Martinez ‘concerned’ after pitch invaders seek Ronaldo selfies

Fans invading the pitch to try to take selfies with players is “a concern”, said Portugal manager Roberto Martinez after his side’s victory over Turkey at Euro 2024. Five people made it on to the pitch to try to take…

*Plateau: Killers of Bokkos, Barkin Ladi villagers on cleansing agenda – Jang (DailyTrust)*Again, vandals destroy TCN towers with explosives, kill 1 NSCDC personnel (Leadership)

Plateau: Killers of Bokkos, Barkin Ladi villagers on cleansing agenda – Jang (DailyTrust) A former Plateau State Governor, Jonah David Jang, has said the perpetrators of the recent killings in the villages of Bokkos and Barkin Ladi local government areas…

*Woman alights from cab, jumps into Lagos Lagoon (DailyTrust)*Police warn motorists against driving on ‘one-way’ route along Lagos-Ibadan expressway (Guardian)

Woman alights from cab, jumps into Lagos Lagoon (DailyTrust) A woman said to be in her thirties has decided to end it by jumping into the lagoon on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos State. Daily Trust learnt that the woman had…

*Hard times for tenants as landlords hike rent in Lagos (DailyTrust)*BBNaija star Tuoyo survives car accident in Lagos (DailyTrust)*2023: Ohanaeze shortlists Amaechi, pledges N10b for Igbo presidency (Vanguard)

Hard times for tenants as landlords hike rent in Lagos (DailyTrust) At the turn of the New Year, landlords in Lagos State have increased rent for their properties, an action that does not sit well with tenants. A cross-section of…

*Community tackles Lagos ministry over building demolition (Punch)*Sanwo-Olu implores FG to fund reconstruction of Lagos-Badagry Expressway (Guardian)

Community tackles Lagos ministry over building demolition (Punch) Residents of Olowolaju Street in Ekoro, Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, have accused the state Ministry of Environment of demolishing their buildings without prior notice in order to make way…

Roberto Martinez: Catastrophic if coronavirus means season is not completed

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez believes there could be “catastrophic” consequences for clubs across Europe if domestic seasons are not completed. The majority of European football is suspended indefinitely because of the coronavirus epidemic. Former Everton manager Martinez says 2019-20…

*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…

Monaco confirm appointment of Thierry Henry

Monaco have confirmed the appointment of Thierry Henry as their new manager. The Arsenal legend has vacated his role as assistant to Belgium national team manager Roberto Martinez and will take charge of his first match against Strasbourg next weekend.…

Roberto Martinez refuses to look ahead to potential World Cup quarter-final with Brazil (Independent)

Roberto Martinez did not want to be in this position, but Belgium’s head coach entered a losing contest with the England national football team and came out second best. His consolation prize for winning three group games out of three?…

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