Nabeeha: Abuja fights back after murderous kidnappers’ offensive (Vanguard) Beneath the veneer of development and progress, modern infrastructure, serene environment and bustling streets, which also, ultimately, stand as a symbol of national pride, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, is…
*4th Mainland Bridge ready 2027 – Sanwo-Olu (Punch)*Lagos PDP crisis: Bode George remains our leader, say Bucknor-Akerele, Akitoye, Onikepo Oshodi, others (Vanguard)
4th Mainland Bridge ready 2027 – Sanwo-Olu (Punch) The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says residents should expect the groundbreaking ceremony for the Fourth Mainland Bridge in the next couple of months. He also promised accelerated development in the…
Kieran Tierney sends Mikel Arteta firm message for Chelsea clash after Zurich heroics
Kieran Tierney has insisted to Mikel Arteta that he is ready to start Arsenal ’s key match against Chelsea this weekend after scoring the winner against Zurich. Tierney produced a lovely finish from the edge of the penalty area to…
Richarlison scores twice as Brazil beat Ghana 3-0
Tottenham striker Richarlison scored a first-half double as Brazil brushed aside Ghana in a friendly. The 25-year-old combined twice with Neymar, sweeping into the bottom corner from the edge of the area, before meeting a free-kick. The former Everton forward…
Steven Gerrard slams key Aston Villa errors in Arsenal defeat
Aston Villa head coach Steven Gerrard insists his side made “fundamental” defensive errors in the 2-1 defeat against Arsenal. Villa fell to their fourth Premier League defeat in their first five games to the new season as Gabriel Martinelli responded…
Jesus joins Arsenal from Man City
Arsenal have completed the signing of Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus on a long-term contract from Premier League champions Manchester City. The fee for the 25-year-old is understood to be £45m and he moves to the Emirates after undergoing a medical…
*Lagos teacher flogs pupil over homework, victim vomits, dies (Punch)*Lagos Govt, Lekki Adult Literacy Vocational Centre partner on literacy (ThisDay)
Lagos teacher flogs pupil over homework, victim vomits, dies (Punch) A Junior Secondary School 2 pupil of Simple Faith Schools, Agbara, Lagos State, Emmanuel Amidu, has died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Surulere. The victim’s father, Akinola Amidu, claimed…
*Lekki shootings: We treated gunshot victims, others for days, says Reddington surgeon (Punch)*Tuition fee hike: LASU students reject Sanwo-Olu’s gesture (Vanguard)
Lekki shootings: We treated gunshot victims, others for days, says Reddington surgeon (Punch) A trauma and orthopaedic surgeon with Reddington Hospital in Lekki, Lagos, Dr Babajide Lawson, on Saturday narrated how the hospital received and treated “a large number” of…
Jesus returns from injury to seal Man City victory
Gabriel Jesus marked his return from injury with a fine finish as Manchester City beat Olympiakos to maintain their 100% record in Champions League Group C. City had taken an early lead through Ferran Torres’ cool finish but made hard…
Pep Guardiola: Manchester City boss says his players are ‘not machines’
Pep Guardiola has accused football of “not caring about players” as Manchester City prepare for a busy schedule without forward Gabriel Jesus. City boss Guardiola, who says he only has 13 fit senior players for Sunday’s home match with Leicester…