Author: Vincent Osuwo

Shehu Dikko, the chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), has dismissed claims by Tobi Amusan that the sports kits supplied to Nigerian athletes at the ongoing international championships were inferior. Chronicle NG reports that former world champion and women’s 100m hurdles record holder, Amusan, had criticized Nigerian authorities over the kits provided for herself and other athletes representing the country at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. With just a few hours until the championships began, Amusan expressed her worries about what she saw as unprofessionalism and a lack of coordination within the Athletics Federation of Nigeria. In a…

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to justice, security, and unity across the state, announcing intentions to enroll over 1,000 youths into Operation Rainbow, the state’s community security agency. According to a Monday post by the Directorate of Press on X, Mutfwang made the vow on Sunday at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Jos, at the start of the 2025/2026 Legal Year. The service, attended by judicial officers, clergy, and legal practitioners, marked the official start of the judiciary’s calendar. “The God who has kept us this far will sustain us for the days ahead,” the…

The Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) in the Federal Capital Territory Administration began an indefinite strike on Monday. This was revealed in a communique issued by the ARD-FCT on Monday, signed by its president, Dr. George Ebong, and general secretary, Dr. Agbor Affiong. The group went on a seven-day warning strike last Monday to urge its demands after months of unresolved negotiations with the FCTA. The ARD-FCTA is an association of medical doctors practising in the 14 district and general hospitals, including the Department of Public Health under the FCTA. The doctors went on a warning strike last Monday to…

A farmer has been killed, and members of his family, with many others severely injured in a new attack by armed herdsmen on Tse Akor Gbatse village, Nyiev Council Ward, Guma Local Government Area (LGA), in Benue state. Several people were also reported missing and unaccounted for following the attack. It was reported that the armed herdsmen invaded the community located a few kilometers from Daudu town on Saturday afternoon, a few days after the locals raised the alert about the approaching invasion. According to a source in the area who spoke on the condition of anonymity, they learned that…

The Federal High Court in Abuja will on Monday (Today) hear an appeal by Nnamdi Kanu, the incarcerated leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, seeking an order for his release from the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS, to the National Hospital in Abuja for urgent medical care. Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN) filed the request on September 3, after his lawyers claimed a “worrisome decline” in his health while in jail. Justice Musa Liman, the vacation judge, had previously given the application leave to be heard during the court’s annual vacation period, citing its urgency.…

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim claimed he will not change his formation or tactics but admitted he is hurting more than the club’s fans following a 3-0 derby defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. United have taken just four points from their opening four Premier League games and been dumped out of the League Cup by fourth-tier Grimsby. Since Amorim took over in November last year, United has won only eight of 31 Premier League games, ranking 15th last season. When asked if he should reconsider his preferred 3-4-3 formation, the Portuguese reacted angrily. “I understand that, and I accept…

Former Manchester United captain and record goalscorer Wayne Rooney claims the team has “gotten worse” under current manager Ruben Amorim. Rooney expressed his concerns following United’s most recent setback, a 3-0 loss to rivals Manchester City, calling the performance additional evidence that the team is failing to progress. Amorim was appointed on November 1 of last year to succeed Erik ten Hag, who was fired after a dismal season. However, nearly a year into his stay, the Portuguese coach has shown little evidence of improving the club’s fortunes. However, more than ten months later, the Portuguese head coach appears to…

There was chaos in Lakowe Orita Adeba and Sangotedo areas of Lagos State on Saturday after two men were murdered in separate cult attacks. Chronicle NG gathered that the incidents are the latest in a series of cult-related fights that have claimed numerous lives in Lagos State in recent weeks. A local of Lakowe, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the situation, stated that the victim was attacked with machetes and abandoned by the roadside. According to him, the attackers also cut the victim’s right wrist and fled with it. He said, “It is true. It happened yesterday.…

Tracy and Denari have become the latest housemates to be evicted from Big Brother Naija Season 10. This was revealed during Sunday night’s live eviction show hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. Both housemates were nominated alongside others earlier this week but garnered the fewest votes from viewers. Denari was the first evicted on the night, followed by Tracy, who became the 11th and 12th housemates to leave the show this season. Their removal has fueled the competition, bringing the surviving housemates one step closer to the N150 million grand prize as the race for the BBNaija crown goes on.

Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City won the Manchester derby with a dominant 3-0 victory over Manchester United at the Etihad on Sunday. Phil Foden scored first, followed by a great brace from Haaland to secure the victory. Foden put City ahead in the first half with a headed finish following smart build-up play, giving the hosts the breakthrough they deserved based on their consistent possession. United answered with intermittent counterthrusts but lacked a cutting final ball and struggled to put City’s goalie under constant pressure. City won the game comfortably in the second half when Haaland, a persistent…