David Luiz has fired a dig at Unai Emery by admitting that Mikel Arteta has brought happiness back to Arsenal after their victory over Manchester United on New Year’s Day. First-half goals from Nicolas Pepe and Sokratis Papastathopoulos sealed a…
Robin van Persie slams Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for smiling during interview after Manchester United’s defeat to Arsenal (Metro)
Robin van Persie has criticised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for smiling during his post-match interview after Manchester United’s defeat to Arsenal on New Year’s Day. United delivered a woeful performance at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday as first-half goals from Nicolas…
*Rotarians honour Lagos first baby of the year (Guardian) *Motorcyclists lament police harassment, extortion in Lagos (Punch)
Rotarians honour Lagos first baby of the year (Guardian) As part of efforts aimed at putting smiles on the faces of mothers, members of the Rotary Club of Lagos Central yesterday honoured the first baby of the year at…
Lampard reveals frank exchange inspired Chelsea fightback (Punch)
Frank Lampard revealed a feisty half-time exchange inspired Chelsea to ruin Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s home debut with a thrilling fightback in their 2-1 win on Sunday. Lampard was furious with Chelsea’s lethargic first half at the Emirates Stadium after…
*LASU’s management calls for caution on death of final-year student (Nation) *We are committed to Badagry seaport project – Sanwo-Olu (Vanguard)
LASU’s management calls for caution on death of final-year student (Nation) The Management of the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, has called for caution from its students following the alleged murder of one of the institution’s final-year-female students. It…
Arsenal keen to rebuild relationship with fans ahead of Chelsea derby – Arteta (Vanguard)
Mikel Arteta believes a London derby victory over Chelsea would give Arsenal the momentum to turn their fortunes around and help to rebuild their relationship with their fans. Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth in Arteta’s first…
*Lagos reopens Shina Peller’s club (Nation) *Obasanjo knocks Ambode for abandoning Lagos rail project (Guardian)
Lagos reopens Shina Peller’s club (Nation) The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) says it has re-opened Club Quilox, after securing the management’s commitment to comply with the state’s Environmental Laws, Regulations, Guidelines and Standards. The General Manager, LASEPA,…
Arteta aims to solve Ozil issue as Chelsea clash looms (Guardian)
Mikel Arteta has backed Mesut Ozil to make the most of his fresh start as Arsenal’s new manager prepares for his home debut against Chelsea on Sunday. Ozil has become a polarising figure at Arsenal after several seasons of lacklustre…
*Sanwo-Olu marks Boxing Day with patients (NewTelegraph) *Yaba psychiatric hospital to begin e-health record system (Nation)
Sanwo-Olu marks Boxing Day with patients (NewTelegraph) Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday visited the paediatric, emergency and orthopaedic wards of the Lagos Island General Hospital, Broad Street, to celebrate Christmas and boxing days with the in-patients battling…