14 Miscreants arrested for harassing passengers in Lagos (Punch)
In a bid to maintain law and order in the state, operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps have arrested 14 miscreants who have been terrorising passersby and passengers at Terminal 3 in the Oshodi area of Lagos State.
The suspects, known for their notorious activities, were taken into custody by authorities and have been profiled.
The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a video shared on X.com on Thursday. Read more
Lagos distributes 20,000 food boxes to residents (NewTelegraph)
The Lagos State Government said it has begun the distribution of 20,000 bags of food items to religious bodies in the state. It stated further that the motive is to cushion the effects of hardship among the residents in the state.
The distribution began at the Lagos State Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja yesterday, Mr Abdullahi Jebe, the Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Religion (Islamic), said.
He said that the governor had been getting palliatives across to various sections of the society in the state. “Associations such as the Community Development Associations (CDAs), Community Development Committees (CDCs) have benefitted from the distribution of the palliative.” Read more
Resident Doctors protest colleague’s continued hold by bandits in Kaduna (Leadership)
The Kaduna State chapter of Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), on Thursday, staged a peaceful protest to demand the unconditional release of their colleague, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola who was abducted on December 27th, 2023 at her residence in Kaduna.
Dr. Popoola was kidnapped alongside her husband and nephew, but her husband was released after spending weeks in captivity, leaving his breastfeeding wife in captivity for over eight months.
Addressing journalists at the end of the peaceful protest which took place within the premises of the National Eye Centre Kaduna, President of ARD in Kaduna State, Dr. Muhammad Okpanaki said, if their request for prompt intervention and release of their colleague was not adhered to, the resident doctors may have no option but to down tools to press home their demands. Read more
NJC recommends Kekere-Ekun as CJN, 28 others as judges (Nation)
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has nominated Justice Kudirat Motonmori Kekere-Ekun to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointment as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
The recommendation was made at its 106th meeting presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola held on August 14 and 15.
The Nation had reported that Ariwoola will formally bow out of office on August 22. Read more
Maiduguri inland dry port to be ready in 6 months — Gov Zulum (Tribune)
The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has said that the inland dry port that will soon be established in the State capital, Maiduguri will be ready in six months.
Speaking on Wednesday to newsmen in Lagos when he paid the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) a courtesy visit, Governor Babagana Zulum said that the inland dry port will take away many young people off the street by providing employment opportunities to many.
According to Zulum, “I want to assure you of the speedy process of establishing an Inland dry port in Maiduguri. Read more
Women, youths seek opportunities at agric convention (DailyTrust)
Many women, most of them youths, converged on Abuja yesterday to network toward seeking opportunities at the National Youth in Agricultural convention.
The event was organised by the Nigerian Women for Agricultural Progressive and Development Initiative (NWAPDI) to encourage young Nigerians practising agriculture.
The national coordinator of NWAPDI, Omolara Svensson (a farmer) said the convention was designed to bring opportunities to the youth in the agriculture sector for sustainability. Read more
Kano APC Forum donates food items to vulnerable (Independent)
Political Appointees under the administration of the immediate past administration of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Wednesday donated food Items to Vulnerable in Kano.
Known as APC Strong Forum, the group is led by the former Managing Director of the Kano State Water Board, Dr Garba Ahmad.
In its first outing on Wednesday, the forum distributed 2,481 10kg bags of rice to the people. Read more
Plateau lifts curfew on Jos (Channels)
Plateau State government has fully lifted the curfew imposed on the Jos-Bukuru metropolis, following the peaceful conduct of residents and an improvement in the security situation.
In a release signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere on Thursday, said Governor Caleb Mutfwang after thorough consultations with security agencies decided to lift the curfew, which will allow citizens to resume their economic and lawful activities while maintaining public order.
Governor Mutfwang expressed gratitude to the citizens for their steadfast, patriotism and cooperation during the challenging period and assured them of his unwavering commitment to their well-being. Read more
Gena Rowlands, award-winning screen legend and star of The Notebook, dies aged 94 (HuffPost)
Actor Gena Rowlands, who was in the entertainment industry for over six decades, died on Wednesday at the age of 94.
Gena, born Virginia Cathryn Rowlands in Madison, Wisconsin, on 19 June 1930, acted in theatre, TV and film, including multiple projects with her first husband, John Cassavetes. She began her career on Broadway in plays like Middle Of The Night and The Seven Year Itch before landing television roles on series including Top Secret, Robert Montgomery Presents and Appointment With Adventure in the 1950s. Read more
Katy Perry’s label responds to claims about Lifetimes music video shoot (MusicNews)
Katy Perry’s label has responded to the recent claims about her Lifetimes music video shoot.
Earlier this week, it was reported that the pop star was being investigated over environmental damage caused during the filming of the music video for her latest single.
Shortly after its release, it was claimed that the video contained unauthorised filming on Spain’s Balearic Islands, prompting an investigation. Read more
Arrest made in connection with Matthew Perry’s drug overdose death (Independent)
Police have made at least one arrest in connection with the death of Friends star Matthew Perry.
The arrest was made in Southern California on Thursday (15 August) following the accidental overdose death of the actor, law enforcement sources told NBC News.
On 28 October 2023, first responders found Perry, 54, unresponsive in the hot tub at his Pacific Palisades home. The actor was pronounced dead at the scene. Read more
Hayden Panettiere and Tyler James Williams search for a kidnapped girl in “Amber Alert” trailer (People)
Hayden Panettiere and Tyler James Williams are pulled into a dangerous plot in “Amber Alert”.
