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In a major victory for the Nigerian Army’s counter-terrorism efforts, a notorious terrorist commander, Lawal Kwalba, has surrendered to the troops.

This significant event occurred on Thursday, May 28, 2024, following intensified military operations targeting terrorist hideouts in Kaduna State.

The continuous and relentless efforts of the troops have been crucial in exerting pressure on terrorist factions, ultimately leading to Kwalba’s decision to surrender along with his fighters.

This development marks a vital step in the ongoing fight against terrorism in both Kaduna State and the wider region.

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The Nasarawa State Police Command has made significant strides in combating crime with the recent arrest of four armed robbery suspects accused of targeting students in the area.

According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Ramhan Nansel, on Monday, the suspects allegedly carried out a series of attacks on student lodges and a hostel in the Gunki area of Nasarawa.

During these incidents, two students from the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, were reportedly injured, and numerous items, including cell phones and laptops, were stolen.

The swift response from the Nasarawa Division, led by CSP Mohammed Padah, following a distress call, led to the apprehension of the suspects on Sunday, May 26.

Police operatives managed to arrest Usman Abdullahi, Abdullahi Mohammed, Ibrahim Musa, and Fa’ad Idris, all of whom were allegedly involved in the robberies.

Read more in the link: https://thenews-chronicle.com/nasarawa-police-nab-four-for-robbing-students-seize-35-phones-laptops-and-cash/

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has underscored the importance of information and communication technology (ICT) in the effective fight against all forms of criminality in the country.

Governor Oborevwori noted that effective deployment of ICT in the fight against crime and criminality would promote peace and create a business-friendly environment that would ultimately stimulate investors’ confidence in Nigeria.

He disclosed this Wednesday when he received, on a courtesy visit, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in-charge of ICT Department, Force Headquarters, DIG Sokari Pedro, who doubles as the Chief Police Officer in-charge of the South geopolitical zone of the country, at Government House, Asaba.

The governor said it was worthy to note that the use of lCT had improved the effectiveness, efficiency, and capacity of the Nigerian Police Force in managing investigations, intelligence gathering, and the prosecution of suspects.

While saying that the effort to make the Nigerian Police Force ICT- compliant was very commendable, Oborevwori applauded the Police Force for their effective role in protecting lives and property and for collaborating with the state government in ensuring that Delta State remained peaceful.

more info in the link https://thenews-chronicle.com/delta-gov-reveals-vital-tool-to-fight-criminality-in-nigeria/

Ademola Lookman’s hat trick sees Atalanta through to lifting their first major trophy in 61 years after beating Bayer Leverkusen in the final in Dublin.

What would have seen the German side go unbeaten in all tournaments ended in their last game on a big stage.

It was an action-filled first half as Atalanta dismantled Bayer Leverkusen with a 2-0 lead in the UEFA Europa League final. Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman’s brace in Dublin fired Atalanta to an early dream, which eventually saw them lift a trophy for the first time in 61 years. Ademola Lookman appeared to be too difficult for the Leverkusen defenders, as every one of his paces posed a threat.

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The Anambra State Police Command announced on Wednesday the arrest of a notorious cultist and armed robber, Anichebe Akachukwu, AKA Star B, in Uruagu village Oba, Idemili South Council Area of the state.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement to Awka.
The suspect, aged 18, is a confessed leader of the Vikings Secret Cult Confraternity and an armed gang terrorizing Ogbaru LGA and Asaba in Delta State.
According to SP Ikenga, the suspect was arrested following a tip-off of intelligence gathered as he was receiving treatment in their den from a bullet wound sustained in their encounter with police operatives in Asaba.
He said the suspect has provided the police with information on their mode of operation and the names of other gang members, which is already aiding the ongoing investigation.

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Owerri Zone, has accused the present Federal Government and the State Governors of persistently undermining the existence of the public universities in Nigeria through their systemic neglect, acute under-funding, and bastardization of university autonomy, leading to the inability of Nigerian universities to compete globally.

The ASUU Owerri zone accused on Monday, during a press conference held at the ASUU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, with the theme ‘the unresolved issues among Federal and State Governments and ASUU and the need for urgent action to avert a crisis.’
Addressing the press conference, the ASUU Owerri Zone Chairman, Prof Dennis Aribodor, said despite the ASUU’s relentless struggles over the years to get previous and present governments to prevent universities from the current gradual slide into total collapse, the Nigerian University system is currently facing the most crucial existential threats occasioned by governments’ total neglect and abandonment.

