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*Lagos APC denies nominating Alake to replace Osinowo (Guardian) Why Abule Egba-Toll Gate road remains unfixed, by Lagos (Nation)

Lagos APC denies nominating Alake to replace Osinowo (Guardian) Lagos State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) said it has not selected any candidate to replace the late Senator Bayo Osinowo, who represented Lagos East zone until his death last…

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*Fathers held for ‘raping’ daughters in Lagos (Nation) *LASG begins enforcement of laws on distressed buildings (Guardian)

Fathers held for ‘raping’ daughters in Lagos (Nation) Operatives of the Lagos Police Command have arrested two men for allegedly raping their teenage daughters in Ikorodu and Bariga areas of the state. The suspects, Eke Kanu, 61, and Chibuike Kalu,…

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Battle of the Brits: Andy Murray beaten by Kyle Edmund

Kyle Edmund won a physical battle against Andy Murray to reach the Battle of the Brits semi-finals. Murray, playing only his second match since November, lost 6-7 (2-7) 7-6 (7-5) 10-5 and must now beat James Ward on Thursday to…

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*Buhari hails Sanwo-Olu at 55 (Tribune) *Lagos arraigns cousins for killing Maersk MD’s wife (Punch)

Buhari hails Sanwo-Olu at 55 (Tribune) President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm greetings to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, on his 55th birthday, saluting “the courage and boundless energy he has brought into leadership, especially the focus…

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*Court remands 2 cousins over alleged murder of Maersk MD’s wife (Guardian) *Hoodlum kills Lagos community leader during police raid (Punch)

Court remands 2 cousins over alleged murder of Maersk MD’s wife (Guardian) An Igbosere High Court in Lagos on Wednesday remanded two cousins: Olamilekan Goke and Akande Adeyinka, at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre over alleged rape and murder of the…

Sports
‘One Hip Wonder’ Andy Murray learns opponents for Battle of the Brits

Andy Murray will face James Ward, Liam Broady and Kyle Edmund upon his return to tennis at the Battle of the Brits but he has swerved what he described as the ‘group of death’. The two-time Wimbledon champion has not…

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Andy Murray targets return on British soil at Jamie Murray’s event

It may not be Wimbledon but Andy Murray is plotting a return to tennis action on British soil this summer – earmarking an event organised by his brother Jamie for his comeback. The younger Murray brother has not played competitive…

Sunrise News
*Police intercept dismissed soldier smuggling drugs in Lagos (Guardian) *Lagos govt urges FG to help prevent erosion, protect coastline (Tribune)

Police intercept dismissed soldier smuggling drugs in Lagos (Guardian) It was end of the road for a dismissed soldier and his accomplice after operatives of the Lagos State police command apprehended two of them for transporting about 1,200kg of cannabis…

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Andy Murray signs up Paul Jubb to management agency

Andy Murray has snapped up rising British tennis star Paul Jubb, adding the 20-year-old from Hull to his management agency. Jubb rose to prominence in 2019, earning himself a wildcard at Wimbledon after winning the NCAA national singles championships for…

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Virtual Madrid Open: Andy Murray & Kiki Bertens clinch titles

Andy Murray won the Madrid Open for a third time on Thursday without even leaving the comfort of his sofa. With tennis suspended until at least mid-July, the Scot emerged triumphant in a contest of 16 leading ATP players who…

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