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…
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…
*Lagos records first case of Coronavirus in Nigeria (Punch) *Beggars in Lagos urged to pick up a vocation, get skilled (Guardian)
Lagos records first case of Coronavirus in Nigeria (Punch) The Lagos State Ministry of Health has confirmed the first case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nigeria. The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, in a statement around 1.40 am on…
*LASG demolishes school, proprietor demands compensation (Punch) *Again, Petroleum tanker spills content at Otedola bridge (DailyTrust)
LASG demolishes school, proprietor demands compensation (Punch) The Proprietor of the Queen Diana International School, Samuel Kanu, has been distraught after the Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development demolished his school. PUNCH Metro gathered that the school,…
Arsenal prioritises new deal for Bukayo Saka
Arsenal are in a hurry to secure Bukayo Saka to a new contract, according to David Ornstein’s latest column for The Athletic. The 18-year-old has been a breakthrough star this season, filling in effectively at left-back and leads the club’s…
Arsenal up to 10th with win over Newcastle
Arsenal picked up just their seventh Premier League victory of the season with a confidence-boosting thrashing of Newcastle at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners have been the division’s draw specialists this campaign having been held 13 times and it looked to…