Former Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri says he will not be returning to management until the summer, ruling out the possibility of taking over at Arsenal midway through the season. The Italian – who won five straight Serie A titles during…
*Inspector remanded for Lagos nightclub killing (Nation) *Family, friends mourn 28-year-old lady stabbed by robbers (Punch)
Inspector remanded for Lagos nightclub killing (Nation) An Ebute Metta Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday remanded a 48-year-old dismissed policeman, Edwin Apalowo Ola, for allegedly killing a 27-year-old-man, Malik Mohammed, at a nightclub, Crest Inn Club, Oshodi. When the defendant…
New manager, same old Arsenal held at Norwich (Guardian)
Caretaker manager Freddie Ljungberg could not end Arsenal’s long wait for a win as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s double only salvaged a 2-2 draw at struggling Norwich on Sunday. The Canaries twice led through Teemu Pukki and Todd Cantwell only for Aubameyang…
Patrick Vieira ‘right man’ to succeed Emery, says David Seaman (Nation)
Patrick Vieira is the “right man” to become Arsenal boss, according to former Gunners goalkeeper David Seaman. Arsenal are starting their search for a new manager for only the second time in 23 years after sacking Unai Emery. And ex-Gunners…
Arsenal sack Unai Emery: Manager leaves after 18 months in charge (BBC)
Unai Emery has been sacked as Arsenal manager after 18 months in charge. The Spaniard, who previously led Paris St-Germain to the French league title and won three Europa Leagues with Sevilla, was appointed Gunners boss in May 2018, succeeding…
*Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Robbers capitalise on Long Bridge gridlock, attack motorists (Punch) *Teenager in court for refusing to pay bill for 31 bottles of wine (DailyTrust)
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Robbers capitalise on Long Bridge gridlock, attack motorists (Punch) Robbers have started cashing in on the unending gridlock between the Long Bridge and Berger bus stop on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to dispossess motorists and commuters of their valuables.…
Carabao Cup: Liverpool edge Arsenal after 10-goal thriller (DailyTrust)
Liverpool have qualified for the quarter final of the Carabao Cup after beating Arsenal on penalties as the two sides could not be separated after 90 minutes regulation time. Arsenal were almost running away with victory, going into the added…
Arsene Wenger names the ‘Invincibles’ as his greatest Arsenal team (Metro)
Arsene Wenger believes his title-winning 2003/2004 side was the greatest team he managed at Arsenal. The Frenchman won three titles and seven FA Cups during his 22-year reign with the Gunners, which came to an end in 2018. Wenger guided…
*67-year-old Lagos landlord allegedly defiles, impregnates minor (Punch)*Flood takes-over Lagos community school, pupils trapped for hours (Vanguard)
67-year-old Lagos landlord allegedly defiles, impregnates minor (Punch) Contrary to her wish, Glory (pseudonym) has assumed motherhood at 14 when her peers are schooling. The primary five pupils were allegedly defiled by a 67-year-old landlord on Legacy Road, Ayobo, Lagos…
Wenger defends Pochettino after Tottenham slump (DailyTrust)
Mauricio Pochettino has found an ally in former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger as he faces his toughest spell in his five years in charge of Tottenham Hotspur. The final seasons of Wenger’s 22-year reign at Arsenal were overshadowed by crowd…