LeBron James is on the verge of overtaking Kobe Bryant for third on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, another massive achievement for the 35-year-old Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward. “King” James is a three-time NBA champion and four-time league Most…
*Lagos rescues 31 children, pledges support to physically challenged kids (NewTelegraph) *Two died, three injured on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Guardian)
Lagos rescues 31 children, pledges support to physically challenged kids (NewTelegraph) The Lagos State government Thursday said that it had rescued about 31 under-aged children across the state from street begging or roaming around. New Telegraph learnt they were rescued…
* Sowore ought to have been arraigned by now —Falana (Punch) * Igbo youths condemn clampdown on RevolutionNow protesters (Nation)
Sowore ought to have been arraigned by now —Falana (Punch) Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) has expressed disappointment that the convener of #RevolutionNow protests, Omoyele Sowore, has not been arraigned. The publisher of Sahara Reporters and presidential candidate…
Lakers president Magic Johnson reveals surprise reason behind shock resignation (Express)
Magic Johnson has admitted that not being able to tweet NBA players was a major reason behind his decision to resign as president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Lakers star took up the post in…
LeBron James suffers biggest defeat of career (BBC)
LeBron James became the fifth player in NBA history to pass 32,000 points and fell to the biggest defeat of his career on the same night. James, 34, scored 18 points for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 136-94 defeat…
LeBron passes Chamberlain on NBA list (BBC)
LeBron James has become the fifth highest points scorer in NBA history, passing Wilt Chamberlain, as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trailblazers 126-117. The 33-year-old beat Chamberlain’s record of 31,419 points with a free throw late in the…
LeBron James delivers 26 but Trail Blazers spoil his Lakers debut (Guardian)
LeBron James began his Los Angeles Lakers era with two rim-rattling dunks on Thursday, but the 14-time all-star couldn’t reverse a string of losing debut games with new NBA teams. James scored a game-high 26 points and had 12 rebounds…
Melania Trump praises LeBron James after president’s insult (BI)
First lady Melania Trump praised LeBron James less than a day after President Donald Trump lashed out at the NBA star on Twitter. She also said she is open to visiting the school for underprivileged children James recently opened in…
Kobe Bryant on LeBron James’ arrival in L.A.: ‘Welcome to the family’ (Kwese.Espn)
Saying that “the dreams are substantially bigger now” for the Los Angeles Lakers’ young core, Kobe Bryant personally welcomed LeBron James to the team’s family shortly after James committed to the storied franchise on Sunday. Bryant told his former rival…