Author: Vincent Osuwo

Supporters of former presidential candidate Peter Obi and ex-Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso have launched a new political pressure group, the Obi–Kwankwaso Movement, as permutations intensify ahead of the African Democratic Congress presidential primary. The group, which announced its formation in Abuja on Monday, said it has already formed structures in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, as well as recruited state and zonal coordinators to push mobilization efforts. Justin Ijeh, the movement’s National Publicity Secretary, stated this in an Abuja statement, identifying the endeavor as a political coalition comprised of the Obidient Movement, Kwankwasiyya, the New Nigeria…

Ex-Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes fan support can influence the outcome of the Premier League title fight, asking Arsenal F.C. fans to rally behind their side during a difficult period. The Gunners’ dreams of capturing their first league crown in 22 years were dashed after a 2-1 loss to Manchester City, putting the defending champions within striking distance with games in hand. The result came after a devastating 2-1 home loss to AFC Bournemouth, during which some spectators booed the players off the field. Rooney questioned the reaction, claiming it may have a detrimental impact on the squad at…

A Nigerian father of three, simply identified as Herbert, has been found dead in his United Kingdom apartment. The deceased was said to have left behind a wife and three young children, as his family appeals for financial support to cover funeral and repatriation costs. Chronicle NG gathered from a post by an X user identified as ‘The Stress Manager’ that Herbert, who lived in Thornaby, died suddenly in his sleep last week in what relatives described as a shocking and heartbreaking incident. The post read, “Herbert, a calm and devoted Nigerian husband and father of three young children, the…

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are “convinced” they will end a 22-year wait to win the Premier League despite losing 2-1 to Manchester City in a potentially pivotal encounter in the title race on Sunday. Arsenal still leads by three points at the top of the table, but City has a game in hand and momentum on their side. Arsenal have now lost four successive domestic games, missing out on the opportunity to break a six-year trophy drought in the League Cup and the FA Cup. History may repeat again, as Arteta’s team wasted leads over Manchester City in the 2022/23…

Bayern Munich overturned a deficit to defeat Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena, claiming the German Bundesliga title for the 35th time. The Bavarians, who have only lost once throughout the season, required just a point to secure the title after their closest rivals Borussia Dortmund fell to a loss at Hoffenheim on Saturday night. However, Stuttgart, seeking a spot in next season’s Champions League, looked to disrupt the celebration when Chris Fuhrich beautifully curled in a goal after 21 minutes. The hosts answered via Raphael Guerreiro a decade later, then on-loan Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson – filling in for Harry…

Celtic will meet Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish Cup final next month following a thrilling encounter with St Mirren at Hampden, which concluded with a remarkable period in extra time. With the score even at 2-2, four goals within six minutes overwhelmed the Paisley team after they had rallied from two goals down to push the game into extra time. During that extra time, rapid strikes from substitute Kelechi Iheanacho and Luke McCowan shattered the Buddies’ morale before Iheanacho hammered in a fifth goal. Additional flair was provided when Sweden international Benjamin Nygren scored his 20th goal of a remarkable…

Tammy Abraham netted a last-minute winner to aid Aston Villa in enhancing their Champions League qualification chances with an exhilarating 4-3 victory against Sunderland. Villa were on the verge of losing their position in the top-five contest after a 3-1 advantage was erased in just 58 seconds right before the 90th minute. Abraham connected with fellow substitute Lucas Digne’s low curling cross and redirected the ball into the net off his shin. The outcome indicated that Villa stayed in fourth place in the Premier League standings and increased their advantage over sixth-placed Chelsea to 10 points with only 15 points…

Virgil van Dijk netted a thrilling 100th-minute goal, leading Liverpool to victory in the inaugural Premier League Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Beto had negated Mohamed Salah’s goal for Everton before Van Dijk connected with Dominik Szoboszlai’s corner in stoppage time. Only two minutes after Everton had Iliman Ndiaye’s goal ruled out for offside, Salah capitalized on Cody Gakpo’s pass to put Arne Slot’s team ahead against the flow of the game in the first half. David Moyes’ team leveled the score when Beto connected with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s pass, then Van Dijk scored the decisive goal in the 248th…

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia on Sunday urged the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s management to reschedule the examination date for eight Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination candidates who were kidnapped last Wednesday. Alia made the call on Sunday while hosting the remaining 13 abduction victims who were recovered in the early hours of the day at the old banquet hall of Government House in Makurdi. The governor stated that the kidnapping victims were victims of circumstances and should not be ignored. Alia said, “Many of the students were traveling to Otukpo. Seven were regular passengers, and 15 were kidnapped that…

The National Executive Council of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, has issued a stern warning over the ongoing renegotiation process between university-based unions and the Federal Government, insisting that no final agreement has been reached and threatening industrial action if talks are not concluded by the end of April. The position was outlined in a communiqué issued during a special NEC meeting conducted on Saturday at the union’s national secretariat in Abuja, when leaders evaluated progress in the bargaining process. According to a communiqué signed by Muhammad Ibrahim, National President of SSANU, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian…