Author: Chronicle Editor

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday reduced all bank charges, with some getting more than 50 per cent cut, with effect from January 1, 2020.

Officials are searching for a suspect accused of shooting a barber over his 13-year-old son’s haircut

The Senate of the University of Abuja, FCT, has expelled no fewer than 100 students and suspended 11 others for their involvement in examination misconduct.

Liverpool pair Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah, plus Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City, were named as the three candidates for this year’s African Footballer of the Year award

Traders at the Ekiosa market in Benin, Edo State capital, may face a bleak Christmas celebration following the Sunday afternoon fire that razed the market

Three explosions have rocked Damaturu, the Yobe state capital accompanied with sporadic gunshots, residents of the northern state have said on Sunday. Residents said Boko Haram militants have invaded Damaturu, igniting at least three bombs. The number of causalities and even the attack is yet to be confirmed by Chronicle NG as at the time of this report. Ban importation of Aso-Oke, Fayemi tells FG More to follow…

Nigel Pearson say he is “very confident” that his Watford team can avoid relegation from the Premier League after they collected just their second win of the season against Manchester United at Vicarage Road. The Hornets moved within six points of safety and level on points with Norwich in 19th after defeating a dismal United side that remain eighth. “We are in a difficult situation but I believe we can get out of it,” said new Watford boss Pearson. Didn’t that feel good… pic.twitter.com/UMNquwkHMg — Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) December 22, 2019 “We needed that very badly because it would…

The First Lady of Ekiti State, Mrs Bisi Fayemi, has urged the Federal Government to ban imported ‘Aso-Oke’ fabric and revive the nation’s textile industry to boost sustainable economic growth. Fayemi made the call during the 2019 Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) in Lagos. “I will not be a hypocrite to say that we should ban all fabrics because I do wear imported fabrics every now and then. “But when it comes to Aso-oke that I know that our women in our local communities toil at to do; and do not have the capacity to produce to scale, instead of…

The Federal Government has accused the US of attempting to sow seed of religious mistrust among the various religious groups in Nigeria with its recent report. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, Information Minister, Lai Mohammed, said the Federal Government rejected the US designation of Nigeria as “a country that engages in or tolerates severe violations of religious freedom”. Mohammed said that the iniquitous tag stemmed from an orchestrated narrative that had long been discredited. He stressed that the people of Nigeria enjoyed unfettered freedom to practice their religion. The minister blamed failed politicians and disgruntled elements –…

Chelsea strengthened their grip on fourth place in the Premier League with victory over Tottenham in a bad-tempered game as Antonio Rudiger allegedly suffered racist abuse. Brazil forward Willian opened the scoring when he cut in from the left flank and superbly curled the ball beyond the reach of Paulo Gazzaniga. Willian added a second from the penalty spot shortly before half-time when the video assistant referee determined Gazzaniga had clattered Marcos Alonso after racing off his line. Spurs were reduced to 10 men shortly after the hour mark when Son Heung-min was shown a straight red card for petulantly…