Olusegun Agagu, Former Ondo Governor Is Dead

Dr. Olusegun Kokumo Agagu, the immediate past governor of Ondo State is dead.

Agagu reportedly slumped and died in his House in Ibadan, Oyo State, yesterday afternoon after returning from a trip to United States. Another source said he died in his Ikoyi residence, in Lagos. Agagu, a senior member of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, was to meet with President Goodluck Jonathan next week along with some elders of the party from the South West on the lingering crisis in the Party.

ASUU STRIKE: A Word For Nigerina Students By Nkannebe Raymond

My fellow Nigerian students! Great Nigerian students whose uncommon patience could pass as the “sacrifice” that has kept this behemoth of a Nation on its rail! Great Maidites, Lions, Buksites, Abusites and so on and so forth, it is to you that I bring these words which is borne out of a necessity of which I cannot help but ventilate through thus medium.

Sunderland v Arsenal preview: Ozil travels despite Illness, Mertesacker Ruled Out

After two weeks of Premier League hiatus, Arsenal are back into action as they visit Stadium of Light to face a struggling Sunderland on Saturday afternoon. The Gunners are heading into this match on the back of two successive victories against Fulham and Tottenham respectively.

How much of a future does Alexis Sánchez have at Barcelona?

Alexis Sánchez came to Barcelona with a big & growing reputation within the game. After being awarded the Serie A player of the year in 2010/11, the Chilean commanded a €26 million fee (with a potential €11 million in add-ons) when leaving Udinese, drawing a lot of attention on him as you’d

expect. Unfortunately for him and Barça, though, he hasn’t quite settled in as initially anticipated.

Premier League predictions: easy wins expected for Arsenal and Manchester United

Just one week without watching our clubs drives us crazy. We want club football and it is back. It is also the first full round since the transfer window shut and will be our first chance to see the completed squads in action. The round starts with eight games on Saturday and there could be some close calls and interesting battles. Here is my Premier League preview for Saturday:

10 Things to Look Forward to This Weekend of Premier League

Glad, the Premier League is back this weekend after the International break. The Round 4 of the league promises to be as exciting as ever. Liverpool on top of the league, Mesut Ozil to make debut, and a new midfielder to start for Manchester United – there is never a shortage of plot, and sub plot in the Premier League.  

Tottenham v Norwich Preview: Eriksen and Lamela to make home-debut for Spurs?

Tottenham Hotspur welcome Norwich City to White Hart Lane on Saturday afternoon, looking to bounce back from their defeat against derby rivals Arsenal in the last match. Spurs have made a good start to the season, winning their opening two matches by a 1-0 margin, with both the goals coming from new signing Roberto Soldado through penalties.

Everton v Chelsea preview: Hazard available, Willian and Eto’o to start for the Blues?

Chelsea will travel to Goodison Park to take on Everton on Saturday afternoon looking to enhance their unbeaten run to the season.

The Blues are second in the Premier League table with seven points, two points behind Liverpool, after having earned two successive victories in their opening two matches against Hull City and Aston Villa and drew their last league game against Manchester United at Old Trafford.