*FG postpones Falomo Bridge closure (Punch)*Ex-agitator bags first class in UK varsity (Nation)

FG postpones Falomo Bridge closure (Punch) The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, on Sunday, said the Federal Government has postponed plans to partially close the Falomo Bridge in Victoria Island for repairs. Popoola told the News…

Iheanacho hails Ndidi as ‘great passer of the ball’

Leicester City centre-forward Kelechi Iheanacho has praised his teammate Wilfred Ndidi as a “great passer of the ball”. The 24-year-old has scored in each of his last two games for the King Power Stadium outfit and against Burnley, he benefitted…

*Lagos CP warns police against extortion, others (Punch)*N3.1m fraud: Fashola impersonator’s trial adjourned till Feb 25 (Nation)

Lagos CP warns police against extortion, others (Punch) The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has warned police officers in the state against extortion and the violation of human rights, among others Odumosu said this on Friday while presenting…

*Onibeju stool: Ruling family kicks over selection process of new king (Sun)*Lagos APC In Search Of Lasting Peace (Independent)

Onibeju stool: Ruling family kicks over selection process of new king (Sun) Tension has continued to mount in Ibeju Lekki as the succession crisis trailing the vacant Onibeju stool continues to threaten the peace of the kingdom amid allegation that…

*Woman attacked on Lekki/Ikoyi link bridge (Guardian)*2 Lagos cultists nabbed during gun battle with police (Punch)

Woman attacked on Lekki/Ikoyi link bridge (Guardian) A woman was attacked, yesterday, along Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge in Lagos while passersby watched. She was left with bruised face, a broken finger and a gash on her thigh. Her sister, whose name…

*#EndSARS: How clergyman lost fiancee, tooth to police brutality (Nation)*Resumption date for civil servants now February 1 – Sanwo-Olu (Guardian)

#EndSARS: How clergyman lost fiancee, tooth to police brutality (Nation) There were shocking revelations at the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution for Victims of SARS and Related Abuses on Saturday. A deacon with the Apostolic Church, David…

*Lagos APC chieftain Oyasodun dies (Nation)*Gunmen kidnap Kaduna PFN chairman, wife (Punch)

Lagos APC chieftain Oyasodun dies (Nation) A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Rev. Timothy Oyasodun, is dead. Fondly called ‘Iyo’ by admirers, the politician and cleric was the chairman of the party at Bariga Counvil,…

Liverpool go second with convincing win over Leicester

Liverpool moved level on points with Premier League leaders Tottenham Hotspur and thwarted Leicester City’s hopes of going top with an outstanding performance and victory at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp’s side remain behind Spurs on goal difference but the manner of…

*Lekki looting: Sanwo-Olu promises owners tax relief, support (Punch)*Mixed reactions over Lagos probe panel (Guardian)

Lekki looting: Sanwo-Olu promises owners tax relief, support (Punch) The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has promised to assist the tenants and shop owners at the Circle Mall in Lekki to bounce back to business following the recent looting…

Leicester keeper Levell on why number 28 matters so much to her

After Leicester City goalkeeper Kirstie Levell’s older brother died five years ago, there was only one number she wanted on her shirt. Levell, who wears the “special” number 28, joined Leicester in the summer and wanted something to “remind her…

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