Author: Chronicle Editor

The governor of Zamfara state, Bello Matawalle has pledged that his government will no longer provide amnesty for bandits who have continuously ravaged the state. Matawalle said that his decision was borne out of the fact that the hoodlums have failed to accept the peace initiative offered by the state government. The Zamfara state governor stated this on Friday after attending the Jumat prayer at the Dalala Mosque in Gusau, the state capital. “They (bandits) sent a powerful committee to plead with us to cease fire and allow supply (of food and other essential commodities) but I refused,” said the governor…

Romelu Lukaku scored his first ever goals at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea beat Aston Villa to maintain their unbeaten start. Lukaku kissed the club badge as he celebrated his opener in front of Blues fans after beating Villa goalkeeper Jed Steer on his 15th appearance at the stadium overall. The Belgian’s clinical finish through Steer’s legs came from a precise pass from Mateo Kovacic inside his own half. Lukaku sealed the win for Chelsea in injury time with a powerful finish down from the edge of the box Dean Smith’s side created plenty of chances after going 1-0 down and…

Manchester City secured a third straight league win after seeing off Leicester City in an entertaining game at King Power Stadium. Goalkeepers Kasper Schmeichel and Ederson made crucial saves in a free-flowing match to keep their respective teams on level terms before Bernardo Silva’s close-range finish settled a fine contest. The Portuguese pounced after Joao Cancelo’s shot was deflected by Caglar Soyuncu into Silva’s path. At 0-0 Manchester City’s Ederson saved well from Harvey Barnes, while at the other end Gabriel Jesus was twice denied by Schmeichel. Leicester created several chances, Barnes clipping the top of the bar with a…

Arsenal lifted the pressure on manager Mikel Arteta as they secured their first points of the Premier League season with victory over Norwich City at Emirates Stadium. Arteta was under mounting scrutiny after a miserable start to the campaign with three defeats that left the Gunners at the foot of the table, so a win that was workmanlike rather than spectacular will be gratefully received. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was back on target to set Arsenal on their way after 66 minutes, with a finish from almost on the goal-line after Canaries’ keeper Tim Krul turned Nicolas Pepe’s shot on to the…

A banner supporting a woman who accused footballer Cristiano Ronaldo of a sex assault was flown over Old Trafford during his return game for Manchester United. The Level Up feminist group said they wanted to “remind crowds” of rape allegations against him. Kathryn Mayorga said she was assaulted by him at a Las Vegas hotel in 2009. In 2019, US prosecutors said Ronaldo, who denied the claims, would not face charges. A plane with the banner “Believe Kathryn Mayorga” was flown after the start of the game against Newcastle United. The Portuguese forward scored twice in his first Manchester United…

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his return to Manchester United as the hosts eventually cruised to victory against Newcastle electrifying fans at Old Trafford. Cheered from the moment he left the team coach on its arrival at the ground, throughout the warm-up and then once the game had started, Ronaldo repaid the backing in the best possible manner. Twelve years after he last scored for Manchester United in this stadium, Ronaldo broke the deadlock in first-half added time when he tapped in after visiting keeper Freddie Woodman spilled Mason Greenwood’s shot. Then, after former Liverpool defender Javier Manquillo had levelled…

Odsonne Edouard scored twice on his debut as Crystal Palace claimed their first win of the season to end 10-man Tottenham’s 100% Premier League start. Wilfried Zaha set the Eagles on their way, rolling in from the spot after Ben Davies was penalised for handball, before substitute Edouard added a second and third late on. French forward Edouard, a deadline-day signing from Celtic, introduced himself to the Selhurst Park faithful in fine fashion, turning in Zaha’s cross 28 seconds after coming on and then steering in Conor Gallagher’s pass. The result moves Palace up to 11th in the table and…

Over 1,000 children have been abducted by bandits in the Northwest since January. Some have been rescued, while many of them remain in captivity. Save the Children International disclosed this in a statement on Thursday the Media and Communication Manager, Kunle Olawoyin. The organization urged the Federal and state governments of Nigeria to implement measures that will guarantee the safety of children in schools and other learning environments. Olawoyin said: “As the world marks the second International Day to Protect Education from Attack, Save the Children is concerned about the persistent attack on schools, students and teachers in Nigeria.” According…

20 years after hijacked airliners crashed into New York City’s World Trade Center and the Pentagon outside Washington, Americans honor the 3,000 lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. The 9/11 attack was a watershed in the history of the United States of America. Americans will reflect on how the attacks have shaped the country’s view of the world and itself. The centerpiece of Saturday’s events is a visit by U.S. President Joe Biden to the three sites associated with the attacks. He will go to ground zero in lower Manhattan; to the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia; and to Shanksville, Pennsylvania,…

Israeli police have apprehended four of the six Palestinian terrorists who broke out of the a maximum-security prison earlier this week. One of the prisoners is a well-known terrorist leader whose gruesome activities over the years have made him popular in Israel. The arrests moved Israel closer to closing an embarrassing episode that exposed deep flaws in its prison system and turned the fugitive prisoners into Palestinian heroes. Late on Friday, Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip fired a rocket into Israel in an apparent sign of solidarity, drawing Israeli airstrikes in reprisal. The four wanted men were caught in…