Brighton reject £22m bid from Leeds for defender Ben White

Brighton have rejected a £22 million bid from Leeds United for defender Ben White, according to Sky Sports. The bid is Leeds United’s second in recent weeks. Their first bid, rumoured to be worth around £18.5 million, was quickly rejected…

Leeds United promoted and return to the Premier League after 16-year absence

Leeds United have been promoted to the Premier League after a 16-year absence. Second-placed West Brom’s 2-1 defeat at Huddersfield on Friday night means Championship leaders Leeds are assured of a top-two finish with two games remaining. Leeds moved on…

*Judge fumes as defence counsel’s absence stalls Evans trial (Punch) *Lagos reveals what killed Ajimobi (Nation)

Judge fumes as defence counsel’s absence stalls Evans trial (Punch) The trial of alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, was on Friday stalled before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja due to the absence of the counsel for…

*Residents storm Lagos Marathon, protest okada, tricycle ban (Punch) *Prices rise as traders lament 7.5% VAT (Vanguard)

Residents storm Lagos Marathon, protest okada, tricycle ban (Punch) Some residents on Saturday stormed the venue of the Lagos Marathon to protest against the ban of motorcycle and tricycle operations in major parts of the state. The protesters under the…

*Lagos Assembly passes 2019 budget (DaiyTrust)*Buhari seeks bi-partisan cooperation (NewTelegraph)

Lagos Assembly passes 2019 budget (DaiyTrust) The Lagos State House of Assembly yesterday passed the 2019 Appropriation Bill. Governor Akinwumi Ambode had last December presented a budget proposal of N873,532 Billion, but the house increased it to N873, 532 billion.…

Fans react to Phil Masinga’s passing (Sport24)

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed the death of Bafana Bafana legend Phil “Chippa” Masinga on Sunday. Masinga, who spent time in hospital in December after he was diagnosed with cancer was 49. The striker, who played for…

Leeds star caught performing ‘spying’ celebration after win over Derby (Metro)

Mateusz Klich tried to make light of the recent spying saga surrounding Leeds United by pulling out a pair of imaginary binoculars in the aftermath of the side’s 2-0 victory over Derby. Leeds sent a member of their staff to…

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