Author: Chronicle Editor

*At NBA Lagos Law week, VP suggests hybrid approach to legal education *Adds: Innovation is a matter of urgency for the legal profession *Calls for deterrent costs against dilatory tactics The Nigerian judiciary must embrace technology and innovation, not only for the evolution of the profession and national development but also to ensure that the country’s justice delivery mechanism is run on a system of enforceable, discernible laws and efficient institutions, according to Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this in a pre-recorded speech on Monday as guest speaker at the 2021 Annual Law Week of the Nigerian Bar…

Armed bandits have kidnapped another first class monarch in Kaduna state. The traditional ruler, Gyet Maude of Jaba chiefdom in Kaduna was abducted while on a visit to his farm. The bandits ambushed the 80-year-old royal father in his farm which is located in Gitata community in Nasarawa state. The incident was confirmed by the monarch’s brother Anthony Maude. Abductors of Emir of Kajuru demand N200m ransom The Kaduna state government and the state police command were yet to confirm the abduction as at the time of filing this report.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday signed a supplementary budget of N982.7bn for 2021 in Abuja to address urgent security and COVID-19 needs of the nation. The President signed the Supplementary Appropriation Act, 2021 in his office at the State House in the presence of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, Chief of Staff, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari and Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation, Ben Akabueze and Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (House), Hon. Umar el-Yakub. Of the amount, N123.3 million is for recurrent (non-debt) expenditure while the sum…

The Kaduna Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, today July 26, 2021 arraigned Mary Aweh and Olaleye Samuel Oluwadamilare before Justice M.T. Tukur of Kaduna State High Court, Kaduna on a six count charge bordering on advance fee fraud. Count one of the charge reads, “that you Mary Aweh and Olaleye Samuel Oluwadamilare sometime in March, 2018 in Kaduna within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud did conspire to commit an offence to wit: obtaining a total sum of N 4,240,000 ( Four Million Two Hundred and Forty Thousand Naira) only from…

VP says initiative will impact future job growth Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says an initiative between the federal government and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), offering expanded education, training and employment, targeting 20 million Nigerians from ages of 10-24 years, between now and 2030 will positively impact the country’s future job growth enabling programmes. Prof. Osinbajo disclosed this Monday in a pre-recorded message delivered at the official launch of the Generation Unlimited (GenU) programme in Nigeria, a global multi-sector partnership that was initially launched in September 2018, in collaboration with over 200 partners. The programme has impacted…

MultiChoice Nigeria, organisers of the BBNaija reality show, have announced the return of the ‘Fave Lock-In’ competition. The competition will start on Thursday, 29 July and run till Monday, 2 August 2021. The competition which saw viewers become millionaires during the BBNaija Lockdown season, will give 30 BBNaija fans a chance of winning N1million each when the housemate they ‘Lock-In’  wins the sixth season of BBNaija show. The competition is open to active DStv and GOtv customers in Nigeria only. All entrants must be 18 years old and above and are expected to be active throughout the duration of the…

By Princess Eunice As more information pour in about the housemates of the Big Brother Naija Season 6, Chronicle NG reports that Jackie Bent popularly known as Jackie B, is the daughter of Senator Grace Bent. Jackie B is the third female housemate to enter the BBNaija house dubbed Shine Ya Eyes edition. The BBNaija Season 6 contestant is an interior designer and events planner. A look at her social media page reveals that she has a beautiful relationship with her mum, Senator Bent. BBNaija Season 6 housemates unveiled Bent who recently defected from Peoples Democratic Party to ruling All…

Uduak Akpan, the prime suspect in the murder of Miss Iniubong Umoren, a graduate of Philosophy has pleaded guilty to her murder. Uduak lured the late Umoren to his residence at Nnung Ikono Obio in Uruan Local Government Area of Akwa-Ibom State and killed her. According to reports, he raped her before taking her life. He eventually buried her in a shallow grave in his father’s compound. Iniobong Umoren, a fresh graduate was looking for temporary employment before going for her youth service. She announced her intentions on Twitter which Uduak capitalised on. He offered her a job at a…

The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos has adjourned Baba Ijesha’s case till Tuesday July 27, 2021. The popular Nollywood actor was arrested for sexually arresting a 14-year-old girl. Olanrewaju James Omiyinka aka Baba Ijesha faces a six-count charge bodering on Sexual assault by penetration and child molestation. In attendance at the court were comedienne, Damilola Adekoya aka Princess and actress, Iyabo Ojo. Baba Ijesha: Yomi Fabiyi under fire over new movie Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo adjourned the case after the plaintiff’s lawyer presented evidence against the defendant.

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hakeem Odumosu, has charged the 48 Yoruba Nation Protesters arrested on Saturday 3rd July, 2021 in Ojota, Lagos before a Magistrate Court sitting in Yaba. The agitators were charged for Unlawful Assembly, Unlawful Society and Conducts likely to cause breach of Public Peace. However, one of the arrested protesters, Tajudeen Bakare (the popular Ogboni Chief) was charged by the Police for the murder of a Satchet Water Hawker, Jumoke Oyeleke, killed by a stray bullet during the protest. Yoruba monarchs storm Cotonou court over Igboho’s trial The bail granted to all the Protesters…