Long jumper, Ese Brume, has promised to do her best to end Nigeria’s search for a medal at the Oregon 2022 World Athletics Championships, which ends tomorrow in the United States. Efforts by Nigeria’s male and female sprinters have not…
*Lagos couple lose four children to midnight fire (Punch)*Housekeeper bags life imprisonment for defiling boss’ children (Guardian)
Lagos couple lose four children to midnight fire (Punch) A couple, Chukwudi Micheal and Bolani Micheal, have been inconsolable after losing four children to a fire that gutted their two-room apartment on Tapa Road, Oke-Oko, Isawo, in the Ikorodu area…
*Lagos bishop allegedly rapes female pastor twice, threatens victim (Punch)*Ban: Riders on rampage as enforcement team impounds Okada in Surulere, Mushin (Vanguard)
Lagos bishop allegedly rapes female pastor twice, threatens victim (Punch) The founder of a church in Lagos State, identified only as Bishop Daniels, has been accused of raping an assistant female pastor at his house in the Lekki area of…
*Yoruba Nation rally: Coroner’s inquest into salesgirl’s death begins (Punch)*Traders move to avert total closure of Ladipo spare parts market (Guardian)
Yoruba Nation rally: Coroner’s inquest into salesgirl’s death begins (Punch) A coroner’s inquest into the death of Jumoke Oyeleke, the salesgirl, who was allegedly killed by a stray bullet during the Yoruba Nation rally in Lagos on July 3, began…
*Businessman in court for locking, beating wife (Punch)*Police raid black spots, arrest 144 male suspects in Lagos (Vanguard)
Businessman in court for locking, beating wife (Punch) A businessman, Biola Idris, has been brought before the Lagos State Magistrates’ Court in Ita-Elewa, Ikorodu, for allegedly assaulting his wife. It was gathered that the victim on June 16, 2021, made…
COVID-19: Brume, Egwero shun international meets
Top Nigerian athletes say they will shun ongoing international meets as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, The PUNCH reports. Sporting events, including athletics, have been halted due to coronavirus until July when the Diamond League returned to the circuit.…
Okowa adopts Okagbare, Brume, 4 other Olympic-bound athletes
The Delta State governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has keyed into the Adopt-an-Athlete initiative of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development by adopting six Olympic-bound Nigerian athletes. The athletes are Ese Brume, Blessing Okagbare, Divine Oduduru, Raymond Ekevwo, Itshekiri Usheorise…
*We’re no longer safe following land-grabbers’ threat – Sexagenarian couple (Punch) *Sanwo-Olu pledges to complete abandoned projects (Nation)
We’re no longer safe following land-grabbers’ threat – Sexagenarian couple (Punch) A sexagenarian couple, Matthew and Abiodun Adeoye, whose property was allegedly seized by land-grabbers, have abandoned their home following repeated threats and are now living in fear. The couple…
*Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: FG opens Kara Bridge to traffic (DailyTrust) *Five killed, nine injured in accident on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Punch)
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: FG opens Kara Bridge to traffic (DailyTrust) FRSC supervising opening of the Kara Bridge on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to traffic on Sunday in Lagos. PHOTO CREDIT: NAN. The Federal Government on Sunday opened the Kara Bridge section of the…
Nigeria begins hunt for medals at 2019 IAAF World Championships (Guardian)
Sprint hurdler, Tobiloba Amusan and long jumper, Ese Brume will spearhead Nigeria’s challenge for podium appearances when the 17th edition of the IAAF flagship event, the World Championships begin today in Doha, Qatar. Amusan, the fourth fastest athlete (12.49 seconds)…