Author: Vincent Osuwo

This year’s Christmas message from King Charles will be delivered from a former hospital chapel, as he has been undergoing cancer treatment.  The Fitzrovia Chapel in downtown London, which previously served as the chapel of the Middlesex Hospital, will host the customary Christmas Day show. It is the first time in more than a decade that the Christmas speech has been filmed outside of a royal palace or estate, and it is known that the King preferred a site with a healthcare connection. The ornately adorned 19th-century former church structure currently hosts exhibitions and community events for individuals of all…

Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s 2025 budget proposal, accusing him of repeating his predecessor Muhammadu Buhari’s borrowing mistakes.  Atiku, who scrutinised the budget, claimed that it lacked the fundamental reforms and budgetary discipline required to confront Nigeria’s complex economic problems. In a statement released on Sunday, Atiku questioned the budget’s ability to promote long-term economic growth or address the country’s long-standing issues. On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu delivered an N47.9 trillion budget proposal to a joint session of the National Assembly. The proposed budget sets aside N4.91 trillion for military and…

Nollywood actor Gideon Okeke has disclosed the reason behind his verbal slur aimed at his colleague, Jim Iyke. Earlier, Okeke, in a statement on his Instagram page, berated Iyke, calling him several unprintable names. Describing him as ”a man without character,” Okeke mentions that his colleague is ”a small boy” who has a ”fake American accent.” Okeke’s outburst left social media users bewildered over the possible reason for the love lost between the actors. However, in another statement on his Instagram page on Monday, Okeke revealed the reason behind his outburst, alleging he sustained injuries while on set for a…

A wife, Sarah Ayinde, took to her heels after setting her husband, a special constable with the Ogun State Police Command, Abidemi Ayinde, ablaze in the Iperu area of the state. Chronicle NG gathered from a source who pleaded anonymity that the incident occurred on December 12 after the couple had engaged in a minor dispute. The source revealed to our correspondent on Sunday that the dispute escalated, and the wife resorted to setting the cop ablaze in a retaliatory attempt. The Source said, “There is an incident in Iperu. A police constabulary was set on fire by his wife.…

The Federal Government has declared public holidays for Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year’s celebrations on Wednesday, December 25; Thursday, December 26; and Wednesday, January 1, 2025.  The announcement was made by Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, on Monday. Tunji-Ojo encouraged Nigerians to embrace the season’s values of love and peace. “The Christmas season is a good moment for both spiritual reflection and national renewal. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, let us demonstrate kindness and extend goodwill to one another, irrespective of…

No fewer than seven people died when a plane crashed Sunday in a heavily forested area of Jalisco in western Mexico, local authorities reported. The plane, a Cessna 207, was flying from La Parota in the neighbouring state of Michoacan. Jalisco Civil Protection stated via its social media that the crash site was in an area that was difficult to access. Initial authorities on the scene “reported a preliminary count of seven people dead,” who haven’t been identified yet, according to the agency. “A fire was extinguished, and risk mitigation was carried out to prevent possible additional damage,” it added.…

Nollywood actor Gideon Okeke has described his colleague Jim Iyke as a man “with no sense of character.” In a statement on Instagram, the Tinsel actor berated his colleague, calling him unprintable names. Describing the actor as “a small boy,” Okeke alleged that his colleague is a “funny n*gga” with a fake American accent. “I’ve met some really solid individuals while I’ve also met some funny-ass peeps,” he wrote. “Like that Jim Iyke guy who wants to be a goldfish but has no sense of character. Small boy to me, small boy,” he added. Furthermore, he wrote, “If only Jim…

A businessman gave his family a “good time” despite losing his source of livelihood to fire, which wreaked havoc on his business premises. This was revealed by his son Chinedu Herbert in a statement on X on Sunday. According to Chinedu, his father, who was out, returned home with drinks and grilled chicken, which they ate to their fill before he disclosed the sad news to them. “Last night, my dad came home and gave us grilled chicken, ugba, drinks, and all that,” Chinedu wrote. “and then after we ate and had a good time, he announced to us that…

Current African Player of the Year, Ademola Lookman, was welcomed back to Atalanta BC in style as he presented his award to the cheering fans at the Gewiss Stadium. Lookman, who won the coveted prize, showed the award to fans before the start of Atalanta’s Serie A match against Empoli on Sunday. Lookman was crowned the 2024 African Footballer of the Year in a historic event that confirmed his status as one of the best players in the world in the current calendar year. The announcement was made during a glittering ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, celebrating the finest talents in…

Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has called for the release of the arrested organisers of palliative distribution, which resulted in the deaths of several Nigerians in stampedes. Obi, in a statement on his verified X page on Sunday, mentioned that the Federal Government should be held accountable for plunging the citizens into hunger and hardship with its unfriendly economic policies. Obi’s statement comes after Chronicle NG reports that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered an investigation into the events that resulted in the stampedes that claimed the lives of succour-seeking Nigerians. Also, organisers of a…