Army went to Lekki Tollgate with blank and live ammunition, General tells Judicial Panel (Vanguard) Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Taiwo, Commander of the 81 Division, Military Intelligence Brigade, Victoria Island, told the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry into the Lekki Tollgate incident…
ATP Finals: Daniil Medvedev beats lacklustre Novak Djokovic to advance to semi-finals
Daniil Medvedev beat an out-of-sorts Novak Djokovic in straight sets to book his spot in the semi-finals of the ATP Finals. Medvedev, the world No. 4 from Russia, has become known for his ability to break his opponents’ brains and…
*Mechanic, 50, in court over alleged theft of vehicle (Vanguard)*Panic as Okada riders, task force clash at Mile 2 (Guardian)
Mechanic, 50, in court over alleged theft of vehicle (Vanguard) A 50-year-old auto mechanic, Nkem Vitalis, on Tuesday, appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged stealing of a Volkswagen bus, worth N800,000. Vitalis, who resides at No. 20…
Rafael Nadal ready to end long wait for indoors title in London
It’s been more than seven years since Rafael Nadal won a title indoors and 15 since his last indoor-hard success, but he is hoping to wave goodbye to London with a first ATP Finals win this week. Of his 86…
*Meet the new CP Lagos State (Independent) *Panic as Indian guards Lagos house with lion (Punch)
Meet the new CP Lagos State (Independent) Today, Commissioner of Police (CP) Hakeem Olusegun Odumosu, will take over the mantle of leadership of police affairs in Lagos State. The Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu had ordered the…
Stefanos Tsitsipas beats Roger Federer & faces Dominic Thiem for title at ATP Finals (BBC)
Stefanos Tsitsipas will play Dominic Thiem for the title at the ATP Finals on Sunday after beating six-time champion Roger Federer in London. The Greek, making his debut at the event aged just 21, won 6-3 6-4. Swiss Federer, 38,…
*19 ‘land grabbers’ face prosecution (Nation) *Robbers kill policeman, injure others during Lagos robbery (Punch)
19 ‘land grabbers’ face prosecution (Nation) Nineteen suspected land grabbers arrested by the Lagos State Special Taskforce on Land Grabbers (LSSTFLG) will appear in court soon, the Attorney General, Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN) has said. They included 18 men and a…
Alexander Zverev stuns Novak Djokovic to win ATP Finals in London (BBC)
Alexander Zverev stunned world number one Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win the season-ending ATP Finals and earn the biggest victory of his career. Djokovic, 31, was the heavy favourite to win a sixth finals title but was outclassed…
