Author: Chronicle Editor

Ajax moved to the brink of a first European final in 21 years by overwhelming Lyon in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final. The Dutch side led when on-loan Chelsea striker Bertrand Traore glanced in a header, before Kasper Dolberg drove in a second after defensive confusion. In an open affair, Amin Younes struck a third via a deflection after the break. Mathieu Valbuena gave Lyon hope by curling in an away goal, but Traore added his second to give Ajax control. Traore’s finish from Hakim Ziyech’s cross made the attacking midfielder the first player in Europa League…

Celebrities across the country’s entertainment industry on Wednesday took to social media to congratulate R and B sensation, Bankole Wellington also known as Banky W on his engagement to Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi. Ace actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo popularly called RMD who played the role of Banky’s father in the blockbuster movie “The Wedding Party,” also joined array of celebrities to congratulate the duo. RMD who took to his Instagram handle, @mofedamijo to felicitate with the duo wrote: “my babies, your love brings happiness to my spirit and tears of joy to my heart. I’m proud of the man you @bankywellington…

A staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Yisa Olanrewaju Adedoyin, has pleaded guilty to receiving the sum of N70,050,000.00(Seventy Million, Fifty Thousand Naira) from the N23billion alleged Diezani Allison-Madueke bribe meant to compromise electoral officers before the 2015 general election. Adedoyin alongside Christian Nwosu and Tijani Inda Bashir were re-arraigned today on an amended six-count charge bordering on receiving gratification to the tune of N264, 880, 000.00 (Two Hundred and Sixty-four Million, Eight Hundred and Eighty Thousand Naira) by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, before Justice M.B. Idris of the Federal High Court Ikoyi, Lagos. One…

The management of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, FRCN, on May 3, 2017 expressed its readiness to partner with the Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in a bid to promote a healthy financial climate in Nigeria. Executive Secretary of the Council, Daniel Asapokhai, made this known during a visit to the Abuja headquarters of the anti-graft agency. The FRCN, according to him, was established to “protect investors and other stakeholders’ interest, ensure good corporate governance practices in the public and private sectors of the Nigerian economy, and to promote the highest standards among auditors and other professionals engaged in…

…Nigerians In Diaspora Are Proud Of You, Dabiri-Erewa Tells Gov Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday pledged his administration’s commitment to make the first Annual Diaspora Festival in Badagry a major success, adding that a master plan that would prescribe strategies and programmes to boost the potentials of the ancient town was also underway. Governor Ambode, who spoke when he received a delegation of the first Annual Diaspora Festival led by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Diaspora, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, at the Lagos House, Ikeja, said the Government remains committed to partnerships that would explore…

The workers of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, an affiliate of ExxonMobil, have commenced a three-day warning strike, starting today, in objection to the alleged flouting of the local content Act by the company and sacking of Nigerian workers among other issues. The workers, who are members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, said they would proceed on an indefinite strike on Monday if nothing was done to address the lingering issues. The Vice Chairman, Exxonmobil branch of PENGASSAN, Mr. Gbenga Ekundayo, alleged that the oil company was in the practice of disengaging Nigerian workers and…

An Ikeja High Court on Wednesday heard how a housekeeper, Christian Yavine, allegedly murdered one Mrs. Mariam Abiola, 79, the mother of his employer by slitting her throat. However, Yavine, a Beninoise who was 18 when the murder was committed three years ago, denied the charge brought against him by the state. The policeman’s evidence was translated into French in the courtroom by an interpreter for Yavine’s understanding. The Investigating Police Officer, Insp. Godsgift Moses, being led in evidence by the State Prosecutor, Mr. Akin George, said that, “On July 3, 2014, I and ASP Adetunji Fisayo paid a visit…

30-year-old woman, Faith Uche, who allegedly stole two 10-day-old babies in Badagry area of Lagos State, was on Wednesday released on N1m bail on the orders of an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court. The Chief Magistrate, Mr A.T. Elias, who announced the bail condition, also granted the accused two responsible sureties in like sum. The accused, whose address is unknown, was arraigned on a two-count of conspiracy and stealing. She, however, entered a “not guilty” plea. The Prosecutor, Sgt. Kehinde Omisakin, had told the court that the offences were committed on April 3 in Badagry. She said the accused, who…

Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi, took to her Instagram page to announce her engagement to Olubankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W. Well, the wait is finally over as the two pledge their love on their social media handles. Banky W could not also contain his emotions, as he wrote a lengthy message to her… “Dear Susu (part II) In that time, I got engaged to you in my “made for you” music video and by pure coincidence, we both got cast to get married in the wedding party movie.. but all the while we were the very best of friends.…

Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe Gentry, has finally broken the silence over her marital status with her husband Lanre Gentry. The news and pictures of the brutalised actress receiving treatment in the hospital that surfaced online suggest that all was not well with the Gentrys. However, there were no posts on their social media platforms to confirm the authenticity of the news. According to LIB, a restraining order with suit number: FC/AL/25/2017, issued by an Ikeja Magistrates’ court was obtained by the battered actress. In its ruling, the court stipulates that Lanre Gentry is restrained from going anywhere within a one-mile…