Author: Vincent Osuwo

Former Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior has described his appointment as the new coach of Chelsea as a job he cannot turn down. The 41-year-old Englishman replaces Enzo Maresca, who left on New Year’s Day, and signs a five-and-a-half-year contract with an option for another season. Rosenior will be in the stands at Craven Cottage when Chelsea plays Fulham in the Premier League on Wednesday, and he will lead his first training session on Thursday before Saturday’s FA Cup third-round match against Charlton Athletic. “I am extremely humbled and honored to be appointed head coach of Chelsea Football Club,” Rosenior said. “To be…

Terrorists in the early hours of Monday attacked the busy Isanlu–Isin–Omu Aran road in Kwara State, kidnapping at least four travelers. This occurred on the same day when suspected terrorists attacked a Nigeria Police Border Patrol Team position in New Kalli village in Borgu, Niger State. This comes as people of Agwara and Borgu LGAs in Niger state fled their ancestral homes following a deadly terrorist attack on the towns on Saturday, amid rumors of another upcoming attack planned by criminals. Meanwhile, Peter Obi, former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has denounced the…

The UK government has implemented a counter-terror policy that permits them to grab cell phones from illegal migrants without arresting them. The new rule aims to gather intelligence on smuggling organizations organizing small boat crossings into the UK. According to the Home Office, officials would be empowered to demand that migrants remove their outerwear in order to search for phones and SIM cards in their mouths. The National Crime Agency stated that the information gathered could help speed up investigations into smuggling organizations. Border security minister Alex Norris said, “We promised to restore order and control to our borders, which…

Actions taken by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to thwart the re-election attempt of his successor, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, seem to have faced a hindrance as numerous All Progressives Congress governors came together in support of the beleaguered Fubara. Various sources within the APC reported on Monday that the rekindled tensions between Wike and Fubara were sparked by certain prominent APC governors’ choice to support Fubara’s bid for a second term, a situation that the FCT minister deemed unacceptable and strongly opposed. The recent progress was further complicated by the APC leadership’s backing of…

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is seriously considering retirement from boxing, according to his uncle, Adedamola Joshua. The 36-year-old boxer, who survived a terrible vehicle disaster in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends and teammates, informed his family of his decision in secret following last week’s tragedy. “The major thing there is that he has retired from boxing. That is one thing that makes us glad because each time he’s fighting in the ring, we are always carried away emotionally,” Adedamola told the press during a visit to the family home in Sagamu on Monday morning. “Each time…

At least five children have lost their lives, while another sustained injuries, following the collapse of a fence in the Bulumkutu area of Maiduguri, Borno State. Chronicle NG gathered that the incident occurred at about 8pm on Sunday. Confirming the incident in an interview on Monday, the Public Relations Officer of the Borno State Police Command, Nahum Daso, said the injured child was receiving treatment, while an investigation had commenced into the incident. He said, “Yesterday (Sunday), at about 8pm, we received a report through the Divisional Police Officer of the Bulumkutu Division that a fence collapsed on six children.…

Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to drug-related charges during his arraignment at a federal court in New York on Monday. On January 3, United States forces captured Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and indicted them on charges associating them with a narco-terrorism conspiracy. His arraignment occurred while demonstrators both supporting and denouncing Maduro’s capture gathered outside a federal courthouse in New York on Monday. The demonstrators were divided, with one group waving flags and signs supporting US President Donald Trump, while the other demanded Maduro’s freedom. Supporters of Maduro’s freedom contended against US involvement, whereas opponents…

Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to drug-related charges during his arraignment at a federal court in New York on Monday. On January 3, United States forces captured Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and indicted them on charges associating them with a narco-terrorism conspiracy. His arraignment occurred while demonstrators both supporting and denouncing Maduro’s capture gathered outside a federal courthouse in New York on Monday. The demonstrators were divided, with one group waving flags and signs supporting US President Donald Trump, while the other demanded Maduro’s freedom. Supporters of Maduro’s freedom contended against US involvement, whereas opponents…

Victor Osimhen scored a brace as the Super Eagles booked a place in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals with a 4–0 victory over Mozambique in their Round of 16 clash in Fès. The Super Eagles started strongly, building on their perfect group stage record, having won all three matches to top Group C. Mozambique, making their first appearance in the Round of 16 after finishing as one of the finest third-place teams in Group F, struggled to keep up with Nigeria’s pace and attacking threat. In the 20th minute, Ademola Lookman converted an Akor Adams assist to give the Super Eagles…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned candidates intending to register for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry to verify that their National Identification Number (NIN) details are accurate before creating their registration profiles. In its weekly bulletin obtained from the Board’s website on Monday, JAMB emphasized that incorrect NIN information could lead to avoidable complications during registration and examination. “Candidates are strongly advised to first verify that their National Identification Number details are accurate and correctly captured before initiating profile creation. “Incorrect NIN information could result in avoidable challenges during registration and the…