Most kidnappings in FCT are stage-managed – Wike (Channels) The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that most incidents of kidnapping in the nation’s capital were stage-managed by people. Wike stated this during a chat…
*4-year-old boy drowns in canal while returning from church (Punch)*Emefiele to spend Christmas in prison (DailyTrust)
4-year-old boy drowns in canal while returning from church (Punch) The family of Daniel Oyedokun has been thrown into mourning after their four-year-old son drowned in a canal on his way back from church on Sunday at Awori Street, Dopemu,…
*Isese: Lagos declares Monday work-free day (Punch)*UNILAG denies another increment in school fees (Channels)
Isese: Lagos declares Monday work-free day (Punch) The Lagos State Government has declared Monday, August 21, as a work-free day for all public servants in the state in commemoration of the 2023 Isese Day celebration which will be held on…
Okocha, Diouf, Song, others headline inaugural African Heroes Penalty Cup – Organisers
Organisers of the inaugural African Heroes Penalty Cup have announced the participation of some of Africa’s finest football stars in the tournament scheduled to hold in Lagos later in the year. The organisers of the event, ABAJ Multilinks, at a…
*Oromoni: House parent refutes claims deceased sustained injuries during football games (Guardian)*Lagos police, protesters clash as truck crushes Okada rider, passenger (Punch)
Oromoni: House parent refutes claims deceased sustained injuries during football games (Guardian) A house parent in Dowen College, Lagos, Omobola Kayode, yesterday, refuted claims that the late 12-year-old student of the College, Sylvester Oromoni Junior got injured, while playing football.…
Akwa United, Enyimba to renew rivalry at Presidential tourney in Abuja
Nigerian Professional Football League title holders, Akwa United are set for a likely clash against Enyimba at a four-team invitational tournament this weekend. It was learnt that talks had been ongoing between the Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on…
*Mechanic bags 3 months’ community service for stealing generator (Vanguard)*Falana to Buhari: Don’t let police disrupt #EndSARS memorial protests (Independent)
Mechanic bags 3 months’ community service for stealing generator (Vanguard) A Sabo-Yaba Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State, on Thursday sentenced a 28-year-old mechanic, Rotimi Olowu, to three months of community service for stealing a Tiger power generator. The Magistrate, Mrs…
Stakeholders divided over Amokachi’s appointment as Buhari’s SA
Sports stakeholders have expressed different opinions on the appointment of former Super Eagles forward, Daniel Amokachi, as Special Assistant on Sports to the President Muhammadu Buhari. Amokachi’s appointment was announced in a press statement by the Media Office of the…
*Church recovers property after 99 years (Nation) *75-year-old Lagos monarch, son arraigned for murder, armed robbery (Guardian)
Church recovers property after 99 years (Nation) The Cathedral Church of St Jude Ebute Meta in the Diocese of Lagos Mainland Thursday recovered possession of a large expanse of land it leased to a Lebanese-owned firm G Ambrosini & Co,…
Mba’s lifestyle affected his career – Amokachi
Former Super Eagles assistant coach, Daniel Amokachi, has blamed an indiscipline lifestyle and a failed transfer move to Bordeaux for Sunday Mba’s short-lived career, The PUNCH reports. The 30-year-old, who scored the Super Eagles’ winning goal in the 2013 Africa…