Author: Vincent Osuwo

Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy has clarified the role of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti in shaping his career in a recent interview with tennis icon Roger Federer on Complex’s GOAT Talk. Originally shown on YouTube on September 24, the program, “Burna Boy & Roger Federer Debate The Best & Worst Things Ever,” has just made a reappearance online, providing fans with a close-up view of the superstar’s influences, personal preferences, and the treasured customs that molded him. Federer questioned Burna Boy about the albums he believes are the best of all time during the discussion. Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III,…

The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, says her husband’s decision to run on a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket in 2023 left her isolated in her local church, describing the episode as a “bitter pill” that split her parish and tested her faith. In her 52-page book, The Journey of Grace: Giving Thanks in Everything, which Chronicle NG obtained to commemorate her 65th birthday, she revealed the information. The five-chapter memoir is arranged by year from 2021 to 2025, with a foreword by Dr. Folashade Olukoya of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries. She recounted, “We kept moving forward with hope in God,…

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has said it will lodge a formal appeal against the three-point deduction and fine sanctioned against it by FIFA for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during their 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho in March. FIFA punished South Africa, the leaders of qualifying Group C, which also includes Nigeria and the Benin Republic, with three points on Monday. On March 21, FIFA gave Lesotho a 3-0 victory in the Group C qualification. After receiving two yellow cards in the group stages, Bafana fielded Mokoena, who was supposed to be suspended, despite winning the game…

The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Monday restrained the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) from embarking on its planned industrial action against Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. Justice Emmanuel Danjuma Subilim, in a ruling, barred PENGASSAN from halting crude oil and gas supply to the Dangote Refinery. Listed as defendants in the suit are the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). Dangote Refinery, in an ex parte application filed by its counsel, George Ibrahim, secured the interim order…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed its affiliate unions to begin urgent mobilization and prepare for a nationwide industrial action against the Dangote Group, accusing the conglomerate of sustained anti-worker practices. This came as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria declared a nationwide strike against the refinery on Monday, causing operations at key oil and gas regulatory institutions to halt, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPPRA). On Monday, the National Industrial Court in Abuja prevented PENGASSAN…

The Federal Government has cancelled the Independence Anniversary parade, which was intended to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The decision was announced in a press statement signed by Segun Imohiosen, Director, Information & Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, on Monday. Imohiosen did not provide an explanation for the decision to cancel the parade but stated that it will not reduce the significance of the anniversary. The statement read, “The Federal Government wishes to announce the cancellation of the Independence Anniversary parade, previously scheduled to mark the 65th Independence…

Arise TV news anchor, reporter, and producer Somtochukwu Christelle has reportedly died after being shot by armed robbers in Abuja on Monday. Her death was announced in a statement signed by Hadiza Usman-Ajayi on behalf of Arise News management on Monday. According to the statement, Somtochukwu was killed during a robbery attack at her residence in the Katampe area of the FCT, Abuja. The 29-year-old former beauty queen, also a lawyer, was described as a ”vibrant voice” who engaged with her audience. The news outlet also mentioned that the police have launched an investigation into the gruesome murder of the…

FIFA has sanctioned the South African Football Association (SAFA ) for fielding ineligible midfielder Teboho Mokoena in a World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. The match, played on March 21, 2025, was part of the preliminary stage for the 2026 World Cup. SAFA was found to have violated Article 19 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code as well as Article 14 of the preliminary competition regulations for the 2026 World Cup. FIFA confirmed that South Africa must forfeit the match 3-0 in favor of Lesotho. Safa has also been forced to pay a fine of 10,000 Swiss francs (£9,000), while Mokoena has…

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, made the remark in a statement signed and released on Monday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. According to the release, Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad and asked them to maintain the patriotic spirit, togetherness, and resilience that have sustained the country since 1960. “He urged Nigerians to further keep faith in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, which is anchored on national rebirth, economic transformation, and collective prosperity.…

The FCT Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 4,500 personnel to ensure a hitch-free 65th Independence Day celebration in Abuja and environs. According to a statement released on Monday by the FCT command spokesperson, Monica Ojobi, the FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, directed the deployment to maintain adequate FCT surveillance. Odumosu stated that the deployment was made to protect the safety of people and property, as well as all Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) before, during, and after the celebration. According to Ojobi, the officers and men were selected from the corps’ various specialized…