Fayose’s attacks on Buhari childish – Kashamu

• Senator Kashamu says Governor Fayose lacks the temperament and credentials to counsel anyone on democracy and the rule of law 

• The senator blames Fayose for the leadership crisis rocking the PDP 

• Kashamu describes the governor’s constant bashing of the president on any and every issue or incident as predictable and monotonous

He called on Buhari and the Police IG, Ibrahim K. Idris, to call the state police commissioner to order, in the interest of peace in the state, Tribune reports.

Rio Olympics: Mikel shines as Nigeria spank Denmark

Mikel Obi celebrates his goal against Denmark

• The Dream Team are through to the semi-final of the men’s football competition at the Olympics  

• John Mikel Obi and Aminu Umar scored as Nigeria eased past Denmark 2-0 

• The Samson Siasia tutored side will play tournament favorites Germany in the semi-finals  

John Mikel Obi and Aminu Umar scored as Nigeria defeated Denmark 2-0 in the quarter-finals of the men’s football competition at the Rio Olympics. 

Nigeria started the game strongly with Imoh Ezekiel showing exceptional skills down the right wing. 

Okagbare begins quest for gold in spectacular fashion

• Okagbare came second in Heat 3 of the women’s 100m 

• The Nigerian has qualified for the semi-final 

• The 27-year-old will also represent Nigeria in the women’s sprint double 

Nigeria’s top sprinter Blessing Okagbare has cruised to the semi-final of the women’s 100m semifinals. 

The 27-year-old finished 2nd in Heat 3 behind USA’s Tori Bowie on Friday, August 12.

I did not know about Pogba's ban - Mourinho

• Mourinho reveals he got to know about Paul Pogba’s ban only after the midfielder signed for Manchester United 

• Pogba will miss Man United’s opener against Bournemouth on Sunday, August 14 

• The Manchester United manager says Pogba will be back for his team’s next game against Southampton

Surprisingly Pogba’s new manager, Jose Mourinho wasn’t even aware of the midfielder’s ban until he signed for Manchester United. 

Etebo could feature against Denmark – Nigeria U23 official

Nigeria’s sensation at the Rio Olympics, Oghenekaro Etebo has a 50/50 chance to feature against Denmark in a quarterfinal game on Saturday night, August 13. 

This follows a report on Goal.com that the 20-year-old may be fit enough to face Denmark. 

A Nigeria official told the sports news medium, that Etebo stands a chance to play against the Scandinavians, despite reports that he is nursing a hamstring injury. 

Ibrahimovic to extend Man Utd stay past one year deal?

Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he is looking to extend his stay past the one year contract he signed with the club. Ibrahimovic left French champions Paris Saint-Germain for United, as a free agent on a one-year deal in July, with the option of a 12-month extension.

Speaking ahead of the team’s Premier League opener at Bournemouth on Sunday, Ibrahimovic says fitness issues would determine if he would stay at the club for two more years.

Lagos shuts 12 houses as police uncovers illegal oil wells

• Lagos state government says it has shut 12 houses in Abeokuta and Ibadan streets in Ilasamaja area of the state over discovery of shallow oil wells built by landlords to illegally scoop diesel from pipeline

• Also, the Lagos CP confirms arrest of three suspects in connection to the illegal oil wells

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The Lagos state Government on Friday shut 12 houses in Abeokuta and Ibadan Streets in Ilasamaja area of the State over discovery of shallow oil wells built by landlords to illegally scoop diesel from pipeline belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).