Identity of lagoon suicide victim yet unknown (Guardian) The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed that a yet-to-be-identified man jumped into the Lagos lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge, yesterday. Public Affairs Officer LASEMA, Nosa Okunbor, who confirmed…
Ndidi is Eagles most committed player – Pinnick
Nigeria Football Federation president, Amaju Pinnick, has rated Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi as the most committed player in the Super Eagles. Ndidi has been an ever-present player in the Eagles since he broke into the team in 2015 and…
*Five confirmed dead in Abule-Egba pipeline fire (Guardian) *Man arrested for stabbing wife to death (Nation)
Five confirmed dead in Abule-Egba pipeline fire (Guardian) At least five people have been confirmed dead in the Abule-Egba pipeline fire explosion that occurred on Sunday night. “It’s unfortunate we lost 5 lives to this inferno, with many in critical…
*Soldier’s wife car crushes Lagos street sweeper (Punch) *Lagos begins hajj medical screening (Nation)
Soldier’s wife car crushes Lagos street sweeper (Punch) A street sweeper with the Lagos Waste Management Authority narrowly escaped death on Thursday after being crushed to a stationary petrol tanker by a motorist conveying a woman said to be the…
FIFA ban: CAS’ panel sits March 19 as Siasia appeals for funding (DailyTrust)
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has now set up a panel of jurists that would hear the appeal filed by former Super Eagles’ Chief Coach Samson Siasia against world football governing body FIFA following the life ban slammed…
Sanusi predicts great turnaround for Nigerian football in 2020 (Guardian)
The Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) Secretary General, Muhammed Sanusi has predicted that the country’s game would witness great transformation in 2020. He added that the poor performance of some of the national teams this year has sparked a movement that…
*‘Lagosians to enjoy free BRT ride, toll during Yuletide’ (Nation) *We’re Ready For The Festive Season – LAWMA (Independent)
‘Lagosians to enjoy free BRT ride, toll during Yuletide’ (Nation) Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said yesterday that Lagosians will today enjoy a free ride on BRT to their destinations. He said they will also enjoy free ride on…
*We break into homes, boutiques at midnight to steal – suspects (Vanguard) *Police arrest five suspected miscreants for ‘assault’ (Nation)
We break into homes, boutiques at midnight to steal – suspects (Vanguard) Two interstate robbers who are currently being investigated by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad Lagos State Police Command have revealed how they break into homes and boutiques…
*Lagos government begins review of secondary school curriculum (Guardian) *LCC begins cashless operation on Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge Jan 1 (Punch)
Lagos government begins review of secondary school curriculum (Guardian) Amid complaint on the curriculum being used at primary and secondary school levels, the Lagos State government has begun moves to review them to meet current trends. Over 200 teachers from…
QPR’s wonderkid Eberechi Eze can ‘improve’ Super Eagles – Pinnick (Vanguard)
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick believes Queen Park Rangers midfielder Eberechi Eze can help improve the Super Eagles. The NFF boss recently had a meeting with the youngster and his parents on the potential of the England U21…