Odion Ighalo’s Chinese club, Shanghai Shenhua, yesterday admitted that the ‘uncertainty’ around when foreigners will be allowed to return to China after the coronavirus crisis played a part in their decision to allow him to extend his loan deal with…
*Couple arrested for child abuse in Lagos (Vanguard) *Lagos records four new COVID-19 deaths (Punch)
Couple arrested for child abuse in Lagos (Vanguard) The Lagos State Police Command is currently investigating a couple for child abuse crime of a minor, Chidera who lives and works as houseboy with them. The couple identified as Mr Franc…
*LASG discharges 21 more patients (Guardian) *My dad died of treatable pneumonia – Daughter of 61-year-old patient rejected by LUTH, LASUTH, six others (Punch)
LASG discharges 21 more patients (Guardian) The Lagos State Government has announced the recovery and discharge of 21 more coronavirus patients, who tested negative twice to the virus. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu said in a statement on Saturday that the figure…
*Lagos BRT fares hike unnecessary, wicked – Commuters (Punch) *Sanwo-Olu declares frontline health workers as face of his 1st year anniversary (Nation)
Lagos BRT fares hike unnecessary, wicked – Commuters (Punch) Some commuters in Lagos State on Friday expressed dissatisfaction over the hike in fares by the Primero Transport Services Limited, operators of the Bus Rapid Transit in the state. The News…
Odion Ighalo: China return likely for on-loan Man Utd striker
Striker Odion Ighalo looks set to return to China when his loan deal expires on 31 May, with Manchester United struggling to agree an extension with Shanghai Shenhua. The Nigerian, 30, was signed on a short-term loan deal in January…
Ighalo deserves Man United permanent deal – Hargreaves
Manchester United Champions League winner Owen Hargreaves expects Odion Ighalo to be signed permanently. Ighalo had a successful start to his loan spell at United after arriving from Shanghai Shenhua in January. The experienced Nigeria striker scored four goals in…
*Lagos closes Marine Beach Bridge for repairs (Nation) *FRSC rescues woman in labour pains on wheels (Punch)
Lagos closes Marine Beach Bridge for repairs (Nation) The Lagos State Government has announced partial closure of the Marine Beach Bridge by Total Gas, inwards Apapa for five months to pave way for emergency repair works. The closure takes effect…
Manchester United’s stance on Odion Ighalo transfer with 10 days left before loan expiry
Manchester United are ‘relaxed’ about Odion Ighalo’s future at the club and will not make a reckless last minute decision as the Nigerian’s loan spell comes to an end. Ighalo joined the Red Devils in a six-month loan deal from…
‘Ighalo wants to be at Man U for rest of career’
Odion Ighalo wants to spend “the rest of his life” at Manchester United, according to the Nigerian’s personal trainer. The 30-year-old joined the Red Devils on loan during the January transfer window and scored four times in his first eight…