Author: Chronicle Editor

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Sunday Echono as the new Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). The appointment of Echono, who recently retired as Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, was made disclosed in a statement issued by spokesman of the ministry, Ben Goong, on Friday. Echono replaces Prof. Suleiman Elias Bogoro, whose tenure ends this March. The statement reads: “President Muhamadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Arc. Sunday S.T. Echono as the new Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). He takes over from Prof. Sulaiman Elias Bogoro…

By Owei Lakemfa The domineering media is presenting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a war hero who has confidently stood up to Russian forces and is recording stunning victories. Yes, Russian troops are dying, but so are Ukrainian troops. Worst still, Ukrainian civilians are dying not necessarily because they are targeted or bombed, but that is the logic of war as there would be shortages of basic needs from food to medicines and some too weak to flee. The most tragic thing is that the war is being fought on Ukrainian soil; in their towns and cities, alleys and highways with…

Russia’s huge military convoy, said to be 40 miles (64km) long, near Ukraine’s capital Kyiv has hardly moved in three days, the UK defence ministry says. But US defence officials say Russia still intends to surround and seize the city where some three million people live – by siege tactics if necessary. Recent satellite images showing the size of the convoy sparked fears that an attack would be imminent. But UK and US officials say logistical problems could be slowing the advance. In an intelligence update on Thursday morning, the UK Ministry of Defence said the column had made “little…

A Max Air evacuation flight has arrived Abuja, Nigeria’s capital in the early hours of Friday from Bucharest, Romania, an official said. The Max Air flight is part of the Nigerian government evacuation plan for its citizens that were stuck in Ukraine following its invasion by Russia. Abike Dabiri, chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) revealed the safe arrival of the Max Air flight. “To God be the glory, Max Air Evacuation flight VM602 from Bucharest touched down in Abuja,” she tweeted. According to NIDCOM, the flight landed Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport at 7:10am. The Nigerian government commissioned two local…

Manchester City have received a boost in their pursuit of Inter Milan’s 24-year-old Argentine striker Lautaro Martinez, with the Italian champions reportedly lining up Borussia Monchengladbach’s French forward Marcus Thuram, 24, as his potential replacement. (Sun) Roman Abramovich has already received several serious bids in the region of £3bn to buy Chelsea. (PA, via Independent) Barcelona are looking to make a move for Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves in the summer, with talks between intermediaries said to have already taken place. Manchester United and Arsenal have also both been linked with the 24-year-old Portugal international as long-term admirers. (Mail) Aston Villa…

Championship side Middlesbrough will welcome Chelsea to the Riverside Stadium in the FA Cup quarter-final. Last season’s runners up are the reward for Boro, who have beaten Manchester United and Tottenham in the previous two rounds. Crystal Palace will host Everton after the Toffees beat non-league Boreham Wood in the fifth round. Southampton face Manchester City and Nottingham Forest or Huddersfield will host Liverpool. Chelsea’s trip to the North East will be a repeat of the 1997 final, which the Blues won 2-0 at Wembley. Championship pair Forest and Huddersfield face each other on Monday in the final tie of…

Yusuf Muhammed Cult groups have renewed their hostility in Ijoko, a suburb of Ogun State, Southwest, Nigeria leaving five people dead. The cause of the fight between Eiye and Aiye confraternity groups is not known but the Ogun State Police Public Relation Officer Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) said 13 persons have been arrested in connection with the killings, adding that, investigation into the matter is currently ongoing. “Yes, I am aware of the killings we have arrested 13 people so far and we are also carrying out investigations”. In the past, Ijoko has been a…

Amid the fog of war, it can be hard to see the way forward. The news from the battlefield, the diplomatic noises off, the emotion of the grieving and displaced; all of this can be overwhelming. So let us step back for a moment and consider how the conflict in Ukraine might play out. What are some of the possible scenarios that politicians and military planners are examining? Few can predict the future with confidence, but here are some potential outcomes. Most are bleak. Short war Under this scenario, Russia escalates its military operations. There are more indiscriminate artillery and…

Yusuf Muhammed Alhaji Adeshina Teslim aka Okolomo has denied deploying thugs to attacks youths of Ijedodo, saying he has no involvement in it. The attack comes after the land tussle between Chief Abu Jelili Ayinde of Ijedodo in Iba Local Council Development Area and Okolomo of Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area. While speaking to our reporter on the matter Okolomo said the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) men hired by Chief Ayinde shot two of his men working on the site and that when he confronted him, he told him that he shot them because his (Okolomo) men attacked his men…

Demands sanction of security agencies involved in sabotage The Senate, on Wednesday, urged the Federal Government to introduce pollution tax on those involved in economic sabotage by engaging in illegal refining of crude products in oil producing areas of the country. The chamber also called on the federal government to sanction security agencies culpable of sabotaging the nation’s interest by vandalising pipeline installations and facilities. These were part of resolutions reached by the Senate on a motion titled, “curbing soot’s particulate droppings, health hazards concerns and economic sabotage by illegal refining of crude products in Rivers State.” The motion was…