4 Ogun teenage cultists arrested in Lagos (Punch) Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command in the Alakuko area of the state on Friday arrested four suspected cultists. The suspects, it was gathered, came from Ogun State for reprisal attacks…
Bafta Film Awards 2021: Full winners list as “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” dominates
The Bafta Film Awards 2021 have been announced, celebrating the best of the behind-the-scenes talent in film. Hosted by Clara Amfo, nine awards were given out on the night, with Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom dominating with two wins. Clara kicked…
*Man in EFCC net for allegedly diverting N800m bank loan (Punch)*Police, LASTMA, agberos threatening our livelihood, tricycle operators lament (Guardian)
Man in EFCC net for allegedly diverting N800m bank loan (Punch) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested one Adeleke Adeyemi for alleged conspiracy, issuance of dud cheques and diversion of N800m bank loan for personal use. It was…
Harry, Meghan honor Prince Philip as funeral travel plans awaited
Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle’s foundation Archewell paid tribute to Britain’s Prince Philip following his death Friday as speculation builds about their plans to attend the funeral. The foundation updated the archewell.com website so that it just displayed a…
*COVID-19: 2021 WASSCE to start by August not May – WAEC (Punch)*Drug trafficker excretes 113 wraps of cocaine worth N423m at Lagos airport (Tribune)
COVID-19: 2021 WASSCE to start by August not May – WAEC (Punch) The West African Examinations Council, Nigeria, says the 2021 West African Senior School Certificate Examination will commence in August and not May. WAEC also debunked reports by some…
Prince Philip, husband of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, dead at 99
Prince Philip, the lifelong companion of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, has died, Buckingham Palace announced Friday. He was 99. In a statement, the palace said: “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her…
*Viral video: Mob attacks Lagos policemen, labels them thieves (Punch)*Lagos releases list of COVID-19 vaccination centres (Punch)
Viral video: Mob attacks Lagos policemen, labels them thieves (Punch) Two mobile policemen were attacked and called thieves by angry youths suspected to be traders at the Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos State. In a viral video online, some angry youths…
*Lagos to open Agege-Pen Cinema bridge today (Punch)*NSCDC bursts illegal foreign SIM card dealer (Vanguard)
Lagos to open Agege-Pen Cinema bridge today (Punch) Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will open the Agege-Pen Cinema Bridge to vehicular movement on Friday (today), The PUNCH has learnt. A top government official, who chose to remain anonymous, told our…
*Court remands butcher for allegedly defiling his 14-year-old stepdaughter (Vanguard)*Man in police net for allegedly beating wife to death (Nation)
Court remands butcher for allegedly defiling his 14-year-old stepdaughter (Vanguard) A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Yaba, Lagos, on Wednesday ordered that a 40-year-old butcher, Tunji Adeniran, who allegedly defiled his 14-year-old stepdaughter, be remanded in a custodial centre. The police…
*Yuletide: Lagos residents form vigilante over livestock theft (Vanguard) *Officials hoarding LAKE rice, prospective buyers claim in Lagos (Punch)
Yuletide: Lagos residents form vigilante over livestock theft (Vanguard) Funny as it may sound, some residents of Igando, Akesan, Egan and environs in Alimosho Local Government Area of the State have deliberately deprived themselves of sleep, just to keep watch…