More than 15m vaccinated as UK hits target a day early

More than 15 million people have now received their first dose of a Covid vaccine in the UK, it has been confirmed. Boris Johnson previously pledged that the Government would reach the target by February 15, so schools could start…

*Robber stabs Lagos trader to death (Punch)*Restrictions on crossover vigils stay, Lagos, Ogun insist (Thisday)

Robber stabs Lagos trader to death (Punch) A trader, Christy Mmakwe, has lost her life after being stabbed to death by a suspected robber, Usman Shefiu, at her shop in the Alaba Rago area of Ojo, Lagos State. PUNCH Metro…

New, faster-spreading strain of coronavirus confirmed in Britain

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was discussing with his senior ministers on Saturday what urgent action to take after it was confirmed that a new strain of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 could spread more quickly and lead to a…

*Police raid Lagos black spots, arrest 720 suspects (Punch)*Obanikoro tasks traditional ruler on education of subjects (Vanguard)

Police raid Lagos black spots, arrest 720 suspects (Punch) The Lagos State Police Command on Sunday said it arrested 720 suspects from different parts of the state for various offences. The suspects, who were arrested during a raid on black…

School meals: Boris Johnson facing calls to meet Marcus Rashford

Boris Johnson is facing calls to meet with footballer Marcus Rashford to discuss his free school meals campaign. The government has ruled out extending meal vouchers for vulnerable children in England to the holidays, saying it has already increased welfare…

*229 suspected hoodlums face prosecution over arson, others in Lagos (Punch)*We need empathy not quit notice, Lagos tells residents (Guardian)

229 suspected hoodlums face prosecution over arson, others in Lagos (Punch) The Lagos State Government has said it will be prosecuting all suspected hoodlums arrested in connection with the mayhem unleashed on the state between Tuesday and Wednesday in the…

*SS 3 pupil commits suicide after alleged assault by half-brother (Punch) *Sanwo-Olu to empower one million youths with digital skills by 2023 (Nation)

SS 3 pupil commits suicide after alleged assault by half-brother (Punch) When the next West African Senior School Certificate Examination eventually begins, Sherifat Sulaimon, will be missing in action. The 21-year-old SS3 pupil reportedly committed suicide last Sunday after she…

*EFCC arrests 16 suspected fraudsters in Lagos, Ogun (DailyTrust) *Man stabs lover to death in Lagos, commits suicide (Punch)

EFCC arrests 16 suspected fraudsters in Lagos, Ogun (DailyTrust) Lagos zonal office operatives’ of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 16 suspects for allegedly defrauding foreign and local businessmen. The suspected internet fraudsters, otherwise known as ‘yahoo-yahoo…

*New Oniru not known in Abisogun royal family – Kabiawu, family member (Punch) *Redevelopment of Lagos’ N2.8b fruit market begins in July (Guardian)

New Oniru not known in Abisogun royal family – Kabiawu, family member (Punch) A senior member of the Omowumi Abisogun Ruling House of the Oniru royal family, Prince Babatunde Kabiawu, who lives in the United States, bemoans the alleged usurpation…

Project Restart: Premier League facing decisive week over season resumption

The Premier League is set for a decisive few days in establishing whether it is possible to resume and complete the current season. Club officials will meet on Monday to continue talks on Project Restart. Prime minister Boris Johnson did…

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