Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has hit back at Arsenal after the Gunners took a swipe at their north London rivals following a 3-1 defeat to Sheffield United. Spurs’ Champions League hopes were effectively ended with a defeat at Bramall Lane…
*LASTMA official stabs lover, kills self in Lagos (Vanguard) *Teenager gang-raped by four men tests positive for COVID-19 (Punch)
LASTMA official stabs lover, kills self in Lagos (Vanguard) An official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, Emmanuel Mekuri, allegedly stabbed his lover and himself during a fight in their apartment at Zoo area of Araromi, Morogbo area…
‘A week I’ll remember for life’ – Saka dents Wolves’ top-four hopes
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka said he has had a “week I will remember my whole life” after he celebrated signing a new long-term contract by scoring the opener in the Gunners’ victory at Wolves on Saturday. The teenager struck his first…
*Lagos seals 10 private schools for flouting closure directive (Nation) *Cleric donates face masks, palliatives to Alimosho residents (Guardian)
Lagos seals 10 private schools for flouting closure directive (Nation) The Lagos State Government has sealed 10 private schools that flouted the closure directives of the federal and state governments as a result of Covid-19 pandemic to ensure the safety…
Martinelli signs new long-term contract at Arsenal
Teenage striker Gabriel Martinelli has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal. The 19-year-old joined the London club from Ituano last July and has scored 10 goals in 26 appearances in his first season in England. Arsenal have rewarded the…
Arsenal set to off-load youngster Folarin Balogun
Arsenal have informed youngster, Folarin Balogun that he is free to leave the club this summer, after a break down in contract negotiations. The 19-year-old striker is one of the most highly-rated youth players at the club and led the…
Nigerian-born, Saka extends contract with Arsenal
Nigerian-born Arsenal forward, Bukayo Saka, has extended his stay at the London club by signing a new long-term contract. Saka announced the contract extension through his official Twitter handle on Wednesday. “London is my home. Arsenal my team. I’m so…
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reacts to breaking Thierry Henry’s Arsenal record
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang admits he is ‘really proud’ after breaking an Arsenal record previously held by Thierry Henry during the Gunners’ emphatic victory over Norwich City. The Gabon forward brought up a half century of Premier League goals for Arsenal in…
*195 held for ‘cultism, gangsterism’ in Lagos (Nation) *COVID-19 testing remain free, Lagos govt says (Tribune)
195 held for ‘cultism, gangsterism’ in Lagos (Nation) Operatives of the Lagos Police Command arrested 195 youths for alleged cult and gangster clashes in different parts of the state. The suspects were arrested between March 20 and June 4 for…
Sterling seals Man City semi-final spot
Holders Manchester City will face Arsenal in a strong FA Cup semi-final line-up after showing class and patience to beat Newcastle at an eerily quiet St James’ Park. Shorn of a fervent home support, Newcastle struggled in the first half…