*We’ll ensure peaceful Lagos, enforce Okada ban, new CP vows (DailyTrust)*Tudun Biri bomb survivors deny court action against FG (Vanguard)

We’ll ensure peaceful Lagos, enforce Okada ban, new CP vows (DailyTrust) New Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Adegoke Fayoade, says there will be watertight security in the state, especially during and after the Christmas and New Year celebrations.…

*6 Swiss cops face manslaughter charges over death of Nigerian (Punch)*Nigeria’s democracy benefits only few — ASUU President (Tribune)

6 Swiss cops face manslaughter charges over death of Nigerian (Punch) Six Swiss police officers on Monday appeared in court over the death of a Nigerian man who had a fatal heart attack after he was pinned down during an…

Gary Neville hails return of Arsenal’s Invincibles spirit but insists Mikel Arteta must retain composure in title race

Gary Neville believes we are seeing the “Arsenal of 20 years ago” – when Arsene Wenger’s Invincibles ruled English football – following another seismic result in a pulsating title race. Mikel Arteta saw his Arsenal side re-establish their five-point cushion…

*NDLEA arrests fake soldier, policeman, youth corps member for drug trafficking (Nation)*#EndSARS: NEC warns against fresh protests, to prosecute erring policemen (DailyTrust)

NDLEA arrests fake soldier, policeman, youth corps member for drug trafficking (Nation) The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has arrested a fake soldier, a fake policeman and a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member for drug trafficking.…

*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…

*Housewife fakes daughter’s Kidnap, demands N2M ransom (Vanguard) *Lagos COVID-19 cases may be 10 times higher, says health commissioner (ThisDay)

Housewife fakes daughter’s Kidnap, demands N2M ransom (Vanguard) A housewife, Fatima Bishir 22, is now in the Police net for faking the Kidnap of her five-year-old daughter in Katsina. SP Gambo Isah, the katsina Police command spokesman (PPRO) disclosed this…

Ighalo not worth £20m – Neville

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has advised the club against spending £20m on striker, Odion Ighalo. The ex-Super Eagles striker, who is on loan from Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua, has been in good form since moving to England in the…

Neville lifts lid on Ferguson’s three-step transfer approach at Man United

Gary Neville has likened Sir Alex Ferguson’s approach to recruitment at Manchester United to Pep Guardiola’s methods at Manchester City. Neville played his entire career at Old Trafford under Ferguson, who refreshed his squad numerous times over a 27-year reign…

*Man burnt to death for stealing phone (Guardian) *Lagos explosion: Residents condemn FHA boss’ takeover comment (Punch)

Man burnt to death for stealing phone (Guardian) A man, on Tuesday, suspected to have stolen an Android phone from a lady at the popular Gada Biu market in Jos North local government area of Plateau State was lynched to…

*Okada ban takes effect in Lagos (DailyTrust) *Okada/Keke ban: LASTMA hails compliance (Guardian)

Okada ban takes effect in Lagos (DailyTrust) Trailer loads of motorcycles were yesterday transported out of Lagos State as the government launched fresh enforcement of the state’s traffic law which restricts Okada and Keke on major highways. The ban on…

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