Billionaire’s dismembered body found in Lagos bush (Punch) The dismembered body of a business mogul, Ignatius Adunukwe (identified as Odunukwe on the social media), has been recovered from a bush in the Ajah area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro gathered…
Relying on Abraham always for goals won’t help us, Lampard advises (Guardian)
Chelsea head coach, Frank Lampard, said the Blues cannot rely on striker, Tammy Abraham, after their shock 1-0 Premier League loss away to Newcastle United. Isaac Hayden snatched a last-gasp winner as Chelsea failed to make their dominance count in…
*Pipeline fire hits Lagos surburb (Guardian) *20 coaches arrive for Lagos-Ibadan, Abuja-Kaduna train services (Punch)
Pipeline fire hits Lagos surburb (Guardian) A pipeline suspected to have been vandalised by oil thieves burst into flames Sunday night at Abule Egba area of Lagos State. A resident of the area told The Guardian that the fuel from…
Lampard says Pulisic suffered injury before Chelsea’s victory over Nottingham Forest (Metro)
Frank Lampard has revealed that Christian Pulisic picked up an injury in training before Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest. Pulisic, 21, played 66 minutes as Chelsea drew with Brighton on Wednesday night and was expected to feature in Sunday’s…
*Man charged with impersonating police officer (DailyTrust) *Ex-convict arrested for snatching phone in Lagos (Punch)
Man charged with impersonating police officer (DailyTrust) The police in Ajah, Lagos, have charged a 32-year-old man before an Igbosere chief magistrate court, Lagos, for allegedly putting on a police uniform. The suspect, Jerry Gabriel, was nabbed on December 15,…
Frank Lampard slams Chelsea’s performance against Brighton (Metro)
Frank Lampard admits Chelsea ‘were lucky not to lose’ after Brighton held his side to a 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium. Cesar Azpilicueta put Chelsea in front in the 10th minute after Tammy Abraham’s initial shot was blocked by…
*Rotarians honour Lagos first baby of the year (Guardian) *Motorcyclists lament police harassment, extortion in Lagos (Punch)
Rotarians honour Lagos first baby of the year (Guardian) As part of efforts aimed at putting smiles on the faces of mothers, members of the Rotary Club of Lagos Central yesterday honoured the first baby of the year at…
*Alleged car theft: Magistrate threatens bench warrant against Naira Marley (Punch) *Fire razes popular ‘Kara’ Market on New Year’s eve (Nation)
Alleged car theft: Magistrate threatens bench warrant against Naira Marley (Punch) A Lagos Chief Magistrate, Mr Tajudeen Elias, has given hip-hop musician, Azeez Fashola, alias Naira Marley, till January 14, 2020, to appear in court, else a warrant will…
Lampard reveals frank exchange inspired Chelsea fightback (Punch)
Frank Lampard revealed a feisty half-time exchange inspired Chelsea to ruin Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s home debut with a thrilling fightback in their 2-1 win on Sunday. Lampard was furious with Chelsea’s lethargic first half at the Emirates Stadium after…
Lagos task force demolishes 2,500 illegal structures in Lekki (Guardian)
Lagos woman arrested for maltreating stepchildren (Punch) The Lagos State Government has handed over a woman, Funmilayo Samson, to the police for allegedly maltreating her stepchildren on Ebuwawa Road in the Ikorodu area of the state. Officials of the…