Philippe Coutinho’s agent speaks out on Chelsea transfer target’s future

Philippe Coutinho’s agent Kia Joorabchian insists his Arsenal allegiances will play no part in determining the Brazil international’s future. The former Liverpool star joined Barcelona from Liverpool in a staggering £140million deal in January 2018 but he failed to live…

*Lagos has discharged 31 out of 120 COVID-19 cases (DailyTrust) *Heavy traffic in Lekki as Lagos residents flout lockdown (Punch)

Lagos has discharged 31 out of 120 COVID-19 cases (DailyTrust) Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that a total of 31 people have fully recovered from COVID-19 in Lagos and they have been…

Jesse Lingard desperate to stay at Manchester United despite Arsenal interest

Manchester United star Jesse Lingard has no intention of joining Arsenal and is focused on resurrecting his career at Old Trafford, sources have told Metro.co.uk. The 27-year-old has played a bit-part role at the Theatre of Dreams this term, scoring…

*LASUTH places three health workers on isolation (Guardian) *FCT, Lagos, Ogun communities ignore Buhari’s lockdown order (Punch)

LASUTH places three health workers on isolation (Guardian) The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, says it has placed three of its health workers on isolation after their contact with a patient who died of COVID-19. Dr Ibrahim Mustafa,…

‘I miss hugging the people I love’ – Arteta on coronavirus recovery

People should be “emotionally more open” after the coronavirus pandemic, says Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta following his recovery. Arteta, 38, tested positive for the virus on 12 March but has since recovered after self-isolating. “We are in a world here…

*We borrow constructively in Lagos – Hamzat (Guardian) *Lagos Speaker denies report of contract manipulation (Nation)

We borrow constructively in Lagos – Hamzat (Guardian) The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, says a state can “borrow constructively” in order to bridge its infrastructure deficit. ”The reality is that where do you get resources to…

*Governors’ Forum donates N200m to Abule Ado blast victims (DailyTrust) *COVID19: Lagos State Judiciary bars public from courts (Nation)

Governors’ Forum donates N200m to Abule Ado blast victims (DailyTrust) The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has donated N200 million to the Abule Ado/Soba Emergency Relief Fund set up by the Lagos State. The NGF Chairman, Governor Kayode Fayemi disclosed this…

Coronavirus: Premier League suspended until April

The English Premier League on Friday, suspended all fixtures until April 4. This is coming after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi tested positive for coronavirus. “Following a meeting of shareholders today, it was unanimously decided to…

*UNILAG ASUU passes vote of no confidence in pro-chancellor (Punch) *Lagos State announces alternative routes as Eko Bridge is closed for repair works (Guardian)

UNILAG ASUU passes vote of no confidence in pro-chancellor (Punch) The Academic Staff Union of Universities has passed a vote of no confidence in the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Dr Wale Babalakin. The ASUU Chairman, Dr Dele…

Arsenal sent crashing out of Europa League

This was a lesson Arsenal had to learn eventually but it could not have come at a more costly moment. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has spent two years bailing out sluggish performances and embodying a model of consistency in a team that…

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