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Suarez gives Barcelona victory and relegates city rivals Espanyol

Barcelona kept alive their hopes of winning La Liga with a victory over Espanyol at the Nou Camp that also relegated the visitors. Both sides had a player sent off early in the second half after video assistant referee reviews.…

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*Mother, daughter arraigned for energy theft (Guardian) *LUTH petitions panel over failed surgery by cosmetic surgeon (Punch)

Mother, daughter arraigned for energy theft (Guardian) Two residents of Fatokun Street, in Abule Taylor, off Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Lagos, have been arraigned before an Ogba Magistrates’ Court for energy theft under the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company network. The duo of…

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Barcelona lose defender Umtiti to knee injury

Barcelona centre-back Samuel Umtiti will miss Sunday’s game at Villarreal with a knee problem, the latest setback in another injury-plagued season for the France international. Umtiti, 26, will undergo treatment on his left knee with no timeline given for his…

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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…

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*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…

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King Arthur: Juventus ‘agree €80m fee with Barcelona for Brazilian midfield star’

Juventus appear close to completing another high-profile capture from La Liga after the club announced that they are near to completing a €80 million deal to bring Brazilian international Arthur to Turin from Barcelona. Juventus announced on Tuesday that they…

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Bayern ‘reach Coutinho loan agreement’

Philippe Coutinho will be able to play for Bayern Munich in the closing stages of the Champions League after the club reportedly reached an agreement with Barcelona to extend his loan deal. The former Liverpool star’s original deal with the…

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*16 suspected Yahoo boys arrested in Lagos, Ogun (Nation) *Many injured as another building collapses in Lagos (DailyTrust)

16 suspected Yahoo boys arrested in Lagos, Ogun (Nation) Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested no fewer than 16 suspected internet fraudsters also called Yahoo boys in Lagos and Ogun states. Some of the suspects…

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Barca should be allowed to play Napoli at Camp Nou – Setien

Barcelona coach Quique Setien has said it will be unfair if his team have to play their Champions League second leg against Napoli at a neutral venue rather than Camp Nou. UEFA announced on Wednesday that a ‘final eight’ knock-out…

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Lionel Messi set to extend Barcelona contract despite boardroom rows

Despite previous boardroom unrest behind the scenes at the Camp Nou, Lionel Messi looks set to extend his FC Barcelona contract this summer, according to reports from Catalonia. According to Mundo Deportivo, the six-time Ballon d’Or winner will agree terms…

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