*Okada ban takes effect in Lagos (DailyTrust) *Okada/Keke ban: LASTMA hails compliance (Guardian)

Okada ban takes effect in Lagos (DailyTrust) Trailer loads of motorcycles were yesterday transported out of Lagos State as the government launched fresh enforcement of the state’s traffic law which restricts Okada and Keke on major highways. The ban on…

*‘Regulate us, don’t kill our means of survival’ (Guardian) *492 families benefit from Sanwo-Olu’s housing scheme (Nation)

‘Regulate us, don’t kill our means of survival’ (Guardian) In protest against today’s take-off of the ban on the operations of commercial motorcycles on some major Lagos roads and bridges by the Lagos State Government, riders of e-hailing motorcycles yesterday…

Bruno Fernandes to wear No.18 for Manchester United

Bruno Fernandes will wear the No.18 shirt for Manchester United after completing his move to Old Trafford. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side finally landed the Portugal international in an €80 million (£67.6m) deal from Sporting on Thursday. But United opted to…

*Father repeatedly defiled 10-year-old daughter, doctor tells court (Punch) *Lagos Fire: 17 including pregnant woman injuried, 4 buildings collapsed – LASEMA (Guardian)

Father repeatedly defiled 10-year-old daughter, doctor tells court (Punch) A driver, Ogbar, 51, repeatedly defiled his 10-year-old daughter in their home in Lagos, a medical doctor, Dr Oyedeji Alagbe, told the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Thursday…

*Mother, son jailed three years for Internet fraud (Punch) *Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: More buildings for demolition over interchange, flyovers (Vanguard)

Mother, son jailed three years for Internet fraud (Punch) The Federal High Court in Lagos, on Tuesday, sentenced one Mrs Damilola Adeyeri and her son, Alaba, to three years’ imprisonment for defrauding an American of the sum of $82,570. Justice…

FA Cup fifth-round draw pitches Chelsea against Liverpool

Chelsea will potentially face Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup fifth round, while Wayne Rooney could come up against Manchester United as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men will play either Northampton or Derby. Liverpool were held to a 2-2…

*Traders faint as fire razes Lagos Timber market (DailyTrust) *Abule Egba explosion: Sanwo-Olu seeks NNPC’s support for compensation of displaced victims (Vanguard)

Traders faint as fire razes Lagos Timber market (DailyTrust) Some traders fainyed while property worth millions of naira was early yesterday destroyed by fire at the popular Amu Timber market near Olorunsogo Bus-stop in Mushin area of Lagos. Several houses…

Man Utd jeered as Burnley win at Old Trafford (BBC)

Manchester United were jeered by their own supporters as Burnley registered their first ever Premier League win at Old Trafford. Burnley took the lead just before half-time when Chris Wood spun off Harry Maguire to meet Ben Mee’s knockdown and…

*Teenager, 8 others docked over alleged cultism in Lagos (Tribune) *Police take over Amotekun protest venue in Lagos (Punch)

Teenager, 8 others docked over alleged cultism in Lagos (Tribune) The police in Lagos have arraigned a teenager and eight others who allegedly carried out cult activities and caused residents of Ogbomo community in Ajah, to flee their homes. The…

Pogba is a nuisance – Keane (Punch)

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane branded Paul Pogba “a nuisance” in the aftermath of the club’s 2-0 defeat at Liverpool on Sunday afternoon. Goals from Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah saw the home side pick up all three…

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