Luis Suarez leaves Barcelona’s training ground in tears ahead of Atletico Madrid transfer

Luis Suarez left Barcelona’s training ground in tears after saying goodbye to his teammates ahead of his transfer to Atletico Madrid. The 33-year-old is on the verge of joining Diego Simeone’s side in a €4 million (£3.6m) deal after an…

*Dismissed cop jailed seven years for killing Lagos resident (Punch)*Woman seeks justice for son blinded by cultists (Guardian)

Dismissed cop jailed seven years for killing Lagos resident (Punch) Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Lagos State Special Offences Court, on Wednesday, sentenced a dismissed policeman, Ologunowa Ojo, to seven years’ imprisonment for killing one Taiye Akande. PUNCH Metro had…

*Lagos seals 21 illegal pharmacies, patent medicine stores (Nation)*Family kicks as drivers crush Lagos neighbourhood watch officer to death (Punch)

Lagos seals 21 illegal pharmacies, patent medicine stores (Nation) About 21 Pharmacies, Patent Medicine shops, and unlicensed premises were shut by the Lagos State Taskforce on Counterfeit, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods for offences bordering on the illegal operation…

Atletico Madrid: Two unnamed individuals test positive for coronavirus

Atletico Madrid say two individuals have tested positive for coronavirus before Thursday’s Champions League quarter-final against RB Leipzig in Lisbon. The Spanish club said the unnamed individuals are isolating at home. The positive cases were discovered after first-team players and…

Messi scores 700th goal with Panenka penalty but Barcelona draw

Lionel Messi scored the 700th goal of his career with a Panenka penalty in Barcelona’s La Liga draw with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. The Spanish giants’ all-time top scorer hit the landmark goal for club and country by gently chipping…

*Lagos: Conversion of school sports fields to bonded terminal continues despite order (Guardian) *Drama as Lagos lawmaker, Osun walks out on Speaker (Tribune)

Lagos: Conversion of school sports fields to bonded terminal continues despite order (Guardian) Months after Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, condemned landowners in Ijegun, Amuwo-Odofin council area for selling plots of land used for bonded terminals and tank farms…

Atletico boss, Simeone reveals wide interest in midfielder Partey

Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey is good enough to play for “the best teams in Europe”, according to head coach Diego Simeone. Thomas has been linked with a move to the Premier League with Arsenal after eight years in Madrid,…

*Lagos orders reopening of religious centres (Guardian) *928 COVID-19 patients discharged in Lagos (DailyTrust)

Lagos orders reopening of religious centres (Guardian) Lagos State Government on Thursday approved Friday and Sunday worship services for Muslims and Christians in the state. “All religious centres (churches and mosques) must be 40% of the venue’s capacity. No hugging,…

Man Utd fans ‘gutted’ as Saul Niguez reveals new club

Atletico Madrid star Saul Niguez has trolled Manchester United supporters by announcing his next club… is actually a new academy project backed by Nike. The 25-year-old midfielder sparked rumours he could be about to sign for the Red Devils after…

*Lagos BRT fares hike unnecessary, wicked – Commuters (Punch) *Sanwo-Olu declares frontline health workers as face of his 1st year anniversary (Nation)

Lagos BRT fares hike unnecessary, wicked – Commuters (Punch) Some commuters in Lagos State on Friday expressed dissatisfaction over the hike in fares by the Primero Transport Services Limited, operators of the Bus Rapid Transit in the state. The News…

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