APC Governor: I love what Peter Obi is doing, God can make him president (DailyTrust) Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State has said Peter Obi, Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate for the 2023 election, is widely accepted. The All Progressives…
*Lagos to tackle indiscriminate parking, free traffic (Punch)*Police arrest 5 for alleged telecommunication cable theft in Lagos (Guardian)
Lagos to tackle indiscriminate parking, free traffic (Punch) The Lagos State Government has said it will regulate the indiscriminate parking of cars which hinders the flow of traffic across the state. According to a statement on Thursday, the state Commissioner…
Europa League draw: Man Utd get Real Sociedad, Arsenal to play PSV
Manchester United face horror long-distance trips to Cyprus and Moldova in the Europa League group stage.The Red Devils will make a 4,200 mile-round trip to Cyprus to challenge Omonia and 3,600 miles to Moldova and back to take on Sheriff…
*UNILAG gynaecologist wins $2.5m Gates research grant (Punch)*Flurry of tributes as Odumakin passes on (Guardian)*Engineers commend Lagos on road rehabilitation (Nation)
UNILAG gynaecologist wins $2.5m Gates research grant (Punch) A professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at the University of Lagos, Bosede Afolabi, has emerged as a recipient of a $2.5m research grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. According to…
Oyarzabal withdraws from Spain squad after COVID-19 diagnosis
Real Sociedad winger Mikel Oyarzabal has withdrawn from the Spain squad after testing positive for coronavirus. The 23-year-old confirmed on Sunday that he will be required to isolate at home and will miss La Roja’s upcoming Nations League matches. Spain…
David Silva: Real Sociedad sign former Manchester City playmaker
Former Manchester City playmaker David Silva has joined La Liga side Real Sociedad for two seasons. The Spaniard’s 10-year spell at City came to an end after Saturday’s Champions League defeat by Lyon. Signed from Valencia in 2010, the midfielder,…
*How herdsmen killed my fiancé, kidnapped me – Oyo female farmer (Punch) *Council, residents lock horns over siting of cemetery in Ejigbo (Guardian)
How herdsmen killed my fiancé, kidnapped me – Oyo female farmer (Punch) A businesswoman, Modupeoluwa Oyetoso, has been mourning the death of her fiancé, who was shot by suspected herdsmen at the Lanlete area of the Ibarapa East Local Government…
Chukwueze shines in Villarreal’s comeback win over Sociedad (Nation)
Super Eagles attacker Samuel Chukwueze played a key role in Villarreal’s 2-1 comeback win over Real Sociedad in Sunday’s La Liga outing. The Nigeria international made his 18th appearance in the Spanish top-flight this term and was on parade at…