Author: Vincent Osuwo

A social media discussion has sparked controversy about the widespread belief in “toilet infections,” with medical specialists saying that the term is a misnomer that might mislead people about their health. On Tuesday, popular health expert Dr. Michael Ajidahun, commonly known as The Bearded Dr. Sina, addressed the myth on X, saying, “I got ‘toilet infection’ from sharing toilets. There is nothing like a toilet infection. People confuse what could be sexually transmitted diseases, UTIs, or PID with a misnomer, ‘toilet infection,’ and then abuse antibiotics.” His tweet elicited reactions from social media users, including @ado_zuleeyhart, who contended that, while…

Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Tuesday that next year’s World Cup will be his final appearance on football’s biggest stage, marking the end of one of the sport’s most illustrious careers. The 40-year-old forward, who has scored over 950 goals for club and country, also stated that he intends to retire from football in “one or two years.” When asked over a video link at a Saudi-hosted global tourism and investment summit if the 2026 World Cup will be his final appearance, he said, “Definitely, yes. I’ll be 41 years old, and I believe this will be the moment. Ronaldo joked,…

Yunusa Tanko, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, has rejected claims that the Labour Party’s defeat in the recent Anambra governorship election indicates a deterioration in the political influence of its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Tanko argued that “Peter Obi was not on the ballot.” According to ARISE News on Tuesday, he emphasized that judging Obi’s political relevance based on an election in which he did not run was inaccurate. “First of all, I watched a lot of interviews this morning, and quite a lot of people were trying to pin the election on Peter Obi. Peter…

Regina Daniels’ brother, Samuel Ojeogwu, also known as Sammy West, has been released after being arrested and charged with criminal conspiracy, trespass, assault, intimidation, and theft in connection with a petition allegedly filed by the actress’s estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. Daniels confirmed the development on her Instagram page on Tuesday, posting a video and expressing her joy at her brother’s release. “And my brother is out. So, one battle down,” she said joyfully. Chronicle NG had earlier reported that the Federal Capital Territory Police Command arraigned Ojeogwu before a court in Abuja following a petition received by the FCT Metro Area…

The Lagos State chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called for stricter enforcement of laws banning unregistered and unroadworthy trucks across major roads in the state following the deaths of two students of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology in a fatal crash. This call was contained in a statement jointly signed by the state NANS Joint Campus Committee Chairman, Abdul-Raheem Abdul-Quadri, and Public Relations Officer, Ridwan Ajayi, on Monday. Chronicle NG reported that the two students died in a multi-vehicle collision that occurred on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Powerline Junction, inward…

President Donald Trump threatened to cut the pay for air traffic controllers who called in sick during the government shutdown as an additional 2,300 US flights were cancelled on Monday. After Trump slammed absent aviation workers as unpatriotic, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association labor union praised members who were working without pay as “unsung heroes” in a statement urging Congress to end the closure quickly. “Enough is enough,” the union stated. The back-and-forth illustrates the increasing strain on the aviation industry as the record-breaking shutdown enters day 41, yet a compromise bill progressing in Congress raises optimism for a…

Tension occurred in the Igbogbele community of Badagry West Local Council Development Area, Lagos State, after a stray gunshot purportedly fired by a Nigeria Immigration Service officer struck a middle-aged woman named Hunsu Elizabeth. Chronicle NG gathered that the incident occurred on Friday, and in anger, some youths in the area set the immigration checkpoint ablaze. According to a post from CityMood Badagry, a social media site that spotlights local events, the incident prompted fury among neighbors, who accused the officers of carelessness. One of the videos received by Chronicle NG on Monday showed dense flames consuming the immigration checkpoint…

Several contestants stormed out of a Miss Universe event after a heated exchange between a Thai official and Miss Mexico. Miss Universe Thailand director Nawat Itsaragrisil chastised Fatima Bosch in front of dozens of participants during a pre-pageant ceremony for not posting a promotional video. When she objected, Mr. Nawat contacted security and threatened to disqualify those who supported her. Ms. Bosch then exited the room, and others joined her in sympathy. Video of the event, which was live streamed, has been shared online. The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) has denounced Mr. Nawat’s “malicious” behavior, for which he has now…

Atalanta has announced the departure of head coach Ivan Juric after 11 matches of the 2025-26 Serie A season, following a 3-0 loss at home to newly promoted Sassuolo on Sunday. Juric, who replaced Atalanta mainstay Gian Piero Gasperini in the summer, leaves the club in 13th place in the Serie A table, with only two league wins in 11 games. La Dea have lost their last two Serie A games, following a record of six consecutive draws, leaving them with only six points from their last eight league games. According to Football Italia expert Alfredo Pedullà, Juric was told…

Veteran singer Innocent Idibia, also known as 2Baba, has spoken out about how his legendary hit song ‘African Queen’ has been both a turning point and a cause of difficulty in his music career. During an appearance on the Entertainment & Lifestyle show, which went viral on Sunday, the multi-award-winning performer revealed that the 2004 classic gained him global recognition but also brought unforeseen challenges. He said, “That song has been a very huge blessing, and e don turn problem join for me, you know, but like I said earlier, I’m grateful for everything.” Reflecting on his journey, 2Baba, better…