Author: Vincent Osuwo

South African singer Tyla has removed Lagos from the schedule of her APOP World Tour, days after her planned December 22 concert in Nigeria triggered calls for a boycott over renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. A check by Chronicle NG on Tyla’s official tour website on Friday showed that Lagos, which was previously listed for December 22, had been removed from the itinerary. The updated schedule maintains all previously announced dates across Europe, North America, and South Africa but no longer includes Nigeria. Chronicle NG reported on Monday that Tyla unveiled the APOP World Tour, with Lagos…

The Nigerian Army has begun an investigation into the leakage of a classified Department of State Services (DSS) intelligence report warning of planned attacks by Boko Haram terrorists and bandits in parts of Adamawa and Borno states. Senior officers at the 232 Battalion in Yola, Adamawa State, have launched an internal probe to identify the personnel responsible for circulating the confidential security document, which was originally sent by the DSS to alert the military to impending attacks. According to a security source familiar with the development, the leaked document had already been received and registered by the battalion before it…

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 50-year-old man named Godwin for allegedly defiling two minors in Ogale, Eleme Local Government Area, of the state. Chronicle NG gathered on Thursday that the suspect was arrested on Monday at his home by Eleme Police Division operatives in response to a formal complaint submitted by the girls’ parents, aged 13 and 11, respectively. The father of the older minor, Cletus, whose other names were concealed, claimed that the suspect’s method of operation was to send the two youngsters on an errand and then welcome them into his room after they returned…

FIFA responded to critics on Friday, vowing to press ahead with an “open and democratic” consultation with stakeholders on a proposed private investment plan. The governing body of European football, UEFA, has stated that it is prepared to boycott the World Cup in protest at FIFA’s proposal to create a commercial subsidiary to run the organization’s major events and enable private investors to acquire holdings in the company. FIFA emphasized that all member associations should have the chance to evaluate the concept. the opportunity to assess the concept. “Nobody is selling football,” FIFA said in the statement. “This is not…

An explosion at a coal mine killed at least 34 workers in southern Pakistan, the provincial disaster agency said on Friday, adding rescuers were searching for more missing miners. The blast, caused by methane gas, tore through the mine near the capital of the resource-rich province of Balochistan on Thursday, sparking a rescue operation that ran into the night. “According to information received from the deployed teams, 34 dead bodies have been recovered,” southern Balochistan’s provincial disaster management authority said in a statement in the early hours of Friday. “The joint rescue operation is still underway to locate and recover…

The Accord Party has petitioned President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, and other key stakeholders regarding the alleged harassment, intimidation, and arrest of its members and government officials by police ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. The party also reaffirmed its call for the immediate resignation of Ibrahim Gotan, the Osun State Commissioner of Police, accusing him of partisanship and claiming that his continuing tenure could jeopardize the governorship election. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Accord Party’s National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem, stated that around “100 of its leaders, candidates, members, and…

Access Bank Plc has refuted reports circulating on social media stating that the bank is closing, assuring clients that it is still financially sound and fully operating. In a statement released by its management on Thursday, the bank described the viral message, which falsely impersonated its official communication channels, as “false and misleading.” “We wish to reassure our customers, partners, stakeholders, and the public that Access Bank is safe, financially strong, and fully operational across all our subsidiaries. Our services continue to run seamlessly, and we remain committed to serving our customers with the highest standards of excellence,” the statement…

The Osun State Police Command has released the Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaiye. Igbalaiye’s release was disclosed by Pelumi Olajengbesi, the spokesperson for the Imole Campaign Council, the group leading the re-election campaign of Governor Ademola Adeleke. Olajengbesi shared the development on his verified Facebook page on Thursday. “We sincerely appreciate the Inspector General of Police and the Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, for listening to the voice of reason despite pressure and for responding to the people’s demand regarding the unlawful arrest of the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Igbalaye Teslim. “The Nigerian Police Force…

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford will not be making a summer move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports. Rashford’s future has been a source of speculation since he returned to Manchester United after his loan spell at Barcelona expired, with rumors indicating that Al Nassr was interested in signing the England international. However, speaking on his YouTube channel on Wednesday, Romano denied the rumors. “In the last 24 hours on social media, there have been many rumors about Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo’s team, the champions of Saudi Arabia, trying to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester…

President Bola Tinubu has stated that his administration would not pay ransom to terrorists, insisting that the government would deploy strategic measures to defeat criminal elements across the country. Tinubu said on Thursday while receiving the Olubadan of Ibadanland and members of the Olubadan-in-Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The president, who applauded the armed forces for the successful rescue operation in Oyo State, said security challenges had continued to compel the government to review its strategies and operations. “Congratulations on the Oyo State’s rescue that succeeded. I think we succeeded with your support and prayers. I agree with you…