Aribodor accused the governments of concertedly planning to annihilate public universities in favor of the commercialization of university education via private universities owned by politically exposed individuals.

“It appears education is not a priority for Tinubu’s administration nor is it for any of the State Governments.

More info in the link: https://thenews-chronicle.com/education-not-a-priority-for-tinubu-present-state-governors-ASUU-alleges/

The Anambra State Government handed a 30-year-old teacher who allegedly beat an 8-year-old pupil to a coma to the Nigeria Police Force.

The incident happened last week at Landmark School Mgbakwu in Awka North Local Government Area of the state.

The State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, who disclosed this to reporters in her office on Monday, also announced the permanent closure of the school.

The school’s Proprietor and the concerned teacher, Faith Nwonye, had been invited on Monday, to explain what led to the brutalization of the primary two pupils.

Addressing newsmen shortly after the meeting, the Anambra Education Commissioner explained that the school’s closure was not only based on the ugly incident but also as a result of its illegality.

Expressing sadness over the development, Chuma-Udeh noted that the medical Doctor handling the case of the child, who is currently on admission, has revealed that the victim’s chances of survival is only 20 percent.

Describing running an illegal school in the state as well as beating a child, as a criminal offence, the Commissioner warned that perpetrators were doing so at their peril.

She said, “We received this unfortunate incident from an illegal school in Mgbakwu that a child was beaten to coma over the weekend.

“On behalf of the State Government, we invited the proprietress of the illegal school as well as the teacher who purportedly beat the child.

“We’ve handed the matter to the police for further investigation as we await Mr Governor’s directives.

“Meanwhile, the school is closed down indefinitely because it’s not supposed to exist in the first instance

More information is in the link: https://thenews-chronicle.com/teacher-who-flogged-pupil-into-coma-in-anambra-arrested-school-shut/

An electronics and telecommunications gadget market in Abuja, Banex Plaza, is still shut down following an alleged altercation between soldiers and some traders in the market.

A visit to the market on Monday 20th May saw soldiers across the plaza.

Some traders who assembled at a distance from the plaza were seen leaving after waiting for hours.

None of them was willing to grant our correspondent audience but they were heard lamenting the cost implication of having the plaza shut on a major day like Monday.

It would be recalled that, trouble started when thugs allegedly beat up some soldiers who had a minor disagreement with a trader in the plaza.

According to reports, the trader had reportedly sold a bad phone to someone who invited soldiers.

Meanwhile, rather than resolve the issue amicably, the trader reportedly invited thugs who assaulted the uniform men.

They descended on at least two soldiers and another man in mufti. The thugs who broke into groups slapped, kicked and beat up the soldiers.

More info in the link https://thenews-chronicle.com/banex-plaza-under-lock-and-key-as-soldiers-operation-enters-day-3/

Daddy Showkey, a famous Nigerian singer, shared a story from his past when he almost lost his life due to being involved in a gang in Ikorodu, Lagos State.

He explained that he and some other young men found a gun at a garbage dump and started causing trouble with it. However, they were caught one day and almost killed by a mob.

Daddy Showkey recounted how they were tied up and about to be set on fire when they were miraculously rescued.

more in the link https://thenews-chronicle.com/how-daddy-showkey-narrowly-escaped-death/

Recently, we had lamented the deplorable state of the Northern region, in spite of the many God given assets of that region. It is paradoxical that whereas the region is rich in arable land and other natural resources, yet it accounts for the greater percentage in all indexes of negative growth and development. Extreme poverty lives on the streets of the north; drug abuse, increasing figures of out-of-school children, insecurity, outbreaks in diseases, the problem of almajiri etc.

Place this reality side by side with the fact that the region has produced more presidents and held that office more than any other region, and has continued to insist on its grip on power. The next logical question to ask is: Of what use has the hold on power benefitted the people on the streets of the region?

Perhaps, ashamed of the negative narrative on the region, some governors’ wives in the north met recently to brainstorm on how to change those narratives of gloom and deprivation.

The wives of these 14 governors spent two days in Gombe brainstorming on how to support their husbands and address the challenges that have given the region a negative perception.

