Author: Chronicle Editor

Chinese and Swiss researchers said they have developed a system that, for the first time, enables smartphones to remotely manage and treat diabetes in mice. And the technology may soon be available for human beings suffering from diabetes. In a study published in the U.S. journal Science Translational Medicine on Wednesday, the researchers said they developed a smartphone app and used it to command engineered cells to produce insulin that helps diabetic mice achieve and maintain stable blood sugar levels within two hours. “We believe that the … concept could pave the way for a new era of personalized, digitalized,…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday April 26th arraigned an Onitsha based businessman Chris Onyebuchi Ijeoma alongside his company, Tellers International Limited before Justice I.B.Gafai of the Federal High Court, Awka, Anambra state on a two-count charge of obtaining money under false pretense and stealing the sum of N10million belonging to the head pastor and general overseer of a Pentecostal church in the commercial city. Ijeoma’s ordeal started after a petition was written to the commission alleging that sometime in 2014, he approached the complainant (General Overseer) with a business proposal to help raise funds to finance…

FEMI ADESINA: “President Buhari not harassing Jonathan’s family”, the reactionary rantings of a deranged Homo Sapiens by IYOHA JOHN DARLINGTON Having first overlooked Femi Adesina’s rantings, I was driven on second thoughts by a compelling need this evening to write this rejoinder with reference to his reaction to former President Jonathan’s remark. Femi’s reaction could be best described as nothing but the reactionary rantings of a mentally deranged Homo Sapiens who is only acting the infamous script of a visionless overlord. His services have only been retained to whitewash the Abuja regime and that is what he seems good at.…

As the 100-day mark of Donald Trump’s presidency approaches, a new CNN/ORC poll finds the President reaches this milestone holding on to the lowest approval rating of any newly-elected president at this stage, amid sharp partisan divides and a failure to capitalise on post-election strengths. Overall, 44% say they approve of Trump’s handling of the presidency, 54% disapprove. That’s about the same as in each of the two previous CNN/ORC polls taken after his inauguration. That 44% marker puts Trump last among approval ratings for newly-elected presidents at the 100-day point since modern polling began, a trendline that runs back…

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Wednesday, cautioned pilots, airline operators and Air Traffic Controllers on the danger associated with severe thunderstorms. A statement signed by Sam Adurogboye, NCAA spokesperson, said the caution is based on the year 2017 Seasonal Rainfall Prediction, SRP, by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet. These hazards, according to the statement, include severe turbulence, microburst, low level wind shears and other events that could affect flight operations. The statement noted that rainy season is predicted to commence in March/April and May/June 2017 in the Southern and Northern parts of Nigeria, respectively. “Therefore, this weather alert is…

A magician met his end at his own hand after a failure of his magic which ended in an accidental suicide of himself, in the presence of his spectators. Theprit Palee, 25, was performing a Thai traditional dance in front of spectators in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, Wednesday afternoon when the incident occurred. According to reports, the dead magician would press a long sword against his chest but instead of being impaled, the sword would break. This success has been recorded in previous shows impressing onlookers by appearing superhuman. However, on the fateful day, rather than break into two, the…

Akolade Arowolo, a Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God who was sentenced to death three years ago for stabbing his wife has sought for pardon from the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode. Akolade was found guilty of brutally killing his wife, Titilayo in 2011 and was sentenced to death by an Ikeja High Court 3 years ago. Apparently, the former pastor has sought for pardon under the Lagos State Prerogative on Mercy conferred on the Governor, claiming they are reformed and should be pardoned. Akolade’s pleading came as the Committee on Prerogative on Mercy stated that the state…

Maria Sharapova won on her return to action after a 15-month doping ban as she beat Roberta Vinci in the first round of the Stuttgart Open. The Russian, who was suspended last March after testing positive for meldonium, beat the Italian 7-5 6-3. There was no noticeable bad reception for the 30-year-old, who responded well to losing her first service game to take a tight opening set in Stuttgart. She broke twice in the second to progress to face Ekaterina Makarova. Sharapova, who hit 11 aces and 39 winners, said: “I’ve been waiting for this for a long time. “It’s…

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has made a public confession in Abuja, attributing his achievements in life to God and the training he received from the Baptist denomination and schools. He said this in an appreciation and acceptance speech he delivered at the ongoing annual session of the Nigerian Baptist Convention on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the former president was honoured on his contributions to Nigeria and world peace. “Permit me to confess publicly, as I did at the programme put together by the three Lagos Baptist Conferences, that whatever I am today have…

A 37-year-old Ugandan woman, living in Kabimbiri village, Mukono District, outside of Kampala, has made world record for having 38 children. According to the Daily Monitor of Uganda, the woman identified as Mariam Nabatanzi Babirye had her last baby via Caesarian section in December 2016, after which doctors cut her uterus from inside. She has had six sets of twins, four sets of triplets, three sets of quadruplets and single births. Ten of these are girls and the rest are boys. The oldest is 23 years old while the youngest is four months. The Monitor said she was married at…