*Lagos overwhelmed as beggars take over strategic parks, roundabouts (Guardian)*Police shoot Youtuber, Lagos mob chases cops, nabs one (Punch)

Lagos overwhelmed as beggars take over strategic parks, roundabouts (Guardian) There is mounting concern over the resurgence of beggars at major roundabouts and strategic locations in Lagos State despite the government’s pledge to evacuate them.  The beggars made up of…

*How corpse of missing Civil Defence officer was discovered in a shallow grave (DailyTrust)*EFCC nabs 36 suspected Internet fraudsters in Lagos (Punch)

How corpse of missing Civil Defence officer was discovered in a shallow grave (DailyTrust) The remains of a female officer of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) who went missing 18 months ago has been discovered in a…

*Lagos court fines 172 arrested at Cubana nightclub N6.8m (Punch)*Sanwo-Olu commissions refurbished Ajeromi council secretariat (Vanguard)

Lagos court fines 172 arrested at Cubana nightclub N6.8m (Punch) A mobile court sitting at the Lagos State Task Force on Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit in Oshodi has convicted 172 persons arrested by the state police command for…

*Medical doctor, 17 others in EFCC net over Internet fraud (Punch)*Estate residents seek justice as thugs, police brutalise CSO (Guardian)

Medical doctor, 17 others in EFCC net over Internet fraud (Punch) The Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday arrested a 28-year-old medical doctor, Chijioke Precious, and 17 others over alleged Internet fraud in Owerri,…

Iheanacho scores as Everton beat Leicester

Kelechi Iheanacho was on target but his efforts were not enough as Everton continued their rich form under Carlo Ancelotti beating Leicester City 2-1 at Goodison Park on Wednesday. Two early first half goals from Richarlison and Gylfi Sigurdsson were…

Ancelotti accused of €1m tax fraud

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has been accused by prosecutors in Spain of not paying €1m in taxes. The charge relates to tax due for image rights earnings during the Italian’s time as Real Madrid boss in 2014-15. The Madrid Community…

Everton boss Ancelotti hit with FA charge over ref rage

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti was charged with misconduct by the English Football Association on Monday following his red card in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United. Ancelotti was sent off for his angry protests to referee Chris Kavanagh following the…

*Robbers steal taxi after giving driver drugged suya (Nation) *Task force demolishes illegal structures, others at Mile 2 (Guardian)

Robbers steal taxi after giving driver drugged suya (Nation) The police in Lagos are on the trail of two men who allegedly drugged a hailing service driver and made away with his Toyota Camry car. It was gathered that the…

Everton feel Ancelotti bounce as Brighton, Watford secure much-needed wins (Guardian)

Everton’s renaissance under Carlo Ancelotti continued as Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s double earned a 2-1 win at Newcastle, whilst Brighton and Watford secured big wins in their battle to avoid relegation. Ancelotti’s reign at Goodison Park got off to a flying start…

*Hamzat apprehends commercial drivers for driving against traffic (Guardian) *MFM G.O shows other side (Nation)

  Hamzat apprehends commercial drivers for driving against traffic (Guardian) The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on Saturday apprehended two commercial drivers and their buses for driving against traffic. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…

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