France-bound ‘‘businessman’’ excretes 93 heroin wraps at Abuja airport (Punch) Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 40-year-old ‘‘businessman’’, Sherif Egbo, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja while attempting to board an Air France flight…
*Petrol tanker falls, spills content in Lagos (Punch)*Gunmen Abduct 4 Nasarawa Varsity Students (Leadership)
Petrol tanker falls, spills content in Lagos (Punch) A petrol-loaded tanker fell around Stadium Bridge, inward Ojuelegba Surulere in Lagos state on Tuesday This was disclosed in a statement made available to PUNCH Metro by the Public Relations Officer, Lagos…
Ola Aina reveals what he told his roommate Iwobi about Africa Cup of Nations
Torino wing-back Ola Aina says he is delighted to be named on the Super Eagles roster for the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, branding the competition a ‘massive tournament’. The Chelsea-reared defender was a key player for the…
Aina rallies Fulham against Leeds
Ola Aina was left frustrated by Fulham’s uncharacteristic mistakes on Saturday, but won’t be wallowing after the defeat by Manchester City. A resolute defensive display in the opening 45 kept the likely Champions at bay, but within quarter of an…
Don’t ignore Nigerian-born players abroad, Ola Aina tells NFF
Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina has urged the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, not to ignore Nigerian-born players abroad for an invitation to the national team. Aina played for the English youth teams but committed his future to the Super Eagles.…
No replacement for Etebo, Aina as Eagles begin training for Brazil (ThisDay)
Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, opted not to replace Oghenekaro Etebo and Ola Aina who withdrew from the international friendly with Brazil scheduled for Sunday in Singapore. Stoke City’s Etebo was the last minute withdrawal from the friendly yesterday…
Ola Aina’s Torino host red-hot Wolves in Europa League play-off (Guardian)
Ola Aina will be put to stern test today when his club, Torino host rampaging English side, Wolves in the preliminary round of the UEFA Europa League. It is the last play-off round and both sides are aiming to reach…
*19 arrested for attempting to burn down Lagos police station (Punch) * Why it’s taking so long to reposition Nigeria, by Buhari (Nation)
19 arrested for attempting to burn down Lagos police station (Punch) The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 19 persons, who allegedly attempted to burn down the Ejigbo Police Station around 11.15pm on Saturday. A resident of the area, identified…
Aina, Bakayoko arrive Italy to complete transfers (Vanguard)
Chelsea players Tiemoue Bakayoko and Ola Aina are in Italy to complete transfers to Milan and Torino respectively. The deals are loans with option to buy at the end of the season and their medicals are booked in for tomorrow.…