*Worker’s headless body found on company premises (Punch) *Youths get skills training in Alimosho (Guardian)

Worker’s headless body found on company premises (Punch) The family of Kingsley Obot, a member of staff of Ellan Star Marine, has demanded investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death on the premises of the company. The deceased’s family urged…

Ronald Koeman: Barcelona’s president says former player will be new head coach

Ronald Koeman will be the new manager of Barcelona, says club president Josep Maria Bartomeu. The 57-year-old, who is currently in charge of the Netherlands, is set to join the La Liga runners-up this week. Speaking on Tuesday night, Bartomeu…

Barcelona send message to Manchester United over Ousmane Dembele transfer

Barcelona have ended Manchester United’s hopes of signing Ousmane Dembele this summer after the club’s president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, described the Frenchman as ‘untouchable’. The winger has been touted as an alternative to Dortmund superstar Jadon Sancho, who looks set…

*Man flees after allegedly abducting, raping Lagos fashion designer at gunpoint (Punch) *Stalemate in UNILAG crisis as ASUU joins fray (Guardian)

Man flees after allegedly abducting, raping Lagos fashion designer at gunpoint (Punch) A man, Babatunde Qudus, is on the run after allegedly kidnapping and raping a fashion designer in Lagos State. It was gathered that the victim was on her…

Barcelona officially sack Quique Setien as they close in on Ronald Koeman

Barcelona have confirmed the dismissal of Quique Setien as the club’s head coach after a lengthy board meeting on Monday, with Holland manager Ronald Koeman set to replace him. The Catalan side ended the 2019/20 season in miserable fashion despite…

Brilliant Bayern put eight past dire Barcelona

Bayern Munich sent out an emphatic and ominous message to their Champions League rivals with an absolute demolition of fellow European heavyweights Barcelona in a gloriously chaotic and utterly one-sided quarter-final tie in Lisbon. The high-pressing, energetic and ruthless German…

Champions League: How to bet these big quarterfinal matches

We’re halfway through the quarterfinal round of the UEFA Champions League tournament. Here’s a rundown of betting angles on the two high-profile matches that remain: Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona, Friday: This feels more like a final than it does a…

*Entertainers kick as Lagos introduces new tax for videos, songs (Punch) *UNILAG Senate rejects Soyombo’s appointment, says Ogundipe remains VC (DailyTrust)

Entertainers kick as Lagos introduces new tax for videos, songs (Punch) The Performing Musicians Employers Association, the umbrella body of musicians in Nigeria, has rejected the new five per cent tax introduced by the Lagos State Film and Video Censors…

Messi and Suarez help Barca into quarter-finals

Barcelona set up a Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich after overcoming Napoli on a night of high VAR drama at the Nou Camp. Quique Setien’s hosts scored three times through Clement Lenglet, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez in an…

Man City inform Barcelona of Eric Garcia’s transfer value after defender rejects contract

Manchester City have told Barcelona to stump up £30 million if they want to sign Eric Garcia. The Spanish star wants to leave the Etihad after rejecting the chance to sign a new and improved contract. Barca have targeted the…

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