*‘Some govt officials’ houses went down’, Sanwo-Olu defends demolitions (Channels)*3-storey building collapses in Lagos during downpour (Punch)

‘Some govt officials’ houses went down’, Sanwo-Olu defends demolitions (Channels) Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the state government won’t hesitate to bring down houses that contravene the state’s planning rule.  “There are some officers of this government that their…

*Man burnt to death for allegedly stealing Okada (Sun)*BBNaija “All Stars” Season 8: Spotlight on all time faves (Tribune)

Man burnt to death for allegedly stealing Okada (Sun) An unidentified middle-aged man has allegedly been burnt to death by angry mob who accused him of stealing a motorcycle popularly known as Okada. The incident happened in Agbor, Ika South…

*”‘It’s N53 per day,” Sowore slams Tinubu over N8k cash palliatives to Nigerians (Punch)*DisCos move to hike tariff, seek NERC’s nod (DailyTrust)

“‘It’s N53 per day,” Sowore slams Tinubu over N8k cash palliatives to Nigerians (Punch) Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over his initiative to give N8,000 cash palliatives to 12 million Nigeria in six months.…

Tinubu emerges ECOWAS chairman (Guardian)*How I won British Council’s Country Best Award for Cambridge A’ Level, by student (Nation)

Tinubu emerges ECOWAS chairman (Guardian) In a unanimous endorsement that signals the trust and confidence reposed in him by his counterparts, President Bola Tinubu emerged as the new chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the…

*NLC rejects planned electricity tariff hike (Leadership)*Outrage over proposed 114% RMAFC pay rise for Tinubu, others (Sun)

NLC rejects planned electricity tariff hike (Leadership) The organised labour yesterday kicked against the plan by the federal government to increase electricity tariff describing it as callous and insensitive to the well-being of consumers, especially the poor Nigerians. The plan…

*FG sets new deadline for reopening of Eko, Apongbon bridges in Lagos (Channels)*Lagos-Ibadan gridlock: FRSC blames conduct of motorists (Guardian)

FG sets new deadline for reopening of Eko, Apongbon bridges in Lagos (Channels) The Federal Government has set a new deadline of July 15 to complete repairs and reopen both Eko and Apongbon bridges to traffic in Lagos State. This…

*Seun Kuti: “Temper justice with mercy”, Peter Okoye apologises, begs police (Vanguard)*Another Nollywood actor dies (DailyTrust)

Seun Kuti: “Temper justice with mercy”, Peter Okoye apologises, begs police (Vanguard) Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye of P-Square has apologised to the Nigeria Police on behalf of his colleague in the music industry, Seun Kuti, who had a conflict with…

*Last week’s election a sham – Okowa, Datti-Ahmed (Vanguard)*Fire guts Lagos Blue Rail station (DailyTrust)

Last week’s election a sham – Okowa, Datti-Ahmed (Vanguard) The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa and his counterpart in the Labour Party, Dr. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed have dismissed last week’s Presidential election as a…

*Woman sets self ablaze in Ogun over N70k loan (DailyTrust)*New Naira: How my pregnant wife died in Kano hospital – Husband (Punch)

Woman sets self ablaze in Ogun over N70k loan (DailyTrust) A middle-aged woman based in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has committed suicide after setting herself on fire over a N70,000 debt. The woman popularly known as Mama Dada also reportedly set…

*Bloody Valentine’s Day: 9 die in Rivers cult mutiny (Vanguard)*Gridlock as tankers crash on Lagos bridge (Punch)

Bloody Valentine’s Day: 9 die in Rivers cult mutiny (Vanguard) Police in Rivers state have confirmed nine persons dead in a bloody St Valentine’s Day cult clash in Ikata, Upata Kingdom, Ahoada East Local Government Area (LGA). The Spokesperson, of…

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