*We went into robbery to start up restaurant, suspects confess (Guardian) *Widow laments husband’s death in police, robbers shootout (Punch)

We went into robbery to start up restaurant, suspects confess (Guardian) Two former dispatch riders with an online trading platform have been arrested by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Lagos State police command while attempting to…

Premier League final day: Champions League and relegation battles set to dominate

Champions League qualification and the battle to avoid relegation are the major issues at stake as the Premier League season concludes on Sunday. Coronavirus prompted fears the campaign might not be completed but after 92 games in 40 days the…

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer discusses next season preparation, transfer plans

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has discussed the difficulties ahead as he tries to prepare for next season and make the most of the transfer market with football barely stopping over the summer. The Red Devils play their final…

*Step down for probe, group tells LASPOTECH acting rector (Guardian) *Police arrest boyfriend after lover dies of stomach ache (Punch)

Step down for probe, group tells LASPOTECH acting rector (Guardian) A youth organisation, the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Ikorodu North Chapter (NYCN) has condemned the rape cases being witnessed in Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), calling for speedy actions to…

Ighalo key to United’s Top 4 chase – Solskjaer

Manchester United Manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, says the addition of players to the club’s ranks in January is key to their chase for Champions League qualification. United bought Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon for around £47 million in January and…

Jack Grealish refuses to commit his future to Aston Villa amid Manchester United links

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish admits he’s ‘not too sure’ about his future at the club amid interest from Manchester United. Dean Smith’s side boosted their survival hopes with a vital 1-0 victory against Arsenal at Villa Park that lifted…

De Gea mistakes send Chelsea to FA Cup final

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea endured a Wembley nightmare as Chelsea strolled to victory and set up an FA Cup final date with Arsenal. United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ditched his usual FA Cup keeper Sergio Romero to keep…

*Police nab leader of terror gang in Satellite Town (Guardian) *Man defiles 11-yr-old girl in Church, widower assaults 14-yr-old inside bathroom (Vanguard)

Police nab leader of terror gang in Satellite Town (Guardian) After several months of manhunt, detectives in Lagos State, at the weekend, arrested the suspected leader of a dreaded criminal gang terrorising Satellite Town and environs after they launched a…

Jadon Sancho responds to fresh Manchester United and Liverpool transfer links

Jadon Sancho says ‘you never know what could happen’ as he continues to be linked with a move to Premier League giants Manchester United and Liverpool. Sancho has thrived for Borussia Dortmund since leaving Man City in 2017, scoring 34…

*SS 3 pupil commits suicide after alleged assault by half-brother (Punch) *Sanwo-Olu to empower one million youths with digital skills by 2023 (Nation)

SS 3 pupil commits suicide after alleged assault by half-brother (Punch) When the next West African Senior School Certificate Examination eventually begins, Sherifat Sulaimon, will be missing in action. The 21-year-old SS3 pupil reportedly committed suicide last Sunday after she…

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