*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…

*Take personal responsibility to curb COVID-19 spread, says Lagos commissioner (Guardian) *Lagos Public Defender gets new director (Nation)

Take personal responsibility to curb COVID-19 spread, says Lagos commissioner (Guardian) As the gradual ease of Covid-19 lock down reached day three in Lagos, the state government has appealed to residents to abide by the safety guidelines provided to curb…

Sergio Aguero: Players ‘scared’ about Premier League return

Players are “scared” about the prospect of returning to action amid the coronavirus pandemic, says Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero. The Premier League is hoping to resume the season on 8 June, which would require players to be be back…

*Controversy surrounds video vixen’s electrocution in Lagos (Punch) *Lagos issues fresh guidelines for public transport operations (Vanguard)

Controversy surrounds video vixen’s electrocution in Lagos (Punch) Controversy has surrounded the death of a popular dancer and video vixen, Love Divine, popularly known as Picturekodak, who was allegedly electrocuted on Wednesday. Picturekodak was allegedly electrocuted around 9pm while charging…

Mauricio Pochettino tells Tottenham fans he dreams of managing his old club again

An emotional Mauricio Pochettino has told Tottenham fans he intends to return to the north London club in the future and complete unfinished business. The Argentinean was sacked in November, just five months after masterminding the north London club’s run…

ePremier League Invitational FIFA 20: I only want a Messi shirt, says Raheem Sterling

He may have won a host of trophies, scored more than 100 career goals and earned 56 England caps, but Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling will not be satisfied until he adds something else to his collection – a Lionel…

*Man kills neighbour for not allowing him watch movies during lockdown (Punch) *Lagos reassures of commitment to end COVID-19 (Guardian)

Man kills neighbour for not allowing him watch movies during lockdown (Punch) A occupant of Taiwo Street, Mafoluku, Oshodi area of Lagos, Taiwo Eluyemi, dispersed some neighbours who came to his apartment to watch movies on Wednesday in compliance with…

Man City’s De Bruyne ‘not sure if he had coronavirus’

Kevin De Bruyne is recovering from an illness, but the Manchester City star says he is not sure if he had coronavirus. De Bruyne and his family felt ill for around two weeks, but the Belgian international did not find…

*LASG announces death of 2nd COVID-19 patient (Guardian) *COVID-19: Lagos discharges 10-year-old girl, four others (Punch)

LASG announces death of 2nd COVID-19 patient (Guardian) The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, on Sunday said the state has recorded the death of a 36-year-old Nigerian man, who died of COVID-19 in the state. Abayomi announced…

Ilkay Gundogan: Fair to award Liverpool Premier League title if season not completed

It would only be “fair” to award Liverpool the Premier League title if the season is not completed because of coronavirus, says Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan. With football in England suspended until at least 30 April, Liverpool have a…

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