*Stop MC Oluomo from kingship, monarch’s family begs gov (Punch)*Lagos Assembly honours outgoing CP Odumosu (Guardian)

Stop MC Oluomo from kingship, monarch’s family begs gov (Punch) The Olushi Onigbesa royal family has appealed to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to stop the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Mr Musiliu Akinsanya…

*We’ll work together to give drug addicts new life – Sanwo-Olu (Punch)*5 Northern states join FIRS in VAT dispute against Rivers, Lagos (Guardian)

We’ll work together to give drug addicts new life – Sanwo-Olu (Punch) The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday said his administration would collaborate with organisations and individuals to give everyone with drug issues a new life. The…

*Sanwo-Olu says Lagos has overcome COVID-19 third wave (Guardian)*Man smashes grinding stone on peacemaker’s leg for meddling in fight (Punch)

Sanwo-Olu says Lagos has overcome COVID-19 third wave (Guardian) Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, said Lagos has successfully overcome COVID-19 third wave and already taking proactive measures to banish the virus from the state completely. Speaking at…

*US govt gathers 2,700 electronic files, 6,700-page documentary evidence for Kyari’s case (Tribune)*Court remands teenager for weilding dangerous weapon (Vanguard)

US govt gathers 2,700 electronic files, 6,700-page documentary evidence for Kyari’s case (Tribune) The United States government has gathered over 2,700 electronic files as part of evidence for trial in the $1.1million fraud case involving a top Nigerian police officer,…

*How a day-old baby was stolen from Kano hospital (DailyTrust)*Sanwo Olu, Akeredolu, Uzodinma wives storm Lagos for “August Meeting” (Sun)*Comedian Bovi puts up son ‘for sale’ after breaking 3 TVs in 1 year (Punch)

How a day-old baby was stolen from Kano hospital (DailyTrust) A newborn child was recently stolen from Abdullahi Wase Hospital in Kano. One Abubakar Sadiq and his wife, Maryam Sadiq, stole the child, according to the police. The couple had…

Manchester City: Pep Guardiola says he will leave club when his contract expires in 2023

Pep Guardiola has said that he will leave Manchester City when his contract runs out in 2023 – and hopes to manage a national team. The 50-year-old, who joined City in 2016, plans to “have a break” after seven years…

*Ladipo auto spare parts market risks closure over environmental issues (Guardian)*How truck crushed tricycle, killed three occupants in Lagos (Punch)

Ladipo auto spare parts market risks closure over environmental issues (Guardian) There are indications that the Lagos State Government may be constrained to close the multi-billion naira Ladipo International Spare Parts Market in Mushin over alleged environmental infractions. The market,…

*Residents panic as robbers attack 10 Lagos homes in three days (Punch)*Sexual Assault: Police grant actor, Baba Ijesha, bail (Leadership)

Residents panic as robbers attack 10 Lagos homes in three days (Punch) Residents of Ifelodun, Kuburatu-Agbede and other areas in the Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos State have been living in fear after armed robbers invaded 10 houses and…

*UNILAG gynaecologist wins $2.5m Gates research grant (Punch)*Flurry of tributes as Odumakin passes on (Guardian)*Engineers commend Lagos on road rehabilitation (Nation)

UNILAG gynaecologist wins $2.5m Gates research grant (Punch) A professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at the University of Lagos, Bosede Afolabi, has emerged as a recipient of a $2.5m research grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. According to…

*Boko Haram claims responsibility for missing Air Force jet, releases video of dead pilot (DailyTrust)*Easter: Prices of perishables soar in Lagos markets (Vanguard)

Boko Haram claims responsibility for missing Air Force jet, releases video of dead pilot (DailyTrust) The Boko Haram sect has claimed responsibility for bringing dowm the missing Jet of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). A jet deployed against the sect…

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