3,298 inmates on death row in Nigeria – NCoS (DailyTrust) No fewer than 3,298 inmates across the custodial centres in Nigeria are on death row, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has revealed. Its Public Relations Officer, Mr Abubakar Umar, disclosed…
*8 Lagos cops detained for extorting social media influencer (Punch) *Group sensitises Lagos youths on dangers of drug abuse (Guardian)
8 Lagos cops detained for extorting social media influencer (Punch) The Lagos State Police Command has arrested eight police personnel for their alleged involvement in the assault and extortion of a social media influencer, Olumide Bakare. Confirming the arrest, the…
*Lagos issues notice to demolish 102 distressed buildings (Guardian) *Outrage as police brutalise, extort man of N260,000 in Lagos (Punch)
Lagos issues notice to demolish 102 distressed buildings (Guardian) The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), yesterday, said 102 out of about 500 identified distressed buildings in the state have been marked for demolition. The state also advised all tenants/occupiers…
Obafemi Martins tells Eagles how to win Egypt 2019 Nations Cup (Guardian)
Former Super Eagles striker, Obafemi Martins believes Nigeria can win next month’s African Nations Cup if the team drew from Nigeria’s past experience in the North Africa country. Martins was Nigeria’s top striker when the Super Eagles won the bronze…