Six vehicles burnt in Lagos multiple accidents (DailyTrust) No fewer than six vehicles including two tankers, two trailers, among others were burnt yesterday in a multiple accident at the popular Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The multiple accidents which…
Moroccan referee for Squirrels versus Eagles match
Redoune Jiyed, the Moroccan who handled the Nigeria versus South Africa quarter-finals clash at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations has been assigned the same roll in the Benin-Nigeria qualifying duel for Cameroon 2021. Two of his compatriots, Lahsen Azgaou…
Africa Cup of Nations: Burkina Faso qualify for Cameroon 2021
Burkina Faso qualified for the delayed 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon after drawing 0-0 in Uganda on Wednesday with one round of group games still to play. The Stallions become the sixth team through to the finals, joining…
Obi mourns former Super Eagles ’keeper, Joe Erico
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has said how pained he is to hear of the death of Joe Erico, a former Super Eagles goalkeeper. Erico was also part…
Nigeria could have won ’96, ’98 AFCON titles – Oliseh
Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh says the team could have won the 1996 and 1998 Africa Cup of Nations if they had participated in both tournaments. Nigeria boycotted the 1996 AFCON in South Africa after winning the 1994 edition…
Burkina Faso star Bance quits international football
Burkina Faso star Aristide Bance, one of the most colourful and popular footballers in Africa, has called time on his international career. He played 79 times for the ‘Stallions’ and scored 24 goals over 16 years while helping the national…
*Trader accuses Alaba market guards of arson, looting shop (Punch) *Lagos, USAID sign pact on electrification devt plan (Independent)
Trader accuses Alaba market guards of arson, looting shop (Punch) A trader at the Alaba International Market, Lagos State, Kamlotachukwu Arum, has accused guards at the market of looting her shop and stealing goods estimated at N65m. The Anambra State…
2021 Africa Cup of Nations: CAF still prioritising January start
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is still prioritising a January start for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, despite ongoing uncertainty about the continent’s football because of coronavirus. Unclear when many competitions will resume across the continent, where only…
I’ll make Nigeria African champions again – Rohr
Coach Gernot Rohr said he made sacrifices in his new contract with Nigeria in order to guide the country to a fourth Africa Cup of Nations triumph. Rohr, 66, has extended his stay in Nigeria till 2022 after he agreed…
*COVID 19: ‘Worshipers attacked police on enforcement duty, seized phones’ (DailyTrust) *Fear grips residents as kingpin terrorises Lagos community of thugs (Guardian)
COVID 19: ‘Worshipers attacked police on enforcement duty, seized phones’ (DailyTrust) Policemen attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Lagos State Command, on enforcement of the state government directive limiting gathering of people to 20 were yesterday attacked by suspected…