*Lagos records another 1 COVID-19 related death, rises to 31 (Vanguard) *Lagos discharges 60 COVID-19 patients (Punch)

Lagos records another 1 COVID-19 related death, rises to 31 (Vanguard) The Lagos State Ministry of Health, on Tuesday, announced another one COVID-19 related death, increasing the number of deaths in the state to 31. The ministry disclosed this through…

Thierry Henry explains why it was ‘easier’ to play for Arsenal than Barcelona

Thierry Henry claims he found it ‘easier’ playing for Arsenal than Barcelona as he was given more freedom to move around the pitch alongside Dennis Bergkamp and Kanu under Arsene Wenger. The 42-year-old is widely regarded as the greatest player…

*Many flee as man slumps at ATM gallery (Guardian) *Customers besiege banks in Abuja, Lagos as lockdown eases (DailyTrust)

Many flee as man slumps at ATM gallery (Guardian) The Automated Teller Machine (ATM) gallery of a commercial bank in Onipanu area of Lagos State yesterday was immediately deserted after a man on the queue slumped causing panic as many…

Former Arsenal and Chelsea star Fabregas reveals the moment Liverpool ‘hit the jackpot’

Cesc Fabregas says Liverpool ‘hit the jackpot’ when they hired Jurgen Klopp as their manager. The former Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona midfielder revealed his admiration for Klopp in a Q&A with fans on his social media page on Monday. Klopp…

Inter want Griezmann in Martinez swap

Inter Milan are reportedly willing to entertain a straight-swap deal involving Lautaro Martinez and Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann. Throughout the majority of the season, Martinez has been linked with a future switch to Camp Nou as Barcelona look to find…

*Nigeria records 34 new coronavirus cases, total now 407 (Guardian) *Samples: Lagos creates 20 centres, FCT combs residents’ houses (Punch)

Nigeria records 34 new coronavirus cases, total now 407 (Guardian) Nigeria Centre for Disease Control Wednesday confirmed 34 new cases of coronavirus in the country. NCDC said the new cases were discovered in five different states. “18 Lagos, 12 in…

Barcelona announce board changes after resignations

Barcelona have moved to restructure their board after six directors resigned last week in protest at the way the club is being run, the Spanish side have said. Two of the club’s four vice presidents, Emili Rousaud and Enrique Tombas,…

Philippe Coutinho’s agent speaks out on Chelsea transfer target’s future

Philippe Coutinho’s agent Kia Joorabchian insists his Arsenal allegiances will play no part in determining the Brazil international’s future. The former Liverpool star joined Barcelona from Liverpool in a staggering £140million deal in January 2018 but he failed to live…

Barcelona president seeks reshuffle of club board

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu, whose tenure has been undermined by tense relations with players this season, wants to reform the club’s management because he distrusts certain directors, according to vice-president Emili Rousaud. “Bartomeu called me and told me he…

Ndidi ruled out of Barcelona

The possibilities of Wilfred Ndidi quitting Leicester City for a big money move to either Real Madrid or Barcelona in the nearest future  may be a ruse after all  according to a reliable confidant  of the ‘industrious Nigerian’ midfielder. Ndidi…

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