Among issues that were in the front burner in their discussions and activities were the issues of out of school children, almajiri syndrome, banditry and kidnapping, drug abuse and the use of narcotics, insurgency, educational backwardness, poor healthcare and other socioeconomic issues.

The women who met under the chairmanship of the wife of the Gombe State Governor, Hajiya Asma’u Inuwa Yahaya, told Governor Inuwa during a courtesy call at the commencement of their activities that the Gombe gathering was their first quarterly meeting.

She outlined a number of challenges facing the North which the Forum, with the support of their husbands, seeks to address. Particularly, she identified the issue of almajiri and drug abuse where the Forum planned support and a public paper presentation on the dangers of drug abuse in the society.

Responding, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, expressed delight in the efforts of the First Ladies to support their husbands to uplift the lives of the people of the region whose challenges he described as one of the worst in the world.

According to him, “it is very unfortunate that almost a quarter of the 21st century is gone, we are yet to key into the development agenda of the world,” stressing that, “nothing happens without education.

“It is education that brings development, changes lives and brings good life to the people. Education helps to modernise, enabling us to understand God and religion. Without education, you will not even worship God well,” he pointed out.

more in the link https://thenews-chronicle.com/northern-govs-wives-and-problems-of-the-region/

A 35-year-old health worker, Umar Mohammed, was tragically stabbed to death in the Gbeganu area of Minna, the capital of Niger State, on Friday.

Sources report that the deceased, who worked at a private clinic in Minna, was returning home after attending to a patient when he encountered a group of hoodlums engaged in a violent clash.

The fight had erupted among the hoodlums during a wedding reception in Gbeganu, resulting in multiple injuries.

Residents have expressed concern over the rising activities of hoodlums, which have disrupted the peace in various parts of Minna.

The affected areas include Kpakungu, Maitumbi, Fadikpe, Gbeganu, Soje, Ogbomosho, Unguwan-Daji, Limawa, Barikin-Sale, and Kwangila, among others.

SP Wasiu Abiodun, the Public Relations Officer of the Niger State Police Command, confirmed the incident.

He stated, “On May 17, 2024, at approximately 10:00 PM, a report was made at Kpakungu Division about a wedding ceremony in the Gbeganu area.

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I read in some Nigerian dailies that if anyone would be killed for corruption that has to do with stealing from the public purse, the stealing has to be in trillions.That is to say, a stealer of a million or a billion naira is not a thief or has not stolen enough. He or she is an apprentice whose stealing should not be overlooked. Stealing in the region of a billion should be considered a tolerated thievery. This is, as reported, coming from a high-ranking senator whom I admire for his candidness—especially in calling a spade a spade—during an interview.

However, I have some misgivings. Did he really say it? If any lawmaker would say that, it should not be the Ndume I know. I searched for the Channels TV interview only to confirm that Sen. Ali Ndume actually said so. It was a question about the death penalty for drug dealers vis-à-vis the condemnation of such a penalty by human rights activists. Ndume spoke passionately and logically to my satisfaction.

More information is in the link: https://thenews-chronicle.com/sen-ali-ndume-mass-wedding-and-the-logic-of-people-driven-corruption/

Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, the President of Nigeria from 2007 to 2010, would have turned 73 this May if he were still alive. But regrettably, he was taken by the icy hands of death and dropped from sight just when Nigeria most needed him. We cannot question God. As Epicurus once said, it is possible to guarantee security against all odds. But against death, all men, mortals alike, dwell in an unprotected place.

President Yar’Adua was a model democrat and leader, and he could have finished as one of the most successful presidents Nigeria has ever had. That was not to be, though.

From 2007 to 2010, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua GCFR led the country as president after he was proclaimed the victor of the Nigerian presidential election, and on May 29, 2007, he took office.

In the past, he was a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the governor of Katsina State from 1999 until 2007. Yar’Adua travelled to Saudi Arabia in 2009 to get treatment for pericarditis. On February 24, 2010, he left Nigeria again for the same reason. His return took a long time, and on May 5, he passed away.

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Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has been granted bail of N300 million by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama.

He pleaded not guilty to charges of printing new naira notes without following due process, brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Emefiele, the sole defendant, must provide two sureties with titled property in Maitama and surrender his travel documents.

The bail conditions mirror those set by another judge, Justice Hamza Muazu, in a separate case. The trial is scheduled to begin on May 28.

An unidentified man sets fire to a mosque in Laraba Abasawa, Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State.

