Author: Chronicle Editor

The South West Zone of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday said it would hold a rally in Osogbo on Saturday May 5 to show its strength in the zone. The Chairman, Publicity Committee of event, Mr Moshood Salvador told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the rally, to be held in Osogbo, was also to mobilise members for the general elections. He said the rally promised to be one of the biggest by the PDP in recent times as many members, including prominent party stalwarts, within and out of the zone would be attending. “Apart…

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has accepted Rangers’ offer to become their new manager. (Sunday Mirror) Liverpool are ready to offer Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 25, a new deal worth £185,000 a week. (Sun on Sunday) Manchester City will block any attempt by Arsenal to pursue assistant coach Mikel Arteta or New York City boss Patrick Vieira for their manager’s job when Arsene Wenger leaves in the summer. (Sunday Mirror) Chelsea are among the teams planning to bid for Tottenham’s Belgium defender Toby Alderweireld. The 29-year-old also interests Manchester United. (Sun on Sunday) Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino sees 18-year-old Ajax defender…

The attempt to recall the Senator Dino Melaye of Kogi West flopped on Saturday following a low turn-out for the signature the verification. Results announced by INEC at the end of the exercise showed that only 18,742 signatories to the recall petition were verified out of the 189,870 signatories on the petition. The verified signatories fell well below the requirement of the law that 50 per cent and one of the signatories must be verified before the recall process can continue. Consequently, the embattled Senator Dino Melaye who is in the hospital owing to the drama that followed his arrest…

The Nigerian Army on Saturday paraded three militia herdsmen that were in one of their camps located close to Tormatar village in Benue State. The Commanding Officer of the 72 Special Forces, Makurdi, Col. Suleiman Mohammed, paraded the suspects before reporters. He alleged that the suspects were apprehended by troops in Guma Local Government Area of the state on April 26. He identified the militias as Abubakar Umaru, Adamu Likita, and Yusufa Alhaja. According to him, they confessed to being indigenes of Awe LGA of Nasarawa State. He alleged that the militia opened fire on the soldiers during the attempt…

A dogged and determined Stoke City side earned a surprise, hard-fought draw against Champions League semi-finalists Liverpool at Anfield, but they remain three points adrift of safety. Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah missed the chance to break the record for most goals in a 38-game Premier League season when he clipped wide after being sent clear on goal after five minutes. That let-off focused the visitors, who frustrated a Liverpool side lacking the attacking edge that saw them beat Roma 5-2 in the Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday. Liverpool had a penalty appeal for handball against Erik Pieters turned…

The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun has said that he will not seek a second term as national chairman of the party. A party source said his decision was in the interest of the party. “The unity of the party is paramount than selfish interest,” Oyegun said. READ: High Court hears Omo-Agege’s suit against Senate, Saraki Chronicle NG has earlier reported that former Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole had become favourite to become the national chairman following his endorsement by President Muhammadu Buhari. A senior member of the party told Chronicle NG that the governors…

The Federal High Court, Abuja on Friday fixed April 30 to hear a suit filed by Senator Ovie Omo-Agege against the Senate, the Senate President and Attorney-General of the Federation. Omo-Agege, who represents Delta Central Senatorial district, filed the suit to challenge his suspension from the Senate. The judge, Justice Nnamdi Dimgba fixed the date after refusing to vacate an earlier order he made granting accelerated hearing of the matter. The Counsel to Omo-Agege, Mr Alex Izinyon, (SAN) had approached the court with an ex parte motion seeking an injunction against the Senate, but the court declined. The court then…

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he wants the final month of his 22-year tenure to “go peacefully”. The 68-year-old Frenchman announced last week that he will leave the Gunners in the summer. Arsenal face long-time rivals Manchester United in a Premier League match at Old Trafford on Sunday. “You should leave me and give me a little peace for my final weeks and not try to push me into final confrontations,” said Wenger. United manager Jose Mourinho said on Friday that he had regrets about “episodes and words” involving the Arsenal boss, whom he believes may feel the same. Mourinho…

Three South Korean sailors abducted by Nigerian pirates off Ghanaian waters last month have been released safely, Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon said Saturday. “Our three abducted nationals were freed on April 27 (local time) and were handed to our side,” the ministry said. “They are in our protection in a safe place.” The captain, engineer and mate of the 500-ton fishing boat, Marine 711, were hijacked by pirates, identified as Nigerians on March 26. Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon announced their release on Facebook earlier Saturday. He did not indicate where they were freed and where they had been taken. “All…

From 30 April 2018, DStv subscribers can catch the newest telenovela, Ajoche, showing exclusively on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv 151) every weeknight at 20:30 WAT. Produced for Africa Magic by young Nigerian producer Mr. James Omokwe, Ajoche is set in 1918 and tells an epic story of Idoma origins from the the Middle Belt of Nigeria. Viewers can expect to be taken back almost a full century in history to a time of rich culture, pride and heritage. Regional Director, M-Net West Africa, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, said: “Ajoche is a story of love, revenge, betrayal and power that captures your imagination…