*Gunshots as Okada riders resist arrest in Lekki (Punch)*Traffic Congestion: We need to do more to restore sanity in Apapa environs – Lagos govt admits (Vanguard)

Gunshots as Okada riders resist arrest in Lekki (Punch) Gunshots were heard in Lekki Phase 1 Gate, Lagos State as motorcycle (Okada) riders resisted the police from impounding their motorcycles. In a viral video, people were seen running helter-skelter as…

You wanna be starting something – ‘Gbubemi Atimomo

Inspired by some of the lyrics of Michael Jackson’s song “Wanna be startin’ somethin’” Writing this article was not as easy as I had envisaged. I have been collating a list of potential topics and areas of focus for so…

*Christmas: My account has been frozen, I need help -EndSARS promoter (Punch)*Lagos govt, CAN differ over crossover services (Nation)

Christmas: My account has been frozen, I need help -EndSARS promoter (Punch) Victor Israel, one of the doctors, who provided medical assistance to youths protesting against police brutality and bad governance in Port Harcourt, has appealed for help. Israel, on…

*FG announces partial closure of Independence Bridge (Guardian) *45-year-old Celestial pastor arrested for selling missing person’s phone (Vanguard)

FG announces partial closure of Independence Bridge (Guardian) The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing on Sunday announced partial closure of the Independence Bridge in Lagos for routine maintenance till May 2 to replace damaged expansion joints. A statement by…

Death and the legacy of Fela Kuti – Toni Kan

Death, many people say, can be the biggest career move and for proof, they point to Michael Jackson who was mired in debt at the time of his death but whose estate is now worth millions and millions more than…

Kim Kardashian wears Michael Jackson t-shirt on 10th anniversary of his death (Metro)

The 10th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death passed with little fanfare, following the resurrection of sexual abuse allegations against the star. So Kim Kardashian’s choice of outfit yesterday was particularly controversial. The 38-year-old was pictured jetting into JFK Airport in…

Michael Jackson estate launches PR blitz as documentary airs in UK (Guardian)

Michael Jackson’s estate is engaged in a campaign of adverts, lawsuits and interviews in an attempt to salvage his image after the screening of Channel 4’s documentary Leaving Neverland, which details years of alleged grooming and child abuse. The documentary,…

Louis Theroux believes alleged Michael Jackson victims but won’t stop playing his music (Metro)

Louis Theroux has given his views on the new Michael Jackson documentary Leaving Neverland, and says he believes the two alleged victims. While chatting about his upcoming documentary The Night In Question on Good Morning Britain, Piers Morgan couldn’t help…

Louis Theroux says Michael Jackson had ‘unhealthy interest in children’ (Metro)

Louis Theroux has spoken out about Michael Jackson ahead of the upcoming documentary Leaving Neverland, claiming that the pop icon had an ‘unhealthy’ interest in children. The journalist, famed for investigating taboo topics, has spoken out about his past attempts…

*Igbo, others safe in Lagos —CP (Punch) * Buhari will constitute cabinet faster than 2015, says presidency (Guardian)

Igbo, others safe in Lagos —CP (Punch) The commissioner of police in Lagos State, Mr Zubairu Muazu, has said that Igbo and other ethnic groups in the state are safe to go about their normal businesses. Muazu gave the assurance…

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