Lady falls victim to Lagos ‘one-chance’ syndicate (Guardian) A lady, Bukola Afolarin, yesterday, narrowly escaped being blinded, after she boarded a ‘one-chance’ at Gbagada, on her way to work in Victoria Island, Lagos. It is not uncommon for Lagos residents…
*5 years in captivity: Christian leaders berate Buhari over Leah, calls for her release (Tribune)*ASSBIFI suspends strike, orders banks to resume operation (Punch)
5 years in captivity: Christian leaders berate Buhari over Leah, calls for her release (Tribune) Christian leaders have expressed disappointment over the inability of President Muhammadu Buhari to keep to his promise of releasing a Christian girl, Leah Sharibu who…
Jon Rahm argues he is currently “best player in the world’’ and questions world rankings system
Jon Rahm believes he is currently the “best player in the world” after a red-hot streak of three tournament wins in five starts, and has questioned the methodology of calculating the golf rankings where he remains No 5 in the…
Jon Rahm rejects Phil Mickelson’s claim about LIV Golf being on the up, and PGA Tour heading other way
Jon Rahm has rejected Phil Mickelson’s claim that LIV Golf is on the rise while the PGA Tour is on its way down. The world number five was asked about Mickelson’s comments ahead of the CJ Cup in South Carolina.…
*Death toll rises to 8 in Lagos building collapse (Punch)*Residents resist moves to demolish distressed building in Lagos (Vanguard)
Death toll rises to 8 in Lagos building collapse (Punch) The death toll recorded during the building collapse, which happened Sunday, on Ibadan Street, in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos State, has increased to eight. A statement by the…
*Lagos residents cry out over attempts by hoodlums to takeover community (Vanguard)*Rice sellers worry as price increases in Lagos (Guardian)
Lagos residents cry out over attempts by hoodlums to takeover community (Vanguard) Residents of Etegbin in Oto-Awori council area of Lagos State on Wednesday cried out over the recent invasion of the riverine community by suspected hoodlums who claimed they…
*Policeman feared dead, scores injured as police, okada riders clash in Ajao Estate (Guardian)*Fani-Kayode’s estranged wife sues ex-husband, IGP, demands N800m (Punch)
Policeman feared dead, scores injured as police, okada riders clash in Ajao Estate (Guardian) A policeman was yesterday feared killed, while scores were injured, following a clash between commercial motorcyclists, popularly called okada, street urchins (area boys) and operatives of…
*Chief planner’s unplanned voyage to death (Guardian)*Lagos set to remove structures under high tension cables (DailyTrust)
Chief planner’s unplanned voyage to death (Guardian) How Lagos gas explosion shattered planner’s dreams for Nigeria It was an unplanned journey that should have lasted for a few minutes but ended up being the last for Niyi Odetoye, President of…
Jon Rahm beats Dustin Johnson to win BMW Championship
Jon Rahm beat Dustin Johnson on the first hole of a play-off in a dramatic climax to the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields in Illinois, Chicago. Spaniard Rahm, 25, looked set to be crowned champion after a bogey-free six-under 64…