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Newcastle dropped to the bottom of the Premier League after an entertaining draw with Brentford, with Eddie Howe absent for his first game in charge. The new head coach was forced to watch the game from his hotel room after testing positive for coronavirus on Friday, with assistant Jason Tindall directing the team from the sidelines. But, as he settles into his new role a month after the club’s Saudi Arabian-backed takeover, he will have seen a game to encourage him while also illustrating the size of his task to keep Newcastle in the top flight. With the home fans…

More pressure was heaped on miserable Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Saturday as Watford sealed a deserved Premier League victory in front of a packed Vicarage Road. In an electrifying first half, United were unable to deal with the high pressing of a well organised Hornets side and quickly found themselves in danger when Scott McTominay bundled forward Joshua King inside the box. But United goalkeeper David de Gea came to the rescue as the Spaniard saved not one, but two Ismaila Sarr penalties. Each of the Senegal winger’s efforts was tame but Kiko Femenia managed to turn…

Now available to audiences on the Confam package and newly launched GOtv Supa Package Due to popular demand, Tlnovelas (DStv channel 133), the home of thrilling Mexican telenovelas, is in Africa to stay, with revamped premium content, First To Territory Titles. Furthermore, DStv Confam and GOtv Supa viewers can now be part of the experience as the channel becomes available on the Confam and Supa package! Tlnovelas includes a host of the most successful telenovelas within the Televisa Group of over 800 titles. The channel captivates its audiences through compelling plots that drive unique emotional connections with viewers. From young…

Premier League leaders Chelsea ruthlessly tightened their grip on the top spot by punishing the failings of lacklustre Leicester at King Power Stadium. Antonio Rudiger continued his habit of scoring against the Foxes with a glancing, looping header from a corner whipped in by ex-Leicester wing-back Ben Chilwell. Another former Foxes favourite, midfielder N’Golo Kante, doubled the lead by firing home from the edge of the box after being allowed to roam 30 yards virtually unchallenged. Chelsea could have been out of sight by half-time, Chilwell grazing the bar when he should have scored from an early one-on-one with Kasper…

VP attends Rtd military officer’s funeral in Jos Adds: Late Din was a trusted, worthy ally of President Buhari Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says that not only was the late Capt. Joseph Din (rtd). an elder statesman and believer in one Nigeria, but also an extraordinary individual, soldier, businessman, community leader, and patriot. Prof. Osinbajo was speaking today in Jos at the funeral service of the late Captain, whom the VP also observed was a friend and worthy confidant of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Vice President further said that Din, who was the chair of the Elders Council of the…

By Femi Onakanren Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A disorder characterised by failure to recover after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. Following the recent resurrection (sic) of the #EndSARS massacre narrative, the ensuing virtue shaming and obstinate commitment to mischief are frightening. So, an individual asks questions and seeks clarity on a matter, and all of a sudden he/she doesn’t have human feelings or sympathy? Or does the individual deserve to be abused and cursed? The initial thinking was that the social crusade the whole #EndSARS massacre matter was hinged on was the delivery of equity and justice? Abi,…

VP describes Wole Olanipekun at 70, one of the Commonwealth’s most influential lawyers Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says that the Nigerian judiciary must address the issue of delays in processing cases through the courts in Nigeria The VP who had addressed the issue on previous occasions, restated his position again on Friday when he chaired a Wole Olanipekun & Co., WOC, Justice Summit on Justice Sector Reforms in celebration of the 70th birthday of Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, in Lagos. Describing the issue of delays in the judicial process as the ‘elephant in the room’, Osinbajo wondered what would happen…

Manchester United and England midfielder Jesse Lingard could be on his way to West Ham in January in a £10m deal. Contract talks between United and the 28-year-old have recently broken down, with Hammers boss David Moyes keen to sign Lingard on a permanent basis. (Sun) Tottenham manager Antonio Conte is also interested in signing Lingard when he becomes available on a free transfer in the summer. (Express) Meanwhile, Tottenham are leading Inter Milan and Juventus in the race to sign 27-year-old Bayern Munich and France midfielder Corentin Tolisso, who will also be available on a free in the summer. (Football Italia) Manchester United are interested in signing Atletico Madrid’s Kieran Trippier. United are prepared to sell…

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says fans will “see a reaction” when his side take on Watford today (15:00 GMT). United are sixth in the table after a run of just four wins in 12 games. Following the international break, the 48-year-old says that everyone at the club is working together to turn their form around. “The players, staff, myself and club are working toward one goal; to improve and get better results,” he said. United have surprised many observers by sticking with Solskjaer after their poor run, with two of their four wins in 12 coming through late…

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich fell to a shock defeat against struggling Augsburg. Augsburg, who moved out of the relegation play-off position with the 2-1 win, took the three points despite Bayern dominating the game. Goals from Mads Pedersen and Andre Hahn put the hosts ahead before Robert Lewandowski halved the deficit before half-time. The result brought an end to Bayern’s four-game winning run in the league. “It was not an undeserved win for Augsburg,” Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann said. “I am disappointed and for the first time as Bayern coach really frustrated. Bayern suffer heaviest defeat in 43 years, crash…