*Lagos eases curfew by 10 hours (Vanguard)*Lekki shootings: We hid behind barricades to escape, say eyewitnesses (Punch)

Lagos eases curfew by 10 hours (Vanguard) The Lagos State Government has eased the 24-hour curfew imposed in Lagos State to allow movement of persons from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm from Saturday. Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State Governor,…

*COVID-19: Lagos State mortality rate rises to 185 (Independent) *American confined in Lagos hotel for 16 months rescued (Nation)

COVID-19: Lagos State mortality rate rises to 185 (Independent) The Lagos State Government says it has recorded three new COVID-19 related deaths, raising the number of COVID-19 related deaths in the state to 185. The state’s Commissioner for Health, Prof.…

Iheanacho scores as Everton beat Leicester

Kelechi Iheanacho was on target but his efforts were not enough as Everton continued their rich form under Carlo Ancelotti beating Leicester City 2-1 at Goodison Park on Wednesday. Two early first half goals from Richarlison and Gylfi Sigurdsson were…

Iheanacho can’t replace Vardy – Heskey

Former Leicester City striker, Emile Heskey, says, Kelechi Iheanacho, is an amazing player but insists he does not have what it takes to replace Jamie Vardy. Iheanacho served as back up to the English striker while injured and scored three…

*Lagos security guard, neighbour arrested for defiling minors (Punch) *Police detains Naira Marley over Funke Akindele’s house party (Guardian)

Lagos security guard, neighbour arrested for defiling minors (Punch) Personnel of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Christian Chikezie for allegedly having sexual intercourse with his neighbour’s nine-year-old daughter in the Ikorodu area of the state. PUNCH Metro…

*Raging fire destroys multi-million naira properties across Lagos in 24hrs (Vanguard) *I learnt robbery while in prison – Suspect (Punch)

Raging fire destroys multi-million naira properties across Lagos in 24hrs (Vanguard) It was a day of fire rage in Lagos early hours of Saturday as several properties were gutted in separate fire outbreaks across the state. Several properties worth millions…

Iheanacho earns Leicester first-leg draw (BBC)

Kelechi Iheanacho’s equaliser gave Leicester City a deserved draw to leave the Carabao Cup semi-final against Aston Villa delicately poised after an entertaining encounter at the King Power Stadium. Substitute Iheanacho finished emphatically from Jamie Vardy’s pass with 16 minutes…

*Pastor arrested over pipeline vandalism (DailyTrust) *Bus crushes four to death in Lagos, Ondo (Guardian)

Pastor arrested over pipeline vandalism (DailyTrust) A self-acclaimed pastor, Clement Oni, has been arrested over his alleged involvement in pipeline vandalism in the Isheri Osun area of Lagos. Oni’s arrest followed the recent explosion of a pipeline owned by the…

*Lagos residents accuse police of illegal raid (Punch) *Lagos prosecutes alleged environmental offenders, fake LAGESC officer (Guardian)

Lagos residents accuse police of illegal raid (Punch) Residents of Ilaje in the Ajegunle area of Lagos State have accused men of the state police command of arresting innocent persons during a raid to restore normalcy in the area after…

*Five inmates electrocuted, others injured in Ikoyi Correctional Centre (Nation) *Four allegedly assault, detain Lagos policeman (Punch)

Five inmates electrocuted, others injured in Ikoyi Correctional Centre (Nation) At least five inmates were Monday morning killed and 10 others injured by a loose electric cable inside the Ikoyi Correctional Centre, Lagos. It was gathered that those injured were…

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