Author: Chronicle Editor

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says there is need for the clergy to put their reflections in writing in order to provide guidance and direction. Osinbajo gave this advice on Saturday while presenting a book–“Musings of a Parson’’ by Rev. Konyin Ajayi, at the Christmas Carol Concert of the Emmanuel Chapel, Methodist Church of Nigeria, Banana Island, Lagos The theme of the Carol is “Christmas Made in Naija: My Christmas Story.’’ The vice president, whose remark was titled, “Why the Parson Muse,’’  said that the title– Musings of a Parson– downplayed the profundity of the collection. “But these are not the…

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Tunde Balogun, has spoken on what he called the real reasons the immediate past Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, was not given a second term ticket by the party. Balogun gave the reasons in an interview with The PUNCH. Since the return of the country to democratic rule in 1999, Ambode was the first governor of the state who did not serve a second term. His two predecessors: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), both did two terms of eight years each. The APC is an…

The controversy surrounding the burial of a prominent Kalabari son, High Chief Olu Lulu-Briggs, seems to have neared its end as widow of the deceased, Seinye has agreed to the new date announced by his step-son, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs for the interment of the Rivers State elder statesman. Dumo Lulu-Briggs, second eldest son of the deceased had earlier in the demanded the release of the paramount ruler’s corpse and begin preparations to give him a befitting burial on January 25, 2020. Reacting to the news of the new date picked by her step-son, Seinye who released a statement to newsmen…

The management of the Sun Publishing Limited on Saturday appealed to the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Minister of Justice to stop the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC)  from sealing the company’s corporate headquarters. The appeal is contained in a statement issued by the management of the media outfit titled: ‘EFCC visit to  The Sun office with armed policemen: Our Stand’ and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN ) on  Saturday. The management of the Sun Publishing  Limited said that the  Attorney General of the Federation and the Minister of Justice should…

La Liga leaders Barcelona played 2-2 draw with fourth-placed Real Sociedad in a very entertaining encounter. Mikel Oyarzabal gave the hosts the lead with a penalty after Sergio Busquets fouled Diego Llorente, but Antoine Griezmann equalised with a clipped finish against his former club. Luis Suarez then put Barca ahead from Lionel Messi’s unselfish pass. But Alexander Isak equalised as he fired home after Marc-Andre ter Stegen parried Nacho Monreal’s cross-shot. Leicester draw Norwich to lose ground at top Real Sociedad were probably the better team with 53% possession and 19 shots to Barca’s nine. Martin Odegaard, on loan from…

Christmas season is fun season and the fun begins on December 20 with the wide cinematic release of the Emem Ema produced movie, Kpali. Set in Nigeria and London, the movie which stars Ini Dima-Okojie in the lead role as Amaka, Nkem “Osuofia” Owoh, Gloria Anozie-Young, Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman and Kunle Remi amongst others is a romantic comedy with disparate narrative strands. Directed by Ladi Johnson, Kpali is crisp and fast-paced. Just a few days to opening day, we give you 6 reasons why every naija millennial must make a date to see Kpali this yuletide as it hits the cinemas…

Leicester were dealt huge a blow in the Premier League title race as they were held to a draw by a battling Norwich at King Power Stadium. The Foxes, who remain second, now lie 10 points behind league leaders Liverpool, following their hard-fought win over Watford in Saturday’s early game. Norwich, who were impressive, deservedly took the lead when Teemu Pukki slotted home after being sent through by Emiliano Buendia. But their lead only lasted 12 minutes as Leicester equalised when Jamie Vardy’s bullet header was turned into the net by Norwich keeper Tim Krul. Both sides pressed for a winner in…

Dan Gosling’s late goal gave Bournemouth their first win since early November in a scrappy encounter at Chelsea. The match looked to be headed for a goalless draw when Gosling flicked the ball over his and Kepa Arrizabalaga’s head, the goal originally ruled out for offside. But the video assistant referee (VAR) awarded the goal, ending Bournemouth’s five-match losing streak and earning them their third away win of the season. Bournemouth have now beaten Chelsea three times in their five Premier League visits to Stamford Bridge. Salah brace extends Liverpool’s lead Their last Premier League points had come on 2…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday, December 14, 2019, marked properties belonging to a former Abia State governor, Orji Uzor Kalu. The marking is to ensure that the properties are not dissipated, following the December 5, 2019 order of Justice Muhammed Idris sitting at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos that Kalu’s company, Slok Nigeria Limited, be wound up and all assets forfeited to the Federal Government. Kalu, who is the Senator representing Abia North in the National Assembly, had been arraigned alongside his company, Slok Nigeria Limited and Udeh Udeogu, his Director of Finance and…

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League with a battling home victory over strugglers Watford in Nigel Pearson’s first game in charge. Mohamed Salah scored twice, curling the ball into the far corner for the opener before flicking in a late second in the final minute of normal time at Anfield. Watford missed chances in both halves too, while Liverpool’s Sadio Mane had a header ruled out for offside following a review by the video assistant referee (VAR). Liverpool remain unbeaten in the league this season while Watford sit six points from safety at the bottom…