Female passenger breaks bottle, stabs Lagos Uber driver over N4100 fare (Punch) An Uber driver, identified only as Adewale, has accused a passenger, Laura, of stabbing him with a bottle during an argument in the Agungi area of Ajah, Lagos…
*COVID-19 fourth wave likely in December, says Lagos(Punch)*Railway workers suspend strike, sets up committee to review demands (Guardian)
COVID-19 fourth wave likely in December, says Lagos(Punch) The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, has raised the alarm that the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic may be imminent in Nigeria by December. Abayomi, at a news…
*How Iya Funmi died in Mushin gas explosion after displacement from former ‘puff puff’ stand (Vanguard)*12 suspects arraigned over killing of police officer in Lagos (Channels)
How Iya Funmi died in Mushin gas explosion after displacement from former ‘puff puff’ stand (Vanguard) Emotions have continued to run high following the death of Iya Funmi in Tuesday’s gas explosion on Ojekunle Street, off Ladipo Street, in the…
*Outrage as Nigerian lady wrongfully jailed in Ivory Coast dies (Punch)*Court adjourns money laundering trial of ex-Lagos Speaker Ikuforiji (Nation)
Outrage as Nigerian lady wrongfully jailed in Ivory Coast dies (Punch) Nigerians have taken to social media to express deep anger over the death of a wrongfully jailed Nigerian lady, Itunu Babalola. According to reports, 21-year-old Babalola from Oyo State…
*3-year old boy goes missing in Lagos (Nation)*APM Terminals reduce plastic waste at Lagos Port by over 400,000 bottles annually –Country Manager (Vanguard)
3-year old boy goes missing in Lagos (Nation) A three-year-old boy identified as David Ajao has allegedly been abducted by unknown persons. The boy was reportedly abducted while he was playing with other children in front of his dad’s shop…
Sunday Igboho’s major financier is a National Assembly member – Malami (Nation)*Nigeria not a complete disaster — Wole Soyinka (Vanguard)
Sunday Igboho’s major financier is a National Assembly member – Malami (Nation) The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami said on Friday that the Federal Government has found that the major financier of the…
*Nigeria at 61: Don’t despair over current challenges, Buhari tells Nigerians (Guardian)*2 killed as police, kidnappers clash in Lagos forest (Punch)
Nigeria at 61: Don’t despair over current challenges, Buhari tells Nigerians (Guardian) It’s a mixed feeling today, the 61st anniversary of Nigeria’s attainment of independence. Amid the celebration of nationhood in the national colours of green and white, symbolising natural…
*Sanwo-Olu seeks partnership between Church, govt to curb social vices (ThisDay)*BBNaija S6: Confusion as Biggie calls ‘missing’ Nini to Diary Room (Punch)
Sanwo-Olu seeks partnership between Church, govt to curb social vices (ThisDay) Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated the commitment of the state government to tackling the menace of drug abuse among youths in the state. He said his…
Covid: US opens up to fully vaccinated EU and UK passengers
The US is relaxing its Covid travel restrictions, ending an 18-month ban on UK and EU passengers. From November, passengers will be allowed to travel to the US if they are fully vaccinated and undergo testing and contact tracing, the…
Okonjo-Iweala only Nigerian on 2021 Time 100 Most Influential People list
Nigeria’s Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the only Nigerian on 2021 The Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the world. Okonjo-Iweala, the director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is on the list alongside Duke and Duchess of Sussex Prince Harry…