Explosion rocks Onitsha market (DailyTrust) Four people were reportedly feared dead on Tuesday while 12 others were seriously injured following an explosion at the Chemical Market in Onitsha Head Bridge, Anambra State. According to a witness, corpses of the victims…
*US court to sentence Hushpuppi Monday (Punch)*Extortion: Lagos govt, JDWAN, RTEAN, Parks and Garages leaderships parley (Vanguard)
US court to sentence Hushpuppi Monday (Punch) Contrary to the rumoured sentencing of social media celebrity, Ramon Abbas, popularly known as ‘Hushpuppi’, indications have emerged that the sentencing will be held on Monday. There were reports on Friday that Hushpuppi…
*Davido: Autopsy likely as police free 6 workers, detain 2 (Punch)*Fire guts Tejuoso market in Lagos (Sun)
Davido: Autopsy likely as police free 6 workers, detain 2 (Punch) There are indications that the police might conduct an autopsy to determine whether Ifeanyi Adeleke, son of popular music artiste, Davido, and his fiancée, Chioma Rowland, died as a…
Verstappen aims to beat teammate Perez, claim record win in Mexico
Max Verstappen will be seeking a party-pooping record this weekend when he aims to beat Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez in front of his passionate home fans at the Mexican Grand Prix. The 25-year-old world champion, whose triumph in Texas…
*Ummita: Chinese lover denies killing Kano girlfriend (DailyTrust)*Lagos to fund 2023 budget with N350b loan (Guardian)
Ummita: Chinese lover denies killing Kano girlfriend (DailyTrust) The Chinese national, Geng Quangrong, accused of killing his Nigerian lover, Ummukulsum Sani Buhari, has denied charges levelled against him before a Kano High Court along Miller Road, presided over by Justice…
Verstappen fastest in final free practice
Red Bull’s world champion Max Verstappen was fastest in Saturday’s gusty third and final free practice session for the United States Grand Prix, the Dutchman beating Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc by 0.320 seconds. Verstappen clocked a best lap in one minute…
*7 killed, one missing as gunmen attack Apostle Suleman’s convoy (Nation)*LASTMA announces 3rd Mainland Bridge closure (Punch)
7 killed, one missing as gunmen attack Apostle Suleman’s convoy (Nation) Seven people, including three fully-armed policemen, were killed yesterday as gunmen attacked the convoy of controversial cleric and General Overseer of Auchi, Edo State-based Omega Fire Ministries (OFM), Apostle…
*NDLEA uncovers cannabis, tramadol in crayfish sack (Punch)*Again, early morning fire destroys property worth millions of naira at Balogun Market (Sun)
NDLEA uncovers cannabis, tramadol in crayfish sack (Punch) The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has uncovered 15 parcels of cannabis and 600 grams of tramadol concealed in a sack of crayfish for export to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This is…
*3 suspected traffic robbers nabbed in Lagos (Channels)*Hilux collides with truck, Lagos driver escapes death (Punch)
3 suspected traffic robbers nabbed in Lagos (Channels) Three suspects have been nabbed for robbing motorists in the Ketu area of Lagos State. They were arrested by policemen on a covert operation in the area, Lagos Police Command spokesman Benjamin…
F1: Mercedes boss Wolff hopes to unlock more performance in Budapest
Mercedes managed their first double podium of the Formula One season at last weekend’s French Grand Prix but head into Sunday’s race in Hungary having no real clue how they will perform. The former dominant team in F1 have had…