Police quiz three cops over brutalised Lagos woman (Punch) The Lagos State Police Command is investigating three of its men–a corporal and two constables–over a video showing residents in the Ajegunle area protesting after a woman was allegedly hit in…
McIlroy, Rahm head strong field at Colonial
World No 1 Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm of Spain will highlight a strong field in Fort Worth, Texas next week as the PGA Tour returns from a three-month break due to the coronavirus outbreak. Americans Dustin Johnson and Justin…
*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…
*Sanwo-olu commiserates with New Telegraph Newspaper on editor’s death (Guardian) *COVID-19: Lagos to re-open schools if… – Education commissioner (Vanguard)
Sanwo-olu commiserates with New Telegraph Newspaper on editor’s death (Guardian) Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commiserated with the management and staff of the New Telegraph newspaper on the death of its former Saturday editor, Alhaji Waheed Bakare, describing…
Rory McIlroy wants Ryder Cup postponed instead of played without fans
Rory McIlroy has joined a growing group of players who say this year’s Ryder Cup should be postponed to 2021 rather than playing it with no fans present because of the coronavirus pandemic. The biennial event is still scheduled to…
*Abule-Ado explosion: Lagos pays N2.5m to victims’ families (Punch) *Emergency food market has achieved its goals – Lagos govt (Tribune)
Abule-Ado explosion: Lagos pays N2.5m to victims’ families (Punch) The Lagos State Government has commenced the payment of compensation to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the explosion that rocked the Shoba community in the…
McIlroy chasing first back-to-back at Players Championship
Rory McIlroy has his eye on a piece of PGA Tour history this week as he targets a successful defense of The Players Championship. The world No 1 arrives at Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida aiming to become the first player…
*Scores wounded, shops looted as armed thugs, tanker drivers clash in Lagos (Guardian) *Lagos yellow taxi drivers association gets mobile App (DailyTrust)
Scores wounded, shops looted as armed thugs, tanker drivers clash in Lagos (Guardian) About 50 people, including truck drivers were fatally injured yesterday, while many shops and trucks were looted and torched after heavily armed thugs invaded Vinager and Abule-Ado…
*Coronavirus patient discharged after giving birth to baby with no infection (Metro) *After six hours, rescuers suspend search for 22-year old man who jumped inside Lagos lagoon (DailyTruat)
Coronavirus patient discharged after giving birth to baby with no infection (Metro) A woman infected with coronavirus gave birth to a healthy baby girl, according to reports. The 33-year-old was initially transferred back to the fever ward while her child…
Rory McIlroy: World number one return down to relentless consistency
It might feel somewhat unsatisfactory to go to the top of the rankings without playing a tournament, but Rory McIlroy’s return to world number one is no statistical fluke. McIlroy is back on top of the world because he is…