Colby Covington has blasted LeBron James and NBA players over their decision to boycott games in protest of the shooting of Jacob Blake. The UFC star took exception with basketball players pushing for reform after Blake, 29, was shot several…
*Housewife fakes daughter’s Kidnap, demands N2M ransom (Vanguard) *Lagos COVID-19 cases may be 10 times higher, says health commissioner (ThisDay)
Housewife fakes daughter’s Kidnap, demands N2M ransom (Vanguard) A housewife, Fatima Bishir 22, is now in the Police net for faking the Kidnap of her five-year-old daughter in Katsina. SP Gambo Isah, the katsina Police command spokesman (PPRO) disclosed this…
*400 suspects arrested in Lagos (Nation) *Court fixes July 10 to hear suit challenging conviction of Funke Akindele, husband, others (Guardian)
400 suspects arrested in Lagos (Nation) The Lagos Police Command on Wednesday announced the arrest of about 400 crime suspects, among whom were 97 armed robbers, kidnappers, rapists and murderers. The arrests were made in one month, commissioner of police…
*Lagos identifies 56 buildings for demolition on Banana Island (Independent) *Music artiste, pianist arrested for robbery in Lagos (Guardian)
Lagos identifies 56 buildings for demolition on Banana Island (Independent) The Lagos State government has identified 56 buildings in Banana Island that are in contravention of the state’s town and physical planning law. Dr Idris Salako, who revealed this to…
LeBron James launching voting rights nonprofit with other black stars
LeBron James and other star black athletes and entertainers are reportedly launching a new voting rights group to call out disenfranchisement. The new nonprofit, called More Than a Vote, hopes to seize the wave of unrest over racial injustice that…
*Family demands justice as rape victim fights for life (Punch) *N100b bond to boost infrastructure in Lagos (Nation)
Family demands justice as rape victim fights for life (Punch) The family of a rape victim, identified simply as Favour, has demanded justice even as she is currently fighting for her life at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos State.…
Lakers’ LeBron eager to get back to basketball
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James said Monday he’s eager for the NBA season to resume, as long as the health of players and their families won’t be endangered amid the COVID-19 pandemic. James, speaking on the “WRTS: After Party”…
*Knocks, kudos greet ‘Eko Telemed’ (Punch) *Police withdraws new order on movement of essential workers (Guardian)
Knocks, kudos greet ‘Eko Telemed’ (Punch) Patients who use the Lagos State Government owned ‘Eko Telemed’ platform have expressed diverse opinion about the virtual medical consultation service. Again, healthcare professionals say though the service should be extended beyond the post-COVID-19…
LeBron James shoots down report stating NBA execs want to shut down season
As the biggest star in basketball, LeBron James has his finger on the pulse of the NBA, and says a recent report suggesting NBA execs and player agents want to cancel the 2019-20 NBA season is simply not accurate. Los…