Author: Chronicle Editor

A 56-year-old man, Tajudeen Lateef, on Thursday appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly breaking into a food vendor’s shop and stealing pot of soup, and N10,000. Lateef, who resides at Atan near Ota in Ogun, is being tried for stealing. He, however, pleaded not guilty. But the Police Prosecutor, Sgt. Mike Unah insisted that the accused committed the offence on May 3 at No. 27, Isiaka Street, Oko-Oba, Agege in Lagos. He said the accused broke into the shop of the complainant, Tawa Amusa, ransacked it and stole a pot of soup valued at N3,000, and N10,000. READ:…

Spanish La Liga giants Atletico Madrid will play the Super Eagles of Nigeria on 22 May in the maiden GOtv MAX Cup promoted by Multichoice. Atletico who knocked out Arsenal to reach the Europa League final are expected to come with some of their big name players as they face Super Eagles Team B at the Uyo Township Stadium. “We are delighted to bring one of the three biggest clubs from LaLiga to Nigeria in what we believe will be a historic visit”, said Martin Mabutho, General Manager, Sales and Marketing, MultiChoice Nigeria. “As you all know Atlético Madrid is…

Paris St-Germain forward Neymar, 26, held secret talks with Real Madrid officials in March. The Brazilian is said to be desperate to leave the French capital. (AS, via Express) Arsenal have narrowed down their shortlist of candidates to succeed Arsene Wenger, with Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri and former Gunners captains Mikel Arteta and Patrick Vieira among the select group under serious consideration. (Telegraph) Wayne Rooney has told Everton he wants to join MLS side DC United, with a £12.5m deal now close to being agreed for the former England captain. (Mail) The 32-year-old’s £300,000-a-week salary at DC United will be…

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said all hands are on deck to complete the largest rice mill in Sub-Saharan Africa currently ongoing in Imota Local Council Development Area of the State within the first quarter of 2019. Apart from ensuring availability of rice in the market, the mill which is of 32 metric tons per hour production capacity, is projected to facilitate the creation of over 200,000 jobs across the agricultural value chain, while it will also bring about the cultivation of 32,000 hectares of farm land to produce rice paddy, equating to an estimated 130million Kg of processed…

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said he does not owe the Nigerian Senate an apology after the upper house declared him persona non grata. In a statement by Police Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood said on Wednesday the police said the Senate’s resolution declaring the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Ibrahim Idris, as enemy of democracy as a deliberate attempt to blackmail him. The force noted that the I-G and the Nigeria Police Force would not be deterred by blackmail from any individual or group no matter how highly placed from the enforcement of Law and…

A woman has been stoned to death in Somalia after a court run by al-Shabab convicted her of having several husbands, the militant group says. Shukri Abdullahi Warsame was accused of marrying 11 times, without divorcing her previous husbands. She was buried neck-deep and pelted to death with stones by al-Shabab fighters, say residents of the southern Sablale town. Al-Shabab practises a strict interpretation of Sharia law. The militant group controls large swathes of Somalia and often conducts raids and attacks in its attempt to overthrow the central government based in the capital, Mogadishu. Mohamed Abu Usama, al-Shabab’s governor for…

Leicester City earned a first Premier League win over Arsenal since 1994 as Arsene Wenger’s penultimate game in charge of the Gunners ended in another away defeat. Kelechi Iheanacho rifled the opener past Petr Cech after poor defending from the visitors, who had 20-year-old defender Konstantinos Mavropanos sent off 92 seconds later for hauling down the forward as he broke through on goal. Arsenal levelled through Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but Jamie Vardy’s penalty, awarded after Henrikh Mkhitaryan brought down Demarai Gray, and Riyad Mahrez’s late breakaway goal sealed victory for the hosts. Arsenal remain the only side without an away point…

Huddersfield Town ensured Premier League survival after a battling draw at Stamford Bridge damaged Chelsea’s hopes of playing in next season’s Champions League and left Swansea City on the brink of relegation. The Terriers did not have a shot on goal in the first half but took a surprise lead in the 50th minute when Laurent Depoitre finished Aaron Mooy’s ball over the top. Chelsea dominated possession but were guilty of some poor finishing. Antonio Rudiger wasted two glorious chances before Antonio Conte’s side finally equalised in fortuitous fashion – Mathias Jorgensen’s clearance striking Marcos Alonso in the face before…

Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has scored a historic victory in the general election, official results show. The election commission said Mr Mahathir’s opposition alliance had won 115 seats, over the threshold of 112 seats needed to form a government. Mr Mahathir, 92, defeated the governing Barisan Nasional coalition, which has been in power for more than 60 years. He came out of retirement to take on his former protégé, Najib Razak. “We are not seeking revenge, we want to restore the rule of law,” Mr Mahathir told reporters. He said he hoped a swearing-ceremony would be held on…

Michael Carrick will start for Manchester United against Watford on Sunday at Old Trafford in his final match before he retires. The 36-year-old, who has made 463 appearances for the side, announced his decision to retire in March. Manager Jose Mourinho said the midfielder has qualities “we believe can make him a good coach”. “Now his body says enough, the club and myself want to keep the man,” the Portugese said. Carrick has won five Premier League titles and the Champions League with United since joining them in 2006. READ: Massimiliano Allegri opens Arsenal talks, as Rooney heads to MLS…