Author: Chronicle Editor

It was ecstatic in a way, the reactions of Nigerians to the media appearance of President Buhari last week, starting from Thursday to Saturday. It was like a situation where people finally saw a “masquerade” they long awaited. And the president did not disappoint as some had expected, given the sloppiness with which such engagements sometimes appeared in the past. Within a spate of 48 hours, the amount of media engagements by the president, the content of the engagements and their far-reaching effects, were far more than in many years of the administration put together. The Arise Media crew blazed…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governors have expressed readiness to set in motion the process for the implementation of autonomy of the judiciary and state legislature. This is sequel to the agreement reached by the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) Committee and other stakeholders. The APC governors under the auspices of Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF) said they came to the conclusion after a review of the work done by NGF Committee on autonomy for Judiciary and State Legislature under the Chairmanship of Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. A statement signed by the chairman of the Forum, Governor Abubakar Bagudu of…

England and Scotland played out a goalless draw at Wembley to leave both countries with their hopes of reaching Euro 2020’s knockout stage very much alive. The first meeting between the men’s teams in a major tournament since Euro 96 was played out in a typically raucous atmosphere despite only 22,500 fans in attendance – and both sides had big opportunities to win. Most of the honours must go to Scotland, however, who bounced back from their opening defeat to the Czech Republic at Hampden Park with real resilience and character to fully deserve this important point. Sterling’s goal seals…

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mohammad Sabo Nanono, Thursday has said that 22 states and the Federal Capital Territory have registered for the National Livestock Transformation Programme. The programme seeks a permanent solution to the frequent farmer-herder crisis through the establishment of grazing reserves, among others, for the herders. The minister, who spoke at the 44th National Council on Agriculture and Rural Development in Abuja, said out of this number, ten states have created their teams which have been trained by the federal office. My people have no land for ranching – Umahi ‘’Seven of these 10 states…

The Federal Government has appointed former Super Eagles Captain, John Mikel Obi as Youth Ambassador to serve as an icon for youths. The appointment which took place at the NOC secretariat, National Stadium, Surulere Lagos on Friday is one of the Minister’s initiatives geared towards driving a vibrant youth for national development. Speaking at the event, Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr Sunday Dare, described the former Chelsea legend as a role model whose lasting legacies in football development have continued to have a positive impact on youths in the country. The minister promised to support Mikel’s vision and…

Christian Eriksen has been discharged from hospital after a “successful” operation to fit a heart-starting device. The 29-year-old Denmark midfielder a suffered cardiac arrest during his side’s defeat by Finland in Copenhagen on Saturday. He visited the team on Friday and will now return home with his family. “Thank you for the massive number of greetings,” Eriksen said in a statement. “It has been incredible to see and feel. “The operation went well, and I am doing well under the circumstances. “It was really great to see the guys again after the fantastic game they played last night. No need…

The High Court of Justice, Warri on Friday was invaded by thugs, suspected to be Itsekiri supporters and sympathisers of the Olu-designate of Warri Kingdom, Prince Tsola Emiko. The Nigerian Bar Association and human rights lawyer, Mr Oghenejabor Ikimi, denounced the invasion as barbaric and contempt of court. Thugs and women chanting war songs invaded the court where a suit challenging the emergence of Prince Tsola Emiko as Omoba was billed to commence on Thursday. Son of the immediate past Olu, Ogiame Ikenwoli, Prince Oyowoli Emiko, his uncle, Prince Bernard Emiko and others instituted the suit to challenge the emergence…

A medical doctor, Precious Chinedu Emeka has been killed by gunmen in Salka village in Magama local government area of Niger state. The doctor was said to have been abducted from his health Facility by the Gunmen some days before his death. His body was discovered in the bush on Thursday by the vigilante. Troops rescue 5 students abducted from FGC Kebbi The Igbo Community in Niger state, Ndi-Igbo confirmed the death of the doctor and has asked the government to investigate the murder of the doctor with a view to bringing the perpetrators to book. The Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo, Niger…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says accountability in the provision of services to customers and paying greater attention to the needs of the people, should be the driving purpose of corporate organisations operating in Nigeria. Prof. Osinbajo stated this Thursday evening when he received members of the board of telecoms giant, MTN, led by the company’s Group President and CEO, Mr Ralph Mupita, on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa. Declaring that it is critical for corporate organisations to show commitment to improving services and to build confidence in the people, the Vice President said, “corporate organizations should be more…

The Nigerian Army troops have rescued teachers and students abducted by bandits in a secondary school in Kebbi state on Thursday. Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, director army public relations, explained that one of the abducted students died of exhaustion. “Nigerian Army troops operating under the auspices of Operation Hadarin Daji who have been on a hot pursuit of kidnappers and bandits following an unfortunate abduction incident in Federal Government College, Birnin Yawuri yesterday 17 June 2021 have so far, rescued two teachers and five students after a fierce exchange of fire with the criminals,” the army said on Friday. “The…