*How SARS broke man’s legs (Nation)*SARS shot me, demanded N200k – Victim (Punch)

How SARS broke man’s legs (Nation) The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Enquiry and Restitution for Victims of SARS-related abuses and other matters on Tuesday heard how a businessman, Basil Chetal Ejiagwa, was tortured in 2014 till he lost the…

*Survivors of Nigeria’s Lagos shooting tell their story (Guardian)*#EndSARS: We are ready to show Lekki shootings footage, LCC tells panel (Punch)

Survivors of Nigeria’s Lagos shooting tell their story (Guardian) Solomon, Patrick and Samuel were wounded on October 20 during a crackdown by Nigerian security forces on protesters in Lagos who had gathered despite a curfew order. The three say they…

Meghan Markle believes she was ‘destined’ to leave UK to fight racism in US

Meghan Markle reportedly believes her instinct to leave the UK makes sense now as she was ‘destined’ to help fight systemic racism in the US. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as senior members of the Royal Family…

*Policemen arrest software developer, extort N10,000 (Punch) *LAWMA begins rehabilitation of dumpsites, targets 850 daily trips (Guardian)

Policemen arrest software developer, extort N10,000 (Punch) A software developer, David Okwulili, on Thursday, narrated how operatives of the Anti-Cultism Unit of the Lagos State Police Command arrested and extorted him. Okwulili via his Twitter handle, @dav_okwulili, said he was…

Meghan is back for her first public appearance since quitting as a senior royal

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back in the UK for a brief moment, appearing at an awards ceremony in London. It is Meghan’s first public appearance since she and her husband announced their decision to step back from royal…

*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…

*Lagos cautions over fire outbreaks (Nation) *Police arraign fake Unilag lecturer (Punch)

  Lagos cautions over fire outbreaks (Nation) Lagos State Government, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has advised Lagosians to take precautionary measures to prevent fire disasters in view of the prevailing harmattan weather which aids the spread of fires.  The Governor who spoke…

Nigeria’s Nkiru Balonwu receives Powerlist UK 2020 International Award

Nigerian entrepreneur and activist, Dr Nkiru Balonwu, was named alongside Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex and chart-topping rapper, Stormzy at the 2020 Powerlist Black Excellence Awards in London. The annual awards, which were held on Friday 25 October, celebrate…

New photo of baby Archie released as Prince Harry celebrates his 35th birthday (Metro)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released a cute new photo of baby Archie, taken on his Christening day. It came as part of a moving message from Meghan to her husband marking his 35th birthday. The Duchess of Sussex…

Meghan Markle’s estranged dad Thomas pleads for picture of baby Archie (Metro)

Meghan Markle’s estranged father has once again spoken out about his relationship with the duchess – this time saying he is ‘devastated’ he has not yet met his grandson Archie. In his first interview since the royal baby was born…

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