Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said Eddie Nketiah is a “top level” striker with the ability to get even better after scoring a hat-trick in Saturday’s 5-0 demolition of Sheffield United. A routine victory for the Gunners took Arteta’s men to…
Sheffield United player set for trial over fan assault charge
A Championship footballer is to face trial over allegations he assaulted a fan during a pitch invasion. Sheffield United player Oli McBurnie pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault by beating at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court. Nottingham Forest supporters ran…
*2 arrested as man slumps, dies during argument in Lagos pub (Punch)*Police checkpoints remain despite purported dismantling by CP (Guardian)
2 arrested as man slumps, dies during argument in Lagos pub (Punch) Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two suspects for the alleged killing of one Osita Anwuanwu, 64, in the Arida area of Ikotun. The state…
*FG postpones Falomo Bridge closure (Punch)*Ex-agitator bags first class in UK varsity (Nation)
FG postpones Falomo Bridge closure (Punch) The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, on Sunday, said the Federal Government has postponed plans to partially close the Falomo Bridge in Victoria Island for repairs. Popoola told the News…
*Lagos hotelier, wife jailed 40 years over spiritual cleansing fraud (Punch)*Scores escape unhurt in Lagos train, BRT bus accidents (DailyTrust)
Lagos hotelier, wife jailed 40 years over spiritual cleansing fraud (Punch) The owner of Victoria East Park Hotel and Suite, Igbogbo, in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, Fredrick Ebiesuwa, and his wife, Tinuola Oyegunle, have been sentenced to 40…
*Lekki shootings: We treated gunshot victims, others for days, says Reddington surgeon (Punch)*Tuition fee hike: LASU students reject Sanwo-Olu’s gesture (Vanguard)
Lekki shootings: We treated gunshot victims, others for days, says Reddington surgeon (Punch) A trauma and orthopaedic surgeon with Reddington Hospital in Lekki, Lagos, Dr Babajide Lawson, on Saturday narrated how the hospital received and treated “a large number” of…
*COVID-19: Lagos govt insists on approval to hold weddings with 300 guests (Vanguard)*How cybercriminals clone ATM cards, fleece bank customers of savings (Nation)
COVID-19: Lagos govt insists on approval to hold weddings with 300 guests (Vanguard) The Lagos State Government has made it compulsory for prospective couples to obtain approval from the state authorities to hold weddings with 300 people in attendance. The…
*Lagos approves full reopening of schools (Guardian)*Truck driver dies in Lagos accident (Punch)
Lagos approves full reopening of schools (Guardian) The Lagos State Government has approved the full re-opening of schools for all classes in public and private schools across the state from Monday, 2nd of November, 2020. Boarding house students in public…
Liverpool fight back to beat Sheffield United
Defending champions Liverpool returned to winning ways in the Premier League with a hard-fought comeback victory over struggling Sheffield United at Anfield. Deputising at centre-back for the injured Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool midfielder Fabinho conceded a 13th-minute penalty for a…
Rodgers wants Leicester to ‘make more history’
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers challenged his team to “make more history” after victory over Sheffield United secured European football for next season. A first-half strike by Ayoze Perez and Demarai Gray’s counter-attacking goal ensured the Foxes stay fourth, a point…