*Killer naval ratings: Police refused to take my report, says trader (Punch) *Man seeks compensation for school seized by Jakande in 1979 (Guardian)

Killer naval ratings: Police refused to take my report, says trader (Punch) A spare parts trader, Cletus Ben-Onyejimbe, has revealed how efforts to report an affray that led to the murder of a peacemaker, Collins Osagie, were allegedly frustrated by…

Amuneke warns Barca against selling Messi, backs Koeman

Former Barcelona winger Emmanuel Amuneke has warned his former club against trading Lionel Messi. The 33-year-old has one year left on his current deal, with speculations over his future at the Spanish giants after their Champions League 8-2 humiliation by…

*Lagos arraigns boat driver for death of 12 passengers (Guardian) *State rules out Sanwo-Olu’s examination as commissioner tests positive (Punch)

Lagos arraigns boat driver for death of 12 passengers (Guardian) A commercial boat driver, Happiness Elebiju, suspected to have caused the incident that killed 12 persons at Ilashe Waterfront on July 29, was yesterday arraigned before a Lagos High Court…

Messi tells Koeman he is more likely to leave Barcelona – reports

Lionel Messi has told new Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman that he is more likely to leave the club than remain as the pair met for crunch talks on Thursday, according to reports in Spain. Messi’s future at the Nou Camp…

*Worker’s headless body found on company premises (Punch) *Youths get skills training in Alimosho (Guardian)

Worker’s headless body found on company premises (Punch) The family of Kingsley Obot, a member of staff of Ellan Star Marine, has demanded investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death on the premises of the company. The deceased’s family urged…

*#RevolutionNow: Security agents arrest 60 in Abuja, teargas others in Lagos (DailyTrust) *N1bn Palliatives: Tourism, entertainment stakeholders laud Sanwo-Olu for approval (Independent)

#RevolutionNow: Security agents arrest 60 in Abuja, teargas others in Lagos (DailyTrust) About 60 #RevolutionNow protesters have been arrested in Abuja by a joint security team of Police and soldiers. The demonstration, tagged national day of action is being held…

*Lagos APC denies nominating Alake to replace Osinowo (Guardian) Why Abule Egba-Toll Gate road remains unfixed, by Lagos (Nation)

Lagos APC denies nominating Alake to replace Osinowo (Guardian) Lagos State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) said it has not selected any candidate to replace the late Senator Bayo Osinowo, who represented Lagos East zone until his death last…

Lionel Messi breaks Xavi’s assist record in La Liga

Lionel Messi has set another new record with Barcelona as he has overtaken Xavi become the player with the most assists in a single La Liga season. Xavi has held the record since the 2008-09 campaign as the former Barcelona…

*Police nab leader of terror gang in Satellite Town (Guardian) *Man defiles 11-yr-old girl in Church, widower assaults 14-yr-old inside bathroom (Vanguard)

Police nab leader of terror gang in Satellite Town (Guardian) After several months of manhunt, detectives in Lagos State, at the weekend, arrested the suspected leader of a dreaded criminal gang terrorising Satellite Town and environs after they launched a…

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi reacts to Real Madrid being crowned La Liga champions

An irate Lionel Messi claimed that Barcelona had ‘helped Real Madrid a lot’ with their ‘erratic, weak and low-intensity’ performances across the season after Zinedine Zidane’s side were crowned La Liga champions. Los Blancos won their first title in three…

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