Manchester City maintained the pressure on leaders Arsenal as the Premier League champions reduced the gap at the top to two points with a hard-fought victory over struggling Crystal Palace. Pep Guardiola’s side had to remain patient at Selhurst Park,…
Erling Haaland to sign a new £20m-a-year deal
Erling Haaland is set to bag a £20 million-a-year contract to secure his status as one of the most lucrative footballers in the sport – but Manchester City haven’t offered him an extension. The Norwegian goal machine has been a…
Erling Haaland uncertain for Arsenal clash after sustaining Aston Villa knock
Erling Haaland faces a fitness test before Manchester City’s crucial clash with Premier League leaders Arsenal on Wednesday. The prolific Norway striker, who has scored 31 goals in all competitions for the champions this season, was withdrawn at half-time during…
*Calabar carnival tragedy: Death toll now eight, relatives narrate ordeal (Guardian)*Lagos community raises the alarm on damaged road (Punch)
Calabar carnival tragedy: Death toll now eight, relatives narrate ordeal (Guardian) The death toll in Calabar Bikers Carnival tragedy has now increased to eight with three more deaths announced yesterday by unofficial sources. A nurse at the University of Calabar…
*Flood alert: Relocate to safe grounds, Lagos tells residents (Vanguard)*Kogi flood kills toddler, 5 others (Punch)
Flood alert: Relocate to safe grounds, Lagos tells residents (Vanguard) The Lagos State Government yesterday, alerted residents of the state, especially those residing on the banks of Ogun River to relocate upland. The state government also directed property owners and…
Haaland is the best striker in the world – Grealish
Manchester City and English forward, Jack Grealish has described teammate, Erling Haaland as the best striker in the world. He said that the addition of Erling Haaland to Manchester City has improved the team. The 22-year-old joined Manchester City from…
*Alleged rape: Lawyer, CSOs accuse gov’s aide, Police of shielding suspect (Vanguard)*Falana sues Buhari, others over Kuje attack (Nation)
Alleged rape: Lawyer, CSOs accuse gov’s aide, Police of shielding suspect (Vanguard) Controversy is currently trailing an ongoing investigation of the alleged rape of a minor by a medical doctor in Lagos, following an accusation that the Police and an…
Erling Haaland breaks premier league record
Manchester City sensation Erling Haaland broke his first Premier League record in the opening 45 minutes against Nottingham Forest by smashing the most top-flight goals in August with another hat-trick. After winning the race for his £51million signature, City watched…
*Money-seeking council officials block Lagos road, beat drivers (Punch)*Lagos becomes co-owner of Odu’a Investment Company (ThisDay)
Money-seeking council officials block Lagos road, beat drivers (Punch) A truck driver, Muhammad Adejumo, was on Saturday assaulted by some council officials who mounted a roadblock at the Isheri Roundabout in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. Adejumo…
*Senate amends electoral act to allow president, others vote at party congresses, primaries (Guardian)*Police arraign 4 Chrisland School teachers (Channels)
Senate amends electoral act to allow president, others vote at party congresses, primaries (Guardian) The Senate has amended the Electoral Act 2022, to allow ‘statutory delegates’ to participate and vote in political parties’ conventions, congresses and meetings. This followed the…