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Supersub Messi edges Barcelona closer to title in 4-2 win over Betis

Supersub Messi edges Barcelona closer to title in 4-2 win over Betis

MADRID – Lionel Messi came off the bench to move Barcelona within two points of clinching the La Liga title with a 4-2 win over Real Betis at Camp Nou on Sunday. Dorlan Pabon and Ruben Perez had twice given the visitors the lead in the first-half either side of Alexis Sanchez’s equaliser. However, after […]

Leading scorers in Spanish La Liga

Leading scorers in Spanish La Liga

MADRID – Leading scorers in Spain’s La Liga after Sunday’s matches:
46: Messi (Barcelona)

33: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)

Pini Jason: The Mourning After

Pini Jason: The Mourning After

THE phones have not ceased ringing with an annoying ferocity since the news that Pini Jason passed on Saturday. The sad thing about it all is recounting the fact all over – some would just believe it – Pini is gone. On Saturday there were moments when I checked who I shared the news with; in case it was a false alarm. How I wish it was!

‘Terrorist’ attack on Tanzanian church leaves two dead

‘Terrorist’ attack on Tanzanian church leaves two dead

Tanzania (AFP) – Two people were killed in Sunday’s attack during a mass at a Tanzanian church, officials said Monday, as President Jakaya Kikwete called the explosion an “act of terrorism”. Six people have been arrested, including four from Saudi Arabia, officials said. “This is an act of terrorism perpetrated by a cruel person or […]

Probe Fashola’s govt, PDP urges EFCC

Probe Fashola’s govt, PDP urges EFCC

Lagos State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to probe the Governor Babtunde Fashola-led administration over alleged massive corruption.