Author: Chronicle Editor

Scarlett Johansson has filed charges against media giant, Disney over a breach of contract. Disney streamed her superhero film Black Widow at the same time as its cinema release. The film set a box office record for the Covid-19 pandemic, grossing $218m (£157m) in its first weekend. But box office receipts then fell sharply and Ms Johansson argues she was deprived of potential earnings. In response, Disney said it had “fully complied” with her contract and that her case had “no merit whatsoever”. Ms Johansson said she was promised by Marvel Studios, which is owned by Disney, that Black Widow…

Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford faces three months out of action as he undergoes surgery next week for his shoulder injury. The 23-year-old who has been traumatised by the injury for seven months, finally came to a decision that a surgery was the best way out. Rashford scored 11 goals in 37 Premier League appearances last season and was in England’s squad at Euro 2020. “Following consultation between Marcus, the manager [Ole Gunnar Solskjaer], club medical staff and specialists, Marcus will undergo surgery imminently to resolve his shoulder injury,” said the Old Trafford club. “He will now focus on his…

The Kaduna state government has made fresh allegations against the recently freed Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. Less than 48 hours ago, the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria regained his freedom after a Kaduna state high court ruled that he and his wife did not have any case to answer. However, in a swift turn of events, the Kaduna State government filed fresh charges on Thursday against the Islamic cleric who had been detained for over five years. Apparently, the state government was not satisfied with the ruling, hence the filing of seven charges which border on terrorism…

Novak Djokovic’s hopes of winning a ‘golden Grand Slam’ are over after he lost to Alexander Zverev in the Olympic semi-finals. Serb Djokovic, the world number one, was bidding to become the first man to win all four Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold medal in the same year. But German Zverev, 24, came from a set down to win 1-6 6-3 6-1 at the Ariake Tennis Park in Tokyo. The fourth seed will meet Russian Karen Khachanov in Sunday’s final. Naomi Osaka loses to Marketa Vondrousova at Tokyo Olympics World number 25 and 12th seed Khachanov beat Spain’s…

Former Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Babatunde Fowler, has been appointed to the eight-member Board of Pan-African Oversight Committee, an arm of the Pan-African Parliament of the African Union (AU). The appointment was contained in a letter signed by Ambassador Adriaan Fondse. Dated 27 July, the letter stated that Fowler will have duties contained in the signed Pan-African Oversight Committee with full fiduciary powers in line with in-country legislation and common law and according to internationally accepted accounting practice. Fowler thanks Buhari, hands over to Abiodun Aina The committee is chaired by Mr. Adriaan Fondse of…

Nigerians in the Diaspora have solicited  more support for the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government. The group argued that the administration has accomplished great things. They also lauded the Nigerian military for their efficacy in tackling insecurity across the country. According to a statement by Prof. Peter Otah, Secretary of Nigerian Leaders in Diaspora (NLID), on Thursday in Abuja, the Nigerian Diaspora leaders made the call at a rally in London, United Kingdom. The statement which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said that unity and peace were essential for progress and development in the country. The…

Imo State Police Command have arrested Benneth Okoli, the native doctor of Eastern Security Network (ESN) with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). This was confirmed by the Commissioner of Police, Mr Abutu Yaro on Thursday. The statement from the CP’s office said: ”After a diligent forensic and technical intelligence gathering, the suspect, Benneth Okoli, 49, was arrested in his shrine at Akuma in Oru East LGA of Imo. “On searching the shrine, one locally made IED, charms, and weed suspected to be cannabis were recovered. “The suspect on interrogation made useful statements and is currently assisting the police to arrest…

Armed bandits on Thursday, raided the Nasarawa state Ministry of Finance, Budget and Planning in Lafia and stole an unknown amount of money. According to reports, the bandits followed some staff from the bank to the Ministry after which they waylaid them and seized the money at gunpoint. The state’s commissioner of Finance, Haruna Ogbole who confirmed the incident, revealed that the money was worth millions, but the exact amount could not be disclosed. First class Kaduna monarch regains freedom from bandits Some of the staff were injured during the encounter, while one was undergoing treatment as at the time…

Nigeria’s leading confectionery outfit, Bims Savoury Gourmet, celebrated Nigeria’s Law Bar week with some of the most iconic legal cakes. The 2021 Call to Bar ceremony held between 27 to 29 July in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. The founder of Bims Savoury Gourmet, Bimpe Bisuga-Igwenazor said the role of the judiciary in making Nigeria a better place cannot be overemphasized but that they are rarely celebrated. Igwenazor, who is a legal luminary said although the legal profession is highly sworn to secrecy, the people who make up the sector are also humans. “The law profession is unique in many respects and…

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stated the readiness of the United Kingdom is willing to help Nigeria in it’s war against terrorism. Johnson said this during the Global Education Summit in London on Thursday. He stated this in response to President Buhari’s review of the state on insecurity in several parts of Nigeria. PM Johnson promised that the UK is “available to help.” Boris Johnson and President Buhari agreed that in order to make headway in curbing terrorism, the judicial system must run independently, without consideration of who was involved. Buhari commits to increase education budget by 50% According to…