*At least 100 people missing after a boat capsized in northern Nigeria (AfricaNews)*I spent traffic robbery proceeds on drugs, gambling – Suspect (Punch)

At least 100 people missing after a boat capsized in northern Nigeria (AfricaNews) At least 100 people, most of them women, were missing after a boat transporting them to a food market capsized along the River Niger in northern Nigeria,…

Chelsea: Frank Lampard understands fans’ frustration after 5th successive loss

Just when Chelsea fans think that a miserable campaign cannot get any worse, the Blues manage to crash through the ground and plummet to new depths. Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat to Brentford at Stamford Bridge marked the first time Chelsea have…

*OAU final-year student mobbed to death for alleged theft (Channels)*5 Lagos men in court for murder, kidnapping (Punch)

OAU final-year student mobbed to death for alleged theft (Channels) Okoli Ahinze, a 500-level student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife has been beaten to death over alleged theft. It was gathered that the deceased was beaten to death…

*Organ Harvesting: Obasanjo writes UK Court, seeks clemency for Ekweremadu, wife (Vanguard)*Court remands Lagos Eze Igbo over inciting comment (Punch)

Organ Harvesting: Obasanjo writes UK Court, seeks clemency for Ekweremadu, wife (Vanguard) Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has written a letter to the Chief Clerk of the Central Criminal Court in London to temper justice with mercy over the conviction of…

Everton appoint Sean Dyche to replace Frank Lampard as manager

Everton have appointed Sean Dyche as their new manager after Frank Lampard’s departure, the club announced on Monday. Dyche has signed a 2½-year contract until June 2025 at Goodison Park and is tasked with steering Everton away from the relegation…

Marcelo Bielsa rejects Everton with Sean Dyche set to be appointed as Lampard successor

Marcelo Bielsa has told Everton he will not be taking the job at Goodison Park with Sean Dyche now set to be appointed as Frank Lampard’s successor. The Argentine tactician flew into London on Thursday for extensive talks with the…

*Buhari inaugurates $1.5b 1st deep sea port in Lagos (Vanguard)*Sales rep arraigned for theft of N55m furniture (Punch)*Lagos NSCDC gets new commandant (Nation)

Buhari inaugurates $1.5b 1st deep sea port in Lagos (Vanguard) President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Lagos to officially commission the $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport, first in Nigeria. He will equally commission other projects built by the Lagos state governor,…

Bowen doubles sees West Ham increase Everton woes

West Ham manager David Moyes says his side’s crucial victory against Everton was “a relief” for the club, but does not believe the board want to get rid of him. The match cruelly dubbed ‘El Sackico’ was settled by a…

Everton loses to Southampton 1-2

James Ward-Prowse scored a stunning free-kick as Southampton came from behind to win and increase the pressure on Frank Lampard and Everton. A season of frustration has seen the Toffees once again struggling at the wrong end of the table,…

Everton to hand Iwobi bumper contract

Everton has opened talks with Alex Iwobi to extend his contract. The winger-turned-central midfielder has been a revelation for the Toffees under manager Frank Lampard. The ex-Arsenal star is now 26, and the Liverpool Echo stated that Everton is hoping…

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