Author: Chronicle Editor

Brentford claimed their first win on the road in the Premier League with a comfortable victory over Wolves at Molineux. The newly-promoted London side, who arrived in the West Midlands with an unbeaten away record, took a first-half lead with a well-struck Ivan Toney penalty. The Bees forward then turned provider to shrug off the challenge of Max Kilman and find strike partner Bryan Mbeumo at the back post for his first top-flight goal. Wolves, who have failed to score in their opening three league defeats at home, did not register a shot on target in the West Midlands sunshine…

A strangely shot-shy Manchester City could not find a way through a resolute Southampton side and ended up fortunate to get a draw despite the noisy backing of the home fans at Etihad Stadium. City, who did not manage a single shot on target until the 90th minute, were sloppy in possession as well as lacking their usual spark in attack and Saints will feel they should have left Manchester with all three points, not just one. The visitors were awarded a penalty on the hour mark when Kyle Walker was sent off for bundling Adam Armstrong over in the…

Liverpool remain unbeaten in the Premier League this season after Sadio Mane scored his 100th goal for the club in a victory against Crystal Palace. Jurgen Klopp’s side created numerous chances against a resilient Palace before Mane pounced on a rebound at the back post in the first half. Mohamed Salah doubled their lead with just over 10 minutes remaining when he smashed home a flick-on from a corner, before Naby Keita’s late curling strike made it 3-0. Liverpool were wasteful in the first half as Diogo Jota fired over the bar from a few yards out in a glorious…

Martin Odegaard’s first-half free-kick gave Arsenal their first away win of the season at Burnley. The Norwegian curled home after Ashley Westwood had clipped Bukayo Saka on the edge of the area. It was Odegaard’s first goal since joining the Gunners on a permanent basis from Real Madrid in a £30m deal last month. Burnley were denied a chance to equalise from the penalty spot when referee Anthony Taylor overturned his initial decision after reviewing Aaron Ramsdale’s challenge on substitute Matej Vydra on the pitchside screen. It was the high point of a spirited second-half performance by the hosts, whose…

Nigeria’s Presidency has defended its external borrowing plan by listing projects embarked upon by the Buhari administration and those who have benefited from the projects. Garba Shehu, a spokesperson to President Muhammadu Buhari said a total of 15 projects, spread across the six geo-political zones of the country, are to be financed with latest $4 billion from multilateral institutions, under the 2018-2021 medium term (rolling) external borrowing plan. President Muhammadu Buhari had requested the Senate to approve sovereign loans of $4.054bn and €710million as well as grant components of $125m for the proposed projects. According to the letter by the…

Popular Instagram celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha a.k.a ‘Mompha’, has warned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to apologize for publishing a defamatory statement about him. Mompha stated this through his lawyer, Gboyega Oyewole, who cautioned that failure to comply within 24 hours will lead to a legal action by his team. Mompha’s lawyer alleged that the EFCC’s spokesman Wilson Uwujaren made a libellous and defamatory statement about his client. The counsel stated that Mompha is not an internet fraudster as claimed by the anti-graft agency had nothing to do with convicted Hamza Koudeih (HK). Last week, Justice Tijjani Garba Ringim of…

Femi Fani-Kayode, who dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), has visited the the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Pantami. In a recent tweet by the former minister of Aviation, he confirmed that he had dinner Dr. Pantami. It can be recalled that few months ago Pantami faced criticism from Nigerians for being linked to international terrorist organizations. During this period, Fani-Kayode condemned Pantami as a man unfit for public office, stating that as a Jihadist, he should not be allowed to ‘walk the streets freely’, while he called for his…

The leader of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) in Lere community in Kaduna State has been shot dead by armed bandits. It was gathered that the Fulani herdsmen chieftain was killed for failing to provide a N20 million ransom which they demanded. According to reports, the assailants stormed the deceased’s residence at midnight, led him to a secluded area before executing him. The development was announced in a statement by the Kaduna State chairman of MACBAN, Alhaji Haruna Usman Tugga. He said: “With deep sorrow and total submission to the Almighty Allah, we regret to announce the death of…

•There is much to learn from Kumuyi, Says Sanwo-Olu • As VP, Govs, others honour Deeper Life General Superintendent Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday charged religious leaders to pay their ‘Pentecostal tax,’ which will tell their stories, achievements and life experiences in the Ministry to affect generations. Prof. Osinbajo gave the charge on Friday at Eko Hotels and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos during the Public Presentation of the biography of the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi, titled “Kumuyi: Defender of the Faith.” He said: “Every person, especially those who…

Manchester United have made West Ham’s Declan Rice their top transfer priority next summer. The 22-year-old England midfielder is keen on a move to Old Trafford and was frustrated that the Hammers’ £100m valuation priced him out of a move during the last transfer window. (Independent) Barcelona will attempt to sign England forward Raheem Sterling, 26, on loan from Manchester City in January after failing with a bid to bring him to the Nou Camp during the summer. (Sport – in Spanish) Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola says the 28-year-old France midfielder could re-join Juventus when his Manchester United contract expires at the end of the season. (Rai Sport via Corriere dello Sport…