Sanwo-Olu doubles life insurance for health workers (ThisDay) Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State yesterday during the May Day anniversary to appreciate frontline health and emergency workers, whom he described as heroes, for sacrificing their personal well-being for the efforts…
Sergio Aguero: Players ‘scared’ about Premier League return
Players are “scared” about the prospect of returning to action amid the coronavirus pandemic, says Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero. The Premier League is hoping to resume the season on 8 June, which would require players to be be back…
Premier League told to ban spitting and give players yellow cards if caught
The Premier League has been advised to ban spitting during matches in order to stop the threat of coronavirus and give players who ignore the rule a yellow card. The English top-flight is aiming to return on June 8 and…
Sports nostalgia all the rage during virus lockdown
From Premier League stars reliving their own iconic moments to the documentary that broke records in America, the lack of sport during the coronavirus lockdown has triggered a wave of nostalgia among fans and players. With virtually no live-action anywhere…
Premier League clubs set date for season restart
Premier League clubs are aiming to restart games from June 8, according to reports. That date is the best case scenario as clubs were also told they may be able to start training again from May 18. But it also…
*Abule-Ado explosion: Lagos pays N2.5m to victims’ families (Punch) *Emergency food market has achieved its goals – Lagos govt (Tribune)
Abule-Ado explosion: Lagos pays N2.5m to victims’ families (Punch) The Lagos State Government has commenced the payment of compensation to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the explosion that rocked the Shoba community in the…
Newcastle United takeover: BeIN Sports & Amnesty warn Premier League
The Premier League has been urged to “fully interrogate” Newcastle United’s proposed £300m takeover by one of its largest worldwide broadcast partners, beIN Sport. The head of the Qatar-based TV giant, CEO Yousef al-Obaidly, has written to chairpersons of all…
Premier League return date still not clear, says Brady
West Ham chief executive Karren Brady claims the Premier League’s return date is still unclear despite hopes the top-flight season can restart in June. The Premier League said on Friday that wrapping up the remaining 92 fixtures remains their goal,…
Psychologist in constant touch with players says Arteta
Arsenal’s psychologist has been in constant communication with the Premier League club’s players to offer any help they may need during the lockdown due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, manager Mikel Arteta has said. Soccer in England has been suspended…
*Lagos MSSN bemoans Kyari’s death (Guardian) *Abba Kyari died of COVID-19 complications in Lagos – Commissioner (Vanguard)
Lagos MSSN bemoans Kyari’s death (Guardian) The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Lagos State Chapter, has commiserated with Nigeria and President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of his Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari. In a statement signed by…