In a shocking turn of events at the Aguata Diocesan Music Festival – Children Choir, Grade One competition, held on Nov. 20th, 2023, at the Cathedral Church of St. John’s, Ekwulobia, Anambra State., questions loom large over the impartiality of the organizers, leaving the HTC Church Choir and members from the diocese and beyond in dismay. Despite being defending champions for two consecutive years, HTC Choir found themselves at the bottom of the ranking, accompanied by significant points deduction, amid allegations of employing mercenaries. However, the organizers have failed to produce concrete evidence to back these claims, leaving the decision…
Author: Chikamso Okoye (Mr Focus)
So, because you see me behind the bar You’ve already called me a felon from afar You didn’t care what could’ve ended me up here In your innocent mind, you don’t want to go there Do you think anyone imprisoned is insane? Or you think everyone in prison is the same? What if I told you that I don’t deserve this Cos in here, there’s no joy, it’s like abyss What if I told you that I was accused a liar Or that I’m here cos I couldn’t hire a lawyer Or I am here because they think I…
KARMA GONE WRONG Gun does not kill men Men kill men with gun Let the dead be buried So the living shall learn That men are imprudent Had to turn friends to foes To promote comrade to King Then power turned him mad To relegate friends to foes Karma gone wrong Stepped on the wrong foot of trust And on the right foot of betrayal Friends united with foes against me My finger bitten by the mouth it fed Karma gone wrong But when power shall rest And nature comes to her sense Trust shall reign,…
The campaign spokesperson to the Lagos state PDP gubernatorial candidate, Dabiraoluwa Adeyinka, has come out to shed light on her defection and choice of presidential candidate. The Lagos State chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dabiraoluwa Adeyinka, and some other state executive members of the party recently dumped the party and joined the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos state. Speaking to Rufai Useni, Reuben Abatti, and Ayo Mairo-Ese during the Arise TV morning show on Tuesday, Adeyinka gave reasons for her late defection to PDP, also backing her choice of the presidential candidate. The Spokesperson to Lagos state…
Air Peace has disclosed that the ongoing strike by staff of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company PLC, (NAHCO) has cost the airline over 500 million naira. Following the industrial action embarked on by the staff of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO), Air Peace, Nigeria’s leading airline, has disclosed that the ongoing strike has cost the airline over 500 million naira. The National Union of Air Transport Employees and the Air Transport Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, last week, gave NAHCO management a five-day warning strike due to the slow progress in salary review negotiations. The company had asked that…
The founder of DAAR Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi has been released by the UK Police after he was held at the London Airport Following the incident that occurred on Sunday, where High Chief Raymond Dokpesi (Ph.D) was delayed on arrival at the London Heathrow airport, the DAAR Communication chairman has now been released by the Police. Dokpesi, who is a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria, was reportedly arrested on arrival by the Police at terminal 2 of Heathrow Airport in London on Sunday. According to a witness, “We were on a flight from Frankfurt to London…
In this exclusive interview with Emmanuel Akaolisa of The News Chronicle, Bimbo Kila, founder and MD of Diamond Shine, a commercial cleaning company, speaks about the company, the cleaning business, entrepreneurship and other issues TNC: Good afternoon, we appreciate this shared time with you, we will like to know more about you, your company – Diamond Shine, what you do and how the journey has been thus far? Bimbo: My name is Bimbo Kila, the founder and managing director of Diamond Shine; a commercial cleaning company that basically does industrial cleaning for commercial and domestic spaces. We also do contract…
In this exclusive interview with The News chronicle, the Managing Director of 45seconds Grafhikz Ltd, Mr. Owinzeegba Aidy Aidamoise, takes us into the world of graphic design, the demands of entrepreneurship and other issues TNC: Thank you for giving us this opportunity to speak with you sir, first, let me commend you for setting up 45seconds Grafhikz Ltd, we are quite impressed. We all know it is not easy to set up a company and run it successfully. Can you please tell us a little bit about yourself and your business: what is it that you do and how has…
