Police brutality triggers protest in Imo oil-producing community (ThisDay) Police brutality yesterday triggered off protest by women in the oil-producing area of Ohaji Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. The women, numbering over 500 stormed the street with placards,…
Former football ace Richard Rufus is found guilty of £8m trading scam
A former Premier League footballer was convicted yesterday of scamming friends and family out of £8 million by falsely using star names including Rio Ferdinand to entice investors. Richard Rufus, who played 288 times for Charlton Athletic, promised annual returns…
*LASG begins impounding of unpainted commercial vehicles (Guardian)*Economy, security dominate as Atiku, Tinubu skip debate (Punch)
LASG begins impounding of unpainted commercial vehicles (Guardian) The Lagos State Government has directed the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to begin to arrest and impound unpainted commercial vehicles from Monday across the state. The General Manager of LASTMA,…
Rio Ferdinand suggests Erik ten Hag isn’t being fair on Cristiano Ronaldo after incident
Rio Ferdinand has made the bold claim that Erik ten Hag’s treatment of Cristiano Ronaldo is not fair despite the fact the forward stormed down the Old Trafford tunnel before full-time. Manchester United ran out 2-0 winners over Tottenham in…
Paul Pogba pleased with one thing Bruno Fernandes has done since joining Man Utd
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes Paul Pogba will be pleased with the way Bruno Fernandes has come into the side and relieved the Frenchman of the pressure of trying to be creative from midfield. United signed Fernandes in the…
Man Utd legend Ferdinand explains why Liverpool title win is ‘different’
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand explains why Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool deserve special praise for their title win. The Reds’ 30-year wait was finally ended last night as Manchester City were beaten 2-1 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. And Ferdinand…
Rio Ferdinand reveals why Manchester United should sign Jadon Sancho
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand admits he’s desperate for the club to sign Jadon Sancho as he believes the Dortmund winger can bring some much needed flair and imagination to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side. The Red Devils have been tracking…
Rio Ferdinand reveals his regret at not speaking out over John Terry race row with brother Anton
Former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand says he regrets not speaking out during John Terry’s race row with his brother, QPR defender Anton Ferdinand, and says he still does not speak to the Chelsea defender. Terry was banned by the…
*Woman seeks help over alleged missing twin in Lagos (Guardian) *Controversy as NBA disowns Lagos ‘lawyer’, critic (Punch)
Woman seeks help over alleged missing twin in Lagos (Guardian) A woman, Faith Obinna, who recently gave birth to twins at St. Raphael Divine Mercy Hospital in Ikorodu area of Lagos State yesterday, accused the hospital management of allegedly stealing…
*COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu rolls out economic stimulus for residents (DailyTrust) *Coronavirus: Lagos nears total lockdown, fears cases may hit 39,000 (Punch)
COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu rolls out economic stimulus for residents (DailyTrust) The Lagos State Government has unveiled economic stimulus package for indigent and the most vulnerable in the society to cushion the effect of the 14 days stay-at-home directive occasioned by the…