The incident happened early Wednesday during the ‘Fajir prayer, injuring worshippers.

The attacker used petrol to ignite the fire, locking the mosque afterward. About 40 people were inside at the time.

It took some time for people outside to realize what was happening and rescue those trapped inside.

Around 20 injured worshippers were taken to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital in Kano for treatment.

more info in the link https://thenews-chronicle.com/breaking-man-sets-mosque-on-fire-during-prayers-in-kano/

A viral video of troops of the Nigerian army weeping, allegedly over the demise of their colleagues in a terrorist attack, has generated reactions on social media.

The video posted by #X-Daily showed the soldiers emotionally mourning the deaths of their colleagues.

The post reads; “Nigerian Soldiers in tears after losing their colleagues in Terrorist attack in Northern Nigeria”.

Meanwhile, the person who was filming the soldiers could be heard saying

“Stop crying please, stop crying. I tell you guys since morning, my mind no dey here, I no tell you?” he questioned in pidgin English.

Video in the link https://thenews-chronicle.com/troops-weep-after-losing-colleagues-in-an-attack-video/

Personnel of the Nasarawa State Police Command have apprehended two notorious armed robbery suspects and recovered an operational vehicle.

Spokesperson of the command, DSP Ramhan Nansel, who made this known in a statement on Tuesday, May 14, said the suspects, Chibuieze Orji, 52, and Jibrin Mohammed, 45, are members of an armed robbery gang usually known as to as ‘one chance’
In a statement issued by the PPRO, the suspects who operate on Akwanga-Keffi-Abuja expressway, were arrested by police operatives attached to the Anguwan Lambu Division in Keffi LGA of the state.

The statement noted in parts; “Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects usually pose as taxi drivers to pick unsuspecting passengers, drive away to unknown destinations, and dispossess them of money and other belongings, after which the victims are abandoned while they take to flight”.

“The suspects have confessed to the commission of the crime and said they have been operating for over 10yrs and robbed a lot of people. They further stated that they were recently released from Shendam prison, Plateau State, for similar offence after serving their prison term.
“Items recovered from the suspects include a Toyota carina II vehicle with registration number Abuja CO 212 ABC, one Axe and Hammer”.


full story in the link https://thenews-chronicle.com/nasarawa-police-nab-two-notorious-one-chance-armed-robbers-recovers-operational-vehicle/

Dremo dropped another diss track aimed at Sarkodie and his protege, Lyrical Joe. This comes after Sarkodie boasted about being Africa’s top rapper in his song ‘Brag’, sparking a series of diss tracks from Dremo.

In his latest track, released on May 14, 2024, Dremo once again called out Sarkodie for a response, continuing his challenge from previous tracks. The new diss, titled ‘Suck On My Balls, Sark’, challenges Sarkodie to prove his claim of being Africa’s rap king by replying.

full story in the link: https://thenews-chronicle.com/dremo-takes-aim-at-sarkodie-and-lyrical-joe-in-a-new-diss-track/

Nigerian singer and songwriter Spyro, also known as Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, recently had a great time hanging out with his idol and senior colleague, 2Baba.

Spyro, famous for his hit songs, shared a video of their meeting at a nice restaurant on social media. He described 2Baba, whose real name is Innocent Idibia, as his mentor, mentioning how he grew up admiring him.

Spyro even shared a funny story about almost getting in trouble for sneaking out of school to buy 2Baba’s second solo album, “Grass 2 Grace.”

In the video, Spyro expresses his joy at meeting his mentor, saying, “Na who Bleep up, give up,” and thanking God for the opportunity. He reminisces about learning from 2Baba as a kid and how his admiration for him led to some mischievous adventures.

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Strong underlying performances by Nigerian telecommunications businesses listed on the stock exchange in the first quarter of 2024 were overshadowed by foreign exchange losses.


Together, MTN Nigeria and Airtel Africa lost N511.27 billion, mostly as a result of the naira’s nearly 30% depreciation this year.

Compared to its Q1, 2023 profit after tax of N104.65 billion ($227 million), Airtel Africa’s Q1 loss after tax was N118.57 billion ($91 million).


Similarly, MTN Nigeria’s N108.43 billion profit after taxes for the same time last year is not the same as its N392.69 billion loss after taxes. Foreign exchange headwinds were the reason given by both corporations for these losses.


