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Cesc Fabregas Named Como Coach as Club Signs Alberto Moreno and Pepe Reina
Cesc Fabregas has been confirmed as the new head coach of Como, ahead of their return to Serie A after 21 years. Fabregas, who played a key role in Como’s promotion last season, signed a four-year contract.
The club has also signed former Spain defender Alberto Moreno on a one-year deal, with a potential extension. Moreno, a Europa League winner with Sevilla and Villarreal, joins after leaving Villarreal.
Recently, Como faced criticism when a player made a controversial comment comparing South Korean forward Hwang Hee-chan to ‘Jackie Chan’ during a friendly match. The club defended the player, stating it was not meant derogatorily.
Additionally, Como signed veteran goalkeeper Pepe Reina until June 2025. Reina, who has played for Barcelona, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich, will serve as a backup for Pau Lopez, expected to join from Marseille.
Como’s Serie A season kicks off with a match against Juventus.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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