*Northern coalition, others demand review of Abba Kyari’s suspension (DailyTrust)*Lagos-Kano train service resumes Aug 13 (Punch)

Northern coalition, others demand review of Abba Kyari’s suspension (DailyTrust) The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) and other Arewa Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have demanded a review of the suspension of DCP Abba Kyari. The Police Service Commission had suspended…

*Lagos LGAs Poll: Police deploy resources, warn against violence (Guardian)*Reactions as Senator kneels before ex-Governor Ibori (Punch)

Lagos LGAs Poll: Police deploy resources, warn against violence (Guardian) The Police Command in Lagos State has deployed human and material resources to provide adequate security before, during and after the local government elections scheduled to hold tomorrow (Saturday). The…

*Burnt Igbosere High Court is Nigeria’s oldest judicial building (Nation)*Panic as police, LASTMA abandon Lagos roads (Guardian)

Burnt Igbosere High Court is Nigeria’s oldest judicial building (Nation) To stakeholders in the justice sector, the burning of the Lagos High Court, Igbosere, Lagos by hoodlums under the guise of #EndSARS protest last Wednesday, was the height of hooliganism…

Tottenham’s Son Heung-min enjoyed ‘tough’ military service

Tottenham forward Son Heung-min says he enjoyed the “tough” challenge of his three-week spell doing military service in South Korea. Son completed his mandatory training last month while Tottenham waited for the Premier League season to resume after the coronavirus…

Son Heung-min: Tottenham forward wins award during military service

Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min has completed his three-week mandatory military service in South Korea – and won an award for the best performance. Officials said the 27-year-old excelled in shooting skills and was the top performer among 157 trainees.…

*Construction: LASG announces road closure in Apapa (Vanguard) *253 Nigerians evacuated from UK arrive Lagos (Guardian)

Construction: LASG announces road closure in Apapa (Vanguard) The Lagos State Government has announced the closure of Creek Road from Mr Biggs to Warehouse road junction in Apapa area of the state, for construction. The State Ministry of Transportation, in…

Son strikes late to edge Spurs past Villa in five-goal thriller

Son Heung-min struck deep into stoppage time as Tottenham’s chances of Champions League football next season were boosted by a 3-2 win at Aston Villa on Sunday. A third consecutive Premier League victory lifts Spurs up to fifth – which…

*Inside Lagos water economy: A dangerous and poorly regulated corridor (DailyTrust) *Lagos teacher breaks pupil’s arm while flogging him over test (Punch)

Inside Lagos water economy: A dangerous and poorly regulated corridor (DailyTrust) A road trip makes it a very long journey, so the waterways remain the only option. But how safe is it? Lagos State occupies 3,577 square kilometers with water…

*‘Okada’ riders attack, injure task force officials in Oshodi (Nation) *Man burnt to death in freak accident at Lagos church (Guardian)

‘Okada’ riders attack, injure task force officials in Oshodi (Nation) Officials of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) were attacked by 14 commercial motorcycle riders at Oshodi under bridge on Wednesday night. Chairman of task force,…

Son hails Spurs’ strength in depth after downing Dortmund (Guardian)

In-form forward Son Heung-min said Tottenham are showing they have the squad to cope without the injured Harry Kane and Dele Alli after a comprehensive 3-0 Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. Son started a brilliant second-half display…

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