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Paul Merson convinced Chelsea star has already handed in transfer request

By Tony Mogan / Transfer News / April 3, 2026

Rosenior confirmed Fernandez’s punishment on Friday (Picture: Getty) Paul Merson is convinced Enzo Fernandez has already informed Liam Rosenior he wants to leave Chelsea this summer. Fernandez’s future at Stamford Bridge has been plunged into doubt after a series of interviews where he refused to commit his long-term future to the club. During the international […]

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Lagos announces road closures ahead of Fanti carnival

By Gilbert Ekugbe / PUNCH Newspaper / April 3, 2026

The Lagos State Government has announced temporary road closures for the annual Lagos Fanti Carnival. See a full list of affected routes and timings.

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12 arrested over alleged plot to incite violence in Plateau

By Ayorinde Oluokun / P.M. News / April 3, 2026

Ewah, disclosed that the suspects came out with sticks and were trying to cross over to the Nasarawa area of the city but were arrested…

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Police say ₦1.4 million Anambra officers extorted from innocent civilians refunded

By Olumayowa Samuel / Peoples Gazette News / April 3, 2026

According to Mr Gwamnishu, the Complaint Response Unit from the Office of the Inspector General of Police, were on Thursday, in Awka to ensure the victims got justice.

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EFL boss dragged away from full-time brawl after stoppage time chaos

By Oge Nwaozuzu / Football News / April 3, 2026

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Chelsea hand Enzo Fernandez two-match ban over comment on potential Madrid move

By Linda Ikeji / Linda Ikeji Blog News / April 3, 2026

Chelsea midfielder, Enzo Fernandez has been sanctioned by the club after appearing to advocate for a move to European rivals Real Madrid during the international break. Liam Rosen

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Osun Govt warns police against accepting vehicle donations from APC elected LG chairmen

By Francis Ezediuno / Daily Post Newspaper / April 3, 2026

The Osun State Government has cautioned the Nigerian Police against accepting vehicles from local government chairmen elected on the platform of the All

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Nigeria’s oil output rebounds to 1.84mbpd as Edun commends NUPRC

By Henry Oduah / Vanguard Newspaper / April 3, 2026

Describing the development as “fantastic news,” the minister said the current production level aligns with the mandate of President Bola Tinubu to ramp up oil output.