*Outrage as Agege LG demolishes 30-year-old private school building (Vanguard)*Nigeria@64: Lagos monarch calls for full autonomy for local councils (Nation)

Outrage as Agege LG demolishes 30-year-old private school building (Vanguard) The management of a school, Edwards Private School in Agege, Lagos State, and the Agege Local Government Area, are currently locked in a heated argument over the demolition of the…

Cristiano Ronaldo launches YouTube channel, breaks record

Cristiano Ronaldo launched his YouTube channel on Wednesday, with millions of subscribers signing up within hours. The Portugal international uploaded 19 videos on his ‘UR Cristiano’ channel that features content of himself and his family. “The wait is over. My…

Martínez: Cristiano Ronaldo yet to decide Portugal future

Portugal coach Roberto Martínez said it was “too soon” to say if Cristiano Ronaldo had played his last game for his country following the team’s Euro 2024 exit at the hands of France in Hamburg on Friday. Portugal lost 5-3…

Euro2024 last 8 fixtures enfold more drama — Isidore Emeka Uzoatu

As the quarterfinals of the UEFA Euro2024 in Germany commences on Friday, July 5, the appetites of aficionados of the beautiful game of football worldwide are at their ‘whets’ end again for more drama. What with a dramatis personae inclusive…

Martinez ‘concerned’ after pitch invaders seek Ronaldo selfies

Fans invading the pitch to try to take selfies with players is “a concern”, said Portugal manager Roberto Martinez after his side’s victory over Turkey at Euro 2024. Five people made it on to the pitch to try to take…

Ronaldo in tears as Al-Nassr lose King’s Cup final

Cristiano Ronaldo was reduced to tears after his Al-Nassr side lost the King’s Cup final to rivals Al-Hilal on Friday night in a game with three red cards. The former Manchester United forward collapsed to his knees as nine-man Al-Hilal…

*Another Chinese expatriate ‘kills’ Nigerian who rejected love advances (DailyTrust)*EFCC arrests 20 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja (Vanguard)

Another Chinese expatriate ‘kills’ Nigerian who rejected love advances (DailyTrust) Ocheze Ogbonna, a female crane operator at Inner Galaxy Steel Company, Umuahala-Obuzor in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, has been allegedly killed by a Chinese national who…

Usyk beats Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion

Tyson Fury suffered a split-decision points defeat on a dramatic night in Saudi Arabia as Oleksandr Usyk became boxing’s first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion. On a grand stage and on a legacy-defining night, Briton Fury began well but was given…

*Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Davido, others bag 2024 BET Awards nominations (Tribune)*Nigerians waiting to see if Tinubu’s Govt is serious – Atedo Peterside (DailyTrust)

Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Davido, others bag 2024 BET Awards nominations (Tribune) Nigerian Afrobeat artists Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Davido, Tems, Asake, Seyi Vibes and Lojay have all received nominations across various music categories at the 2024 BET Awards. The…

Cristiano Ronaldo fined and suspended for 1 match by Saudi football federation

Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match and ordered to pay a fine for making what was perceived to be an offensive gesture at the end of a Saudi Pro League game at the weekend. The Al Nassr captain was captured…

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