Author: Chronicle Editor

The attention of Unity bank has been drawn to some online reports on purported action of its board on the performance of the Bank. The Bank has a cohesive board that is working harmoniously with the Executive Management team led by Mrs. Tomi Somefun (MD/CEO) to drive the growth of the Bank. The management of the Bank, with the support of its Board has made inroads into key sectors of the economy through initiatives and programmes that have improved the fortunes of the Bank over that past five years. Notable amongst these are sale of the Bank’s legacy non- performing…

The Queen has described the death of the Prince Philip as “having left a huge void in her life”, her son the Duke of York has said. Prince Andrew said his father’s death was a “terrible loss”, and his family was “rallying round” to help the Queen. “We’ve lost the grandfather of the nation,” he added, as he left a service at Windsor. Earlier, ex-PM Sir John Major said the Royal Family’s shared grief was an “ideal opportunity” to mend any rifts. And during a special service at Canterbury Cathedral, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby paid tribute to Prince…

The United Nations Office for the coordination of humanitarian affairs has confirmed the attack on its facility in Damasak, Borno state yesterday. The humanitarian coordinator and head of the UN mission in Nigeria, Mr. Edward Kallon, says he is deeply concerned about the recurrent reports of violent attacks by non-state armed groups putting the lives of civilians at risk. https://twitter.com/EdwardKallon/status/1381291807414362112?s=20 He also condemned the attack on humanitarian aid operations and facilities that are, according to him, the “lifeline for people affected by violence and conflict in northeast Nigeria who are dependent on assistance to survive”. ‘Ebube Agu’: South-East governors launch…

Governors from the South East of Nigeria have established a security outfit called ‘EBUBE AGU’ as part of plans to checkmate the rising unrest in the region, stemming from an increase in criminal activities. According to a communique put out by governors of the Southeast, the agency is to oversee and monitor the activities of vigilante groups in the region. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1d9Wa8FBZ1k] Gunmen kidnap RCCG teenager in Ogun Chairman of the Southeast Governors Forum, Dave Umahi who read the statement after a meeting in Imo State on Sunday, noted that the headquarters of EBUBE AGU security outfit will be in…

Gabriel Martinelli scored in his first start since January as Arsenal ended a run of four games without a win with victory over the Premier League’s bottom club Sheffield United. The Brazilian has endured an injury-plagued season, but was on hand to net his side’s second with a finish into an unguarded goal after Aaron Ramsdale had pushed out Nicolas Pepe’s shot. It was the 19-year-old’s first goal since January 2020. It came between two Alexandre Lacazette goals – the first a neat first-half finish after Dani Ceballos’ back-heel and the second a clinical effort in the closing stages after…

Gbolahan Ajibola, a teenager who attends the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) with his family, has been abducted by unknown gunmen in Ogun state. The gunmen on Saturday night kidnapped the 13-year-old boy, from his home in Obada-Oko in Ewekoro Local Government area of Ogun state. The gunmen, who struck around 9pm, swooped on Ajibola’s family as they were about to enter their house within Destiny Estate in Obada-Oko. The attackers, who hid in a bush near the house, pounced on the family when Ajibola alighted from the car to open the gate. Newsmen gathered that the victim, his…

Manchester United inflicted further damage on Tottenham’s hopes of making the Premier League’s top four as they came from behind to secure a fully deserved victory. Spurs went into this game knowing victory would keep them in touch with the Champions League places but another colourless performance led to what could be an expensive defeat. Edinson Cavani thought he had given United a first-half lead with a smooth finish from Paul Pogba’s pass but the goal was controversially ruled out by referee Chris Kavanagh following a video assistant referee consultation after Scott McTominay caught Son Heung-min with his trailing arm.…

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has said that the state government is ready to provide facilities that will boost leather and garment production in the state. Ikpeazu said this on Friday while performing the ground breaking ceremony of Aba Leather And Garment Industrial Cluster in Umunnato as well as Enyimba City Garment Industry in Umukalika, both in Obingwa Local Government. The governor said that the construction of the two local industries would encourage the production of leather and garment in large quantities in Abia. Ikpeazu said that Enyimba City Garment Industry, which was solely sponsored by the state government, would…

Jesse Lingard continued his stunning form with West Ham by scoring twice in the first half to set the Hammers on course for a crucial victory over fellow Champions League hopefuls Leicester City. The two sides came into the weekend occupying the last two Champions League spots, before wins for Chelsea and Liverpool on Saturday nudged West Ham down to sixth place. But David Moyes’ men showed they are up for the challenge of qualifying for Europe’s top club competition for the first time, climbing back into fourth after going 3-0 up against Leicester, who had the hosts hanging on…

Gunmen on Sunday morning abducted a Catholic priest in Imo State. The priest, Rev. Prof. Izu Marcell Onyeocha, was said to have been abducted around 7am at Ihube Community in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State along Enugu -Port Harcourt Express Road. The victim, who is a lecturer in the Faculty of Humanities at the Imo State University, is a native of Avuru Community in Ikeduru council area. He was said to have been travelling from Enugu to Owerri when the incident happened. Kidnappers collect food, drinks, money to release family of five Imo has been the epicenter of…