In this interview with Emmanuel Akaolisa and Chikamso Okoye of The News Chronicle, Paramount Sports CEO and Founder, Mr Izuchukwu Benneth Azike, leads readers on his journey into business, the sport products industry and other issues. TNC: Good afternoon Mr Izuchukwu, it is our pleasure to feature you in our interview series. We would like to know more about you and your business, how you started and the journey so far? Mr. Izuchukwu: Thank you for having me. My name is Izuchukwu Benneth Azike; I am the Chief Executive Officer of Paramount Sports Limited, a shop that deals in all…
“[Lekki deep seaport] will create 169,972 jobs and bring revenues totaling $201 billion to the state and FG through taxes, royalties, and duties.” – Lai Mohammed. Ever wondered the magnitudinal nature of what is expected to be the deepest and biggest Seaport in Sub-saharan Africa? – A port that has a turning circle of 600 meters, capable of occupying 6 million TEUs of containers and a significant volume of liquid and dry bulk uncontainerized cargoes. THE LEKKI DEEP SEAPORT – ALL YOU NEED KNOW The Lekki Deep Sea Port which is over 90% to completion, is a multi-purpose, deep…
He really kept tapping me to wake up, it was so annoying. “How far, where you dey go?” – I managed to ask him after succumbing to his unceasing tapping. “I go leave you comot o, nah almost 7” – He replied as he continued dressing up with so much ambition and eagerness. I became surprised as I tried more to inquire where he is dressing up to. “Guy u no go go work today abi wetin?” – this time he asked with seriousness. I tried reaching my phone to check what time it was, and “18:47” was what I…
In this exclusive interview with The News chronicle, Mr Moses Ayomikun Oladipupo, founder of Crystal Frames, an IT outfit specialised in a couple of services like 3D Animation, Web design, Publishing and others, bears his mind on the reception of 3D Animation services in Nigeria, IT development and other related issues TNC: Good morning Mr Ayo, it is nice to meet you and have you in our interview series. We will like to know more about you, your company Crystal Frames, what you do and how it has been so far? Mr. Ayo: My name is Moses Ayomikun Oladipupo,…
Arguably the most influential human beings on earth has once again introduced a gesture that has got people all over the world talking and mimicking. The Portuguese legend introduced a new celebration after he scored the winner during Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Everton on Sunday evening. Away from his famous ‘Siuu’ celebration, Cristiano Ronaldo instead went to the corner flag with his eyes closed and his fingers crossed in front of his chest. He was later joined by United’s summer signing, Antony who copied Ronaldo’s celebration. Ronaldo’s new celebration was a “self-deprecating joke with his fellow teammates, demonstrating the…
It’s easier to write Poetry than any other genre. Everything becomes a muse, looking through your window you see ideas, your past, present and future are all stories, the beggar on the street, your corrupt government, the influential preacher, the kissing lovers, the children returning from school, the farmer ploughing under the sun, the funeral of dead soldier, the singing competition, the gardener sickling in the rain, the dancing masquerade, the marriage ceremony, the breezy tree, the bedridden old man, the womanizing professor, the quarreling neighbours, the market women.. all are the things that will make your story. But it…
Tears roll down her cheek but of revival Neither gods, humans nor destiny ever bet On the big odds of her distant survival All is fair that ends well but will less forget Fed on the placenta of her starving mother She ate open her belly and her blood to live From birth she wished nothing but another Death. But dire life kept holding her captive Before smile they put sorrow on her face They made her run before she could walk Put hurdles on track to lose their own race Threaded her lips to see and never…
In this exclusive Interview with Emmanuel Akaolisa and Chikamso Okoye of The News Chronicle, Dr Maimuna Bashir Tukur, Founder and executive director of Adija Memorial Foundation, a humanitarian NGO, speaks on the activities of the Foundation to improve lives in the society among other issues. TNC: Good morning Dr. Maimuna, it is nice to meet you and feature you in our interview series. We will like to know more about you and the Adija Memorial foundation, its mission and vision. Dr. Maimuna: Thank you for having me, I am Dr. Memuna Bashir Tukur, a Medical doctor and a practising physician.…
Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, popularly known as Cardi B, in her twitter post on Wedneday cried out for losing a multimillion dollar endorsement deal with Call Of Duty video game company, owing to her “stupid decisions” Call of Duty generates billions of dollars in sales annually. Each new release arguably ends up being the most popular game of the year. Their marketing initiatives are comparable to how they are known. They enlist prominent athletes, actors, musicians, and internet content producers for their marketing campaigns or to appear in their games. Fans were pleased to learn that CoD tried a different strategy…
