Author: Chronicle Editor

President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria, who is currently on indefinite medical leave in Britain, has spoken to the King of Morocco by telephone, a government spokesman said on Thursday. The statement was the latest reassurance from the presidency that all is well with Buhari despite concerns for his health. King Mohammed VI called Buhari on Wednesday and the two discussed the latter’s health as well as work on a Morocco-Nigeria crude oil pipeline, the spokesman said. Buhari has been in London for six weeks on medical leave, raising questions about his capacity to govern Nigeria. The president’s office has posted…

Attorney General Jeff Sessions met Russia’s ambassador during the election despite telling his confirmation he had “no communications with the Russians”. The justice department confirmed he met Sergei Kislyak in July and September last year as part of his role on the Senate Armed Services Committee. Jeff Sessions said his comments at his confirmation hearing had related to his role on the Trump campaign team. Claims of Russian interference in the election have dogged President Trump. The US intelligence community believes the alleged Russian hacking of Democratic organisations was carried out to help Mr Trump defeat Democrat Hillary Clinton. Mr…

South Africa’s MTN chairman said on Thursday that accusations that Africa’s biggest mobile operator had moved funds illegally out of Nigeria had no basis. According to a report by Reuters, MTN said it was not in anyway involved in illegal dealings. MTN is facing an investigation by Nigerian lawmakers for allegedly illegally repatriating $14 billion between 2006 and 2016. MTN has denied any wrongdoing and has also stated that it did not break Nigeria’s funds transfer rules. MTN, the largest mobile phone firm in Nigeria, threatened to pull out of the country last year during a dispute over unregistered SIM…

Popular Nigerian singer, Wizkid, real name Ayo Balogun, has signed a multi-album worldwide deal with RCA Records/Sony Music International. The deal which was sealed after much speculation came after American rap artists Drake and Skepta released a remix of WizKid’s 2015 hit ‘Ojuelegba’ which was a global sensation and gave the singer worldwide recognition. According to tweeter handle @billboardhiphop , RCA Records chairman and CEO Peter Edge while welcoming the ‘Ojuelegba’ crooner said, “We are thrilled to welcome WizKid to the RCA Records family. Sony Music Global took to Twitter to announce the arrival of Wizkid: Welcome to the fam,…

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique will step down at the end of the season, saying he needs to “rest”. The 46-year-old, in his third season in charge of Barca, was speaking after their 6-1 win over Sporting Gijon. He won the Champions League as part of the treble in his first year and led them to a domestic double last season. But they are on the verge of elimination from the Champions League after losing 4-0 to Paris St-Germain in the last-16 first leg. “It is a difficult, measured and well thought-out decision and I think I have to be loyal…

An Abeokuta High Court on Wednesday sentenced two brothers, John Kuku, 45, Fabu Kuku, 33, to death by hanging for armed robbery. The accused persons, all from Cotonou in Benin Republic, lived at Opic Estate at Agbara in Ogun state. They were found guilty of a two-count charge of conspiracy and armed robbery by Justice Olatokunbo Majekodumi. “Having found that the accused persons are guilty as charged on both counts, you shall be hanged by the neck until you are dead.May the Lord have mercy on you,” Majekodunmi said. The judge said that the offences committed contravened Section 6(b) and…

Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses has signed a two-year contract extension to commit himself to Stamford Bridge until 2021. Moses, 26, who spent the previous three seasons on loan at Liverpool, Stoke and West Ham respectively, has become a regular under manager Antonio Conte. “I feel very excited,” said Nigeria international Moses. “I’m enjoying my football and we have a good manager here that has given every single one of us confidence.” Delighted to have signed a new contract with @ChelseaFC I feel at home at Stamford Bridge and am looking forward to the future! #CFC pic.twitter.com/EzGhwPwqo8— Victor Moses (@VictorMoses) March…

..Says Cleric Is God’s Precious Gift To Nigeria Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday showered encomium on the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Worldwide, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, as he clocks 75 on Thursday, March 2, 2017. The Governor in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna, described Pastor Adeboye as a minister of God who has over the years exhibited an unrivalled passion to expand the work of God and humanity at large. Governor Ambode said that aside the fact that Pastor Adeboye has distinguished himself as one of the most…

Justice Walter Onnoghen has been unanimously confirmed Chief Justice of Nigeria after some hours of grilling. His name was forwarded for screening by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo two weeks ago. The confirmation hearing began with Onnoghen taking senators through his educational background, his service year at the Lagos Ministry of Justice and career till date. Then Senators asked him how he would ensure that the common man gets justice in the country and the judiciary fast-track the trial of persons for corruption. Onnoghen agreed with the Senators that there is corruption in the judiciary, but quickly added that his duty…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resolved to adopt political, rather than legal approach, to seek lasting solution to the party’s leadership crisis. The Governors’ Forum of the former ruling party met on Tuesday with former President Goodluck Jonathan and took the decision. Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Ekiti state, Mr Ayodele Fayose, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the forum meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja, late Tuesday night. Fayose said that the meeting was at the instance of Jonathan and that all interests in the party would be represented in the…