Hoodlums burn BRT bus over commercial bus driver’s death (Vanguard) An unidentified commercial bus driver was yesterday, killed in an auto crash involving his vehicle and a Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, on Ikafo bridge in the Ogudu area of Lagos.…
Liverpool star snubbed as Luis Enrique reveals Spain’s 26-man World Cup squad
Liverpool midfielder Thiago will not be going to the World Cup with Spain. The 31-year-old has not been included in La Roja’s squad for the tournament in Qatar. Manager Luis Enrique has instead opted for Sergio Busquets, Rodri, Gavi, Pedri,…
Thiago Silva ‘surprised’ by Chelsea squad’s reaction to Thomas Tuchel
Thiago Silva has been pleasantly ‘surprised’ by how quickly his Chelsea team-mates have adapted to Thomas Tuchel’s style of football and says the club are ‘going in the right direction’ again under their new head coach. A mid-season managerial change…
*Lagos CP deploys mobile policemen in correctional centres (Punch)*Ex-LASUTH director Oke appointed UNILAG medical college provost (Punch)
Lagos CP deploys mobile policemen in correctional centres (Punch) The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has deployed additional mobile policemen in the correctional centres in the state. This was disclosed after he received the new Controller of…
*11 years after, NDLEA re-arrests escaped drug baron in Lagos (Nation)*Lekki Port project will bridge the gap in Nigeria’s Maritime Infrastructure – Du Ruogang (Vanguard)
11 years after, NDLEA re-arrests escaped drug baron in Lagos (Nation) The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a suspected drug baron, Mr Chidi Olife who escaped arrest for unlawful importation of 5.250kg of heroin, concealed in books,…
*Lagos police arrest three for traffic robbery (Punch)*Muslims visit church to celebrate christmas with Christians in Nasarawa (Tribune)
Lagos police arrest three for traffic robbery (Punch) Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Lagos State Police Command, have arrested a 17-year-old boy, Damola, for allegedly terrorising motorists and commuters on some highways in the state. The teenager was apprehended…
*‘Sanwo-Olu responding to treatment’ (Punch)*Lagos begins construction of 9km drainage (Guardian)
‘Sanwo-Olu responding to treatment’ (Punch) The Lagos State Health Commissioner, Akin Abayomi, says Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is responding well to home-based care and treatment for COVID-19. “Governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is responding well to COVID-19 home-based care and treatment.…
Kai Havertz completes Chelsea medical ahead of £90m transfer
Kai Havertz has completed a medical with Chelsea ahead of his £90 million move from Bayer Leverkusen, according to reports in Germany. Chelsea have agreed a club-record fee to sign the 21-year-old this summer as they will pay Leverkusen €80m…
Thiago Silva: Chelsea sign Brazil defender on one-year deal
Thiago Silva played his last game for Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League final defeat by Bayern Munich on 23 August. Brazil centre-back Thiago Silva has signed for Chelsea on a one-year deal, with the option of another. The 35-year-old…