Former world number one Serena Williams recovered from a set and three break points down to beat compatriot Bernarda Pera in her first match in six months. The American, who has 23 Grand Slam singles titles, was in deep trouble…
*House of Reps assesses effects of tank farms location on Lagos residents (Vanguard) *Assembly considers punishment for cultists’ parents (Punch)
House of Reps assesses effects of tank farms location on Lagos residents (Vanguard) The House of Representatives on Tuesday assessed the effects of the location of petroleum tank farms and the operators’ activities on the residents of Ijegun-Egba and Kirikiri…
*Lagos COVID-19 task force escapes gunshot attack, seals facilities (Guardian) *Lagos CJ blames parents for kid’s waywardness (Nation)
Lagos COVID-19 task force escapes gunshot attack, seals facilities (Guardian) Members of the Lagos State Safety Commission enforcement team, at the weekend, escaped injuries after they were attacked and shot at while carrying out enforcement of the COVID-19 safety precautions…
*Scores narrowly escape death as another building collapses in Lagos (Vanguard) *Insecurity: Your best not enough, Buhari tells security heads (Vanguard)
Scores narrowly escape death as another building collapses in Lagos (Vanguard) Tragedy occurred in Lagos again in the early hours on Thursday, when a storey building at No 3 Sadiku Street, Alaggba, Iyana Ipaja, suddenly collapsed during a heavy downpour…
Serena Williams confirms she will play US Open 2020
International tennis will resume in August and Serena Williams has confirmed her participation at the US Open 2020 – a major boost for the United States Tennis Association (USTA). With Roger Federer missing the event due to a second round…
Serena: I’m black and proud
Serena Williams sat down with husband Alexis Ohanian for an interview session on Instagram Live where they discussed the current climate surrounding race relations in the United States. The 23-time Grand Slam champion decided to speak out following the death…
Naomi Osaka banks $37m in single year to smash Sharapova record for highest ever annual earnings for female athlete
Japanese ace Naomi Osaka, 22, has broken the record for the most a female athlete has ever earned in a year, according to Forbes, joining rival Serena Williams as the only two women on the annual list of the 100…
*Lagos rolls out guidelines to reopen businesses post-lockdown (Nation) *COVID-19: We won’t sack workers – Lagos (DailyTrust)
Lagos rolls out guidelines to reopen businesses post-lockdown (Nation) Lagos State Government on Friday rolled out what it called ‘Register-to-open’ guidelines for businesses as it prepares for the opening of the economy following the ongoing lockdown. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, speaking…
*LASG rounds up 80 street urchins, set for evacuation (Punch) *Lagos agency recovers dead commercial cyclist in an accident (Guardian)
LASG rounds up 80 street urchins, set for evacuation (Punch) No fewer than 80 children have been reportedly picked by the Lagos State Government for street begging in different parts of the state. The PUNCH gathered that the step was…