Emirates flight touches down in Lagos after 2-year break (Leadership) For the first time in two years, an Emirates flight landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos on Tuesday. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag carrier resumed…
What I told Eto’o before he assaulted me – Algerian YouTuber, Mamouni
Algerian YouTuber, Said Mamouni has broken silence after he was assaulted by Cameroon legend, Samuel Eto’o. Eto’o got involved in a scuffle with Mamouni outside the Stadium 974 with the incident being filmed and later shared online. Mamouni has now…
*2 held for murder of Okada rider in Ogun (Sun)*Customs to decongest ports with new inspection regime (Punch)
2 held for murder of Okada rider in Ogun (Sun) The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers who allegedly snatched a motorcycle and killed its rider at Araromi Village, via, Ilogbo Town of the state. The…
Salah and Mane won’t win Balon d’Or as African stars ‘not respected,’ says Eto’o (Metro)
Samuel Eto’o claims that neither Mohamed Salah nor Sadio Mane will win the Balon d’Or this year as African footballers do not receive the respect they deserve. The annual prize, supposedly celebrating the best player on the planet for the…
Ex-Barcelona star Samuel Eto’o retires after glittering 22-year career (Punch)
Ex-Barcelona and Chelsea striker Samuel Eto’o has announced his retirement from football at the age of 38. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that after a trophy-laden 22-year playing career, Eto’o has decided to hang up his boots. Widely regarded as one…
Over 300 grassroots teams so far selected for Trophy 5-a-side tournament
As at week two since its launch, over 380 teams have emerged in the ongoing registration of interested participants of the Trophy 5-a-side Field of Honour tournament. The 10-man teams which were recruited through in-bar accreditations across Lagos, Osun, Ogun…
Massive turn-out as accreditation begins for Trophy 5-a-side tournament
Since the official launch of the Trophy 5-a-side Field of Honour tournament, there has been a massive turn-out of interested would-be participants who want to be a part of the excitement. The in-bar activations which commenced March 7 will run…
Eto’o battles ‘ex-lover’ over paternity of 19-year-old girl (ThisDay)
Former Premier League footballer Samuel Eto’o is facing a new court paternity lawsuit over an alleged lovechild. Adileusa do Rosario Neves, 39, is fighting to have the ex-Chelsea and Evertonstriker recognised as the father of her 19-year-old daughter, Erika. Adileusa’s…
I don’t think Atiku can defeat Buhari. No, he can’t – Tony Momoh (Vanguard) * Atiku denies owning online grant scheme (Guardian)
I don’t think Atiku can defeat Buhari. No, he can’t – Tony Momoh (Vanguard) A former Minister of Information, Chief Tony Momoh, on Thursday said he was confident President Muhammadu Buhari would win the 2019 presidential election. Momoh said that…