*Police nab 185 suspected cultists in Ikorodu, recover arms (Guardian) *Command nabs Lagos traffic robber (Punch)

Police nab 185 suspected cultists in Ikorodu, recover arms (Guardian) Fresh onslaught against cultism and gang violence in Lagos State has led to arrest of no fewer than 185 suspects by special forces attached to Lagos State police command. Two…

Manchester City dismiss Manchester United’s interest in Raheem Sterling

Manchester City are more confident than ever of keeping Raheem Sterling and are unconcerned by Manchester United’s interest in the England international. Reports on Monday suggested United were monitoring the winger’s future at the Etihad, particularly in view of City’s…

ePremier League Invitational FIFA 20: I only want a Messi shirt, says Raheem Sterling

He may have won a host of trophies, scored more than 100 career goals and earned 56 England caps, but Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling will not be satisfied until he adds something else to his collection – a Lionel…

*Man kills neighbour for not allowing him watch movies during lockdown (Punch) *Lagos reassures of commitment to end COVID-19 (Guardian)

Man kills neighbour for not allowing him watch movies during lockdown (Punch) A occupant of Taiwo Street, Mafoluku, Oshodi area of Lagos, Taiwo Eluyemi, dispersed some neighbours who came to his apartment to watch movies on Wednesday in compliance with…

*2020 Budget Implementation: LIRS to generate N500bn (Guardian) *Joy as Nigeria doctors separate conjoined twins (BBC)

2020 Budget Implementation: LIRS to generate N500bn (Guardian) The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) is to generate N500 billion toward the implementation of the 2020 budget, the state Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr Sam Egube, has said.…

Wolves beat 10-man Man city (Nation)

In a dramatic comeback on Friday night, Wolverhampton Wanderers shocked Manchester City by winning 3-2 at Molineux Stadium. Wolves came from behind to beat Manchester City which led with a brace by Raheem Sterling, despite their keeper Ederson being sent…

*Police arraign businesswoman for allegedly biting off apprentice’s cheek (Guardian) *Camera nails policeman collecting N15,000 bribe (NewTelegraph)

Police arraign businesswoman for allegedly biting off apprentice’s cheek (Guardian) The police on Tuesday arraigned a businesswoman, Lovina Chukwuekezi, 34, in a Magistrates’ Court in Ojo, Lagos for allegedly biting off her apprentice’s cheek. The police charged Chuwuekezi along with…

Raheem Sterling guarantees move abroad after Man City stint but rules out certain destinations (Metro)

Raheem Sterling is planning to play abroad at some point in his career, but only in a country with nice weather and an easy language to learn. The England winger is happy at Manchester City after winning the Premier League,…

*Lagos Assembly refuses to transfer budget to Ambode (Punch)*S’Court verdict: Over 2,000 landlords, property owners in Ikeja in dilemma (NewTelegraph)

Lagos Assembly refuses to transfer budget to Ambode (Punch) About two weeks after the Lagos State House of Assembly passed the 2019 budget, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has yet to receive it, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. Our correspondent gathered that the…

Raheem Sterling named player of the season by football writers (Guardian)

Raheem Sterling was named the 2019 footballer of the year by the Football Writers’ Association on Monday hours after missing out on the players’ player of the year award. The Manchester City and England forward topped the poll of the…

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