The Premier League are bringing in stricter COVID-19 regulations with immediate effect and are threatening action against players and clubs who flout the rules. Coronavirus rates in the UK are currently higher than they were when the lockdown was initially…
COVID-19: 40 positives in latest week of EPL testing
The Premier League has confirmed a season-high 40 positive coronavirus cases were recorded in the latest week of testing. It is the first week of players and club staff being tested twice a week for Covid-19. Eighteen individuals tested positive…
Arsenal see off West Brom in ruthless display
Arsenal continued their Premier League resurgence with a ruthless victory over strugglers West Brom at The Hawthorns. Defender Kieran Tierney’s excellent solo run and curling finish put the Gunners in front in the first half, before the impressive Bukayo Saka…
*Lagos police arrest 10 for robbery, cultism (Punch)*Foundation seeks upscale assistance to widows, less privileged (Guardian)
Lagos police arrest 10 for robbery, cultism (Punch) The Lagos State Police Command said it arrested 10 suspects for robbery, cultism and drug peddling in various locations of the state during New Year patrols. Two of the suspects, Hussein Hudu…
Chelsea records over $44m profit despite impact of coronavirus
Chelsea’s form on the pitch may have fallen away of late but the future looks rosy, according to chairman Bruce Buck, as the Premier League side posted a profit of £32.5million ($44.4 million) for the year ended June 30, 2020.…
Tottenham vs Fulham called off due to COVID-19 outbreak
Tottenham’s Premier League clash against Fulham on Wednesday evening has been postponed due to a coronavirus outbreak at the west London club. Scott Parker’s side were due to face Tottenham in north London at 6pm on Wednesday but the match…
*Lagos vows to tackle flooding (Punch)*Lagos offers free COVID-19 test for people living with disabilities (Sun)
Lagos vows to tackle flooding (Punch) The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has said several constructions and dredging have been embarked upon towards bringing about a permanent solution to the challenge of flooding. According to a statement…
Everton v Man City: Premier League fixture postponed after visitors report coronavirus cases
Manchester City’s Premier League match at Everton on Monday was postponed four hours before kick-off because of an outbreak of coronavirus at the club. Everton said they would request “full disclosure” of the information City provided to the Premier League…
In-form El Ghazi earns Aston Villa draw at Chelsea
Anwar El Ghazi scored his fifth goal in as many games as Aston Villa came from behind to earn a point against Chelsea in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge. Villa were trailing to an Olivier Giroud header when El…
*Sanwo-Olu opens COVID-19 oxygen therapy centre (Punch)*Travails of Lagos farmers as climate change bites hard (Nation)
Sanwo-Olu opens COVID-19 oxygen therapy centre (Punch) Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inaugurated a Permanent Triage and Oxygen Therapy Centre in the Eti-Osa Local Government Area of the state to provide swift emergency oxygen therapy to residents of the…