Paul Pogba’s Manchester United comeback is set to be delayed after he missed two days’ training because of illness. The France midfielder was expected to return to training this week after recovering from the ankle injury that has kept him…
*One dies in Ikorodu cult clash (Punch) *Sanwo-Olu threatens to ban NURTW in Lagos (Guardian)
One dies in Ikorodu cult clash (Punch) One person was killed and several others sustained injuries when members of the Aiye and Eiye confraternities clashed on the Sagamu Road in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State on Tuesday. Eyewitnesses told…
Maguire says top four in sight for improving Manchester United (Vanguard)
Harry Maguire has the top four in his crosshairs after Manchester United’s thrilling derby triumph at Manchester City lifted them to fifth in the Premier League table. A week that started with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer under pressure after a…
Rashford and Martial land big win for Solskjaer (Nation)
Manchester United continued their good week by beating fierce neighbours City 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium. After helping defeat Tottenham on Wednesday, Marcus Rashford opened the scoring from the penalty spot after being fouled by Bernardo Silva – a foul…
*Inside Lagos water economy: A dangerous and poorly regulated corridor (DailyTrust) *Lagos teacher breaks pupil’s arm while flogging him over test (Punch)
Inside Lagos water economy: A dangerous and poorly regulated corridor (DailyTrust) A road trip makes it a very long journey, so the waterways remain the only option. But how safe is it? Lagos State occupies 3,577 square kilometers with water…
*Apapa 72 hours road closure: FG seeks understanding for construction works (Guardian) *Lagos Explosion: Community becomes hostile (NewTelegraph)
Apapa 72 hours road closure: FG seeks understanding for construction works (Guardian) The Federal Government on Friday appealed for cooperation of road users as the Mile 2 to Tin-Can Island section of the Apapa-Oshodi-Ojota-Oworonsoki Expressway project undergoes 72 hours partial…
*Inspector remanded for Lagos nightclub killing (Nation) *Family, friends mourn 28-year-old lady stabbed by robbers (Punch)
Inspector remanded for Lagos nightclub killing (Nation) An Ebute Metta Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday remanded a 48-year-old dismissed policeman, Edwin Apalowo Ola, for allegedly killing a 27-year-old-man, Malik Mohammed, at a nightclub, Crest Inn Club, Oshodi. When the defendant…
EPL: Rashford strikes twice as Man Utd end Mourinho’s perfect start at Spurs (Punch)
Marcus Rashford spoiled Jose Mourinho’s return to Old Trafford on Wednesday, scoring twice as Manchester United beat Tottenham 2-1 to end their former manager’s perfect start to his tenure at his new club. The England forward put United in front…
*Hate speech bill is dead, says Bishop Oyedepo (Punch) *EFCC arrests 27 ‘fraudsters’ in Lagos hotel raid (Nation)
Hate speech bill is dead, says Bishop Oyedepo (Punch) The Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has said the controversial hate speech bill being considered by the Senate is dead. Oyedepo said the sponsor of the…
Solskjaer praises ‘Captain Lingard’ despite Man Utd’s away defeat at Astana (Independent)
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has praised Jesse Lingard for a “top-class” performance as Manchester United’s captain in a 2-1 defeat against Astana on Thursday night, according to Goal.com reports. The Red Devils headed to Kazakhstan safe in the knowledge that their…