*Police uncover Indian hemp plantation, arrest 7 suspects in Ogun (Punch)*Anxiety over resumption of tolling on Lagos Bridge (DailyTrust)

Police uncover Indian hemp plantation, arrest 7 suspects in Ogun (Punch) Operatives of the Ogun State police command have uncovered a large expanse of land cultivated for the planting of India hemp. The operatives also arrested seven suspects they allegedly…

William Troost-Ekong: Watford sign Nigeria centre-back from Udinese

Watford have signed Nigeria defender William Troost-Ekong from Italian club Udinese on a five-year contract. The 27-year-old centre-back was born in the Netherlands, where he began his career with Groningen. He joined Udinese in 2018 and his move to Watford…

*NSCDC officer, 2 others burnt as 2 motorcycles collide in Badagry (Vanguard)*We won’t allow suspects without face mask in court – CJ (Punch)

NSCDC officer, 2 others burnt as 2 motorcycles collide in Badagry (Vanguard) An official of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and two others were on Tuesday burnt beyond recognition following the crash of two motorcycles along Badagry-Seme expressway.…

Watford to complete Troost-Ekong signing today

Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong, on Monday arrived England ahead of a potential move to Championship side Watford on Tuesday (today). According to a report on Watford Observer, the Hornets have made a move for the Nigerian international. Troost-Ekong was…

*Don’t compromise when drivers come for test, LASG tells LASDRI staff (Nation) *Motorcyclist killed as LASTMA official, driver struggle for steering wheel (Punch)

Don’t compromise when drivers come for test, LASG tells LASDRI staff (Nation) Lagos State government on Saturday urged staff of Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI) not to compromise whenever drivers come to the institute for test and certification. The Permanent…

Troost-Ekong, Osimhen delighted with Benin win (Punch)

Stand-in captain, William Troost-Ekong and striker, Victor Osimhen, have revealed their excitement after helping Nigeria start their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on a bright note Both players have since switched their focus to their next game against Lesotho.…

Troost-Ekong’s Udinese edge past Aina’s Torino (DailyTrust)

Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong featured for Udinese in their 1-0 victory against Ola Aina’s Torino in Sunday’s Serie A game at Dacia Arena. Troost-Ekong made his sixth league appearance of the season for the White and Blacks and played…

Nigeria fired up by Madagascar hurt, says Troost-Ekong (Guardian)

Nigeria defender William Troost-Ekong said the shock 2-0 group stage defeat by Madagascar was providing extra motivation for the team ahead of Saturday’s clash with defending Africa Cup of Nations champions Cameroon. The Super Eagles won their first two games…

*Sales agent disappears while returning from work (Punch) *Monalisa Chinda’s ‘tax evasion’ trial begins October 10 (Cable)

Sales agent disappears while returning from work (Punch) Family members of a 22-year-old lady, Oluwakemi Soyebo, are in distress following her sudden disappearance while returning from work. Oluwakemi was said to have gone to her place of work in the…

Ladipo market’s roadside traders get eviction notice (Punch) * NLC dares governors over N30,000 minimum wage (Nation)

Ladipo market’s roadside traders get eviction notice (Punch) The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, has asked roadside traders at the Ladipo International Auto Spare Parts Market in Lagos to quit. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos,…

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