A woman who accuses Democratic White House candidate Joe Biden of sexually assaulting her 27 years ago has called on him to quit the presidential race. In an interview, Tara Reade urged Mr Biden to “please step forward and be…
Sadiya Farouq and the burden of expectations – Emma Agu
Every crisis throws up either a hero or a villain. Most often, the person at the epicentre of the crisis, either as provocateur or solution, does not necessarily have to be the leader, be it of a nation or a…
President Trump to suspend immigration to US due to coronavirus
President Donald Trump said on Monday night that he would temporarily suspend all immigration to the United States due to the coronavirus pandemic. The president announced the drastic measure in a post on his favorite social media platform. “In light…
*Six arrested at suspected kidnappers’ den in Lagos (Guardian) *COVID-19: Lekki hospital asks visitors in last 10 days to self-isolate after two staff tested positive (Vanguard)
Six arrested at suspected kidnappers’ den in Lagos (Guardian) Residents with the help of soldiers yesterday uncovered a tunnel used by suspected ritualists at Ladipo bus-stop, Agege Motor Road, Lagos State, while six suspects have been arrested with efforts ongoing…
Trump cuts US funding to WHO
US funding to the World Health Organization is being halted by President Donald Trump, who blames it for creating “a 20-fold increase” in COVID-19 cases worldwide. The U.N. health agency, according to Trump, made a “disastrous decision” to oppose his…
*LAWMA bars scavengers from Lagos landfills (Punch) *Stimulus package: Lagos warns against sale of food packs (Nation)
LAWMA bars scavengers from Lagos landfills (Punch) The Lagos Waste Management Authority has barred scavengers from landfills across the state. The agency said it was a precautionary measure against further spread of coronavirus and other dangerous diseases. LAWMA said its…
*Court sentences armed robbery gang leader to death (Guardian) *Lagos suspends Easter edition of Eko City Farmers’ Market (Nation)
Court sentences armed robbery gang leader to death (Guardian) Justice Adenike Coker of a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja yesterday sentenced an armed robbery gang leader, Muritala Salami, to death. The judge convicted and sentenced Salami to death after…
*Two labourers drown in Lagos hotel well (Punch) *One month after, tricyclists, motorcyclists back on Lagos roads (Guardian)
Two labourers drown in Lagos hotel well (Punch) What was meant to be a minor job at a hotel on Ashanti Close, Apapa area of Lagos State, went awry as two labourers drowned in the facility’s well. The victims, Yau…
*62-year-old man in court for allegedly swindling sister of N2.4m (Tribune) *LASG dislodges land grabbers from Agege land (NewTelegraph)
62-year-old man in court for allegedly swindling sister of N2.4m (Tribune) A 62-year-old man, Fatai Omopariola, who allegedly swindled his sister of N2. 4 million on Friday, on appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court. The police charged Omopariola, who…