Despite some self-inflicted adversity, the Toronto Raptors got it together when it mattered most. O.G. Anunoby scored a game-high 29 points, Fred VanVleet added 28 and the Toronto Raptors pulled out a 114-104 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday.…
*NURTW crisis: Soldiers, policemen storm Agbado as MC Oluomo, Istijabah boys draw battle line (Punch)*Residents lament darkness despite ‘Light Up Lagos’ project, fear more vicious night attacks (Guardian)
NURTW crisis: Soldiers, policemen storm Agbado as MC Oluomo, Istijabah boys draw battle line (Punch) Scores of policemen and soldiers stormed the Ijaiye Bus Stop in the Agbado area of the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State on Monday…
Raptors drub Warriors in 53-point blowout
Pascal Siakam scored 36 points in three quarters on his 27th birthday, and the Toronto Raptors routed the Golden State Warriors 130-77 Friday night, with the largest margin of victory in the NBA this season. Toronto shot 53.4 per cent…
*Woman hits pedestrian, dumps body on road (Nation)*Lagos Assembly investigates abuse, misappropriation of funds in councils (Vanguard)
Woman hits pedestrian, dumps body on road (Nation) A woman who allegedly knocked down a pedestrian with her Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and dumped her body on the road has been taken into police custody in Lagos. Police said Anita…
*Court remands butcher for allegedly defiling his 14-year-old stepdaughter (Vanguard)*Man in police net for allegedly beating wife to death (Nation)
Court remands butcher for allegedly defiling his 14-year-old stepdaughter (Vanguard) A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Yaba, Lagos, on Wednesday ordered that a 40-year-old butcher, Tunji Adeniran, who allegedly defiled his 14-year-old stepdaughter, be remanded in a custodial centre. The police…
*Landlady’s daughter beats tenant to death over electricity bill (Vanguard)*NDLEA arraigns 20-year-old man for allegedly dealing in Indian Hemp (Independent)
Landlady’s daughter beats tenant to death over electricity bill (Vanguard) An argument over electricity bills which ensued between a landlady’s daughter, Ms Tina Essi, and her tenant, has allegedly led to the tenant’s death in Ikorodu area of Lagos. Until…
Nets’ Durant pulled from game against Raptors due to health and safety protocols
Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets was pulled from Friday night’s game against the Toronto Raptors due to the league’s health and safety protocols, the team says. The 32-year-old did not start the game because he was undergoing contact tracing…
VanVleet sets new Toronto Raptors record with 54 points in a single game
Fred VanVleet, hitting 11 three-pointers, put on a show with a franchise-record 54 points as the Toronto Raptors defeated the Orlando Magic 123-108 on Tuesday. The Raptors’ previous single-game scoring record was 52 points, set by DeMar DeRozan against Milwaukee…
*Lagos lawmaker under fire for saying youths always high on drugs (Punch)*Mayhem: How we secured Surulere from hoodlums – Lagos youth leader (Vanguard)
Lagos lawmaker under fire for saying youths always high on drugs (Punch) The lawmaker representing Amuwo Odofin Constituency I at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mrs Mojisola Alli-Macaulay, has received backlash over her comments alleging that most Nigerian youths…
Kyle Lowry’s crazy pass over Tacko Fall leads to big Raptors win
Facing the absolute brink, the Toronto Raptors suddenly have life. OG Anunoby caught a crosscourt inbounds pass from Kyle Lowry and hit a 3-pointer with no time remaining, and the Raptors beat the Boston Celtics 104-103 in Game 3 of…