*Uber, Bolt drivers face uncertain future as Lagos begins new regulations (Guardian) *Tanker drivers to begin strike in Lagos (DailyTrust)

Uber, Bolt drivers face uncertain future as Lagos begins new regulations (Guardian) Respite for drivers on e-hailing services will end later in August when Lagos State Government’s new regulations for ride-hailing services take effect. Under the new regulations, which were…

Man United in ‘advanced talks’ to sign Dortmund’s Sancho for record fee

Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho is edging closer to a move to Man Utd with negotiations entering an ‘advanced’ stage, according to reports. A report in German publication Bild yesterday evening claimed that negotiations between the two clubs were ‘picking…

Manchester United’s opening offer for Jadon Sancho rejected by Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund have rejected Manchester United’s opening offer of €98 million (£89m) for Jadon Sancho, according to reports in Germany. The 20-year-old is United’s priority target for the summer transfer window with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer keen to strengthen the right…

*We use tyre jack as guns to scare victims – Uber driver (Vanguard) *2 salesmen arraigned over N1.2m theft (DailyTrust)

We use tyre jack as guns to scare victims – Uber driver (Vanguard) Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS Lagos State Police Command have arrested an Uber driver, Andrew Valentino, 38, who used his car for ‘ Catch-in-the –air’…

Jadon Sancho responds to fresh Manchester United and Liverpool transfer links

Jadon Sancho says ‘you never know what could happen’ as he continues to be linked with a move to Premier League giants Manchester United and Liverpool. Sancho has thrived for Borussia Dortmund since leaving Man City in 2017, scoring 34…

*Lagos generated N25bn during lockdown, leveraging on technology – Head ICT-LIRS (Guardian) *Police arrest two robbery suspects at Lagos checkpoint (Punch)

Lagos generated N25bn during lockdown, leveraging on technology – Head ICT-LIRS (Guardian) The Lagos Inland Revenue Service (LIRS) says it generated a whooping N25 billion through taxation in April when there was total lockdown. Mr Rasheed Olu-Ajayi, Head, Information and…

*Lockdown: LASTMA impounds 1,233 vehicles in May (Punch) *Lagos government charges religious centres on ”No face mask, No entry” guideline (Guardian)

Lockdown: LASTMA impounds 1,233 vehicles in May (Punch) The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority on Saturday said it impounded 1,233 vehicles between May 4 and May 31 for various traffic actions in contravention to the new state guidelines on transportation…

*Lagos to produce first forensic dentist in West Africa (Nation) *Lagos settles N1.24bn debt among residents through mediation (Guardian)

Lagos to produce first forensic dentist in West Africa (Nation) Lagos State Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Mrs Ajibola Ponnle has disclosed that the Lagos State Public Service will be producing the first forensic dentist in the whole of…

Jadon Sancho booked after revealing ‘Justice for George Floyd’ tribute in hat-trick performance

England international Jadon Sancho was booked during Borussia Dortmund’s game on Sunday after removing his shirt to reveal a tribute to George Floyd, the African-American man whose death has sparked widespread protests. Sancho joined in the chorus of international sports…

Rio Ferdinand reveals why Manchester United should sign Jadon Sancho

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand admits he’s desperate for the club to sign Jadon Sancho as he believes the Dortmund winger can bring some much needed flair and imagination to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side. The Red Devils have been tracking…

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