*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,…

*Lagos generated N25bn during lockdown, leveraging on technology – Head ICT-LIRS (Guardian) *Police arrest two robbery suspects at Lagos checkpoint (Punch)

Lagos generated N25bn during lockdown, leveraging on technology – Head ICT-LIRS (Guardian) The Lagos Inland Revenue Service (LIRS) says it generated a whooping N25 billion through taxation in April when there was total lockdown. Mr Rasheed Olu-Ajayi, Head, Information and…

Borussia Dortmund move a step closer to a women’s team

Borussia Dortmund are the largest European men’s club without a women’s football team. After pressure from fans on the terraces and Germany’s captain expressing her interest, the club have moved toward change. It was easy to miss unless you’re a…

Erling Haaland: England manager Gareth Southgate explains why call-up was never likely

Erling Haaland opting to play for England was not a realistic option after he was “tied up” by Norway, according to Gareth Southgate, despite the Borussia Dortmund striker’s dual nationality. Haaland was born in Leeds shortly after his father Alf-Inge…

Ighalo, Greenwood, Sancho may end Man United’s search for striker

Manchester United may not look for a new striker if they succeed in adding Borussia Dortmund’s Jordan Sancho to their squad, reports dailystar.co.uk. The Red Devils are believed to be keen on sealing a deal for Borussia Dortmund winger Sancho…

*Lagos to produce first forensic dentist in West Africa (Nation) *Lagos settles N1.24bn debt among residents through mediation (Guardian)

Lagos to produce first forensic dentist in West Africa (Nation) Lagos State Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Mrs Ajibola Ponnle has disclosed that the Lagos State Public Service will be producing the first forensic dentist in the whole of…

Jadon Sancho booked after revealing ‘Justice for George Floyd’ tribute in hat-trick performance

England international Jadon Sancho was booked during Borussia Dortmund’s game on Sunday after removing his shirt to reveal a tribute to George Floyd, the African-American man whose death has sparked widespread protests. Sancho joined in the chorus of international sports…

Bayern beat Dortmund to close in on title

Leaders Bayern Munich took a big step to retaining their Bundesliga title by winning away from home at second-placed Borussia Dortmund. Joshua Kimmich’s wonderful chip from 20 yards gave Bayern the lead just before half-time after both sides had efforts…

Werner scores three in Leipzig rout

Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and Bayern Leverkusen all record wins in the Bundesliga. Timo Werner scored his first goals since the Bundesliga returned from a two-month break amid the coronavirus pandemic as RB Leipzig thumped Mainz. The 24-year-old Germany striker…

*Housemaid faked death to escape mother’s financial pressure – Police (Punch) *Man sets sister ablaze for slapping mum (Nation)

Housemaid faked death to escape mother’s financial pressure – Police (Punch) The Lagos State Police Command has said that 19-year-old Margaret Ikumu has been questioned for conniving with her friends, Marvellous Mary and Nneka Buddy, to fake her death in…

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