The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has called on UEFA to take disciplinary action against Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis over his controversial comments regarding African players. De Laurentiis said last week he would not sign any more African players…
*Bandits abduct construction workers, burn vehicles in Niger communities (ThisDay)*Apapa Traffic: NPA’s electronic call-up has reduced extortion, haulage cost – TTP (Leadership)
Bandits abduct construction workers, burn vehicles in Niger communities (ThisDay) Bandits went on the rampage again in Niger State communities, abducting two construction workers and many others and burned down vehicles. The bandits, also in the early hours of Tuesday,…
*Teacher remanded for raping student inside school laboratory (Guardian)*Barber stabs neighbour to death for admiring his wife (Vanguard)
Teacher remanded for raping student inside school laboratory (Guardian) An Osogbo Magistrate Court has remanded a teacher at L. A. Secondary School, Ipetumodu, Ife North Local Council of Osun State, Mr. Lawal Afolabi in prison custody for allegedly raping an…
Ola Aina reveals what he told his roommate Iwobi about Africa Cup of Nations
Torino wing-back Ola Aina says he is delighted to be named on the Super Eagles roster for the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, branding the competition a ‘massive tournament’. The Chelsea-reared defender was a key player for the…
AFCON: Choupo-Moting eyes strong start for Cameroon
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting was 10-years-old when Cameroon won their third Africa Cup of Nations title in Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital. That February in 2000, the Indomitable Lions defeated the Super Eagles via penalties as Rigobert Song lifted Africa’s biggest…
Morocco want to ditch underachievers tag in Africa Cup of Nations
Morocco head to Cameroon without out-of-favour Chelsea midfielder Hakim Ziyech and hoping to end a 46-year wait for a second Africa Cup of Nations title. The North Africa kingdom boasts one of the strongest leagues in the continent and its…
Eguavoen reveals why Osimhen pulled out of AFCON
The Napoli superstar was supposed to be part of Nigeria’s squad for the AFCON, but he had to pull out due to a facial injury Super Eagles boss Augustine Eguavoen has revealed that Victor Osimhen pulled out of the upcoming…
NFF awaits Napoli doctor’s final words on Osimhen’s AFCON appearance
With barely 24 days to the start of the 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officials are fervently waiting for the final word from Napoli doctors on whether injured forward, Victor Osimhen,…
*Commuters stranded as commercial bus drivers shutdown activities in Lagos(Guardian)*Lagos one-chance robbers arrested after breaking traffic rule (Punch)
Commuters stranded as commercial bus drivers shutdown activities in Lagos(Guardian) It was a harrowing experience, yesterday, for commuters along Iyana-Iba and Iyana-Ipaja area of Lagos, as they trekked long distances to their destinations, following the refusal of commercial bus drivers…
*Lagos shut 430 event centres, clubs for violating COVID-19 protocols (Guardian)*Again, fire razes Oko Baba sawmill in Lagos (Punch)
Lagos shut 430 event centres, clubs for violating COVID-19 protocols (Guardian) Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC), on Thursday, disclosed that 430 event centres and night clubs have been shut across the state for violating COVID-19 protocols. The Director-General (DG) of…