Author: Vincent Osuwo

Real Madrid fans have launched a viral online campaign calling for the departure of French star Kylian Mbappe after two disappointing seasons without major trophies. Mbappe joined the Spanish giants in 2024, wanting to win his first UEFA Champions League trophy and cement his place among football’s finest players. However, Real Madrid has only won the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup during his tenure. Fans’ frustration grew after Mbappé missed a recent match against Espanyol due to injury, and photographs leaked online of the forward vacationing in Italy with actress Ester Expósito. Although the trip was apparently…

Iran disclosed on Monday it had hanged a man convicted of spying for Israel and the United States, the latest in a wave of executions during the war with the two foes. “Erfan Shakourzadeh… was hanged for collaborating with the US intelligence service and the Mossad spy service,” the judiciary’s Mizan Online website said. It did not indicate when he was executed or detained but stated that he worked for one of Iran’s “scientific organizations active in the satellite field.” Iran has long faced Western claims that its satellite program is being utilized to develop ballistic missile capabilities. Mizan said…

The Edo State Police Command, in partnership with the Edo State Security Corps, apprehended 12 accused cultists at Amazing Grace Estate, Elele Community, Uzairue, Auchi, Edo North. The state command spokeswoman, Eno Ikoedem, in a statement on Monday, said the arrest was taken out on May 7 following the fast response of operatives to credible intelligence. She said the suspects, Abiola Anabgaifo, Idogo Joshua, Oseni Sani, Aminu Abubakar, Iyamah Precious, Usman Rapheal, Ogene Jude, Ibrahim Akeem, Tunde Bright, Jude Edeh, Godwin Edeh, and Aigbona Clifford, were arrested on 7th May, 2026, at about 6:00 pm after they allegedly mobilized from…

Gunmen shot and killed a yet-to-be University of Benin student as he drove out of the campus’s main gate in Ugbowo in his JLK Mercedes-Benz on Sunday. Eyewitnesses say the masked gunmen shot the student at close range before fleeing the scene. The victim had apparently finished his exam in the Political Science Department roughly an hour before his untimely death. Two other victims in the JLK Mercedes-Benz who survived the incident were reportedly sent to the University of Benin Health Care Center. One student said, “They shot him at close range, and there was no way he could have…

Marcus Rashford scored a fantastic free kick as Barcelona defeated rivals Real Madrid to win their 29th La Liga title with three games left in the season. The England forward gave the hosts the lead before Ferran Torres added a second with a beautiful finish as Hansi Flick’s side cruised to win in El Clasico at the Nou Camp. When both players scored, they raced to their head coach, who had lost his father the previous weekend. Barcelona are now seven titles behind record holders Real Madrid after winning Spain’s top flight in consecutive seasons. They have gone on an…

The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has nominated Mrs. Victoria Samson, popularly known as “BOVAS,” as the next Chancellor of Osun State University, Osogbo. The announcement was made on May 10, 2026, following the completion of the mandate of the outgoing chancellor, Apostle Folorunso Alakija, who served from 2016 to 2026. According to a statement signed and released on Osun State’s X handle on Sunday by the state government spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the appointment signals the beginning of a new leadership era for the university. Mrs. Samson, founder of BOVAS Oil and Gas Company, is widely considered one of…

Hansi Flick will take charge of Barcelona in Sunday’s El Clasico against Real Madrid despite the death of his father. A minute’s silence before kick-off (20:00 BST) and players wearing black armbands during the game. Announcing the death on Sunday afternoon, Barcelona said, “FC Barcelona and the entire Blaugrana family wish to send all our love to Hansi Flick after the passing of his father. “We share in your sorrow, and our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.” Flick, 61, can help Barcelona win back-to-back La Liga titles if they defeat or tie Real Madrid.…

Dr. Edwin Emegakor, the Medical Director of Crown Multi-Specialist Hospital in Nkpor, Anambra State, has been released from captivity after being kidnapped on May 7. His release was confirmed by the chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association, Anambra State Branch, Dr. Princeton Okam, in Awka, on Sunday. Emegakor was abducted on the evening of May 7 after attending to patients by unidentified gunmen alleged to be in security uniforms. Chronicle NG gathered that the security operatives at the hospital, medical personnel, and other workers within the facility were surrendered at gunpoint and their phones confiscated during the abduction. In response…

The father of Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has reportedly died ahead of the Clasico, the Catalan club said in a statement released on Sunday. “Barcelona and the entire Blaugrana family wish to convey our affection to Hansi Flick over the passing of his father,” said Barcelona. “We share his pain and stand with him during this very difficult time for him and his family.” Flick, 61, is on the verge of securing back-to-back La Liga titles with Barcelona. The German tactician’s team leads Real Madrid by 11 points with four matches remaining and can secure the trophy if they avoid…

Gunmen attacked the headquarters of a local security organization, codenamed OSPAC, on Erema Street in Omoku, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area, Rivers State, injuring one person. It was said that the incident, which occurred at 8:10 p.m. on Saturday, led to panic as residents and passersby fled for safety. Though the cause for the attack could not be determined at the time of reporting this report, sources stated that the attackers arrived in two vehicles, one of which was described as an ash-colored Lexus SUV. Speaking to media on Sunday, Godknows Nkem, the public relations officer of OSPAC in Rivers State,…