Author: Chronicle Editor

The federal government has warned that the easing of restrictions on activities and movements should not be mistaken for the end of coronavirus in Nigeria. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Mr Boss Mustapha, gave the warning on Thursday during the daily press briefing by the task force in Abuja. Mustapha, however, charged all Nigerians to locate their responsibilities in the ongoing campaign against COVID-19 and be responsible, adding that security agents would be stricter in enforcing compliance of guidelines and regulations this time…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna Zonal Office on April 29, 2020 secured the conviction of Idahosa Bobby and Aidamebor Israel for offences bordering on internet fraud. They were arraigned before Justice Mohammed Tukur of the State High Court sitting in Kaduna, Kaduna State. The convicts were each arraigned on separate one-count charge bordering on online fraud and for possession of fraudulent documents. Idahosa and Israel were arrested by a team of operatives attached to the Intelligence and Special Operations Section, ISOS following intelligence report indicating their involvement in cybercrime. The charge against Bobby reads: “That you, Idahosa…

By Oluwaphemie Adubi Anytime we look at the Nigerian terrain you find that some factors often determine to a large extent how we react to issues, situations or circumstances. I would like to add that regardless of the prevailing circumstance our reactions are often the same most times. The following are often the usual reaction or rather the progression we often choose to display; Disbelief attributed by a seemingly neurotic reaction to new trends or event (“is a lie”) A total lack of tact to react fast to issues as at when they arise (“Nothing dey happen”) Disconnect from reality…

Paris St-Germain have been awarded the Ligue 1 title after it was announced the season would not resume because of the coronavirus pandemic. PSG were 12 points clear at the top of the table, with a game in hand, when French football was suspended indefinitely on 13 March. Earlier this week the French government cancelled the 2019-20 sporting season. The club said they wished to dedicate the title “to healthcare staff and all the everyday heroes on the front line”. PSG chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi added that French essential workers’ “commitment and self-sacrifice over many weeks have earned our deepest…

Tragedy struck in Enugu as five members of family of six died mysteriously in their family home at Amaokpo, Nike, Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. The family of Onyekwere Chukwumalu of Eziowelle, Idemili Local Government Area of Anambra, it was gathered, went to sleep on Monday night but was discovered dead on Wednesday morning with their body peeling off, an indication that they might have died of a chemical or generator fume. It was also gathered that nobody knew of their death until somebody who worked with late Mr. Chukwumalu, a building contractor, went to look for…

Nigeria must use money repatriated from funds looted by former military ruler General Sani Abacha on agreed public projects or be forced to “replace” it, the US Justice Department said. The United States and the British dependency of Jersey agreed with the Nigerian government in February to return $300 million that Abacha, who died in 1998, had stashed in their banks. Nigeria has pledged to use it to develop road infrastructure. The US Justice Department outlined the so-called “claw back” provision in a response to a query from a powerful US senator questioning the prudence of returning the cash. “Should…

Iran’s health ministry said on Thursday that 71 new deaths from the novel coronavirus took the country’s overall toll past the 6,000 mark

Mauricio Pochettino is the first choice of Newcastle’s prospective new owners to replace Steve Bruce as manager and they are willing to pay him £19m per year. (Sky Sports) Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick held a 30-minute phone call with Manchester City and Germany winger Leroy Sane, 24, to discuss a potential transfer. (Bild, via Goal – in German) Borussia Dortmund and England winger Jadon Sancho, 20, is being offered the number seven shirt by Manchester United in a bid to tempt him to the club. (Mirror) France midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, 23, is considering his future at Tottenham, with Barcelona reportedly interested. (Sky Sports) Roma boss Paulo Fonseca wants to sign Chelsea and Spain winger Pedro, 32. (Corriere dello Sport…

Data gathered by Learnbonds.com indicates that online retail giant Amazon had 4.06 billion unique visitors in March. According to the data, this figure was more compared to combined visitors for the other five leading online stores. Amazon dominates the online retail sector The data shows that eBay, Apple, Walmart, Rakuten, Samsung.com, and Apple.com had cumulative visitors of 3.85 billion. eBay registered 1.2 billion unique visitors followed by Rakuten at 0.8 billion while Samsung.com had 0.6 billion. Walmart came fifth with 0.61 billion visitors. Other platforms with high visitors include Apple.com (0.56 billion), Ali Express (0.53 billion), Etsy (0.4 billion), Homedepot (0.29 billion),…

Rishi Kapoor has died in a hospital in Mumbai at the age of 67. He fought a long battle with cancer. Yesterday, his brother Randhir Kapoor confirmed to news agency PTI that the actor had been taken to hospital in the morning. “He is in the hospital. He is suffering from cancer and he has some breathing problem, so he has been admitted to the hospital. He is stable now,” Randhir Kapoor told PTI. Rishi Kapoor belonged to a film dynasty that spans several generations – his father, Raj Kapoor, was among India’s most revered actors and filmmakers. This is…