EPL: Alderweireld fires Spurs above Gunners in comeback win.

Toby Alderweireld gave Tottenham a late 2-1 win over Arsenal as Jose Mourinho’s men climbed above their north London rivals, while Aston Villa boosted their Premier League survival hopes with a 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace on Sunday.Mourinho had endured a barrage of criticism as Tottenham slipped out of the race to qualify for the …

Lagos doctors to begin strike Monday.

Sanwo-Olu Medical doctors under the employ of Lagos State government on Sunday said they will commence a three-day warning strike on Monday, July 13.The association, however, exempt doctors working in the isolation centres. The doctors, under the auspices of Medical Guild, at a Press conference said the strike was necessary after the emergency congress of …

Falana denies receiving N28m from Magu.

Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has denied receiving N28m from the suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ibrahim Magu, who is being investigated for corruption allegations by a special presidential panel.Falana, in a pre-action letter signed by his lawyer, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN), demanded a retraction of the claim …

Gasperini claims Atalanta deserved win after 2-2 draw with Juventus.

Gian Piero Gasperini was proud of Atalanta after a 2-2 draw with Juventus but felt his side deserved to win. Atalanta led twice through Duvan Zapata and Ruslan Malinovskiy, but Cristiano Ronaldo scored penalties to cancel out both goals, including a 90th-minute equaliser in Turin on Saturday.While Gasperini was proud of his third-placed team, the …

Guardiola hails Sterling after hat-trick against Brighton

Pep Guardiola lauded Raheem Sterling’s development after the attacker’s hat-trick in Manchester City’s 5-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion. Sterling’s treble saw him move onto 27 goals this season, the most he has scored in a single campaign. Guardiola paid tribute to the England international, with Gabriel Jesus and Bernardo Silva also on the …

Fernandes dismisses Rashford goal drought, hails striker’s teamwork.

Marcus Rashford deserves more credit for his “amazing” teamwork for Manchester United despite his goal return drying up, Bruno Fernandes says. Rashford reached 20 for the season in all competitions with a penalty in the 5-2 Premier League win over Bournemouth at Old Trafford.This has been the England forward’s most productive campaign of his career …

Nigerian UFC star, Kamaru Usman retains his Welterweight title by unanimous win after beating Jorge Masvidal (Photos).

Nigerian UFC champion, Kamaru Usman has retained his Welterweight title after defeating his American opponent, Jorge Masvidal at the UFC 251 which took place last night on ‘Fight Island’ in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.The Nigerian Nightmare, 33, dominated the fight as he defeated Masvidal, 35, via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 49-46), equalling former champion …