Author: Chronicle Editor

Ahead of the 23rd edition of GOtv Boxing Night holding on Saturday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos, Flykite Productions, organisers of the event have assured fans coming for the event of adequate security. The organisers also announced that they will adopt a “no mask, no entry” policy for the event in line with Covid-19 safety protocols. In a statement issued in Lagos, Flykite Productions explained that security in and around the venue as well as observance of Covid-19 safety measures are priorities for the event. “Fans keen on coming to the venue are assured of protection. They have…

•Governor Dedicates Award to Residents of Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday night bagged a leadership award in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. Sanwo-Olu received the Leadership’s prize for Governor of the Year for successfully managing and turning around what could have been a tragic episode for the nation, following the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country last year. The award was conferred on Sanwo-Olu last December, but the ceremony was postponed due to restrictive protocols initiated to break the cycle of the virus. Lagos has remained the epicentre of the pandemic, which is currently in its third…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday signed into law the State Value Added Tax (VAT) Bill as passed by the House of Assembly. The Governor signed the “bill for a law to impose and charge VAT on certain goods and services” at about 11.45 after returning from an official trip to Abuja where he received the Leadership’s prize for Governor of the Year for successfully managing and turning around what could have been a tragic episode for the nation, following the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country last year. By this act, the Bill has now become…

The Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, September 10, 2020 re-arraigned one Dookenger Odey Takon before Justice Umaru Fadawu of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri on a four -count amended charge bordering on cheating, forgery, issuance of dud cheque and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N12, 759,169.00 (Twelve Million, Seven Hundred and Fifty Nine Thousand, One Hundred and Sixty Nine Naira). Dookenger was re-arraigned alongside her company, X-traordinaire Designs Ltd. She was first arraigned on 28th October, 2020 on a four-count charge, which she pleaded ‘not guilty’. At the…

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged all aggrieved health workers to return to work as their services are crucial in the fight against COVID-19 and other diseases that threaten the health of Nigerians. The President stated this on Friday while receiving members of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) at the State House. He asked the doctors to opt for settlement of issues by negotiation, no matter how long it takes. “The lives of citizens that could be lost or damaged when doctors withdraw services, are precious enough to be worth opting for peaceful resolution of differences,’’ the President said. Buhari assured that all…

A reseacher at the Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Dr Murtala A. Rufa’I, has outlined the history of banditry in Zamfara state. According to the lecturer, banditry had plagued the state long before the colonization of Nigeria. Dr Rufa’I stated this at a public lecture organised by Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, as part of its seminar series on banditry. Rufai’s study titled; “I am a Bandit: A Decade of Research in Zamfara Bandit’s Den”, reveals the origins and evolution of banditry in the northwestern state. The study points out the political and social impacts of banditry in Zamfara. The lecturer noted that…

Premier League giants, Arsenal FC have signed 9-year-old Munir Sada from Kaduna state. Sada will wear the number 9 jersey for Arsenal’s underage team. The wonderkid will join the Arsenal Football Kid Academy in London, United Kingdom. The latest development was revealed by an information officer at Kaduna State Department of Public Affairs, Yunus Abdallah, in a Facebook post. Arsenal regret signing Nicolas Pepe, Man Utd target Haaland for next summer “Arsenal FC have signed a nine-year-old Nigerian. Munnir Muhammed Sada an indigene of Zaria Local Government of Kaduna State is expected to be playing for the youth soccer team…

The Nigerian Army, according to Femi Adesina, has neutralised scores of bandits ravaging northwestern states in Nigeria. According to the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, during the week, “the military has been sending bandits to God to answer for their sins.” The president’s media aide disclosed this in his weekly article on Friday, in reaction to the ongoing military operation in the North West. Adesina said that the hoodlums ravaging Zamfara, Kaduna and Niger among others, had been given a chance to turn over a new leaf, but they refused. The statement read: “For those who believe in…

I have a tradition of writing my thoughts about critically acclaimed or highly anticipated movies and series. The type of Movies that attract a large volume of interests, topics of discussion, trends and debates. The most talked-about movies, prolly due to their exciting, thrilling, intriguing and interesting plot and cast. However, I’m writing a full article about Kemi Adetiba’s King Of Boys: The Return Of The King and its reflection on the Nigerian society. I seldom watch Nollywood movies, considering their age-long history of poor directing, scripting and production. The theme of most Nollywood movies revolve around “evil and good,”…

Seasoned Nollywood actress, Jaiye Kuti has just been announced as the new face of HOPE By Kiki Okewale, a thriving Lagos fashion brand. Jaiye, one of the most sought after in the Nollywood industry, who recently showcased as one of the brand ambassadors of a popular dairy product, has taken to her Instagram page to share the exciting news of her fresh endorsement deal with friends and fans. Announcing the deal via her handle @jaiyeola_monje, the actress said: “It is with great pleasure that I introduce myself as the face of HOPE By Kiki Okewale @hopebykikiokewale Fashion Brand. I am…