Author: Chronicle Editor

Nigeria Police have arrested a 30-year old woman,  Risikatu Olabintan for allegedly throwing her one-day-old baby into a soak-away pit.

The Senate on Wednesday considered a Bill seeking to establish the National Agency for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The Agency, when established, shall be charged with effective management of mental health and psychosocial disabilities in Nigeria. Sponsor of the bill, Senator Yahaya Oloriegbe (APC, Kwara Central), in his lead debate, said the bill among others, also seeks to criminalize abuse of persons with mental health and psychological disabilities. According to him, if passed into law, the bill will decriminalize substance abuse disorder and increase funding for mental health and psycho-social programmes. Making a case for the bill which…

New Tottenham Hotspurs manager Jose Mourinho has promised to bring “passion” and “happiness” to the club.

By Kolawole Olaniyan President Muhammadu Buhari’s government record on the rule of law is chilling. Since assuming power on May 29, 2015, Mr Buhari has showed a stunning disregard for the rule of law and human rights, ignoring Nigerian judges on at least 40 occasions. And he seems to be getting away with it. The fight against corruption has been an important facet of his rhetoric but his persistent disobedience of court orders, disdain for Nigerian judges and flagrant violations of human rights under his watch puts into question his commitment to actually ending corruption. It’s hard to overstate the…

Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Wednesday reiterated concerns about the number of out of school children in the country. Lawan told a delegation of Arewa Consultative Forum which paid him a courtesy visit that it is not an enviable record that Nigeria has the world highest figure of out of school children. “We are worried and concerned with educational deterioration in many parts of the country and especially the out of school children who numbered about 11 million, some we tell you 14 million. “The true thing is that nobody knows the figure. The figure could be much more than…

Nigerian afrobeat musician Burna Boy, has made the list of nominees for 2020 Grammy Awards.

A bill to regulate the use of Social Media as well as curb fake news on the internet has passed second reading at the Senate.

President Muhammadu Buhari said former President Goodluck Jonathan’s humility will continue to resonate and inspire generations of Nigerians. Buhari made the remark today in a special birthday message to his predecessor, who was born in Otuoke, Bayelsa State 62 years ago. President Muhammadu Buhari said former Goodluck Jonathan’s humility will continue to resonate and inspire and inspire generations of Nigerians. Buhari made the remark today in a special birthday message to his predecessor, who was born in Otuoke, Bayelsa State 62 years ago. In the message signed by special adviser on the media, Femi Adesina said Buhari joined the nation…

Globacom has showcased its rich bouquet of products and services to visitors at the just concluded Shell Staff Cooperative Investment and Thrift Society Limited (COOPLAG) Trade Expo. For the second consecutive year, Globacom was the official telecommunications partner of the trade expo, which was held at the Shell Car Park, Marina. The centrally located booth of the operator was a cynosure of all eyes as it was manned by smartly dressed professional ladies and gentlemen who provided support for Glo customers with service issues or queries. The booth also showcased a selection of smartphones from some of the world’s best…

Jose Mourinho rejected Daniel Levy’s first approach to appoint him as Tottenham manager 12 years ago, citing that he couldn’t do it out of respect to Chelsea. The Portuguese became the new Spurs boss on Wednesday, penning a three-and-a-half year deal as he replaced the axed Mauricio Pochettino. The appointment marks Mourinho’s return to Premier League football 11 months after he was sacked by Manchester United , and a return to London following his two spells at Stamford Bridge, where he won three Premier League titles. “I am excited to be joining a club with such a great heritage and…