Paul Scholes admitted Anthony Martial ‘almost conned’ him into believing that he was a natural centre-forward but still thinks that is Manchester United’s problem position. United legend Scholes thinks the likes of Martial, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood are ‘exceptionally…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer explains why he wanted to sign Edinson Cavani for Man Utd
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists the opportunity to sign a seasoned winner in Edinson Cavani was too good to turn down. Paris Saint-Germain’s all-time record goalscorer was released by the Ligue 1 champions at the end of last season, having been…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer provides transfer update after Man Utd’s win against Luton
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted he’s open to strengthening his squad after his side booked their spot in the fourth round of the EFL Cup. Goals from Juan Mata, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood gave United a 3-0…
*Man in court over N3.9m theft (Punch) *Another UNILAG governing council member resigns (Guardian)
Man in court over N3.9m theft (Punch) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Thursday, arraigned one Taofeek Adereti before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja for the theft of N3,948,739.66. Adereti was arraigned on three counts bordering on…
Jack Grealish signs new Aston Villa contract and ends Man Utd transfer speculation
Jack Grealish has ended months of speculation surrounding his future by signing at new long-term contract and will remain at Aston Villa. The 24-year-old is said to have penned a five-year deal worth £140,000-a-week and puts to bed persistent speculation…
*Court orders newly installed Oba in Lagos to cease power usage (Vanguard) *Tipper crushes man to death in Lagos (Punch)
Court orders newly installed Oba in Lagos to cease power usage (Vanguard) The recent official presentation of certificate of Obaship to His Royal Majesty HRM Oba Muyideen Babatunde Balogun, the Onisolu of Solu-Alade Kingdom in Ibeju-Lekki Area of Lagos State…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer talks up ‘special’ Manchester United teenager Teden Mengi
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has talked up Manchester United’s ‘special’ youngster Teden Mengi, but is waiting for the right moment to give him his first real opportunity. The 18-year-old centre-back enjoyed an impressive season for the Under-23s last term, which culminated…
*Lagos APC denies impending power tussle between Sanwo-Olu, Abiru (Guardian) *Lagos registers continuous assessment scores for JSS 1 admission (Nation)
Lagos APC denies impending power tussle between Sanwo-Olu, Abiru (Guardian) Lagos State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the report that its candidate for the forthcoming October 31, 2020, Lagos East senatorial bye-election, Mr. Tokunbo Abiru, is being…
Ighalo nominated for FA Cup XI
Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, has been nominated alongside other strikers for the award of the best forward in the FA Cup 2019/20 season. The Nigerian made three appearances in the oldest national football competition in the world and scored…
*We went into robbery to start up restaurant, suspects confess (Guardian) *Widow laments husband’s death in police, robbers shootout (Punch)
We went into robbery to start up restaurant, suspects confess (Guardian) Two former dispatch riders with an online trading platform have been arrested by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Lagos State police command while attempting to…