Hoodlums vandalise 200 vehicles during Lagos clash (Punch) There was drama in the Itire-Ikate area of Surulere, Lagos State, on Friday, November 8, 2019, as hoodlums invaded some streets and vandalised over 200 vehicles belonging to residents. According to the…
NFF to start negotiating renewal of Rohr’s contract January (Guardian)
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it will start discussing with Super Eagles’ Coach, Gernot Rohr on a new contract before his current deal ends next year. NFF president, Amaju Pinnick said at the weekend that the federation was satisfied…
*Police arraign businesswoman for allegedly biting off apprentice’s cheek (Guardian) *Camera nails policeman collecting N15,000 bribe (NewTelegraph)
Police arraign businesswoman for allegedly biting off apprentice’s cheek (Guardian) The police on Tuesday arraigned a businesswoman, Lovina Chukwuekezi, 34, in a Magistrates’ Court in Ojo, Lagos for allegedly biting off her apprentice’s cheek. The police charged Chuwuekezi along with…
*Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Robbers capitalise on Long Bridge gridlock, attack motorists (Punch) *Teenager in court for refusing to pay bill for 31 bottles of wine (DailyTrust)
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Robbers capitalise on Long Bridge gridlock, attack motorists (Punch) Robbers have started cashing in on the unending gridlock between the Long Bridge and Berger bus stop on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to dispossess motorists and commuters of their valuables.…
AFCON 2021 qualifiers: Rohr recalls Akpeyi, snubs Balogun, Iheanacho (NewTelegraph)
Out-of-favour Super Eagles goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi, has been handed a recall to the team as Manager Gernot Rohr named 23 players for next month’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Lesotho. Akpeyi, who was Eagles’…
AFCON: Rohr slams CAF over qualifier schedule (Punch)
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has expressed displeasure over the country’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Nigeria and Benin Republic, saying the country have to be respected and considered as he called for a change in date of…
*Lagos-Ibadan: LASTMA announces road closure at Yaba level crossing (Nation)*Extra-judicial killing: Lagos set to prosecute 4 police officers (PMNews)
Lagos-Ibadan: LASTMA announces road closure at Yaba level crossing (Nation) The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Wednesday announced the closure of railway level crossing at Yaba following the ongoing construction of Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail line. According to…
*Flood sweeps 11-year-old boy, rescuer to death, destroys property in Lagos (Guardian)*Sanwo-Olu launches endowment fund for pediatrics at LASUTH (Sun)
Flood sweeps 11-year-old boy, rescuer to death, destroys property in Lagos (Guardian) Tragedy struck residents of Aboru and Iyana-Ipaja in the Alimosho area of Lagos on Saturday as the flood swept away an 11-year-old boy and his rescuer, one Wasiu…
No replacement for Etebo, Aina as Eagles begin training for Brazil (ThisDay)
Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, opted not to replace Oghenekaro Etebo and Ola Aina who withdrew from the international friendly with Brazil scheduled for Sunday in Singapore. Stoke City’s Etebo was the last minute withdrawal from the friendly yesterday…
Abraham, Tomori not in my plans –Rohr (Punch)
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr says Chelsea players Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori are not currently part of his plans. Striker Abraham, 21, who is eligible for Nigeria through his father and has been capped twice by England in friendlies, has refused…