Author: Chronicle Editor

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa on Tuesday said some persons have threatened to kill him since he assumed office. The anti-corruption agency boss stated this during an interview on Channels TV. When he was asked to respond to President Muhammadu Buhari’s frequent “Corruption is fighting back” expression, Bawa said he was in New York, USA, last week when someone called and made the death threat. “Last week I was in New York when a senior citizen received a phone call from somebody that is not even under investigation. “The person said on phone, ‘I am…

The Federal Government has stated that Twitter and its founder, Jack Dorsey, are vicariously liable for the losses the country suffered during the EndSARS protest. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said this on Tuesday when he featured on “Politics Nationwide,’’ a Radio Nigeria call-in programme monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Mohammed alleged that Dorsey raised funds through Bitcoins to sponsor the EndSARS protest while his platform, Twitter, was used to fuel the crisis. He said when he made the allegations earlier, Nigerians did not take him seriously until an online media…

Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have killed two persons in attack on two communities in Akwa Ibom and Enugu. According to newsmen, six persons were abducted during the attack. One Sylvanus Usen was killed in Ikot Atasung in Ikot Ekpene council area of Akwa Ibom. Usen’s brother Andrew was injured in the attack which took place on Sunday. The incident would have led to an attack on the Hausa community by youths of the village but for the timely intervention of some elite, it was learnt. “Suspected herdsmen in the early hours of yesterday attacked Ikot Atasung Village in Ikot…

Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, says his people have no land to give out for cattle ranching. Governor Umahi stated this on Monday evening in an interview with Channels TV. Umahi said each state in the South-East already has laws banning open grazing and as such, it is way off as he is a servant to his people. “This is not about the governors, it is about the people, so, whatever position the people take in this regard, that is what will happen. There is no land in this regard that is not owned by individuals, corporate bodies. “So, this is beyond…

Spain endured a frustrating opening game in Euro 2020 as they failed to make their near total dominance pay against a rigid and stubborn Sweden in Seville. Luis Enrique’s side had the vast majority of possession – 85% – and territory in the match, which at times resembled a session of attack versus defence, but were unable to take advantage of the good opportunities their build-up play yielded. The best fell to Alvaro Morata, who was allowed in on goal by a fluffed attempted clearance from Marcus Danielson but side-footed his shot wide. Dani Olmo also saw a close-range header…

Lionel Messi scored a stunning free kick as Argentina drew with Chile after the Copa America paid a spectacular tribute to Diego Maradona. Messi curled home from the edge of the area towards the end of the first half of the Group A opener. But Eduardo Vargas headed in an equaliser after Arturo Vidal’s penalty had been saved. Just before kick-off, Argentina legend Maradona was remembered with a dazzling light and effects display. It saw a holographic version of the 1986 World Cup winner perform kick ups before clips of his goals were projected on to the pitch. Maradona, one…

The Nigerian Army has denied claims suggesting that six soldiers were killed following operations of troops in Abia State. In a statement on Monday, the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, also faulted an allegation that troops are on a vengeance mission in some communities in Abia State. The military spokesman noted that the army was aware of a report trending on social media that the soldiers were killed in a clash with members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN)/ Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). According to him, the reports alleged that as a result, residents of Elu,…

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Monday decried the very low level of blood donation by Nigerians. It disclosed that less than four (4) percent of eligible adults across the country voluntarily donate blood. It further noted that 10 percent of HIV infections in the country comes from commercial blood donations, which makes up 90 percent (1,030,000 per annum) of total blood donation in Nigeria. Stating that the funding to the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) centres across the country is poor, leading to deficiency in the quality of her operations, the Association urged state governments to take ownership of…

**Traditional Rulers cannot be relegated, the future of Iruland is bright, VP adds. With the challenges affecting the country at this time, there is a need for proactive leaders who are prepared to bring Nigerians together. This view was expressed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, in Lagos at the weekend during a courtesy visit to the palace of Oniru of Iruland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, on the occasion of the monarch’s first coronation anniversary. Commending the Oba for being a leader to people of diverse socio-ethnic backgrounds, Prof. Osinbajo said, “our country needs all the leaders,…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has called on applicants who have been cleared to complete their registration for the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by Tuesday. Dr Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Head of Media, made the call on behalf of the examination body in a statement on Monday. He noted that JAMB had extended the registration period by another two weeks up to May 29 after the period originally scheduled for 2021/2022 UTME/DE registration lapsed on May 15. The examination which was initially planned to hold between June 5 and 19 has now been scheduled to take place…