Lagos security guard shoots motorist over deflated tyre (Punch) A security guard, Lawrence Ajigboye, has been arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly shooting a car owner, Obasi Ogbonaya, in the thigh around the Energy filling…
*Police dismantle fraud syndicate, foil multi-million looting (Nation) *N1m damages: EKEDC appeals court judgment (Guardian)
Police dismantle fraud syndicate, foil multi-million looting (Nation) Attempts by a fraud syndicate to steal N25million from a local bank and $220,000 from a foreign bank have been foiled by operatives of the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS) following…
Van Persie tips Arteta for greatness at Arsenal
Robin van Persie believes Mikel Arteta has the potential to become a “great” coach for Arsenal. Arteta has already won silverware in his fledgeling managerial career, guiding the Gunners to a 2-1 FA Cup final win over Chelsea this month.…
Willian: Arsenal sign former Chelsea midfielder on free transfer
Arsenal have signed Brazil midfielder Willian on a three-year deal after the 32-year-old’s contract with Chelsea expired. The Blues had offered the player a new deal but were unwilling to match what the Gunners had on the table. “I believe…
Nicolas Pepe: Arsenal to conduct internal investigation into transfer activity
Premier League side Arsenal are to reportedly conduct an internal investigation into the club’s transfer policy after record £72 million signing Nicolas Pepe failed to meet the expectations of his gargantuan transfer last season. Ivory Coast international Pepe joined the…
*Lagos to promote students to next classes using continuous assessments (Guardian) *Court dismisses Evans’ co-defendants no case submission (Nation)
Lagos to promote students to next classes using continuous assessments (Guardian) Students in Lagos State Government-owned schools will be promoted to the next classes using continuous assessments. “(For) the reopening (of schools) we’re doing, we are working with the Federal…
Real Madrid reject Arsenal’s new offer to sign Dani Ceballos
Real Madrid have rejected Arsenal’s latest offer to loan Dani Ceballos for another season, according to reports in Spain. The Spaniard formed a solid partnership alongside Granit Xhaka during the Premier League run-in and ended his season-long stint at Arsenal…
*1 die, many injured in Customs, smugglers face-off (DailyTrust) *SARS arrested boy on errand, demanded N500,000 – Mother (Punch)
1 die, many injured in Customs, smugglers face-off (DailyTrust) One person died while many others were injured on Tuesday in Ogun State as Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) officials engaged some suspected smugglers in a face-off. The deceased, according to the…
Robin van Persie returns to Feyenoord as coach
Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has returned to boyhood club Feyenoord as a coach. Van Persie, 37, had a final season as a player with the Dutch side in 2018-19 and will now work under manager…
Arsenal board overrule Mikel Arteta after disagreement over Ainsley Maitland-Niles
Ainsley Maitland-Niles is set to leave Arsenal this summer after the Gunners’ board overruled Mikel Arteta’s plea to keep the versatile youngster. The 22-year-old is a product of the club’s Hale End academy and is keen to continue his development…