The Moroccan capital Rabat will host next year’s highly-anticipated Confederation of African Football (Caf) presidential elections. In a video press conference on Thursday, current president Ahmad once again refused to be drawn on whether he will run for a second…
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to sign new three-year contract with Arsenal
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has agreed a new three-year contract with Arsenal, according to reports. The 31-year-old’s current deal with the Gunners is due to expire next summer where he would then be able to leave on a free transfer. However, The…
Resident doctors suspend nationwide strike
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its nationwide industrial action. Dr Aliyu Sokumba who is the President of NARD confirmed this to Channels Television on Thursday evening. Dr Sokumba disclosed that the union will review the progress…
LeBron James’ wife, Savannah, ‘not enjoying’ NBA bubble experience
Houston in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday was another milestone for LeBron James. He passed Derek Fisher for most playoff victories, with 162, but the record apparently came with a cost. “I’m not going to tell…
US Open 2020: Serena Williams & Naomi Osaka target 2018 rematch
Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka will be hoping to secure a rematch of the 2018 US Open final when both semi-finals take centre stage on Thursday. Six-time champion Williams, 38, who lost that infamous match, faces former world number one…
Frank Lampard provides Christian Pulisic fitness update ahead of Brighton clash
Frank Lampard says Christian Pulisic is in contention to play against Brighton on Monday evening just over a month after pulling his hamstring in Chelsea’s FA Cup final defeat to Arsenal. The American enjoyed a strong maiden campaign in the…
Napoli president De Laurentiis tests positive for COVID-19
Napoli’s football club president Aurelio De Laurentiis has tested positive for Covid-19, the club announced Thursday, a day after meeting other Serie A club officials. “SSC Napoli can confirm that club president Aurelio De Laurentiis tested positive for Covid-19,” the…
*Bakers threaten to increase bread prices (Punch) *Lady, 24, arraigned for false rape allegations against Twitter Influencer (Vanguard)
Bakers threaten to increase bread prices (Punch) Bakers have vowed to react to price increase in baking ingredients by increasing the prices of bread. The Premium Breadmakers Association of Nigeria and the Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria…
LASEPA, foundation partner to boost eye health among workers
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has partnered with Kingstripes Care Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, to boost clearer vision among staff in the agency. In a statement made available to The Guardian yesterday, 200 workers of the public health…
Sanwo-Olu to give 20 ‘outstanding teachers’ cars
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to reward excellence service delivery in the Lagos State Post-Primary teaching service, pledging 20 cars to deserving outstanding teachers across the six education districts in the state. Governor Sanwo-Olu…