*Lagos Marine bridge rehabilitation 66% completed — Official (Nation)*PDP chairman, governors receive Jide Adediran, other ex-APC members in Lagos (Channels)

Lagos Marine bridge rehabilitation 66% completed — Official (Nation) The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mr Olukayode Popoola, on Saturday says the ongoing rehabilitation of the Marine Bridge in Apapa is 66 percent completed. Popoola, in an interview…

Ralf Rangnick explains how Donny van de Beek helped Manchester United’s tactical change vs Aston Villa

Ralf Rangnick believes Manchester United gained control of their FA Cup win over Aston Villa when Donny van de Beek came on. Van de Beek replaced Edinson Cavani in the 72nd minute and United switched to a midfield diamond to…

*EFCC re-arrests Mompha for alleged N32.9b money laundering (Punch)*41-year-old man bags 30 months for drug peddling (Guardian)

EFCC re-arrests Mompha for alleged N32.9b money laundering (Punch) THE Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has re-arrested a suspected internet fraudster, Ismailia Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, for laundering funds obtained through unlawful activities and retention…

Steven Gerrard replaces Dean Smith as Aston Villa’s coach

Aston Villa have appointed Steven Gerrard as their new manager following his departure from Scottish side Rangers. Gerrard replaces Dean Smith, who was dismissed on Sunday after a fifth straight league defeat left Villa 16th in the standings with 10…

*Lagos clubhouse kicks as 100 policemen, thugs demolish buildings, arrest workers (Punch)*Court summons, threatens Lagos CP with jail over seized truck (Punch)

Lagos clubhouse kicks as 100 policemen, thugs demolish buildings, arrest workers (Punch) No fewer than 100 armed policemen and thugs, allegedly led by members of a Lagos family, have demolished buildings at the Ikeja Saddle Club, in the Isheri-Olowora area…

*EFCC invites SCOAN disciples for alleged looting of late T.B Joshua’s money vault (Guardian)*UNILAG visitation panel alleges contracts splitting, procurement Act violation (Punch)

EFCC invites SCOAN disciples for alleged looting of late T.B Joshua’s money vault (Guardian) There are indications that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may have invited 20 disciples of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) for questioning…

*See the pictures of Yusuf Buhari’s fiancee that set tongues wagging (DailyTrust)*Lagos Assembly fumes as contractors abandon projects after payment (Guardian)

See the pictures of Yusuf Buhari’s fiancee that set tongues wagging (DailyTrust) Pictures of the bridal shower of the Emir of Bichi’s daughter, Zahra Bayero, who will be getting married to Yusuf, President Muhammadu Buhari’s only son, in a few…

*Hushpuppi: Kyari risks dismissal, criminal prosecution, says PSC (Punch)*Police arrest woman for beating daughter to death (Vanguard)

Hushpuppi: Kyari risks dismissal, criminal prosecution, says PSC (Punch) The Police Service Commission has said it will determine the fate of the Commander of the IGP  Intelligence Response and Monitoring Team, Abba Kyari, a deputy commissioner of police, indicted by…

*Court sentences trader to 25 years imprisonment for raping tailor (Nation)*Police arraign dispatch rider for allegedly bolting with $10,000 (Guardian)

Court sentences trader to 25 years imprisonment for raping tailor (Nation) An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Friday sentenced a 43-year-old trader, Adelaja Oloyede, to 25-years imprisonment for raping a tailor. Justice Abiola Soladoye found Oloyede guilty…

*Lady who lodged with boyfriend in Lagos hotel falls sick, dies (Punch)*Seyi Shay hosts closet raid (Vanguard)

Lady who lodged with boyfriend in Lagos hotel falls sick, dies (Punch) A lady, identified only as Esther, has died after lodging with her boyfriend, Emmanuel Isibor, at the T1 Suites in the Festac area of the Amuwo Odofin Local…

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