UFC 253: Could Israel Adesanya become UFC’s next transcendent superstar?

In a story that reads like it was plucked from one of his beloved comic books, undefeated UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya looks destined to transcend the sport. Earlier this month, he joined global football star Neymar in signing a…

Draxler’s late goal earns PSG first win of Ligue 1 season

Julian Draxler’s injury-time winner ended Paris St-Germain’s losing start to the Ligue 1 season against Metz – despite the absence of the suspended Neymar. Reigning champions PSG had lost their opening two league games for the first time since 1984-85…

Neymar receives two-match ban as French league investigate claim he was racially abused

Paris St-Germain forward Neymar has been banned for two games after being sent off against Marseille – but French football authorities will investigate his accusation of racial abuse. The Brazil international was the last of five red cards in Sunday’s…

*Wife accuses nightlife king of sexually assaulting five-month-old baby (Punch)*Commuters call on Sanwo-Olu to fix Iyana-Isolo road abandoned for two years (Guardian)

Wife accuses nightlife king of sexually assaulting five-month-old baby (Punch) A Lagos-based beautician, Diana Kafaru, has accused her husband, Temidayo, of allegedly assaulting her and molesting their five-month-old baby at their residence at the Bricks Court Estate in the Lekki…

*Man who defrauded US-based Lady arrested (Nation) *Lagos, operators begin process to reopen cinemas (Guardian)

Man who defrauded US-based Lady arrested (Nation) A fraudster, Sylvester Ehiarinmian, 43, who defrauded a United State based Nigerian lady Miss Mary Ope 40, who has a vision of setting up a business in Nigeria has been arrested by operatives…

Neymar one of 5 sent off in injury-time brawl as PSG lose to Marseille

Neymar was one of five players sent off after an injury-time brawl as Marseille beat Paris St-Germain in Ligue 1. As he left the pitch, the Brazilian told the fourth official he had heard a racist comment. Florian Thauvin scored…

PSG star, Neymar reflects on Champions League defeat

Neymar said “losing is part of the sport” as the Paris Saint-Germain star took to his twitter handle on social media to congratulate Bayern Munich on being crowned Champions League winners. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that PSG…

*UNILAG: Buhari suspends Babalakin, Ogundipe, sacks acting VC (Guardian) *Hoodlums stab Lagos motorist to death defending a jaywalker (Punch)

UNILAG: Buhari suspends Babalakin, Ogundipe, sacks acting VC (Guardian) The Federal Government has directed the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Wale Babalakin, to recuse himself from official duties relating to the institution. Spokesman of…

PSG in Champions League semi-finals after late goals shatter Atalanta

Paris St-Germain scored two late goals in a sensational comeback against Atalanta to reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in 25 years. A night of frustration for PSG forward Neymar looked set to ensure more continental disappointment…

*16 suspected Yahoo boys arrested in Lagos, Ogun (Nation) *Many injured as another building collapses in Lagos (DailyTrust)

16 suspected Yahoo boys arrested in Lagos, Ogun (Nation) Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested no fewer than 16 suspected internet fraudsters also called Yahoo boys in Lagos and Ogun states. Some of the suspects…

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