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Court orders Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest (Punch)

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered the arrest of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, and directed that his trial on charges of treasonable felony should proceed in his absence. The judge, Justice…

APC should not be penalised for INEC’s ‘mistakes’ in Osun election – Aregbesola (Guardian)

The former governor of Osun State Rauf Aregbesola said the ruling All Progressives Congress should not be made to suffer for the Independent National Commission’s errors and mistakes during the Osun governorship election. An election petition tribunal last Thursday declared the candidate…

Emmanuel Amuneke’s bravery did the magic for Tanzania, says Erico (Guardian)

Former Super Eagles Assistant Coach, Joe Erico says the ‘bravery’ of Coach Emmanuel Amuneke played a huge part in Taifa Stars of Tanzania’s qualification for the 2019 African Cup of Nations. For 39 years, Tanzania struggled without success to return…

Taiwan mulls death penalty for drunk driving (Guardian)

Taiwan plans to ramp up punishments for those who cause a fatal accident while drunk driving, including the death penalty for the most egregious cases, sparking an outcry from abolition and rights groups. The cabinet on Thursday approved a draft…

Ex-corps members donate toilet facilities to school where they served (Guardian)

Two former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Onajite Solomon and Israel Victor have donated toilet facilities to Girls Secondary School in Nnewi, Anambra State, as a part of their quest to end open defecation in Nigeria. Solomon…

Jussie Smollett’s attorney accuses Chicago officials of continuing ‘campaign’ against Empire actor (Metro)

Jussie Smollett’s attorney has accused Chicago officials of continuing their ‘campaign’ against the actor despite all charges having been dropped. The Empire actor was charged with a 16 count indictment for filing a false police report in the investigation into…

Liverpool face Spurs test

This weekend, Liverpool’s Premier League title credentials get put to the test when they host Tottenham Hotspur in the key fixture of Round 32 live on DStv. Liverpool went to the top of the log before the international break when…

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appointed Manchester United manager (BBC)

Manchester United have appointed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as permanent manager on a three-year contract. The Norwegian, 46, arrived at Old Trafford on an interim basis in December to replace Jose Mourinho. Solskjaer spent 11 seasons as a United player, scoring…

DStv set to air ‘Derbi Barceloni’, the key match in La Liga Round 29

The ‘Derbi Barceloni’ between Barcelona and Espanyol is the key match in Round 29 of the 2018/19 La Liga season. Barcelona come into the match on Saturday afternoon fresh from a 4-1 win away to Real Betis in which Lionel…

Paul Pogba reveals Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first message to Manchester United squad (Metro)

Paul Pogba has revealed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first message to the Manchester United squad after he arrived at Old Trafford. Red Devils legend Solskjaer was appointed permanent manager on Thursday, having originally taken over as caretaker following Jose Mourinho’s sacking…

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