Presidency: Obasanjo writes Nigerian youth, endorses Peter Obi (Vanguard) Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has endorsed the Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi for the nation’s exalted seat during the February 25 Presidential election. Obasanjo, in a letter…
Offers arriving for Napoli stars Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia
The top clubs of Europe are starting to test the ground for Napoli stars Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ahead of the January transfer window, reports detail. The Partenopei have started the season in electric fashion under Luciano Spalletti, topping…
Napoli dismiss links to Ronaldo, rule out sales in January
Napoli have dismissed the idea they could offer Cristiano Ronaldo refuge in January as the Italian Serie A leaders insist they “don’t have to fix anything.” Sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli indicated the prospect of any major incomings or outgoings was…
Napoli make title statement at Milan to hold Serie A lead
Napoli announced their bid for the Serie A title with Sunday’s 2-1 win at AC Milan which maintained their league lead, while the crisis at Juventus deepened following a humiliating defeat at Monza. Second half goals from Matteo Politano and…
Osimhen has abductor issue, says Napoli director
Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli has disclosed that Nigeria international Victor Osimhen is having issue ‘with his abductor’ as doctors sweat on the availability of the Nigerian international for today’s opening Group A UEFA Champions League match against Liverpool at the…
CAF urges action from UEFA over Napoli president De Laurentiis’ AFCON comments
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has called on UEFA to take disciplinary action against Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis over his controversial comments regarding African players. De Laurentiis said last week he would not sign any more African players…
*Lagos teacher flogs pupil over homework, victim vomits, dies (Punch)*Lagos Govt, Lekki Adult Literacy Vocational Centre partner on literacy (ThisDay)
Lagos teacher flogs pupil over homework, victim vomits, dies (Punch) A Junior Secondary School 2 pupil of Simple Faith Schools, Agbara, Lagos State, Emmanuel Amidu, has died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Surulere. The victim’s father, Akinola Amidu, claimed…
*Police investigate murder of corps member in Abuja (Guardian)*Husband attempts to abscond as wife gives birth to quadruplets (Vanguard)
Police investigate murder of corps member in Abuja (Guardian) Homicide detectives at the Police Command headquarters, Garki, Abuja have commenced investigation into the gruesome murder of female corps member, Stephanie Se-ember Terungwa Edward Achado. Stephanie was declared missing on April…
*2 held for murder of Okada rider in Ogun (Sun)*Customs to decongest ports with new inspection regime (Punch)
2 held for murder of Okada rider in Ogun (Sun) The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers who allegedly snatched a motorcycle and killed its rider at Araromi Village, via, Ilogbo Town of the state. The…
*Contractor kills girlfriend, writes wife, commits suicide (Punch)*Lagos task force arrests 2 pickpockets (Guardian)
Contractor kills girlfriend, writes wife, commits suicide (Punch) A contractor, Hakeem Oladimeji, has allegedly committed suicide after killing his yet-to-be-identified girlfriend in the Bariga area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro gathered that Oladimeji, who lived in Ogun State, was with…