Author: Chronicle Editor

Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Monday identified delay in the administration of justice as a major challenge that must be jointly tackled by all relevant stakeholders in the justice sector, just as he urged judges, lawyers and others to change their attitudes and stand up for what is right. Speaking at the opening ceremony of a two-day Stakeholder’s Summit organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Justice at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, Osinbajo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), said stakeholders in the administration of justice must now begin to take the issue…

Users of MTN network services in Badagry area of Lagos State on Monday lamented the non-availability of the service for two days running. There has been no service from MTN network in Badagry since Jan. 29 and the situation had made many customers of the service provider uncomfortable. They said due to lack of network and internet facilities powered by MTN that they subscribed to, they could neither make calls to their loved ones nor conduct their business transactions. A resident, Mr Michael Inubiwon, lamented the situation. “MTN network is the only one I have so I haven’t been able…

President Donald Trump on Monday denied his immigration order was to blame for the chaos at nation airports over the weekend, instead pointing to computer glitches, protesters and even the “tears of Senator Schumer.” “There is nothing nice about searching for terrorists before they can enter the country,” Trump wrote in a series of early morning tweets. “This was a big part of my campaign. Study the world!” In another tweet, Trump defended his decision to take swift action on his proposed travel ban, saying there are “a lot of bad ‘dudes’ out there.” “If the ban were announced with…

Nigeria has asked Goldman Sachs and the local unit of South Africa’s Standard Bank to advise it on the sale of a debut “diaspora bond” targeted at Nigerians living abroad, Stanbic IBTC Bank said on Monday. Such bonds are a form of government debt that targets members of the national community abroad and Africa’s biggest economy first announced plans to sell them in 2013 to raise between $100 million to $300 million. Goldman Sachs and Stanbic were due to manage the sale at the time, but the government then did not appoint any bookrunners before an election in 2015 that…

A Kenyan couple unable to afford the expense of a wedding have earned plaudits on social media for pursuing “a budget option $1 ceremony” which they attended wearing casual clothes. Wilson and Ann Mutura postponed their wedding twice in 2016 because they were unable to raise the $300 (£240) fee. They decided to get married this year with the minimum of expense, BBC reports. The groom only spent $1 on two budget wedding rings, which he produced amid cheering during the exchange of vows. Other expenses surrounding the pair’s nuptials – including the licence fee – were instead borne by…

Spiritual head of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, Olumba Olumba Obu, has said the United States President Donald Trump is causing division among the American people. Olumba Olumba said Trump should not provoke God to bring down His wrath on America due to his implemented policies and the ongoing tension the country is facing. Addressing huge crowds of worshipers and guests at his international headquarters in Calabar on importance of love and unity, Olumba Olumba said Trump was working against the Holy Spirit by causing division, disaffection and hatred thinking he was pleasing the American electorate. He said: “President…

Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Google’s Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Anglophone West Africa, on Monday said Youtube had unveiled tips on how to look good and trendy with makeup. Kola-Ogunlade, in a statement in Lagos, said that Youtube was sharing video content for one to have a perfect face, even after fumbling with the brushes. According to him, as the makeup business is now on top, either personally or in business, Youtube was sharing free makeup lessons at a click. “Some of us are just plain terrible when it comes to applying our own makeup. “It is not always like one is…

Spain’s first naked restaurant will employ staff to serve up an “aphrodisiac menu” off their bodies. Innato opened to the public in Tenerife this week, offering diners to eat some gourmet libido-boosting food while completely in the buff. Owner Tony de Leonardis said the restaurant was inspired by pop-up nude eatery The Bunyadi, which came to London last summer. The restaurant booked every one of its 46,000 places within weeks – and had a waiting list of of thousansds. At Innato things will be a little more racy than its British counterpart as staff will strip-off and display the culinary…

Crystal Palace have signed Sunderland defender Patrick van Aanholt in a transfer that could rise to £14m. Netherlands international Van Aanholt, 26, made 95 appearances for Sunderland after joining them in a £1.5m move from Chelsea in the summer of 2014. Sunderland are bottom of the Premier League, with Crystal Palace in 18th. In a statement issued by Palace they have completed their second capture of the January transfer window. The left-sided player has signed a four and a half year contract at Selhurst Park and links up with Sam Allardyce for the second time in his career, having played…

Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi has given his side of the story on how two Bell helicopters imported by the Rivers State government ended up being seized by the Customs Service and handed over to the Nigerian Air Force. Amaechi was the governor of the state when the helicopters were ordered. A twist occurred when they arrived, he said. He accused former President Goodluck Jonathan and Governor Nyesom Wike of blocking the government of Rivers State from taking possession of the helicopters. In a statement by his media office, Amaechi said when he took over as Governor of Rivers State, criminals…