Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has signed for Ligue 1 side Lorient five days after being cleared of rape. The left-back, 29, whose City contract expired in the summer, has signed a two-year deal with the French club. He…
Benjamin Mendy said he slept with 10,000 women, court hears
Benjamin Mendy denies two charges Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy raped a young woman then told her “it’s fine, I’ve had sex with 10,000 women”, a jury has heard. The 28-year-old is accused of attacking the woman, aged 24 at…
Benjamin Mendy found not guilty of one count of rape
Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been found not guilty of one count of rape on the direction of the judge at his trial. Mr Mendy, 28, was cleared at Chester Crown Court of the rape of a 19-year-old woman…
*How I killed ex-governor Igbinedion’s mother ― Housemaid (Tribune)*2 Lagos robbers arrested with stolen car in Ogun (Punch)
How I killed ex-governor Igbinedion’s mother ― Housemaid (Tribune) The housemaid of Mrs Maria Igbinedion, the deceased mother of Chief Lucky Igbinedion, former Edo State governor on Tuesday painted a graphic picture of how she killed the 85-year-old woman. Miss…
*Alaafin of Oyo has a new beauty queen (Nation)*Lagos schools not reopening now – Ministry (Vanguard)
Alaafin of Oyo has a new beauty queen (Nation) While many know the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamide Adeyemi, as a powerful and highly-acclaimed king in Yorubaland, many don’t know that he has beautiful children as well. Recently, one of…
Guardiola hopes for impact from wounded Mendy (Guardian)
Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City left-back Benjamin Mendy can still make a strong contribution for the Premier League champions, but only as long as he wins his on-going fitness battles. The 25-year-old French international has had a disappointing time with…
I’ll play in English Premier League one day, says Neymar (Guardian)
Brazil and PSG star, Neymar, has opened the door to playing in the Premier League one day, responding positively when asked by Benjamin Mendy. The Manchester City defender was one of a number of high profile current and former players…
Only Lagos can afford N30,000 minimum wage — Govs (Vanguard) * FG, ASUU hold crucial meeting over strike today (Punch)
Only Lagos can afford N30,000 minimum wage — Govs (Vanguard) The thirty- six state governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, met last night in Abuja, saying only Lagos State Government can pay the new minimum wage…