Abuja woman dismembered, stuffed in sacks, residents suspect ritualists (Punch) The dismembered remains of a yet-to-be-identified lady have been found in the Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory. The corpse, which was found by a river in the community…
France facing “civil war”
The French army’s chief of staff recently called on a group of soldiers who signed an open letter warning about the risk of “civil war” in France to quit the armed forces. “The most reasonable step is certainly to leave…
*COVID-19 protocols shunned as Lagos auctions 88 vehicles (Punch)*Why we reopened schools despite spike – Sanwo-Olu (Sun)
COVID-19 protocols shunned as Lagos auctions 88 vehicles (Punch) The car park of the Lagos State Task Force on Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences in the Alausa area of Ikeja was a rowdy place on Wednesday afternoon as over 300…
Nigeria reports 1,204 new COVID-19 cases, as total infections rise to 91,351
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 1,204 new infections of COVID-19 Monday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 91,351 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
*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…
*Inspector remanded for Lagos nightclub killing (Nation) *Family, friends mourn 28-year-old lady stabbed by robbers (Punch)
Inspector remanded for Lagos nightclub killing (Nation) An Ebute Metta Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday remanded a 48-year-old dismissed policeman, Edwin Apalowo Ola, for allegedly killing a 27-year-old-man, Malik Mohammed, at a nightclub, Crest Inn Club, Oshodi. When the defendant…
Macron admits EU FAILED over migrant crisis but warns Italy populist rise ‘OFFERS NOTHING’ (Express)
French President Emmanuel Macron yesterday admitted European passivity in the face of the escalating migrant crisis had exacerbated populist sentiment in Italy, but warned that the absence of EU solidarity did not excuse Rome’s anti-immigrant rhetoric. The young centrist said…
Macron accuses press, opposition of blowing up Benalla Affair (France24)
French President Emmanuel Macron has come under fresh criticism after appearing to dare opponents to take him on over a scandal surrounding his senior bodyguard and ripping into the media for “talking nonsense”. Critics say Macron’s office failed to properly…
ART X Lagos stages exhibition during Macron’s visit
ART X Lagos, West Africa’s foremost international art fair, curated a special exhibition of artwork during President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the iconic New Afrika Shrine. The exhibition featured works by three of Nigeria’s leading contemporary artists Victor Ehikhamenor, Abraham…
Macron’s visit a good omen -Obi
The former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has commended the visit of the French President Emmanuel Macron to Nigeria, describing it as “a positive development”. Obi spoke as part of the dignitaries that received the French President at Fela’s…