Airtel Africa’s foreign exchange loss for the full year ending March 2024 was $549 million, while MTN’s loss for the first quarter was N575.69 billion. Airtel attributed this loss to the devaluations of the naira in June 2023 and the kwacha in Malawi in November 2023.

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Nigerian queen of Afrobeats Tiwa Savage has released the soundtrack album for her feature film, ‘Water & Garri.’.

The feature film from Everything Savage and Unbound Studio also arrives today on Amazon Prime Video with the soundtrack released on the same day via EMPIRE.

The scintillating and captivating soundtrack album was curated by Savage and includes ten original songs from the singer alongside featured artists from the worlds of Afropop, R&B and Hip Hop.

Featured artists include Grammy nominated stars Olamide and Ayra Starr, respected Nigerian singer-songwriter ASA, Cameroonian multi-instrumentalist, and singer

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Hailey and Justin Bieber are expecting their first child! They shared the news with a sweet video and photos of Hailey in a pretty white dress, showing off her baby bump.

The couple tied the knot in a secret ceremony in New York back in 2018. They both posted about the pregnancy on Instagram, starting with a cute video of them kissing and focusing on Hailey’s growing bump.

full story in the link: https://thenews-chronicle.com/hailey-and-justin-bieber-expecting-first-child/

In a recent video, Afrobeats singer Seun Kuti criticized Arise TV journalist Laila Johnson-Salami for her interview with Minister of Work David Umahi.

The interview went viral when Umahi seemed to struggle with Johnson-Salami’s British accent. Despite Umahi’s attempts to dismiss her, Johnson-Salami persisted with her questions about the Lagos-Calabar Highway project.

https://thenews-chronicle.com/shes-disrespectful-seun-kuti-tackles-laila-johnson/

The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended one Prophet Olayinka Ajiboye, 45, for allegedly defiling three (3) minors.

The incident occurred in Agah, Ilorin South Local Government Area of the state.

The victims were said to be within the age bracket of 13 and 17.

According to the NSCDC spokesman, AYoola Michael, the suspect, specializes in harassing and sexually assaulting minors and has been under the surveillance of the command following several complaints about his activities.

Michael noted further; “Investigation revealed that the suspect is the General Overseer of Divine Land of Joy Prayer Ministry located in Agah and has sexually assaulted several members of the church, as reported by the victims.”

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The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended one Prophet Olayinka Ajiboye, 45, for allegedly defiling three (3) minors.

The incident occurred in Agah, Ilorin South Local Government Area of the state.

The victims were said to be within the age bracket of 13 and 17.

According to the NSCDC spokesman, AYoola Michael, the suspect, specializes in harassing and sexually assaulting minors and has been under the surveillance of the command following several complaints about his activities.

Michael noted further; “Investigation revealed that the suspect is the General Overseer of Divine Land of Joy Prayer Ministry located in Agah and has sexually assaulted several members of the church, as reported by the victims.”

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A number of civil society organizations and journalists stormed the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, May 9, demanding the release of Daniel Ojukwu, a detained journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism.

The protest had in its participants a legal practitioner, Deji Adeyanju; a pro-democracy activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 general elections, Omoyele Sowore; amongst others.

As seen in a video on X.com Thursday, protesters carried banners with the inscriptions, ‘Free Daniel Ojukwu,’ ‘No to a police state,’ Journalism is not a crime,’ and ‘Stop the impunity.

See more photos in the link https://thenews-chronicle.com/protesters-storm-force-headquarters-demand-release-of-fij-journalist-daniel-ojukwu-photos/

President Bola Tinubu’s government is considering lifting the suspended telecom tax and other fiscal policies on Nigerians to secure a new loan of $750 million from the World Bank.
According to a document published by the World Bank, the EMT levy on electronic money transfers through the Nigerian banking system, along with other taxes, is also being considered, in addition to the reintroduction of excise on telecom services.

Mr. Tinubu suspended the five-percent excise duty on telecommunications and the  import tax adjustment levy on certain vehicles in July 2023. However, the document revealed that negotiations were underway between the World Bank and FG to secure the yet-to-be-approved loan.
The document said, “The domestic revenue mobilization drive in the government ARMOR program seeks to increase revenue on some targeted industries and sectors of the economy. Specific groups and agencies within affected sectors include the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria: The introduction of excise on telecom services requires that all telcos be mobilized to fully participate in the collection of such revenue.


