2 arraigned for gun possession (Nation) The police on Tuesday arraigned two men before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, house-breaking and unlawful possession of firearms. The accused persons: Azubike Egweaka, 22, and Kojo Michael,…
Thiago Silva: Chelsea sign Brazil defender on one-year deal
Thiago Silva played his last game for Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League final defeat by Bayern Munich on 23 August. Brazil centre-back Thiago Silva has signed for Chelsea on a one-year deal, with the option of another. The 35-year-old…
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…
UCL: PSG target first title against Bayern
The Estadio da Luz plays host to the 2019-20 Champions League final on Sunday as first-time finalists Paris Saint-Germain take on five-time winners of the competition Bayern Munich. Both teams comfortably made it through their semi-finals with 3-0 wins over…
*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…
Gnabry and Lewandowski fire ruthless Bayern into Champions League final
Serge Gnabry struck a first-half brace and Robert Lewandowski also scored as a ruthless Bayern Munich taught Lyon a Metro lesson in their Champions League semi-final in Lisbon on Wednesday, winning 3-0 to set up a tantalising final against Paris…
*Lagos supports innovators, tech firms with N100m grant (Punch) *NSE endows N.25m at YABATECH (Nation)
Lagos supports innovators, tech firms with N100m grant (Punch) No fewer than 23 young innovators and tech firms have been awarded a grant of N100m by the Lagos State Government. According to a statement on Wednesday, the grant is to…
PSG eye Odion Ighalo, Cristiano Ronaldo
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly lining up a shock move for Manchester United’s on-loan star Odion Ighalo. The 31-year-old striker has caught the eye during his loan spell at United from Shanghai Shenhua, scoring five times for the club. The Nigerian…
Areola returns to PSG from Madrid amid Premier League rumours
Alphonse Areola has returned to Paris Saint-Germain from Real Madrid amid reports he is set for a Premier League move. The goalkeeper joined Los Blancos on a season-long loan last September to provide cover for number one Thibaut Courtois, with…
Lyon lift Women’s French Cup as Champions League warm-up
Lyon beat Paris Saint-Germain 4-3 on penalties to claim a record-extending ninth Women’s French Cup on Sunday, less than three weeks before the Champions League quarter-finals. The European champions were held 0-0 in normal time before Sarah Bouhaddi saved Lea…