*Governors’ Forum donates N200m to Abule Ado blast victims (DailyTrust) *COVID19: Lagos State Judiciary bars public from courts (Nation)

Governors’ Forum donates N200m to Abule Ado blast victims (DailyTrust) The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has donated N200 million to the Abule Ado/Soba Emergency Relief Fund set up by the Lagos State. The NGF Chairman, Governor Kayode Fayemi disclosed this…

Arsenal sent crashing out of Europa League

This was a lesson Arsenal had to learn eventually but it could not have come at a more costly moment. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has spent two years bailing out sluggish performances and embodying a model of consistency in a team that…

*LASG demolishes school, proprietor demands compensation (Punch) *Again, Petroleum tanker spills content at Otedola bridge (DailyTrust)

LASG demolishes school, proprietor demands compensation (Punch) The Proprietor of the Queen Diana International School, Samuel Kanu, has been distraught after the Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development demolished his school. PUNCH Metro gathered that the school,…

Barcelona confirm transfer interest in Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Barcelona have confirmed they remain interested in signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after failing to prise the Arsenal captain away from the north London club in January. The Gabon international has enjoyed another prolific season with the Gunners, despite the club’s ongoing…

*Okada ban: Schoolgirl shot, LASTMA, police vehicles destroyed (Punch) *Man remanded for alleged $4,500 love scam (Nation)

Okada ban: Schoolgirl shot, LASTMA, police vehicles destroyed (Punch) Pandemonium broke out in the Iyana-Ipaja area of Alimosho in Lagos State on Wednesday as motorcyclists and the police clashed over the ban and restriction on the activities of motorcycle riders…

Everton turn down €100m offer from Barcelona for Richarlison

Everton have reportedly turned down a €100m (£85m) bid from Barcelona for Richarlison. The Brazilian is currently partway through his second season at Goodison Park after joining the club from Watford for around £35m in July 2018. Since then, the…

*Traders faint as fire razes Lagos Timber market (DailyTrust) *Abule Egba explosion: Sanwo-Olu seeks NNPC’s support for compensation of displaced victims (Vanguard)

Traders faint as fire razes Lagos Timber market (DailyTrust) Some traders fainyed while property worth millions of naira was early yesterday destroyed by fire at the popular Amu Timber market near Olorunsogo Bus-stop in Mushin area of Lagos. Several houses…

Pressure on Pepe, Lacazette with Aubameyang suspended, says Arteta (Punch)

The pressure is on record signing Nicolas Pepe and Alexandre Lacazette to score goals with Arsenal’s leading scorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang suspended for three matches, according to manager Mikel Arteta. Aubameyang took his tally to 16 goals in all competitions this…

*Lagos pledges continued support for armed forces (Guardian) *Man bags seven years jail term over land fraud (Punch)

Lagos pledges continued support for armed forces (Guardian) Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday pledged the state’s continued support for the armed forces. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the state Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, made the pledge…

*LASU Stampede: No student on admission at Igando General Hospital – Doctor (Nation) *Govt asked us to stop Favour’s burial — Family of LASU student killed by boyfriend (Punch)

LASU Stampede: No student on admission at Igando General Hospital – Doctor (Nation) Two students of the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, admitted on Monday at the Emergency Ward of the Igando General Hospital, Lagos, had been discharged from the…

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