‘I jumped out of moving car to escape kidnap’ (Nation) Chijioke Ifeasinachi a student has narrated how she jumped out of a moving vehicle to save herself from kidnappers on November 16, at Ikorodu, Lagos. Ifeasinachi stated that on her…
CAF Cup: Mixed fortunes for Enyimba, Rangers (Independent)
It was mixed results for Nigeria’s remaining campaigners in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round as Enyimba International of Aba defeated TS Galaxy 2-0 at the Aba Township Stadium on Sunday, while Rangers lost to their opponents, ASC Kara of…
*Kudos, knocks for Oshodi-Apapa Expressway rehab (Nation) *POWA tenants tackle IG’s wife over eviction notices (Punch)
Kudos, knocks for Oshodi-Apapa Expressway rehab (Nation) For many plying the Toyota-Ilasa end of the Oshodi Apapa Expressway, the rehabilitation work is a balm on an old wound. Before them is an ambitious plan to deliver a road that will…
Enyimba, Rangers pitched against TS Galaxy, ASC Kara in Confed Cup (DailyTrust)
Ahead of the second preliminary round of Total CAF Confederation Cup, Nigeria club sides, Enyimba FC and Enugu Rangers will be battling against TS Galaxy of South Africa and ASC Kara of Togo respectively. In the draw conducted yesterday by…
*African stars storm Lagos, to train at Agege Stadium Friday (ThisDay) * I rear chicken to support myself in school, says LASU overall best graduating student (DailyTrust)
African stars storm Lagos, to train at Agege Stadium Friday (ThisDay) All is now set for The Match for Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode as most of the invited former African football stars are in town for the African Legends…
*Afenifere hails Ambode for integrating Lagos into Oodua (Independent)* In Nigeria, being a young woman “is a crime” – beautician (Vanguard)
Afenifere hails Ambode for integrating Lagos into Oodua (Independent) Afenifere, pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation has hailed Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State for the admission of Lagos State into the Oodua Investment Group. Speaking with Daily Independent, Yinka Odumakin, the party’s…
Chukwu, not abandoned, says Rangers (Punch)
The management of Rangers International Football Club of Enugu on Monday, denied the rumours making the round that the club had abandoned its ailing former coach, Christian Chukwu. The club said that Chukwu, an ex-national team captain has been attended to…
Paul Gascoigne charged with sex assault on Durham train (BBC)
Football legend Paul Gascoigne has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman on a train from York to Durham. The former England midfielder was arrested at Durham station on 20 August. British Transport Police said the 51-year-old has now been…
Ray Wilkins death: Rangers legend dies aged 61 (EveningTimes)
Rangers legend Ray Wilkins has died at the age of 61. The Professional Footballers’ Association said: “It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we have learnt that former England midfielder Ray Wilkins has passed away, aged 61. “The…