UK ballistic expert sheds light on Lekki tollgate shootings (Guardian) The United Kingdom (UK)-based forensic and ballistic company, hired by Lagos State government to investigate the shooting incident at the Lekki Tollgate, has said that live military-grade ammunition were not…
10-man Chelsea hold Liverpool at Anfield
Chelsea played the entire second half with 10 men but held on for a draw after Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah’s penalty had cancelled out Kai Havertz’s excellent header at Anfield. Thomas Tuchel’s side looked in control following Havertz’s opener on 21…
*COVID-19 third wave: Sanwo-Olu says 135 died in Lagos, not 500 (Guardian)*Why operatives forcefully broke into BBNaija’s Dorathy’s house -EFCC (Punch)
COVID-19 third wave: Sanwo-Olu says 135 died in Lagos, not 500 (Guardian) Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, disclosed that 135 persons have died in Lagos from COVID-19 during the third wave, and not 500 as being speculated.…
*Lagos threatens to deactivate absconded travellers’ passports for one year (Guardian)*Violence, manipulations mar APC LG primaries in Lagos (Vanguard)
Lagos threatens to deactivate absconded travellers’ passports for one year (Guardian) Lagos State Government has said that all travellers that have been confirmed as absconders will have their passports deactivated for a minimum of one year if Nigerians and if…
*Ladipo auto spare parts market risks closure over environmental issues (Guardian)*How truck crushed tricycle, killed three occupants in Lagos (Punch)
Ladipo auto spare parts market risks closure over environmental issues (Guardian) There are indications that the Lagos State Government may be constrained to close the multi-billion naira Ladipo International Spare Parts Market in Mushin over alleged environmental infractions. The market,…
*Residents decry onslaught of traffic robbers, cultists, urge governor to swing into action (Guardian)*5 killed as hoodlums clash over election banner in Lagos (Punch)
Residents decry onslaught of traffic robbers, cultists, urge governor to swing into action (Guardian) Olamide Iwayemi is still very shaken and in disbelief, a week after he, along with his wife were attacked and robbed in front of their estate…
*Ibeju-Lekki Chiefs implore Sanwo-Olu to install Oba-designate (Guardian)*Sanwo-Olu demands reduction in cost of governance (Leadership)
Ibeju-Lekki Chiefs implore Sanwo-Olu to install Oba-designate (Guardian) Traditional chiefs and king makers in Ibeju-Lekki Local Council of Lagos State have appealed to Governor Bababjide Sanwo-Olu to install the Oba-designate, Mr. Razak Olasunkanmi. Speaking at a press briefing, the chiefs,…
*NBAWF condemns alleged killing of pregnant lawyer by husband (Punch)*Lagos to demolish distressed building in Oshodi (Guardian)
NBAWF condemns alleged killing of pregnant lawyer by husband (Punch) The Nigerian Bar Association Women Forum has condemned the alleged killing of a lawyer, Adaeze Ikpeama, by her husband, Anthony. It was gathered that the six-month pregnant Adaeze was allegedly…
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…
*UCH delivers first IVF triplets (Nation)*Lagos generator repairer hospitalised after attack by hoodlums (Punch)
UCH delivers first IVF triplets (Nation) The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan on Wednesday took delivery of triplets of the first In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) carried out in the hospital. The 45-minute procedure for the delivery began at about 1pm.…