*Pipeline fire hits Lagos surburb (Guardian) *20 coaches arrive for Lagos-Ibadan, Abuja-Kaduna train services (Punch)

Pipeline fire hits Lagos surburb (Guardian) A pipeline suspected to have been vandalised by oil thieves burst into flames Sunday night at Abule Egba area of Lagos State. A resident of the area told The Guardian that the fuel from…

*Don’t compromise when drivers come for test, LASG tells LASDRI staff (Nation) *Motorcyclist killed as LASTMA official, driver struggle for steering wheel (Punch)

Don’t compromise when drivers come for test, LASG tells LASDRI staff (Nation) Lagos State government on Saturday urged staff of Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI) not to compromise whenever drivers come to the institute for test and certification. The Permanent…

Fernandes agrees £130,000-a-week deal with Man United (Guardian)

Bruno Fernandes has agreed personal terms with Manchester United. The clubs now just need to agree a fee for the player, with Jorge Mendes set to present a proposal to Sporting Lisbon after he attended United’s FA Cup clash with…

*Reconstruction: Anger as gridlock grounds Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (NewTelegraph) *Friends tell court how Kolade Johnson was allegedly killed by policeman (Tribune)

Reconstruction: Anger as gridlock grounds Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (NewTelegraph) Motorists were held for several hours yesterday as gridlock grounded vehicular movements on the ever-busy Lagos-Ibandan Expressway. The hold-up forced some commuters to abandon their vehicles and trek for several kilometres. Those…

Bruno Fernandes’ agent drops fresh Instagram hint over Manchester United transfer (Metro)

Bruno Fernandes’ agent has dropped an enormous hint that the midfielder could be set for a move to Manchester United. United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward held advanced talks with Sporting Lisbon president Frederico Varandas in London last week with a…

Solskjær prepares to spend on ‘short-term fix’ at Manchester United (Guardian)

Ole Gunnar Solskjær has shifted his stance and said he is ready to sign a player this month as a “short-term fix” for Manchester United but insists it would not be to protect his own position. The manager has previously…

*Most buyers don’t care about fake NAFDAC label on gin – Arrested maker of adulterated drinks (Punch) *Lagos begins cleanup of Ikoyi, VI (Guardian)

Most buyers don’t care about fake NAFDAC label on gin – Arrested maker of adulterated drinks (Punch) A primary school leaver, David Ozoemenam, who specialised in the production of adulterated gin, has been arrested by the police in Lagos. City…

*NIMC to register UTME candidates in Abuja, Lagos, Kano on Saturday (Punch) *Alleged membership of unlawful society lands musician in court (DailyTrust)

NIMC to register UTME candidates in Abuja, Lagos, Kano on Saturday (Punch) Candidates for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination in Abuja, Lagos and Kano will get another opportunity to obtain the National Identification Number on Saturday. Possession of the NIN…

*Lagos begins clean-up of Victoria Island, Ikoyi on Friday (Nation) *Family kicks as man guarding telecommunications mast dies (Punch)

Lagos begins clean-up of Victoria Island, Ikoyi on Friday (Nation) The Lagos State Special Committee on the Clean-Up of Ikoyi and Victoria Island, recently resuscitated by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will commence the full enforcement of all environmental and traffic laws…

*2020 Budget Implementation: LIRS to generate N500bn (Guardian) *Joy as Nigeria doctors separate conjoined twins (BBC)

2020 Budget Implementation: LIRS to generate N500bn (Guardian) The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) is to generate N500 billion toward the implementation of the 2020 budget, the state Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr Sam Egube, has said.…

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