*Man arraigned for defrauding 170 people of N10.7b (Punch)*Initiate poverty reduction programmes, Sanwo-Olu charges LG chairmen (ThisDay)

Man arraigned for defrauding 170 people of N10.7b (Punch) The police have arraigned a 22-year-old man, Joshua Kayode, before a Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, for allegedly defrauding 170 people to the tune of N10.7bn under a fake…

*Lagos Assembly slashes pension of Tinubu, Ambode, others (Guardian)*Woman arraigned for locking up 5-year-old nephew for 6 months (Punch)

Lagos Assembly slashes pension of Tinubu, Ambode, others (Guardian) Lagos State House of Assembly, yesterday, approved the report of its Committee on Establishment, which recommended the reduction of pensions to former governors and other officials by 50 per cent. The…

*Kidnappers raped me daily, killed abductees in my presence – Woman (Punch)*Ladipo traders shut market, begin lawsuit against soldiers over alleged shooting of members (Guardian)

Kidnappers raped me daily, killed abductees in my presence – Woman (Punch) A kidnap victim has taken to social media to narrate how she was allegedly abducted and sexually abused by some gunmen during her travel to Rivers State. The…

Lionel Messi wins first Copa America as Argentina beat Brazil in final

Lionel Messi ended his wait for a first major international title as Argentina beat Brazil in the Copa America final in Rio’s Maracana stadium. Messi, 34, dropped to the ground in joy at the full-time whistle and was swiftly mobbed…

*Lagos landlords, motorists groan over poor road, gridlock, accidents (Punch)*Mixed reactions trail Lagos Bill barring parade of suspects (Guardian)

Lagos landlords, motorists groan over poor road, gridlock, accidents (Punch) Residents and shop owners have decried the poor state of Old Ipaja Road, Agege, saying that it impedes free flow of traffic and causes avoidable accidents. Motorists plying the corridor…

*We’ll sanction errant officer over bizman’s bleeding wife – LASTMA(Punch)*Residents urge Sanwo-Olu to replace Olayemi wood bridge (Guardian)

We’ll sanction errant officer over bizman’s bleeding wife – LASTMA (Punch) The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Olajide Oduyoye, has said the officer involved in the alleged extortion of a Dubia-based businessman, Jude Eze, will be…

*Traders raise alarm over threat to invade market (Vanguard)*Occupants escape as building collapses in Lagos (Guardian)

Traders raise alarm over threat to invade market (Vanguard) Traders under the umbrella of Balogun Business Association, BBA Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, along the Badagry expressway, have raised the alarm over threat by thugs to invade the market and…

*Man, 35, defiles two-year-old daughter, sexually harasses maid in Lagos (Punch)*Night club promoter allegedly swindles man of N4.3m (Vanguard)

Man, 35, defiles two-year-old daughter, sexually harasses maid in Lagos (Punch) A 35-year-old man, Kingsley Achugbu, has been arrested by police operatives attached to the Festac Division of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly defiling his two-year-old daughter and…

Messi refuses to celebrate passing 200m followers on Instagram in attempt to eliminate online abuse

Football legend Lionel Messi has refused to celebrate passing 200 million followers on Instagram. Instead, he preferred to draw attention to the battle against online abuse and bullying while addressing the impressive landmark. “I see I’ve just reached 200 million…

*Instagram comedian, 34 others nabbed for Internet fraud (Punch)*Motorists groan as gridlock cripples movement on Oshodi/Apapa expressway (Guardian)

Instagram comedian, 34 others nabbed for Internet fraud (Punch) An Instagram comedian and social media influencer, Nwagbo Chidera, also known as Pankeeroy, has been arrested for alleged Internet fraud. Chidera was arrested alongside 34 others at the James Court in…

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