“Committee of Bankers: Introduction of EMT levy on electronic money transfers through the Nigerian Banking System would need the buy-in of all banking institutions.”

It noted that the Manufacturer’s Association of Nigeria (manufacturers of tobacco products, sugar-sweetened beverages and alcoholic beverages) that would be required to collect excises on their products “are critical stakeholders” for the introduction of the new excise regime.

The World Bank added, “They are currently organised into various sectoral groups under the Manufacturer’s Association of Nigeria. Producers of alcoholic beverages organised under the Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria also need to key into the reforms.

“Also, strategic partners involved in the importation of different items into the country will be mobilised to participate in the ARMOR programme. A key stakeholder group is the Association of Nigeria Customs Agents. Vehicle Importers and Manufacturers: Stakeholders in the automobile trade industry must be engaged in reforms involving the introduction of green taxes on high GHG emission vehicles.


“Local manufacturing and assembly of vehicles is growing through a phase of growth in Nigeria. The demand for vehicles is mostly met through importation by vehicle importers under the aegis of the Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria.”

The financial institution explained that services that will be subjected to the newly introduced excises “are regulated by key public sector agencies” and that the “introduction of the new revenue measures will require the application of existing regulatory mechanisms available within these institutions.”

The concerned institutions include the Nigerian Communication Commission and the Central Bank of Nigeria.
“There are also agencies with the mandate for making policies on some of the issues covered in the ARMOR program concerning policy framework on matters of public interest in Health and Environmental Protection,” the document stressed. “The government institutions relevant to ARMOR in this regard are the Federal Ministry of Environment, the National Environmental Standards Regulatory and Enforcement Agency, and the Federal Ministry of Health.”

Outlining specific allocations for technical assistance, the document pointed out that the government program “is funded from annual budget allocations of $1.17 billion to FMF, FIRS and NCS. The PforR, with results-based financing of $730m and $20m investment financing, is 62 per cent of the program budget.”

“There will also be $10m for project management, tax policy capacity-building and other expenses. In total, the amount makes the $20m investment financing before the release of $730m in line with the fiscal targets met,” it added.

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Actor Bernard Hill, best known for his roles in Titanic and Lord of the Rings, has died aged 79.

His agent Lou Coulson confirmed that he died early on Sunday morning, beside his fiancee Alison and his son Gabriel. The cause of his death was not revealed.

He was meant to be at Comic Con Liverpool on Saturday, but had to cancel at the last minute, the convention said in a post on X. Upon hearing the news of his death, the organizers announced on the platform that they were “heartbroken”, and wished his family “lot of strength”.

He portrayed Captain Edward Smith in the 1997 film “Titanic” directed by James Cameron and King Théoden in Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, which includes “The Two Towers” (2002) and “The Return of the King” (2003) with the latter winning 11 Oscars, tying the record for the most Academy Awards won by a single film.

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The 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative, a Federal Government program aimed at empowering Nigerian youths with tech skills, over the weekend, hosted a Networking Meetup at the IDK Learning Centre in Awka Anambra State Capital.

The event was graced by distinguished guests, including the 3MTT Community Manager for Anambra State, Somto Akujuruobi, who expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his Renewed Hope Agenda and to Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, for his efforts in making Anambra a digital tribe.

Akujuruobi also lauded the Hon. Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, for spearheading the 3MTT initiative, along with IHS Tower and NITDA for their significant support in fostering the initiative’s goals in Nigeria.

click the link: https://thenews-chronicle.com/3mtt-networking-meetup-in-anambra-sets-new-standards-in-energizing-tech-skills/

Nigerian singer Dammy Krane has caused some commotion by dropping a song dissing fellow musicians Davido and Wizkid. This comes after he previously criticized them online.

Earlier, Dammy Krane called out Wizkid for shifting away from Afrobeat and saying he’s more into R&B. He also had words for Davido, especially for bragging about never getting arrested anywhere in the world.

Adding fuel to the fire, the singer blamed Davido for his friend Tagbo’s death, suggesting Davido pushed him into drinking excessively on his birthday.

In his latest move, Dammy Krane released a diss track aimed at both Davido and Wizkid. He posted a video of it on Instagram with a caption hinting at the title, sparking more debate.

See video here: https://thenews-chronicle.com/dammy-krane-comes-for-davido-and-wizkid-in-new-diss-track/