Suspense over Emefiele’s whereabouts (Nation) The whereabouts of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor are still a subject of suspense. News filtered in the CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele had slipped into the country unannounced. No CBN official agreed to…
Liam Delap: Preston North End sign Manchester City striker on loan
Preston North End have signed striker Liam Delap on loan from Premier League side Manchester City for the remainder of the Championship season. It comes after the 19-year-old was recalled from a similar spell at Stoke in the first half…
Arsenal overcome Oxford to set up Manchester City clash
Arsenal set up a blockbuster FA Cup fourth-round clash at Manchester City after seeing off third-tier Oxford on Monday night. Mikel Arteta made seven changes from the recent goalless stalemate with Newcastle and the Premier League leaders were made to…
*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…
Woman guilty of sex attack at Everton v Manchester City match
A woman who sexually assaulted a man at a football match has been sentenced. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said Jemma Whiteside attacked the man at Everton’s game against Manchester City at Goodison Park on 26 February. The 40-year-old from…
Manchester City considering plans to expand Etihad Stadium capacity to more than 60k
Manchester City are considering expansion plans that would increase the capacity of their Etihad Stadium to more than 60,000. The club, who are undertaking feasibility studies, are exploring options to expand the North Stand and also create a covered fan…
Guardiola extends contract at Manchester City to 2025
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the reigning English Premier League (EPL) champions until 2025, the club announced on Wednesday. The 51-year-old has guided Manchester City to four league titles,…
*Lagos guard kills ‘tenant’ over rent payment (Punch)*Lagos to ban sale of bottled drinks exposed to sun (Nation)
Lagos guard kills ‘tenant’ over rent payment (Punch) A security guard with Corporate Victoria Gardens Security Company, Desmond Gudyu, has allegedly punched a 26-year-old man, Akeem Nuhu, to death during an altercation on Lugard Avenue, Ikoyi, Lagos State. Gudyu, who…
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…
*Korra Obidi: Divorce not for the weak-minded (Nation)*I needed money for baby items, says photographer arrested over car theft (Vanguard)
Korra Obidi: Divorce not for the weak-minded (Nation) Popular American-based dancer, Korra Obidi, has offered insights into some of the painstaking and consequences of divorce. In March, she divorced, a month after she gave birth to her last child. The…