*Mother who ‘drowned baby’ remanded at LUTH (Nation) *Lagos moves Agege-Pen Cinema flyover completion date (Guardian)

Mother who ‘drowned baby’ remanded at LUTH (Nation) An Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos Wednesday remanded a nursing mother Olufunmilola Adisa, suspected of killing baby, at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) for psychiatric evaluation. Adisa, 22, is believed…

*Man rejected by Lagos hospital over COVID-19 fear dies (Punch) *WARIF takes COVID-19, sexual violence awareness to rural communities (Guardian)

Man rejected by Lagos hospital over COVID-19 fear dies (Punch) A man, identified simply as Joel, has lost his life after he was allegedly refused treatment by the Isolo General Hospital in Lagos State over fear of being a COVID-19…

Saka to sign new Arsenal contract

Arsenal starlet Bukayo Saka looks set for a significant pay rise in a new contract despite the club seeking wage cuts among their squad due to the coronavirus outbreak. After a stand-off between the board and players, Arsenal are now…

*Court sentences unemployed youth to six months imprisonment for fraud (Nation) *Group calls on EFCC to prosecute Lagos Speaker over corruption (Guardian)

Court sentences unemployed youth to six months imprisonment for fraud (Nation) An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Wednesday sentenced an unemployed man, Lawal Sholaru to six months imprisonment for defrauding an American, Mr. David Geobel, of $1,200 in an online…

Arsenal preparing to launch £20m bid for ‘next N’Golo Kante’

Arsenal are preparing to rival Leicester City and Sevilla in the race for Brest midfielder Ibrahima Diallo, who has been billed as ‘the next N’Golo Kante’, according to reports. The 21-year-old has enjoyed an impressive breakthrough season in Ligue 1,…

Alex Song reveals he left Arsenal for Barcelona for money

Alex Song has admitted he left Arsenal for Barcelona for the money and ‘didn’t give a f***’ about his playing time at Camp Nou. The 32-year-old spent seven seasons with the Gunners, making over 200 appearances for the north London…

Police still in search of boy who killed parents three months after (Guardian) ‘Lawyer didn’t sponsor military, thugs for illegal demolition’ (Nation)

Police still in search of boy who killed parents three months after (Guardian) The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bala Elkana, has said that the police are still searching for Michael Okhide, the boy who stabbed his…

Arsenal taking Alexandre Lacazette report ‘seriously’

Arsenal are taking a report striker Alexandre Lacazette inhaled nitrous oxide from a balloon “seriously”. An article in the Daily Star showed the France striker pictured with a balloon in his mouth and he is said to have sent a…

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard speaks out over Willian’s future amid Arsenal transfer links

Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard has confirmed that he is keen to extend Willian’s contract if the Premier League campaign restarts. Willian becomes a free agent at the end of next month and discussions over a possible extension at Stamford…

Lucas Torreira’s agent provides update on Arsenal star’s future

Lucas Torreira would ‘love’ to return to Italy amid fresh speculation surrounding the Arsenal midfielder’s future. The Uruguay international enjoyed an impressive first season in English football following his arrival from Sampdoria after the 2018 World Cup, establishing his place…

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