In this exclusive interview with The News Chronicle, Engr Sam Ekeokoli, CEO of Olivet Cloud Solutions Nigeria Limited speaks about software and technology developemnt in a global world and other issues TNC: Good day sir, we are pleased to have you in our interview series today. Can you tell us about your company, Olivet Cloud Solution Nigeria Limited, what you do and the journey so far? Engr. Sam: The name of our company is Olivet Cloud Solution Nigeria Limited, we have been in business since the last 12 years; the company was formed in the year 2011. We are…
Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind It changes everything as days become longer When love enters, victims seem dumb and blind It makes who perfect as everyone else gets wronger Love builds a soothing home in your head Where this particular someone moves into Settles in and lives rent free undead At the expense of your emotion and thoughts too Love paints a vision and taints a judgment It makes gentle everything it sets foot on Love paves ways where ways are absent It creates with mouth the moon, stars and the sun …
In this exclusive interview with Abigail Lawrence, CEO of Baseline Educational Services, The News Chronicle prods into the journey of the company and the industry in general TNC: Thank you for sharing your time with us, we will like to know more about Baseline education, what you do, how you started and the inspiration behind it? Abigail: Thank you so much for your time. The name of our company is Baseline Educational Services; it is a travel agency that assists students to study abroad. We work with different countries like UK, USA, Canada, Australia and so on. We assist students…
Nyesom Wike has disassociated himself from reports claiming he filed a lawsuit against The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar; his running mate, Aminu Tambuwal; and the PDP itself over presidential primary elections held in Abuja on May 28 and May 29 2022. Moments after reports surfaced on Friday morning claiming that Wike filed a suit against Atiku and Tambuwal, seeking their removal as PDP flag bearer and running mate, the Rivers state governor has disclosed that he is very much unaware of the case, thus, distanced himself from the purported suit. Speaking to THISDAY, Wike rebuffed…
Fresh drama has erupted in Rivers State as APC Spokesman, Senibo Chris dumped the party and defected to PDP. The public secretary of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State – Senibo Chris Finebone has abandoned the party for rulling party, PDP. Senibo Chris on Friday morning was pictured in a pose alongside Governor of Rivers State – Nyesom Wike, former chairman of APC in Rivers – Davies Ikanya and the governorship candidate of PDP – Sim Fubara. The pictures of the scene has sent intense messages and thrown many off balance, especially those in the camp of All Progressives…
A 12 years old boy has admitted to killing his mother accidentally after initially claiming an intruder shot her. A 29 years old Nigerian mother was found lifeless in her family’s Forestdale, Alabama home, on the 2400 block of Freemont Avenue at midnight on August 6th. The woman who friends called ‘Yo-Yo’ was identified as Ayobiyi Cook by Linda Ikeji’s blog to be a registered nurse and a wife to an officer with the Birmingham Police Department who was working at the time of the incident. The boy originally narrated to the Police that it was an intruder that entered their home,…
Reports have it that gunmen have once again hit the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in the early hours of Wednesday. According to emerging reports, the robbery incident took place between 5.00 am and 6:15am on the long bridge, near Warewa bus stop. The attack left a vehicle shattered as many other motorists plying the road at that time abandoned their vehicles and fled for safety. “There was a robbery and because of the robbery, people out of fear began to run. Some people hit the cars of others. Someone is lying on the ground lifeless, and we heard that someone was killed,” A…
The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo has denied claims tagging him with writing a letter to Tinubu to give Peter Obi a chance and seek treatment for his health. Akufo-Addo has disassociated himself from the news making rounds that he wrote a letter to the APC presidential candidate, Ahmed Bola Tinubu, requesting that he steps down for the flag bearer of Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi and solve his health issues. The President in his twitter account tagged the news that was headlined “Give Peter Obi a chance and seek treatment for your health. – Ghana President writes [to Tinubu..]”…
