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$9.5m FIFA grant: Court demands charge against Pinnick (Punch)

A Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, on Tuesday ordered the Nigeria Football Federation to produce a copy of the Magistrate’s charge sheet against Amaju Pinnick and Dr Muhammed Sanusi in the alleged $9.5m FIFA grant scam. Justice Peter Affen…

PDP warns FG against victimising workers (Punch)

The Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday warned the Federal Government and All Progressives Congress against victimising workers. The PDP National Publicity Secretary,  Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, in a statement lauded workers for their contributions  to Nigeria’s stability and development. He said …

South-West govs, govs-elect, Reps endorse Gbajabiamila for Speaker (Punch)

South-West state governors, governors-elect and federal lawmakers elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress on Tuesday night endorsed the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, as the Speaker of the Ninth National Assembly. The national…

Minimum wage good if social amenities are there, economist says as workers mark May Day (Punch)

An economist, Prof. Uche Uwaleke, says the new minimum wage will go a long way in alleviating the suffering of Nigerian workers. Uwaleke, Head of Banking and Finance, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, said this in an interview with the News Agency…

Police detain woman, baby for husband’s offence (Punch)

The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into the unlawful arrest and detention of Mrs. Rofiat Oladipo, wife to the administrative head of Ede Muslim Grammar School; and her nine-month-old baby at the Zone II Command in Osogbo. Oladipo was…

Anthony Joshua promises another knockout against Andy Ruiz Jr (Metro)

Anthony Joshua vowed to knock out Andy Ruiz Jr after it was confirmed the heavyweight would step in as a replacement for Jarrell Miller. Ruiz Jr takes on the three-belt world champion on four week’s notice, with Joshua preparing to…

Anthony Joshua to fight Andy Ruiz Jr at Madison Square Garden on 1 June (Metro)

Andy Ruiz Jr. will step in as a replacement to fight Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden, it has been confirmed. The Mexican heavyweight, 29, replaces Jarrell Miller after the American tested positive for three different banned substances and was…

Gabriel Paulista takes subtle dig at Arsene Wenger ahead of Arsenal return in Europa League (Metro)

Gabriel Paulista remains adamant he deserved more opportunities to cement a place as a first regular first team starter at Arsenal. The 28-year-old joined the north London club in January 2015 from Villarreal in a £13.5million deal after the club’s…

Barcelona legend Xavi sends warning to Jordi Alba over ‘dangerous’ Sadio Mane (Metro)

Barcelona icon Xavi believes Jordi Alba will need to use all of his experience to thwart ‘dangerous’ Liverpool forward Sadio Mane in the side’s Champions League semi-final. Mane has scored a career-best 24 goals in all competitions for Liverpool this…

Sarri urges Chelsea to finish on a high note (Guardian)

Maurizio Sarri has challenged Chelsea to secure an upbeat finish to a turbulent season that plunged the club into chaos and threatened to cost the Italian his job. Sarri’s side travels to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League semi-final first…

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