Lagos government invited military to Lekki Toll gate, says Army (Guardian) The Nigerian Army has finally broken its silence on the Lekki Tollgate imbroglio in Lagos, exonerating its soldiers from shooting at the #EndSARS protesters last Tuesday. The army described…
Koeman blames VAR for Clasico loss
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman says the video assistant referee system seems to be “only used to make decisions against Barca” after Sergio Ramos’ penalty helped Real Madrid win El Clasico. Federico Valverde smashed Real, who had lost their previous two…
Vinicius scores winner for Real as they go joint top
Substitute Vinicius Junior scored the only goal as defending champions Real Madrid beat Real Valladolid to continue their unbeaten start to the season. Zinedine Zidane’s side had taken four points from their first two La Liga games – both away…
*BRT crushes Lagos motorcyclist, passenger to death (Punch)*Independence Day: Police Command warns against rallies in Lagos (Vanguard)
BRT crushes Lagos motorcyclist, passenger to death (Punch) Two yet-to-be-identified persons lost their lives on Wednesday when a bus belonging to the Primero Transport Services Limited rammed into a commercial motorcycle conveying two passengers to a destination in the Ile-Igbo…
I have no regrets leaving Real Madrid – Bale
Gareth Bale says he “grew up” during his time with Real Madrid and has “no regrets” having departed the Spanish club to return to Tottenham. Bale joined Spurs on a season-long loan earlier this month seven years after having departed…
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane says he never had problem with Gareth Bale
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has said he “never had a problem” with Gareth Bale, with the Wales forward set to rejoin Tottenham on loan. Bale, 31, who joined Real for a then world record £85m in 2013, arrived at…
*Sanwo-Olu permits worship centres to resume full services (Nation)*3-storey school building collapses in Lagos (Guardian)
Sanwo-Olu permits worship centres to resume full services (Nation) Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has permitted churches and mosques in the state to resume full services. He said mosques can hold their prayers five times daily while churches can also commence…
Redknapp says Spurs need Bale magic
Gareth Bale would inject some much-needed “magic” into Tottenham’s side should the Real Madrid forward return to north London, according to Harry Redknapp. Tottenham are in negotiations with Madrid over a possible deal for Bale, who left Spurs for Los…