PEOPLE is exclusively debuting the first trailer for the thriller, directed by Kerry Bellessa and also starring Saidah Arrika Ekulona and Kevin Dunn.
“An ordinary ride-share becomes a high-stakes game of cat and mouse when Jaq (Panettiere) and Shane (Williams) receive an alert of a child abduction on their phones,” a synopsis teases. Read more
The Holdovers star Dominic Sessa in talks to play Anthony Bourdain in biopic Tony (EW)
The first biopic of the beloved chef and TV host Anthony Bourdain is officially on its way.
EW has confirmed that The Holdovers breakout star Dominic Sessa is in talks to star as Bourdain in the upcoming film, to be titled “Tony.”
The film is written by actor Todd Bartels (The Americans) and director Lou Howe (2014’s Gabriel), relatively untested talents who were previously reported to be attached to the Dolly Parton biopic Dumb Blonde in 2022. Read more
Russia sentences US citizen Ksenia Karelina to 12 years for Ukraine donation (National)
A Russian court has sentenced Ksenia Karelina, a dual Russian-US citizen, to 12 years in prison for treason over a donation she made to a charity that helps Ukraine.
The Sverdlovsk Regional Court announced the sentence on Thursday after prosecutors had asked the judge to jail Ms Karelina, 33, for 15 years. The Federal Security Service, known as the FSB, accused her in February of collecting funds for the Ukrainian army, Russia’s state-run Tass news service reported.
A resident of Los Angeles, Ms Karelina was detained during a family visit to the city of Yekaterinburg. She pleaded guilty on August 7 and hopes to be released in a future prisoner exchange with the US, her lawyer Mikhail Mushailov said, according to Tass. Read more
Kraven the Hunter’s new trailer confirms Spider-Man villain (DigitalSpy)
“Kraven the Hunter’s” newly-released trailer has confirmed the appearance of Spider-Man villain Rhino.
The latest Spider-Man villain movie from Sony sees Aaron Taylor-Johnson take on the titular role of Kraven the Hunter aka Sergei Kravinoff.
Kravinoff, is a big-game hunter who, if the comics are anything to go by, wants to defeat Spider-Man in an attempt to prove he’s the best hunter in the world. Read more
I’ll come back stronger, faster, declares Favour Ofili (Sun)
Team Nigeria sprinter, Favour Ofili who was controversially denied the opportunity of featuring in the Women’s 100m race at the Paris 2024 Olympics has promised to bounce back stronger and faster.
She has posted on her X-handle a soul-lifting message that had close to 82 thousand views within 10 hours. Close to five thousand liked her post within a short time.
Her message reads: “It’s easy to feel defeated, but every setback is a set up for a comeback. I’m proud of myself, this Olympic made me realize how strong I am and I’m grateful for the support I got from my coach, family and fans. Read more
Osimhen won’t shine at Chelsea — Primate Ayodele (Leadership)
Renowned prophet and founder of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has urged Super Eagles’ striker Victor Osimhen to snub a move to Chelsea, claiming that the striker will not have the best of time should he join the London club.
The cleric made this statement in a 44-second video on social media.
“I want to quickly advise as directly that Osimhen should not go to Chelsea because if he goes there, he will not shine and it will kill his career.
“NFF, if Osimhen should go to Chelsea, don’t call him again, and also calling him to the Super Eagles still needs to be previewed properly because we have what it takes to the World Cup and Nations Cup,” Ayodele said. Read more
Man Utd kick off Premier League season before Man City face new-look Chelsea (France24)
Manchester United kick-off the 2024/25 Premier League season at home to Fulham on Friday before Manchester City begin the defence of their title at free-spending Chelsea on Sunday.
New Liverpool manager Arne Slot will be under the spotlight on Saturday with a trip to newly-promoted Ipswich for his first competitive game since succeeding Jurgen Klopp. Read more
LA Galaxy sign ex-Dortmund, Germany star Marco Reus (ESPN)
Former Borussia Dortmund midfielder and three-time Bundesliga Player of the Season Marco Reus has signed with the LA Galaxy, a source told ESPN.
An official announcement with contract details is expected Thursday.
The 35-year-old German was out of contract this summer after closing out a lengthy run with Dortmund that began in 2012. Read more
Lawrence Okolie targeting “great fight” with Deontay Wilder (BoxingScene)
Lawrence Okolie has invited a bridgerweight fight with Deontay Wilder.
The 31 year old won the lightly regarded WBC bridgerweight title in his past fight, when he travelled to Poland to stop Lukasz Rozanski inside a round.
Having since seen Wilder get stopped by Zhilei Zhang and likely end his career as a top-level heavyweight at the age of 38, he hopes that the former WBC champion will consider attempting to revive his career by, unusually, moving down in weight. Read more
LIV Golf star claims sport is “boring, slow and long” in bizarre PGA Tour rant (Mirror)
Former Masters champion Patrick Reed has claimed golf is “boring, slow and long” but Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf has “changed the game”.
LIV’s third season is nearing its conclusion and this weekend’s event at The Greenbrier in West Virginia will see the breakaway circuit play its 100th competitive round. 4 Aces star Reed heralded the milestone, praising the Greg Norman-fronted league’s “outstanding” development since it launched in 2022.
The 34-year-old believes LIV has created a more entertaining and compelling product which is “faster and more fun” for fans than the PGA Tour, and he expects the league to only get bigger and better with time. Read more