Lagos rolls out guidelines to reopen businesses post-lockdown (Nation) Lagos State Government on Friday rolled out what it called ‘Register-to-open’ guidelines for businesses as it prepares for the opening of the economy following the ongoing lockdown. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, speaking…
*LASG rounds up 80 street urchins, set for evacuation (Punch) *Lagos agency recovers dead commercial cyclist in an accident (Guardian)
LASG rounds up 80 street urchins, set for evacuation (Punch) No fewer than 80 children have been reportedly picked by the Lagos State Government for street begging in different parts of the state. The PUNCH gathered that the step was…
Evander Holyfield responds to Mike Tyson with his own training video
Evander Holyfield appears to be on course for a boxing comeback against Mike Tyson after he released more training footage on Tuesday. The 57-year-old hasn’t fought in the ring since beating Brian Nielsen in May 2011. But Holyfield, a former…
Mike Tyson teases comeback with fearsome speed and power in Instagram montage
Former heavyweight champion of the world Mike Tyson has reminded fans why he was once the “Baddest Man on the Planet” as he teased a possible comeback by snarling and hammering at pads in a powerful Instagram montage. The 53-year-old…
*20-year-old sells newborn for N130,000 (Nation) *Air force men lead hoodlums to demolish Lagos buildings (Punch)
20-year-old sells newborn for N130,000 (Nation) A 20-YEAR-old woman arrested by the police for selling her newborn for N130,000 to suspected traffickers yesterday said the money she took was for her upkeep and that she gave the child away because…
Evander Holyfield challenges Mike Tyson to trilogy fight
Evander Holyfield insists he is ready to come out of retirement and fight fellow heavyweight legend Mike Tyson for a third time. Iron Mike teased his possible return last month after he posted a clip on Instagram which hinted he…
*Woman dies in Lagos church during childbirth, prophetess arrested (Punch) *Imminent building collapse: LASEMA seals off building, evacuates residents in Lagos Island (Vanguard)
Woman dies in Lagos church during childbirth, prophetess arrested (Punch) A prophetess, Evelyn Owoleke, has been arrested in connection with the death of one Seun Olorunto during childbirth at the Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Bayo Ajao Street, in the Aboru…
Mike Tyson snubs Joshua, names top five boxers
Mike Tyson named Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder in his top five favourite current boxers but didn’t include two-time heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua. Fury, who recently claimed the WBC heavyweight title in a rematch with Wilder, has always earned the…
*Construction: LASG announces road closure in Apapa (Vanguard) *253 Nigerians evacuated from UK arrive Lagos (Guardian)
Construction: LASG announces road closure in Apapa (Vanguard) The Lagos State Government has announced the closure of Creek Road from Mr Biggs to Warehouse road junction in Apapa area of the state, for construction. The State Ministry of Transportation, in…
