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Over 400 motorcycles seized from defaulting riders have been crushed by the Lagos State Police Taskforce. The exercise which was supervised by the Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, said the crushing of the motorcycles will discourage others from violating traffic laws. Motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, had been banned from some roads in the state. However, due to lack of proper oversight, the riders have made a habit of flouting the rules which prompted the police to take decisive action. “Over the years, we’ve observed that the motorcycles we are seeing here now have been part of the instrument they…

Real Madrid returned to the top of La Liga as they put four past Granada. Goals from Marco Asensio and Nacho gave Carlo Ancelotti’s side an early lead, but Granada’s Luis Suarez pulled a goal back just before half-time. Winger Vinicius Junior restored Los Blancos’ two-goal advantage shortly after the restart with Monchu then sent off for the hosts in the 67th minute. Real Madrid want Mbappe for free next summer, Coutinho snubs Newcastle Ferland Mendy wrapped up the win for the visitors, adding a fourth after 76 minutes. The win meant Real Madrid climbed above Sevilla and Real Sociedad…

Antonio Conte secured his first Premier League win in charge of Tottenham as Spurs staged an impressive second-half comeback to beat struggling Leeds. The hosts failed to manage a single shot on or off target in a lacklustre opening 45 minutes with the determined visitors by far the better side. Kalvin Phillips had an early free-kick saved by Hugo Lloris and Adam Forshaw drove just wide before Leeds opened the scoring as halftime approached when Daniel James stabbed in Jack Harrison’s excellent cross. There were some boos from the home fans as Tottenham left the pitch for the break, but…

The Lagos State Transport Management Agency (LASTMA) has announced the closure of Marina road from Apongbon Bridge due to the ongoing Blue Line Light Rail Project. The traffic agency suggested alternative routes for motorists as the project is billed to commence on Monday, 22 November. The statement titled ‘Trafic advisory from LASTMA’ reads: “As part of the ongoing Blue Line Light Rail Project, there will be launching of beam tomorrow, Monday, 22/11/2021 on Outer Marina road after descending from Apongbon Bridge. LASTMA summons officers for killing woman with seized vehicle “The construction starts from 10 am; hence motorists are advised…

Manchester City claimed a comfortable 3-0 win over Everton to move back up to second in the Premier League and within touching distance of leaders Chelsea. Raheem Sterling’s first-half effort set City on their way, marking his 300th top-flight appearance with a deft finish from Joao Cancelo’s sublime outside-of-the-foot pass. Rodri’s thunderous drive extended their lead after the break and Bernardo Silva tapped in late on in a one-sided contest. Everton, who had benefitted from a first-half video assistant referee decision to overturn the award of a penalty when Sterling fell under Michael Keane’s challenge, toiled throughout. With four key…

Lewis Hamilton took a comfortable win in the Qatar Grand Prix to close the gap to Max Verstappen in their fight for the world championship. Verstappen fought his way to second after a five-place grid penalty and took the point for fastest lap. The win cuts the deficit to Verstappen to eight points with two races to go in Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi next month. Alpine’s Fernando Alonso took a superb third, his first podium since the 2014 Hungarian Grand Prix. Alonso had been trying to hold off a late charge from Red Bull’s Sergio Perez, but a late…

A gunman has opened fire in Jerusalem’s Old City, killing one person and wounding at least three others. The gunman, who officials identified as a member of the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, was shot dead by Israeli security forces. One civilian shot by the gunman died of his wounds in hospital. Another was seriously hurt, and two Israeli police officers were wounded, officials said. Internal Security Minister Omer Bar-Lev said the attacker had a submachine gun. The attack took place near a gate to a compound in East Jerusalem that is a frequent flashpoint for violence – the location of…

A prominent Somali journalist who was a critic of the Islamist militant group al-Shabab has been killed in a suicide bomb attack in the capital, Mogadishu. Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled, also known as Abdiaziz Afrika, was targeted as he was leaving a restaurant in the city shortly after midday. Two other people nearby were injured in the blast and taken to hospital. Al-Shabab said it was behind the attack and had targeted the journalist, who worked for Radio Mogadishu. The bomber detonated a device in front of a car near the restaurant where Guled was accompanied by the director of Somali…

Sudan’s military reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on Sunday and announced the release of all political detainees after weeks of deadly unrest triggered by a coup. Under an agreement signed with military leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Hamdok will lead a civilian government of technocrats for a transitional period. Security forces fired tear gas to disperse protesters as they approached the presidential palace ahead of the announcement of the deal. Shortly after it was signed, some began shouting: “Hamdok has sold the revolution.” Hamdok said he had agreed to the deal to stop the bloodshed. “Sudanese blood is precious, let…

FG’s policies, providence helped start-up Unicorns emerge in Nigeria, VP adds Highlights impact of ESP, public-private initiatives in tackling COVID-19 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the recently approved 2021 – 2025 National Development Plan will usher a new season of accelerate growth in Nigeria because of its focus on value addition as major pivot to boost productivity in all sectors. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Saturday at the graduation ceremony of participants of the Senior Executive Course 43 (2021) of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) In Kuru, Jos. “If we are to inaugurate a new age…