Explosion victims narrate ordeals, count losses as death toll rises to five (Guardian) After the raging fire following Sunday night’s pipeline explosion at Abule Egba area of Lagos State was put out by a combined team of firefighters and emergency…
Bruno Fernandes’ agent drops fresh Instagram hint over Manchester United transfer (Metro)
Bruno Fernandes’ agent has dropped an enormous hint that the midfielder could be set for a move to Manchester United. United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward held advanced talks with Sporting Lisbon president Frederico Varandas in London last week with a…
Solskjær prepares to spend on ‘short-term fix’ at Manchester United (Guardian)
Ole Gunnar Solskjær has shifted his stance and said he is ready to sign a player this month as a “short-term fix” for Manchester United but insists it would not be to protect his own position. The manager has previously…
*Lagos begins clean-up of Victoria Island, Ikoyi on Friday (Nation) *Family kicks as man guarding telecommunications mast dies (Punch)
Lagos begins clean-up of Victoria Island, Ikoyi on Friday (Nation) The Lagos State Special Committee on the Clean-Up of Ikoyi and Victoria Island, recently resuscitated by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will commence the full enforcement of all environmental and traffic laws…
*Four die, four injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident (Guardian) *Father of two dies during sex competition with commercial sex worker (Vanguard)
Four die, four injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident (Guardian) No fewer than four persons were confirmed dead while four others sustained injuries in a lone accident around Pipeline Junction, Ogere, Ogun, on Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, the Spokesperson…
Robin van Persie slams Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for smiling during interview after Manchester United’s defeat to Arsenal (Metro)
Robin van Persie has criticised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for smiling during his post-match interview after Manchester United’s defeat to Arsenal on New Year’s Day. United delivered a woeful performance at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday as first-half goals from Nicolas…
*Rotarians honour Lagos first baby of the year (Guardian) *Motorcyclists lament police harassment, extortion in Lagos (Punch)
Rotarians honour Lagos first baby of the year (Guardian) As part of efforts aimed at putting smiles on the faces of mothers, members of the Rotary Club of Lagos Central yesterday honoured the first baby of the year at…
*Alleged car theft: Magistrate threatens bench warrant against Naira Marley (Punch) *Fire razes popular ‘Kara’ Market on New Year’s eve (Nation)
Alleged car theft: Magistrate threatens bench warrant against Naira Marley (Punch) A Lagos Chief Magistrate, Mr Tajudeen Elias, has given hip-hop musician, Azeez Fashola, alias Naira Marley, till January 14, 2020, to appear in court, else a warrant will…
Martial double fires Man United in Newcastle rout (Guardian)
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer urged Manchester United to show some consistency after Anthony Martial’s double and a Mason Greenwood rocket sealed a 4-1 win against Newcastle. Solskjaer’s side slumped to an embarrassing 2-0 defeat at lowly Watford last weekend to raise…
*LASG asks residents to protect themselves (Punch) *Christmas: Tambuwal preaches unity (DailyTrust)
LASG asks residents to protect themselves (Punch) The Lagos State Safety Commission has urged residents to protect their safety during the festive period and beyond. The Director-General of LSSC, Mr Lanre Mojola, emphasised the need for adequate personal safety…
