Man jailed for beating pregnant girlfriend to death (Punch) An FCT High Court in Apo, on Tuesday, sentenced one Clement James to ten years in prison for beating his pregnant girlfriend, Gladys Gabriel, to death. Justice Angela Otaluka while delivering…
I was cowed into submitting ballot papers for massive thumb-printing —Corper (Punch) * NYSC confirms attack on corps members on election duty in Anambra (Guardian)
I was cowed into submitting ballot papers for massive thumb-printing —Corper (Punch) A member of the National Youth Service Corps, Ashimom Msuguhter, who also served as an ad hoc official of the Independent National Electoral Commission, has discredited the election…
Sarri and Kepa try to play down substitution ‘misunderstanding’ (Guardian)
Maurizio Sarri’s grip on his position as Chelsea’s head coach has been further loosened after Kepa Arrizabalaga appeared to undermine the Italian’s authority by refusing to be substituted before his team succumbed in a penalty shootout to Manchester City. Sarri…
‘I think I am fully in control,’ says Sarri after Kepa substitution row (Metro)
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has tried to play down the Kepa Arrizabalaga substitution row in the Carabao Cup final, insisting his is ‘fully in control’ at the club. There were remarkable scenes at Wembley as the goalkeeper refused to be…
Ballot boxes set ablaze in Lagos (Punch) * Buhari will accept polls outcome, says Osinbajo (Nation)
Ballot boxes set ablaze in Lagos (Punch) Some ballot boxes at Polling Unit 18 located at junction of Ohafia/Ago Palace Way, Okota in Oshodi/Isolo LGA of Lagos State have been set on fire. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent…
Maurizio Sarri aims dig at Arsenal to defend his Chelsea record (Metro)
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has taken a swipe at Arsenal as he defended his record in charge of Chelsea and believes he is being unfairly criticised compared to Unai Emery. The Italian oversaw a 3-0 win against Malmo in the…
Maurizio Sarri accuses Chelsea of playing ‘confused’ football in Manchester United defeat (Metro)
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri accused his side of playing ‘confused’ football in their defeat against Manchester United in the FA Cup. United inflicted Chelsea’s fifth defeat in ten matches thanks to goals from Ander Herrera and Paul Pogba at Stamford…
Maurizio Sarri names the team he wants Chelsea to avoid in the Europa League (Metro)
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is desperate to avoid a reunion with Napoli in the Europa League. The under-fire Italian oversaw his side record a much needed victory in last night’s last 32 first leg tie against Malmo following Sunday’s morale…
Eden Hazard aims dig at Jose Mourinho and praises Maurizio Sarri (Metro)
Eden Hazard has taken a look back at the managers he has worked under over his career and Jose Mourinho does not come out on top. The Belgian played under Mourinho in Jose’s second stint at Stamford Bridge, from 2013-15.…
Pep Guardiola defends Maurizio Sarri after Manchester City thump Chelsea (SkySports)
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has sympathised with his Chelsea counterpart Maurizio Sarri and says he should be given more time. City thrashed the Blues 6-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, Chelsea’s heaviest loss in any competition since 1991…