Alex Iwobi may struggle for playing time at English Premier League side, Everton, following the arrival of Colombian and 2014 World Cup Golden Boot winner James Rodriguez. Iwobi, who joined Everton last summer after spending seven years at Arsenal, failed…
*Family demands justice as rape victim fights for life (Punch) *N100b bond to boost infrastructure in Lagos (Nation)
Family demands justice as rape victim fights for life (Punch) The family of a rape victim, identified simply as Favour, has demanded justice even as she is currently fighting for her life at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos State.…
Iwobi to face Liverpool on neutral ground
Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi and his Everton teammates will face title chasing Liverpool on a neutral ground as part of arrangements aimed at ending the coronavirus arrested season. Stakeholders have been working hand in gloves with a view to…
*Police officers arrested for killing 17-year-old girl (Guardian) *Man stabs brother to death over soft drink (Punch)
Police officers arrested for killing 17-year-old girl (Guardian) The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr. Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing of Tina Ezekwe, 17, allegedly killed by trigger-happy policemen. Two Police…
*Police arraign 2 robbery suspects (DailyTrust) *Wigwe: Lagos City Marathon attracts foreign investors (Nation)
Police arraign 2 robbery suspects (DailyTrust) The police in Lagos State have arraigned two suspected armed robbers before an Ikeja magistrate court, Lagos. The accused persons are 22-year-old Afeez Mohammed and 30-year-old Kadiri Mohammed. According to the police, the accused…
Iwobi to miss Everton’s trip to West Ham, Ancelotti confirms (DailyTrust)
Super Eagles playmaker Alex Iwobi has been ruled out of Everton’s upcoming Premier League meeting against West Ham. But there is light at the end of the tunnel as The Toffees manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that the Hale End…
*Lagos CAN honours leaders, holds carol service (Nation) *Lagos, developers to deliver 8,200 hostel accommodation for LASU (Guardian)
Lagos CAN honours leaders, holds carol service (Nation) The Lagos chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has celebrated leaders whose contributions were described as exemplary. The award ceremony also coincided with the carol service of the body. Among…
Brazil coach picks out Iwobi as ‘dangerous’ Eagle (ThisDay)
Brazil’s Assistant Coach Cleber Xavier has picked out Alex Iwobi as the most dangerous player in the current Super Eagles expected to take on the South Americans in Singapore on Sunday. Speaking ahead of the Brazil versus Nigeria international friendly…
Iwobi gives Silva selection headache (Nation)
Everton manager Marco Silva has a decision to make this weekend, with Alex Iwobi having produced a lively performance in the Carabao Cup against Sheffield Tuesday. The Nigerian started in the number 10 role for the Toffees and appeared comfortable…
Iwobi lacked fans support at Arsenal – Wright (Punch)
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has said Nigerian midfielder, Alex Iwobi, lacked fans support at Arsenal. He said this during a match analysis before the start of Everton’s Premier League clash against Bournemouth on Sunday. According to Wright, Iwobi was not loved…