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*Why we released Dowen College housemaster, others — Police (Tribune)*Gunshot: It could’ve been a different story, Teni breaks silence on Rivers’ event (Punch)

Why we released Dowen College housemaster, others — Police (Tribune) The police in Lagos State have explained the reason for the release of a housemaster of Dowen College and other members of staff of the school who were held in…

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*Doctor laments as car disappears in Abuja market (Punch)*FESTAC land allottees to take possession 30 years after (Guardian)

Doctor laments as car disappears in Abuja market (Punch) An Abuja-based medical doctor, Gabriel Adedoyin, has urged the police to help find his car following its disappearance from the Tako Market in the Federal Capital Territory. The 25-year-old doctor and…

Sunrise News
*Lagos residents recount experiences on President’s visit (Guardian)*Motorists, commuters groan as robbers take over Lagos bridge (Punch)

Lagos residents recount experiences on President’s visit (Guardian) It was a harrowing experience for some Lagosians following the restriction of movement imposed on certain areas of the metropolis as a result of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Lagos. Although, motorists…

Sports
Maguire sent off as England lose to Denmark at Wembley

Harry Maguire’s miserable start to the season continued with a red card as England had two men sent off for the first time in their Nations League defeat by Denmark. Manchester United’s captain suffered a 31-minute nightmare, shown a yellow…

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Manchester United’s Harry Maguire found guilty of assault, dropped from England squad

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been found guilty of assault and handed a 21-month suspended sentence following his arrest after a brawl last week on the Greek island of Mykonos. Two other defendants – including Maguire’s brother, Joe –…

Sunrise News
*Killer naval ratings: Police refused to take my report, says trader (Punch) *Man seeks compensation for school seized by Jakande in 1979 (Guardian)

Killer naval ratings: Police refused to take my report, says trader (Punch) A spare parts trader, Cletus Ben-Onyejimbe, has revealed how efforts to report an affray that led to the murder of a peacemaker, Collins Osagie, were allegedly frustrated by…

Sports
Man Utd’s Maguire named in England squad despite arrest

Harry Maguire was on Tuesday named in England’s squad for their Nations League matches against Iceland and Denmark despite the Manchester United captain’s arrest on assault charges in Greece. The defender, 27, was arrested late Thursday after a fight with…

Sunset News
*40-foot container falls on 2 women in Lagos (Vanguard) *Land buyers accuse Lagos of non-allocation 10 years after payment (Punch)

40-foot container falls on 2 women in Lagos (Vanguard) Tragedy struck, Friday night, at Odo-Olowu Bus Stop, Ijesha, along Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, when a container fell off a truck and crushed two young women to death. Both are yet to be…

Sports
Harry Maguire: Manchester United release statement after reports of club captain’s arrest in Greece

Manchester United are aware of an “alleged incident” involving Harry Maguire in Greece and say their club captain is co-operating with authorities. Reports in Greece on Friday morning claimed that Maguire had been arrested while holidaying in Mykonos. The 27-year-old…

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Maguire’s extra-time winner sends Man Utd into FA Cup semis

Harry Maguire scored deep into extra-time as Manchester United overcame valiant 10-man Norwich to reach the FA Cup semi-finals. The England defender, who moments earlier had a header brilliantly saved by Tim Krul, reacted sharply to turn in the loose…

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