Author: Chronicle Editor

Some experts have cautioned against excessive and sometimes unprescribed use of sex stimulant in view of its health implications. Sex stimulants could be found in orthodox and natural forms, including herbs, foods and fruits. Sex stimulants have become popular in the quest to get sexual satisfaction, improve poor marital relationships and, in some cases, to improve self-esteem. Some experts have, however, cautioned that continuous usage and abuse of sex stimulants could lead to addiction and damage to the nerves. A relationship counsellor, Mr Agboola Odunfa, said sexual performance and libido is determined most times by a person’s emotional and mental…

Leicester held off a spirited second-half effort from Championship promotion chasers Brentford to reach the FA Cup fourth round in the final tie to be held at Griffin Park. Kelechi Iheanacho scored the only goal of the game after just four minutes when he tapped in a cross from full-back James Justin, who had been found by Dennis Praet’s superb raking pass. Leicester were the better team in the first half and Ayoze Perez should have doubled their lead when he was sent clear by Iheanacho but Bees keeper Luke Daniels made a good save to deny him. Barcelona consider…

Mr Donatus Nwankpa, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chairman in Abia, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC), conduct of Aba South Local Government Area (LGA), of Abia state re-run election. Nwankpa made the commendation while monitoring elections at the Umuogele Primary School, Aba South, on Saturday. “The exercise so far, from the places we visited, is peaceful and we are also impressed with the turnout. “We are looking forward to a peaceful conclusion, just as the beginning was peaceful. “Our agents are not complaining, unless something changes, you can see the level of security here, I am impressed,”…

The re-run election for Kaduna State House of Assembly in Sanga Local Government Area, has witnessed voter apathy, the NAN reports. It would be recalled that the Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KAD-SIECOM), had slated the State House of Assembly re-run election for Sanga and Kagarko local government areas’ state assembly election for Saturday. A NAN correspondent who visited Gwantu, headquarters of Sanga Local Government Area (LGA), has however, revealed poor turnout of voters. Mr Charles Danladi, Chairman of Sanga, told NAN that it was normal to have voter apathy as re-run elections were not usually as exciting and hot…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja said though it might take a bit longer, the nation will surely put the issues associated with the troubles in the Northeast in order and move ahead. Speaking while receiving Janez Lenarcic, the European Union (EU) Commissioner for Crisis Management in State House, President Buhari said, “If we were capable to fight a 30-month civil war and reorganised our country, I wonder why people are thinking that Nigeria cannot do it. “I assure you of Nigeria’s commitment to enhance and deepen cooperation with the EU in all areas.  Our priorities in the next level…

It is often common among Nigerians to spend the rest of their lives with someone who is in the same age bracket. Perhaps based on culture, many think it is really weird for a man to marry a woman who is much older than him. However, for some people, and even Nigerian celebrities, a large age gap works well. Here are Nigerian celebrities with daring age gaps between them and their women: *Lola and Peter Okoye Singer Peter Okoye is married to Lola Omotayo, who is said to be six years older. Omotayo is a marketing representative. The couples are…

Prof. Olatunji Kolawole of the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin, says Nigerians spend over N300 billion annually on malaria treatment. Kolawole disclosed this in his paper presentation at the 190th Inaugural Lecture of the university entitled: “Transcending the Viral World: a Tale of Mimicry, Knockdown and Knockout”. He stated that Nigeria recorded over one million malaria cases i per year and a treatment cost of about N3,000 per treatment. The don asserted that Nigeria currently accounted for 25 per cent of malaria cases worldwide according to World Health Organisation (WHO) report of 2017. “The high…

The death toll from a newly-discovered coronavirus in China has risen to 41 on the day of the Lunar New Year. Another 15 deaths in Hubei province, where the outbreak began, were announced on Saturday. Health officials are struggling to contain the outbreak as millions of people travel for the Chinese new year, one of the most important events. Many festivities have been cancelled. There are now more than 1,200 confirmed cases in China. The virus has also spread to Europe, with three cases confirmed in France. The UK is investigating a number of suspected cases, with officials trying to trace…

The operatives of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Command in Lagos, has apprehended another 9 girls being trafficked. The girls were on their ways to Lebanon, Cairo, Dubai and India on Ethiopian, Peace, Egypt and East Airlines. The service Public Relations Officer, DCI Sunday James made this known in statement on Saturday in Lagos. According to him, four of the girls claims to be traveling for employment without knowing their employers nor aware of the nature of job they were going for. “This discovery was made after intensive interrogation by NIS officials,” he said. James said…

Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen, 27, will travel to Milan and have a medical early next week before completing a move to Inter. (Guardian) The Denmark international will sign a deal that could see him earn up to £320,000 per week. (Sky Sports) Manchester United fans are planning a mass walkout during the club’s Premier League match against Wolves at Old Trafford on 1 February in protest at the club’s owners. (Mirror) Real Sociedad boss Imanol Alguacil says he will decide if Tottenham target Willian Jose is selected to play against Mallorca on Sunday. The 28-year-old Brazilian forward was left out in midweek as a transfer appeared imminent. (Marca) Barcelona are considering a surprise move for Chelsea’s France…