*1 feared killed, Lagos market shut down over clash (DailyTrust)*Pasuma: I quit football for music (DailyTrust)

1 feared killed, Lagos market shut down over clash (DailyTrust) Commercial activities in the Oluwole Market in Ogba, Ojodu Local Council Development Area of Lagos State were grounded on Friday morning as Yoruba and Hausa clashed. It was learnt that…

*‘Some govt officials’ houses went down’, Sanwo-Olu defends demolitions (Channels)*3-storey building collapses in Lagos during downpour (Punch)

‘Some govt officials’ houses went down’, Sanwo-Olu defends demolitions (Channels) Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the state government won’t hesitate to bring down houses that contravene the state’s planning rule.  “There are some officers of this government that their…

*Tinubu presides over FEC meeting, swears in 8 new perm secs (ThisDay)*Police disrupt cult initiation, recover weapons in Delta (Guardian)

Tinubu presides over FEC meeting, swears in 8 new perm secs (ThisDay) President Bola Tinubu on Monday administered the oath of office on eight new Permanent Secretaries, who were appointed last week after successfully scaling the Federal Civil Service’s selection…

*Despite Tinubu’s assurances, US issues travel advisory to citizens (Guardian)*Apprehension in Jos as Plateau tribunal delivers judgement on guber poll today (Sun)

Despite Tinubu’s assurances, US issues travel advisory to citizens (Guardian) Two days after the United States Deputy Treasury Secretary, Wally Adeyemo visited Nigeria as part of US efforts to strengthen economic ties between both countries and a day after President…

Shaibu storms out of Edo event after security officers deny aides entry

Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Monday, stormed out of the venue of a government function after some of his aides were denied entry by security officials. The event hosted by Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, was a…

*7 Yobe council areas prone to flooding, warns GloFAS (Guardian)*Residents invade, loot palliatives warehouse in Bayelsa (Vanguard)

7 Yobe council areas prone to flooding, warns GloFAS (Guardian) Global Flood Awareness System (GloFAS) has warned that seven local councils could be flooded in the next 10 days. The identified flood-prone councils include Yusufari, Yunusari, Bursari, Geidam, Karasuwa, Nguru…

Edo Queens face Royaltoms as Betsy Obaseki football tournament kicks off

Edo Queens Football Club will face Royaltoms International FC of Lagos and Royal Queens FC of Warri in Group B of the second edition of the Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament (BOWFT), scheduled to hold in Benin City between September…

Our vaccine experience, by Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat said they felt no side effects whatsoever three days after taking the COVID-19 vaccine. This came as Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, his deputy, Mr. Philip Shaibu, Imo State Governor…

Bendel Insurance, Edo Queens to receive same salary, says Dep Governor (Guardian)

Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, on Monday said that players of Bendel Insurance Football Club and Edo Queens Football Club would now receive same salary. Shaibu made this known in Benin shortly after a training session with the Bendel Insurance…

Stop respecting corrupt leaders, Shaibu tells Nigerians (Punch)

The Edo State acting Governor, Philip Shaibu, has urged Nigerians to stop showing undue respect for corrupt public officials as part of efforts to win the war against corruption in the country. The acting governor, according to a statement on…

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