Akeredolu apologises to clerics over Muslim-Muslim ticket (Punch) The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has apologised to Christian clerics over the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress. He also appealed to them to help talk to their followers…
*Oniru Building Collapse: Stop playing politics with human lives, Lagos APC tells PDP (Independent)*I became a singer straight from UK prison – Burna Boy (Nation)
Oniru Building Collapse: Stop playing politics with human lives, Lagos APC tells PDP (Independent) The Lagos state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has chided the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the recent building collapse that happened in Oniru…
Joshua loses to Usyk by split decision
Anthony Joshua’s bid to recapture the unified heavyweight titles ended in disappointment as Oleksandr Usyk produced a terrific performance to win by split decision in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In a clash billed as the Rage on the Red Sea, a…
*Senate amends electoral act to allow president, others vote at party congresses, primaries (Guardian)*Police arraign 4 Chrisland School teachers (Channels)
Senate amends electoral act to allow president, others vote at party congresses, primaries (Guardian) The Senate has amended the Electoral Act 2022, to allow ‘statutory delegates’ to participate and vote in political parties’ conventions, congresses and meetings. This followed the…
*8 feared dead in Lagos gang fight (Nation)*No fire incident at TB Joshua’s tomb ― SCOAN (Tribune)
8 feared dead in Lagos gang fight (Nation) Eight persons were feared dead on Sunday night in street gang fights at Agege, Lagos, The Nation learnt yesterday. The deceased persons were either shot, stabbed or hacked by armed men alleged…
*Nigerians abandon elaborate kids birthday parties as prices spike up (Vanguard)*Cop kills 2, injure others at Lagos party (Nation)
Nigerians abandon elaborate kids birthday parties as prices spike up (Vanguard) Elaborate children’s birthday parties are fun filled events any kid would not want to miss. Filled with excitement and anxiety of showing off their latest outfits, they look forward…
Tyson Fury defeats Dillian Whyte to defend world heavyweight boxing title
Tyson Fury made quick work of overmatched Dillian Whyte on Saturday, landing a violent right upper cut in the sixth round for a technical knockout to retain his World Boxing Council and lineal heavyweight championships in front of an estimated…
*Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi laid to rest (Channels)*2baba, Tiwa Savage, others thrill fans at I Go Dye’s comedy show (DailyTrust)
Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi laid to rest (Channels) The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, has been buried in the ancient town of Oyo in south-west Nigeria. His remains were laid to rest on Saturday within the…
*Panic as Oluomo, Istijaba’s boys clash in Lagos (Punch)*Teenager killed, shops razed as petrol tanker explodes in Lagos (Channels)
Panic as Oluomo, Istijaba’s boys clash in Lagos (Punch) Some members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers and the Tricycle Owners and Operators Association of Nigeria clashed on Friday in Lagos. The PUNCH gathered that the fight caused…