Author: Chronicle Editor

A 72-year-old retiree, Mr Funsho Amos, has lost his marriage for starving his wife of sex for three years. An Igando Customary Court, in Lagos, on Tuesday granted the request of Mrs Ayo Amos, seeking dissolution of her union to Funsho on the grounds of sex starvation and irreconcilable differences. The court president, Mr Adeniyi Koledoye, while delivering the judgment, said it appeared that the estranged couple was tired of the marriage and all efforts to reconcile both parties had failed. “Since both parties consented to the dissolution of their marriage, this court has no choice than to dissolve the…

The Senate on Tuesday commenced legislative action to address the country’s food security problems when it considered a Bill to that effect. The bill, which was sponsored by Senator Theordore Orji (PDP, Abia Central), is for an Act to make Provision For Freedom From Hunger and the Right to Adequate Food of Acceptable Quality. Senator Orji, in his lead debate on the bill which scaled Second Reading on the floor, said the piece of legislation before the National Assembly seeks to create basic right to food of acceptable quality and the right of every child to basic nutrition. The lawmaker…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday sacked Muiz Banire as chairman of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) and nominated a replacement. Buhari who did not reasons for the removal of Banire, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has sent the name of his replacement to the National Assembly. The Senate President Ahamd Lawan explained that on Tuesday the upper chamber received a request from President Buhari seeking the confirmation of a newly appointed Chairman for the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). Buhari asks Senate to confirm new FIRS chairman The letter dated December 9, 2019, reads:…

…As AMCON gets new Chair The Senate on Tuesday received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of Muhammad Mamman Nami as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The request, which was contained in a letter dated December 9, 2019, was read on the floor by the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan. The letter reads: “Pursuant to Section 3(2) of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, 2007, I am pleased to forward for confirmation by the Senate, the underlisted names of nominees as the Chairman and Members of the Federal Inland…

Paris St-Germain could move for Liverpool’s Senegal winger Sadio Mane, 27, in the summer if Brazil forward Neymar leaves. (France Football via Sport Witness) Manchester United are planning to give Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, 23, a new £60,000-a-week contract. (Sun) Everton approached former Arsenal boss Unai Emery about the vacant manager’s job at Goodison Park. (Sky Sports) Manchester United retain their longstanding interest in signing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen, 27, in January, but face competition for the Denmark player. (90min) Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says the door is always open should Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wish to return to his former club. (La Repubblica, via Goal) The Spanish champions have contacted Inter Milan about their Argentina striker…

Cars45, Nigeria’s leading automotive trading platform, has launched into Ghana (www.cars45.com.gh)  and Kenya (www.cars45.co.ke). Cars45 is aiming to become the primary platform for all car transactions in the $45 billion African used car market and expansion into these strategic markets marks an important step on that journey. In an African market where 9 million used cars are traded annually, trust is often a rare commodity as buyers and sellers navigate opaque pricing and quality assurance structures. Using its technology-enabled platform, consumers in Ghana and Kenya can now sell their cars directly through Cars45 and get paid in 45 minutes. Sellers…

The Niger Delta Peoples Assembly, NDPA, has warned that any attempt to stop Delta State from producing the next Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, will threaten the peace in the region. The position of the NDPA was expressed by its convener, Comrade Seiyefa Opuowei, who frowned at a news story in a national daily that suggested that the President may withdraw the appointment of a Delta state indigene. In a statement signed by Comrade Opuowei, he said, “Our attention has been drawn to an article published in The Guardian of Sunday, December 8 2019 titled ‘NDDC:…

Anthony Joshua has revealed his desire to defend his world heavyweight titles in Nigeria after his rematch win over Andy Ruiz Jr. on Saturday night. Joshua, who is of Nigerian heritage, was congratulated on his points success in Saudi Arabia by the country’s president, Muhammadu Buhari. Joshua is expected to return to London to defend his titles against Kubrat Pulev but his promoter Eddie Hearn has received numerous offers to stage future bouts elsewhere. The 30-year-old Joshua said he began to dream of a fight in Nigeria – which would be the first on the continent outside South Africa since…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Mohammed Adamu, and a Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Intelligence Response Team (IRT),Mr Abba Kyari, on Monday appealed a court order directing them to produce an alleged dead suspect in court either “dead or alive”. NAN reports that the duo also filed motions asking the same court, a Jos High Court, which gave the initial order, for its stay of execution. NAN reports that Justice Dorcas Agishi of the Federal High Court Jos had ordered the IGP to produce one Nanpon Sambo, facing trial before her for alleged illegal possession of fire…

Arsenal came from a goal down to beat West Ham and end a winless run of nine matches and gain their first victory under interim boss Freddie Ljungberg. The Gunners, who were in their worst form since 1977, went behind when Angelo Ogbonna’s header deflected in off defender Ainsley Maitland-Niles. Gabriel Martinelli equalised when he converted Sead Kolasinac’s pull-back. Arsenal’s record signing Nicolas Pepe curled in a fine second, then set up Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for a third. The Gunners had not won since a 3-2 success over Portuguese side Vitoria de Guimaraes in the Europa League on 24 October and…