Author: Chronicle Editor

There was shed loads of emotions and tears as the wife of the Vice President of Nigeria, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo visited the wife and family of late Chief of Army Staff, Ibrahim Attahiru. Mrs Osinbajo who paid a visit to seven of the families, all of whom reside in Abuja, conveyed the message of the President and First Lady. NAN had actually reported earlier that she was among early callers at the residence of the COAS on Friday soon after the news got out. Since then reports say she has been visiting the relatives of the departed everyday. VP’S wife,…

Southwest All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders yesterday rejected separatist agitation by some groups in parts of the country. They reiterated their belief in the unity, stability and sustainability of the country and urged the individuals, groups and associations behind the clamour for secession and hate speeches to pull the brake. The leaders supported the ‘Asaba Declaration’ by Southern governors, particularly the ban on open grazing, which they said would lessen the tension between farmers and herders. Rising from a three-hour meeting at the Lagos House, Marina, the party leaders condenmed the spate of insecurity, terrorism and banditry in the country.…

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that the Nigerian flag be flown at half-mast in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 officers who died in a plane crash on Friday. President Buhari also declared Monday, 24 May as a public holiday to members of the Nigerian Armed Forces. “President Buhari has directed that the national flag Flag of Nigeria be flown at half-mast in all public buildings and official residences across the country, from Mon May 24 to Wed May 26, 2021, in honour of the late COAS and other military officers who…

Lille claimed a narrow away victory at Angers to finish one point ahead of Paris St-Germain and clinch their fourth Ligue 1 title. Jonathan David netted an early goal and Burak Yılmaz doubled Lille’s lead from the spot on the stroke of half-time. Angers’ Angelo Fulgini scored a late consolation goal in injury time but Lille’s victory rarely looked in doubt. Paris St-Germain beat Brest 2-0 but failed to lift the crown for only the second time in nine years. Monaco, who drew 0-0 with Lens, took the final Champions League spot after Lyon lost 3-2 to Nice. Lyon will…

Juventus secured their place in next season’s Champions League with a final-day victory over Bologna in Serie A. Andrea Pirlo’s side began the day fifth but took advantage of Napoli’s 1-1 draw with Verona to finish fourth. Juve cruised into a 3-0 half-time lead through goals by Federico Chiesa, Alvaro Morata and Adrien Rabiot. Spaniard Morata scored his second shortly after the restart, before Riccardo Orsolini grabbed a late consolation for the hosts. Elsewhere, AC Milan beat Atalanta – who had already sealed a top-four finish – to finish above their opponents in second place and book their Champions League…

Wolves were unable to give manager Nuno Espirito Santo the winning send-off they craved as they were beaten by Manchester United. Four-and-a-half thousand Wolves fans were at Molineux to say goodbye to Nuno, two days after the surprise announcement this would be his last game for the club. But United spoiled the send-off somewhat as Anthony Elanga marked only his second Premier League start for the Red Devils with a goal, powering home a header inside the first 15 minutes. Wolves responded well to that setback, equalising five minutes before the break when Nelson Semedo scored his first goal for…

Chelsea secured a place in next season’s Champions League despite losing to Aston Villa, Thomas Tuchel’s side sealing a top-four spot ahead of Leicester City. The Blues had started the final day of the Premier League season in third spot, knowing victory over their mid-table opponents would guarantee a place in the group stages of Europe’s prestigious knockout club competition. Tuchel’s side carved out the better chances but fell behind when Bertrand Traore’s attempt went in off the underside of the crossbar following Matt Targett’s corner. It went from bad to worse for Chelsea when Edouard Mendy was injured, making…

Sadio Mane double helped Liverpool beat Crystal Palace and seal Champions League qualification on the final day of the Premier League season. Mane poked home the opener from a corner just before half-time. He doubled the lead with 16 minutes remaining thanks to a deflected strike after good work from Mohamed Salah. Crystal Palace created little in response after a lively start as outgoing manager Roy Hodgson received a warm send off at Anfield. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said salvaging Champions League qualification from a chaotic season was the “best feeling I could have dreamed of” after victory over Crystal…

Unidentified gunmen attacked Agan community in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue on Friday leaving nine persons dead. Mr Terkimbi Shom, one of the locals told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that nobody knew where the attackers came from. “These attacks are becoming too frequent. This is the second time in less than three weeks that the attackers launched attacks on our community. “We hardly sleep well nowadays for fear of attacks. Gunmen abduct Shari’a court judge in Katsina “I appeal to the Federal Government to please send security operatives to our area to safeguard our lives…

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state says he is not in support of any individual or group agitation for Yoruba nation secession. Akeredolu’s position was communicated in a press statement by Mr Richard Olatunde, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, on Sunday in Akure. Olatunde said some groups of persons, who held a rally on Saturday in Akure, under the cover of what they termed ‘secessionist agitations’, falsely claimed to have had Akeredolu’s support for the rally. The governor said that while he could not deprive individuals and groups their rights to hold peaceful rallies in the state, it…