*Lagos demolishes shanties on Oshodi-Apapa highway (Guardian)*Grieving family tackles Lagos hospital over mechanic’s death (Punch)

Lagos demolishes shanties on Oshodi-Apapa highway (Guardian) The Lagos State Government yesterday began the demolition of shanties and other structures built on the right of way of the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway to enable the contractor handling the reconstruction of the road…

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle expecting a second baby

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expecting a second baby. The Valentine’s Day announcement came with a black and white picture of the smiling couple and the Duchess showing off a slight bump. A spokesperson for the pair said on…

*#EndSARS: Panel demands autopsy for slain policeman (Punch)*COVID-19 violation: Club VICTORIA boss begs Lagos governor, others over closure (Guardian)

#EndSARS: Panel demands autopsy for slain policeman (Punch) The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry probing allegations of rights abuses against the police, on Friday, directed Mrs Olamide Erinfolami, the widow of Inspector Ayodeji Erinfolami, who was killed during the…

*UNILAG ASUU passes vote of no confidence in pro-chancellor (Punch) *Lagos State announces alternative routes as Eko Bridge is closed for repair works (Guardian)

UNILAG ASUU passes vote of no confidence in pro-chancellor (Punch) The Academic Staff Union of Universities has passed a vote of no confidence in the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Dr Wale Babalakin. The ASUU Chairman, Dr Dele…

Meghan is back for her first public appearance since quitting as a senior royal

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back in the UK for a brief moment, appearing at an awards ceremony in London. It is Meghan’s first public appearance since she and her husband announced their decision to step back from royal…

*Police charge Iyanya with car theft (Nation) *Thief defiles 10-year-old girl after stealing mother’s phone, money (Punch)

Police charge Iyanya with car theft (Nation) The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) Ikoyi, Lagos, has charged Nigerian singer Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, popularly called Iyanya, with alleged car theft. Iyanya was arraigned for the offence on February 4, 2020 before…

*Explosion victims narrate ordeals, count losses as death toll rises to five (Guardian) *Diesel-laden tanker falls, catches fire in Lagos (Punch)

Explosion victims narrate ordeals, count losses as death toll rises to five (Guardian) After the raging fire following Sunday night’s pipeline explosion at Abule Egba area of Lagos State was put out by a combined team of firefighters and emergency…

*Most buyers don’t care about fake NAFDAC label on gin – Arrested maker of adulterated drinks (Punch) *Lagos begins cleanup of Ikoyi, VI (Guardian)

Most buyers don’t care about fake NAFDAC label on gin – Arrested maker of adulterated drinks (Punch) A primary school leaver, David Ozoemenam, who specialised in the production of adulterated gin, has been arrested by the police in Lagos. City…

*Lagos cautions over fire outbreaks (Nation) *Police arraign fake Unilag lecturer (Punch)

  Lagos cautions over fire outbreaks (Nation) Lagos State Government, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has advised Lagosians to take precautionary measures to prevent fire disasters in view of the prevailing harmattan weather which aids the spread of fires.  The Governor who spoke…

Prince Harry blows up landmine at same spot where Princess Diana detonated one (Metro)

The Duke of Sussex followed in his mother’s footsteps to detonate a landmine in the exact same spot the Princess of Wales did 22 years ago and witness the legacy of her work to eliminate the devices. Harry donned body…

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