Konga has invested well over $120m since it was acquired two years ago in Nigeria alone and now strategically structured to take on other African countries. The foremost retail giant said in a statement that the foregoing was disclosed by…
*COVID-19: Lagos shuts Eti-Osa Isolation Centre (Punch) *School Resumption: Lagos govt rolls out guidelines (Vanguard)
COVID-19: Lagos shuts Eti-Osa Isolation Centre (Punch) Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says the Eti-Osa Isolation Centre has been closed down, with effect from Friday night. Sanwo-Olu announced the closure at Lagos House, Marina, during the 17th update on…
Lagos churches, mosques reopen Friday, bars, clubs stay closed – Sanwo-Olu
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says worship centres in the state will be allowed to reopen from Friday, August 7. He said Muslim worshippers are allowed to begin their services from Friday while Christian worshippers could begin…
Lawmaker raises alarm as 14 drown on Badagry waterways
A Lagos Lawmaker, Mr David Setonji, has raised alarm over the drowning of 14 persons en route to the coastal city last Wednesday following the total collapse of Lagos-Badagry expressway. At least 10 persons died and four others are missing…
Police arrest Lagos driver for allegedly beating passenger to death
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a commercial driver, Habeeb Quadri, for allegedly assaulting a passenger, Emmanuel James, in the Surulere area of the state, resulting in his death. Quadri was arrested by the Bode Thomas Police Division on…
How Lagosians have been mistaking COVID-19 for malaria – Commissioner
The Lagos Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state is recording cases of people treating themselves for malaria only for them to realise after testing that it is COVID-19. Medical experts however say the best way to distinguish…
John Terry furious with Anthony Taylor refereeing performance in Chelsea’s FA Cup final defeat
Former Chelsea captain John Terry was livid with the performance of referee Anthony Talyor during the Blues’ FA Cup final defeat against Arsenal. Frank Lampard appeared destined to win the first trophy of his managerial career when Chrisitan Pulisic slotted…
Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 to win FA Cup
He would “cost zillions to replace” and manager Mikel Arteta wants to “build his squad around him” – but will Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang stay at Arsenal? The striker netted another two goals in Arsenal’s memorable victory over Chelsea in…
NFF should believe in indigenous coaches, Laloko insists
Former Technical Director Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Kashimawo Laloko, has expressed disappointment over the frequent employment of foreign coaches for the senior football national teams, saying that these expatriates succeed because they are given enough time. Laloko stated that the…