Author: Chronicle Editor

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday addressed the nation, where he warned against inflammatory statements and emphasised that the unity of Nigeria is settled and not negotiable. Buhari who returned from London on Saturday, said the government would no longer tolerate hate speeches and inflammatory statements. “I was distressed to notice that some of the comments, especially in the social media, have crossed our national red lines by daring to question our collective existence as a nation. This is a step too far.” He said that every Nigerian has a right to live anywhere in the country and that the unity…

Following repeated cases of assault arising from homosexuality in Kebbi State, the state police command yesterday arrested two suspects who allegedly raped two boys, aged 12 and nine, to death. The two arrests were made at different villages in the state. Addressing newsmen yesterday at the police headquarter in Birnin Kebbi, the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim M. Kabiru, said one Malam Ibrahim Yohana Mudi allegedly raped two boys aged 10 and 12 in Kalgo and Zuru Local Councils of the state, while 45-year-old Dantani Sani, raped a nine-year-old boy to death in Zauro town. “Sani, from Sabon Gari area of…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday said the unity of the country would not be open to any negotiation. The President, in its first statement to Nigerians since he returned to Nigeria after a 104-day medical vacation in London, added that political mischief makers who were fuelling ethnic violence would be dealt with. Buhari, who said he was not against legitimate concerns, noted that different groups must air their grievances and work out a mode of co-existence. “The National Assembly and the National Council of State are the legitimate and appropriate bodies for national discourse,” he added. The President said he…

The Chelsea that I saw earn a dramatic 2-1 victory against Tottenham at Wembley was not the Chelsea that I usually see, and not the Chelsea that I saw so often on their way to winning the title last season. This was a Chelsea that employed a ‘catenaccio’ tactical system – a counter-attacking style which became popular in Italian football where teams dig deep, hope for one or two chances to score, take them and then close the game down again. It worked perfectly against Tottenham as Marcos Alonso converted both of their shots on target. Chelsea’s Italian manager Antonio…

US comedian, actor and philanthropist Jerry Lewis, reputed as one of Hollywood’s most successful comedians, has died aged 91. A family statement said he died of natural causes at his home in Las Vegas on Sunday morning. Lewis’s 10-year partnership with Dean Martin saw them star in 16 films and achieve huge box office success. He became the highest-paid actor in Hollywood, chalking up hits such as The Bell Boy, Cinderfella and The Nutty Professor. Other notable successes included The King of Comedy in 1983, in which he played a talk show host stalked by Robert de Niro. Fellow celebrities…

Nigeria’s acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has ordered the commencement of community policing in Nigeria following the National Economic Council, NEC, meeting held on Saturday. At NEC, Nigerian government agreed that there was a clear conclusion that policing the country and the entire law enforcement generally, cannot effectively continue without devolving policing and law enforcement out to the States. But it was also noted that while the idea of State police requires constitutional amendments, the Community Policing Model must now be enforced. According to the acting President, “we must enforce a model that democratizes security in such a way as…

Zimbabwe’s first lady Grace Mugabe failed to appear Saturday at a summit in South Africa attended by her husband, an event overshadowed by her effort to obtain diplomatic immunity over assault allegations. The wife of President Robert Mugabe has not been seen since being accused of attacking a 20-year-old model with a electrical extension cord last weekend in a Johannesburg hotel where the couple’s two sons were staying. The case has become a media spectacle, with protesters gathered outside the summit, some brandishing placards that read “Grace, disgrace.” The alleged assault is a political headache for South Africa and Zimbabwe,…

Jese Rodriguez made the perfect start to his Stoke career, scoring the only goal of the game as Mark Hughes’ side beat Arsenal 1-0 at the bet365 Stadium. The 24-year-old joined the Potters on Wednesday on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain and he was thrust straight into the action, producing the match-winning moment in the 47th minute. Arsenal, who face Liverpool at Anfield next Sunday live on Sky Sports Premier League, thought they had an equaliser in the 73rd minute through Alexandre Lacazette but the strike was ruled out for offside as Stoke held on for their first win…

Ten people were killed and dozens injured when an express train derailed in north India on Saturday, an official said. Emergency workers were pulling people out of mangled, upended carriages after 14 coaches derailed near Muzaffarnagar district in Uttar Pradesh state, some 130 kilometres (80 miles) from New Delhi. “Ten people have died and dozens have been injured. Most of the injured have been taken to the hospital,” said P S Mishra, chief medical officer for the area, by phone. A police officer at the accident spot said 50 people had been taken to hospital. “We are trying to take…

Sadio Mane’s second-half goal gave Liverpool a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League at Anfield on Saturday. Liverpool had to wait until the 73rd minute to get the winner, the ball fortuitously falling to Mane inside the box after Luka Milivojevic’s mistake on the edge. Christian Benteke missed a clear opening for Palace earlier in the second half from 10 yards, blazing over the bar for the visitors’ best opportunity. Liverpool, who were without Philippe Coutinho again with his future still uncertain, held on for their first league win of the season, while Frank de Boer’s new…