Naira redesign: Nigerians call for FG’s intervention as situation becomes unbearable (Guardian) Nigerians have called for an intervention from the Federal Government to ease the hardship and frustration being faced because of the new monetary policy introduced by Central Bank…
PSG considering appeal after Chelsea error prevents Ziyech loan
A paperwork error from Chelsea’s side has reportedly prevented the loan deal that would have sent Hakim Ziyech to Paris Saint-Germain. Ziyech, 29, arrived in Paris on Tuesday to complete the move, with both clubs on board after the former…
*Stampede as Nigerians tackle CBN deadline on cash swap (Guardian)*Banks short of new notes as ATMs dry up (DailyTrust)
Stampede as Nigerians tackle CBN deadline on cash swap (Guardian) Nigerians, from all parts of the country, will enter this weekend agitated and confused over the currency redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). While banks remain open…
*Passengers burnt to death near Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos (DailyTrust)*Newly married artisan burns self, blames abusive wife (Punch)
Passengers burnt to death near Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos (DailyTrust) It was a black Sunday in Lagos when a commercial bus caught fire, killing seven passengers while others were injured. The incident happened at the popular Iyana Oworo near…
Morocco want to ditch underachievers tag in Africa Cup of Nations
Morocco head to Cameroon without out-of-favour Chelsea midfielder Hakim Ziyech and hoping to end a 46-year wait for a second Africa Cup of Nations title. The North Africa kingdom boasts one of the strongest leagues in the continent and its…
*Lady sets lover ablaze over failed marriage plans (Guardian) *Mass transit: Lagos completes impact assessment studies, begins construction of Red-Line rail project (Vanguard)
Lady sets lover ablaze over failed marriage plans (Guardian) On the day Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, was reconciling a Channels Television reporter, Pius Angbo, and his wife, Ifeyinwa, over domestic violence, a lady, now at large, has set her…
Frank Lampard provides Hakim Ziyech injury update after Leeds United victory
Frank Lampard has confirmed Hakim Ziyech suffered a hamstring injury during Chelsea’s Premier League victory over Leeds United. Blues summer signing Ziyech pulled up in the first half of Chelsea’s 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening and was…
Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech keeps up incredible form with two goals and an assist for Morocco
Chelsea summer arrival Hakim Ziyech produced a sublime performance in Morocco’s African Cup of Nations qualifying match against Central African Republic, scoring twice and providing an exquisite assist in his side’s comprehensive 4-1 victory. Ziyech missed the start of Chelsea’s…
Ben Chillwell makes Chelsea squad as Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic miss Barnsley clash
Frank Lampard has confirmed that both Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell are in the Chelsea squad for their Carabao Cup clash with Barnsley on Wednesday night. Silva and Chilwell will make their Blues debuts against the Championship side at Stamford…
Kai Havertz completes Chelsea medical ahead of £90m transfer
Kai Havertz has completed a medical with Chelsea ahead of his £90 million move from Bayer Leverkusen, according to reports in Germany. Chelsea have agreed a club-record fee to sign the 21-year-old this summer as they will pay Leverkusen €80m…