Resident Doctors declare indefinite strike (DailyTrust) The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Tuesday night declared an indefinite nationwide strike. President of the association, Dr Orji Emeka Innocent, said the strike will commence at 12 midnight on Tuesday. He…
*Jubilant Tinubu makes 1st visit to Lagos after inauguration (Vanguard)*Sallah: Katsina gov rejects 100 rams gift from philanthropist (Guardian)
Jubilant Tinubu makes 1st visit to Lagos after inauguration (Vanguard) President Bola Tinubu has expressed his profound gratitude to Nigerians for the overwhelming reception accorded him in Lagos on Tuesday, conveying his best wishes to all Nigerians during the Eid-el-Kabir…
*Woman allegedly sponsors boyfriend’s UK trip with stolen funds (Punch)*Man sentenced to life jail for defiling neighbour’s daughter (DailyTrust)
Woman allegedly sponsors boyfriend’s UK trip with stolen funds (Punch) A 27-year-old woman, Busayo Alagbe, has been arraigned before the Yaba Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for allegedly forging bank documents and robbing her employer, Bridgeway Ventures, of N4.5m in the…
Kei Nishikori tests positive for coronavirus two weeks before US Open
Japan’s Kei Nishikori has tested positive for coronavirus and will not play in the Cincinnati Masters, with the US Open two weeks away. The 2014 US Open runner-up, 30, says he is “feeling well” but will now isolate and get…
*Lagos security guard shoots motorist over deflated tyre (Punch) *Lagos extends market hours (Nation)
Lagos security guard shoots motorist over deflated tyre (Punch) A security guard, Lawrence Ajigboye, has been arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly shooting a car owner, Obasi Ogbonaya, in the thigh around the Energy filling…
*Alleged car theft: Magistrate threatens bench warrant against Naira Marley (Punch) *Fire razes popular ‘Kara’ Market on New Year’s eve (Nation)
Alleged car theft: Magistrate threatens bench warrant against Naira Marley (Punch) A Lagos Chief Magistrate, Mr Tajudeen Elias, has given hip-hop musician, Azeez Fashola, alias Naira Marley, till January 14, 2020, to appear in court, else a warrant will…
Nishikori powers through to Brisbane final (Punch)
Japanese star Kei Nishikori was in superb form as he demolished Jeremy Chardy 6-2, 6-2 in the semi-finals of the Brisbane International on Saturday. The 29-year-old gave his French opponent no chance as he put on a commanding all-court display…
