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Jurgen Klopp’s men are back to winning ways as they claimed all three points from their hosts at the Emirates. The Reds who had a sloppy start during the first quarter of the year have managed to boost their top four chances with a scintillating win over Arsenal. Portugal forward Diogo Jota came off the bench to score twice as Liverpool claimed a third successive away win with a comfortable victory against lacklustre Arsenal. Liverpool hemmed the Gunners into their own half for much of the game but had to wait until after the hour mark to break the deadlock.…

Runaway leaders Manchester City moved to within four wins of the Premier League title as two second-half goals saw off third-placed Leicester. In their first match since announcing club-record scorer Sergio Aguero will be leaving at the end of the season, Pep Guardiola’s free-scoring side were on course for a frustrating draw before Benjamin Mendy broke the deadlock. Fernandinho had a goal disallowed, Kevin de Bruyne’s free-kick hit the bar and Riyad Mahrez was denied against his former club by Kasper Schmeichel’s save. However, France defender Mendy produced a lovely curling finish after stepping inside a challenge from Marc Albrighton…

The national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family of late Yinka Odumakin. According to the APC chieftain: “Like millions of Nigerians, I received with profound shock the news of the death early this morning of Mr. Yinka Odumakin, spokesman of Afenifere, committed fighter for democracy, dedicated civil society activist, courageous and outspoken defender of whatever ideals and principles he believed in and a patriotic citizen in every sense of the word. “Ever since his student days, Odumakin had been fearless and unrelenting in speaking up in promoting the cause…

A member of the House of Representatives, Haruna Maitala (APC, Jos North/Bassa Constituency), his son Jafaru, a legislative aide and his driver were confirmed dead on Saturday. A reliable source said the lawmaker and the three others died in a vehicle crash on Friday evening. Mr Abdulkadir Abubakar, a senior legislative aide to the lawmaker also confirmed that Maitala, along with the others, was on his way to Jos from Abuja when the accident occurred. “I am not familiar with the road but the accident occurred around Kwoi-Kafachan-Jos Road. “He died alongside his son, his legislative aide and his driver.…

The largest auto parts market in Ibadan, Araromi market at Agodi Gate, has been gutted by fire leaving several shops and properties destroyed. Traders wailed as the fire which started in the early hours of Saturday raged on for many hours. The distressed traders were said to have called the attention of the Oyo State Fire Service as others made frantic efforts to put out the fire. Traders wailed as the fire raged on for many hours. Eyewitnesses explained to Channels Television that on arrival at the market, firemen had difficulty in getting close to the spot of the fire…

President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with the family, friends and acquaintances of Yinka Odumakin, spokesman of Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere. Odumakin was also spokesman to the then Gen Buhari in 2011, when he ran for President on the platform of Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), now defunct. President Buhari recalls Odumakin as dutiful, and a person of conviction, expressing sorrow at his demise, when he had a lot more to contribute to society and the nation at large. Afenifere spokesperson, Yinka Odumakin dies of COVID-19 President Buhari prays God to grant repose to the soul of the departed activist, and comfort…

Popular award-winning producer and musician, Don Jazzy, has opened up about his marital life. In a new post on Instagram, the Mavin’s boss revealed that he was married when he was 20 but he divorced two years later. According to him, he loved music more than his marriage and that was what led to his divorce. He also said that he still loves music and would not want to mess up another relationship because of that. “For so long everyone keeps asking me when am I getting married? Well truth is almost 18 years ago I was 20 and I…

Relegation threatened West Brom humbled 10-man Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge in a seven-goal thriller to dent the Blues top four ambition. Chelsea had taken the lead after Christian Pulisic pounced on a Marcos Alonso free-kick after the ball ricocheted from Sam Johnstone’s save. Matheus Pereira and Callum Robinson scored twice as West Brom emphatically ended the 14-match unbeaten start to Thomas Tuchel’s tenure at Stamford Bridge. The Baggies were as brilliant as the Blues, who had Thiago Silva sent off in the 29th minute, were abject. The result moves the 19th-placed side to within seven points of 17th-placed Newcastle,…

Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho has signed a new deal to keep him at the club until 2024. The 24-year-old has scored seven times in his last four appearances for the Foxes, and was named Premier League player of the month for March. He has made 117 appearances, scoring 32 goals in total, since moving to Leicester from Manchester City on a five-year contract in 2017. https://twitter.com/LCFC/status/1378271091446136832?s=20 https://twitter.com/LCFC/status/1378288163718799360?s=20 Iheanacho wins EPL player of the month award “I can’t express how I’m feeling,” said Nigeria international Iheanacho. “I’m excited, I’m happy, I’m overwhelmed! It’s a great moment and I’m happy that Leicester…

The Federal Government will implement the ‘no work, no pay’ on the striking National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) if they refuse to resume work. This is according to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, who issued the warning on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. https://twitter.com/channelstv/status/1378054436308856835?s=20 No work, no pay “By Tuesday, I will invite them back. If they become recalcitrant, there are other things I can do. There are weapons in the Labour Laws, I will invoke them. There is no work, no pay,” Ngige said. “Their employers have a role also to…