information Administration said in a note on Tuesday. Why it’s important This is the first time that the US has exported more crude oil to Nigeria than it imported. Nigeria is generally considered a source for US crude oil imports, ranking ninth last year. Context Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery – the largest in Africa, located on the outskirts…

Arsenal are set to finalize the signing of Swedish striker, Viktor Gyökeres, from Sporting Lisbon after reaching a full verbal agreement with all involved parties. Renowned transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, confirmed the breakthrough on Tuesday, stating: “Viktor Gyökeres to Arsenal, here we go! Verbal agreement in place between all parties involved.” According to Romano, the Gunners’ final offer of €63.5 million plus €10 million in add-ons has been accepted by Sporting, with the player’s agent also reducing his commission to ensure the deal’s success. The 27-year-old forward is expected to sign a five-year contract with the North London side. Gyökeres,…

The House of Representatives has called on the United States Government to reverse its decision to limit Nigerian non-immigrant visa validity to three months, urging a restoration of the former five-year multiple entry visa regime. This appeal came during plenary on Tuesday following the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance titled “Motion on the urgent need for the United States to review its visa policy in the light of Nigeria/US strategic partnership,” sponsored by Muhammad Mukhtar and four other lawmakers. Mukhtar, speaking on behalf of the sponsors, criticized the July 8, 2025, decision by the US Department of…

Colombia winger Luis Diaz, 28, remains determined to leave Liverpool during the summer transfer window and is hoping Bayern Munich will make a new offer in the coming days to try to convince the English club. (ESPN) Liverpool and England Under-20s midfielder James McConnell, 20, is close to signing a new long-term deal with the club and going out on loan for the season. (Mail) Tottenham are considering rivalling Liverpool for the signing of Crystal Palace’s 25-year-old England centre-back Marc Guehi. (Telegraph – subscription required) Newcastle are in danger of losing out to Manchester City in their attempt to buy…

Manchester United have signed Cameron forward Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford until 2030, with the option to extend for a further year, the club said on Monday. United paid £65 million to Brentford, with another 6 million potentially due in add-ons, for the 25-year-old Cameroon international, according to a club source. Mbeumo hit new heights in the 2024–25 league season, finishing with 20 goals to help Brentford to a solid 10th-place finish. Only Mohamed Salah (29), Alexander Isak (23) and Erling Haaland (22) scored more. Mbeumo will wear the number 19 shirt at United, pictures on the clubs social media showed.…

The Oyo State Government has subsidised transport fares for over 5.88 million passengers from January to July 2025, under the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) initiative, according to Dr. Ibrahim Dikko, Chairman and Sole Administrator of Pacesetter Transport Services. Dikko, speaking during a media briefing at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, explained that the SAfER Transport scheme was introduced by Governor Seyi Makinde to cushion the effects of economic hardship on residents, including students, pensioners, the elderly, and people living with disabilities. The beneficiaries enjoy subsidised travel on intra-city and inter-city routes using state-owned Pacesetter buses. He revealed that…