Author: Chronicle Editor

Renowned Hollywood star, Wentworth Miller known for his character, Michael Scoffield in Prison Break series; has been diagnosed with autism. The latest development was announced by the actor via Instagram on Wednesday. The Hollywood star said he wasn’t surprised by the diagnosis as he had known a year before now. “Like everyone, life in quarantine took things from me. But in the quiet/isolation, I found unexpected gifts. This fall marks 1 year since I received my informal autism diagnosis. Preceded by a self-diagnosis. Followed by a formal diagnosis. It was a long, flawed process in need of updating. IMO. I’m…

A rally organised by patriotic Nigerians based in the United Kingdom will hold on Thursday at the Trafalgar Square, London. The rally which will begin at 12 noon prompt is expected to witness thousands of Nigerians turn out to support troops who are fighting insecurity in the country. In a terse communication by Dr. Peter Otah Esq., the rally is a perfect opportunity for Nigerians to show support for their country. “Fellow compatriots, please join us at the London rally to show support and celebrate Nigeria and Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora, especially our fallen heroes. Nigeria, Cameroon…

By Princess Eunice Arinola Olowoporoku otherwise known as Arin in Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye edition has revealed how she jailed her ex-boyfriend over N2 million she sent to him. The Lagos-based 29-year-old feminist told other housemates that at the time she got him arrested, they were still dating. Arin who is also a fashion designer and an independent arts and culture curator dedicated to promoting the contemporary visual arts in Africa said she had a funny feeling before sending the money to him. She said her instinct was against sending the money to him but she still went…

The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has said the construction of a new double lane bridge on the border between Nigeria and Cameroon will facilitate free trade. Fashola said this on Monday while inspecting the newly constructed 1.5km, two-lane bridge on the border between Nigeria and Cameroon in Ekot-Mfum, Etung Local Government Area of Cross River. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that construction of the bridge began on April 28, 2017 and was completed in March 2021 at the cost of $35.9 billion. Funding of the project was provided by both countries. According to the minister,…

Seven officers of the Nigerian Navy have been kidnapped by armed bandits in Edo state. The Naval officers were waylaid along Sapele-Warri road while on transit from Delta to Kaduna state. The officers were ambushed and abducted along Sapele-Warri road while travelling to Delta from Kaduna State. The Edo state police command confirmed the incident stating that five of the officers have been rescued. According to the public relations officer of the command, the police was working assiduously to ensure the safe return of the remaining officers. In the past few months, Hoodlums have taken to the county’s highways to…

The Maiduguri Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, July 26, 2021 secured the conviction and sentencing to six months imprisonment of Lawal Karta and Aisami Sheriff before Justice Umaru Fadawu of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri on a one count amended charge of criminal misappropriation to the tune of N5, 000,000.00 (Five Million Naira) only. The duo connived and defrauded the nominal complainant of the said sum when they sold a land to him with forged title. The amended charge reads: “That you Lawan Kartah, Aisami Sherif and one Alhaji Goni Abba Umar…

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The US government has sold a one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album previously owned by a drug firm executive once dubbed the “most hated man in America”. Martin Shkreli, who became notorious for hiking the price of a life-saving drug, first bought Once Upon a Time in Shaolin for $2m in 2015. The hip-hop record was marketed by the Wu-Tang Clan as a unique piece of art. Shkreli handed it over to US prosecutors in 2018 after being convicted of defrauding investors. Its sale means the former drug firm executive had now fully paid off a $7.4m forfeiture deal, acting US Attorney…

Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Braut Haaland hopes reports linking the Norway striker, 21, with a £150m move to Chelsea are ‘just rumours’. (Sky Sport Germany, via Sun) Champions League winners Chelsea have opened talks with Sevilla over the signing of 22-year-old France defender Jules Kounde, who has a £68.4m release clause. (Guardian) And the Blues could include compatriot Kurt Zouma, 26, as part of a swap deal for Kounde. (Goal) Chelsea will also consider offers over £40m for English striker Tammy Abraham, 23. (Sky Sports) Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish, 25, will decide his future next week. The England international is currently on holiday after featuring at Euro 2020. (Mirror) Manchester City are poised to…

The Nigerian Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) want Nigerians to stop offering their officers bribe and to report those engaged in the act. The two agencies were among participants at a one-day virtual stakeholder dialogue on “effective and sustainable strategies for curbing retail corruption” organised by the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption (PACAC). PACAC Executive Secretary, Prof Sadiq Radda, said citizens have a critical role to play in ending petty (retail) corruption, most of which occur in form of bribery. He believes retail corruption can be reduced when citizens are law-abiding and comply with the rules,…