2 children die as 2 storey building collapses in Lagos (Vanguard)
Tragedy struck on Sunday when a two storey building collapsed at Adeleye Street, Ladilak, Bariga area of Lagos State killing at least two yet to be identified children in the process.
The incident it was gathered happened on Sunday evening with three adults sustaining injuries.
The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority, LASEMA, Dr Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident, saying the agency was on top of the situation.
According to Oke-Osanyintolu, “The Agency activated its response to the above incident and upon arrival at the incident scene, discovered that the tank scaffolding of a 2 Storey building collapsed on a bungalow beside it and affected two rooms. Read more
NDLEA intercepts 2.3m tabs of Opioids going to 7 northern states (Independent)
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) has intercepted over 2.3million tablets of illicit pharmaceutical opioids and other psychoactive substances meant for distribution in seven Northern states.
The interception followed a series of interdiction operations by operatives of the agency, in the past one week.
The banned drugs were said to be heading to Borno, Kano, Kaduna, Sokoto, Zamfara, Gombe and Nasarawa states.
Specifically, NDLEA authority disclosed that a total of two million three hundred and twenty five thousand, five hundred and fifty three (2, 325, 553.00) tablets and capsules of Tramadol, Pregabalin, Hypnox, Diazepam and Exol-5 including 7, 353 bottles of a new psychoactive substance locally called Akuskura meant for the seven states were seized from locations across Kaduna, Kogi, Sokoto, and the FCT. Read more
35-year-old mast vandal arrested in Lagos (Vanguard)
A 35-year-old suspect identified as
Emmanuel Aaron has been arrested by operatives attached to Meiran Division of the Lagos State Police Command for vandalising a telecommunication mast in Isoto area of Meiran.
Vanguard gathered that Aaron was arrested on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at about 3:05 am in response to a distress call by residents in the community.
During his arrest, the police recovered twelve solar batteries loaded in their operational vehicle, a Ford with registration number FKJ 519 YF.
Immediately police officers arrived at the scene, Aaron’s colleagues and
conspirators (who are still at large) took to their heels, unfortunately, he was arrested. Read more
“The Oratory” movie raises awareness of plight of street children (Leadership)
A movie titled ‘The ORATORY’ is set to further beam the spotlight on the plight of street children and internally displaced people in Nigeria and other countries.
The globally acclaimed movie produced by the Salesians of Don Bosco and premiered last year and has been screened in Dublin, London, Turin, Venice and other cities. A public screening was held on Saturday at the Genesis Cinemas within Maryland Shopping Mall in Lagos.
In a media brief held midweek in Lagos, it was noted that, screening ‘The Oratory’’ movie was aimed at raising funds for the ‘Child Protection Centres’ being built across the country by the Salesians of Don Bosco named after the Italian catholic priest, John Melchior Bosco known to dedicated his life to the betterment and education of street children, juvenile delinquents, and other disadvantaged youths.
According to the Executive Producer, Rev Father, Dr Cyril Odia, the movie directed by Obi Omenloye was shot in different cities namely
Rome, Atlanta, Lagos and Turin and features an impressive array of Nigerian and international movie stars such as Eyinna Nwigwe, Rich Lowe, Celeste Marcone, Shane Guilbeau, Florence Okechukwu, Lawrence Nwali, and scores of street children. Read more
Tinubu’ll win 2023 Presidency — Cleric predicts (Vanguard)
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Prophet Coming of the Lord of Paradise The Last Day Church of God a.k.a. Deliverance Ministry for the Kingdom of God, has prophesied that the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu will be the next president of Nigeria.
Prophet Coming of the Lord, gave the revelation while speaking to journalists at his residence in Otokutu, near Warri, Delta State, saying that the lord revealed so many things in an encounter on his recent sojourn to a prayer mountain.
The cleric who in 2019, prophesied that President Buhari will win, as well as the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, said Nigeria has credible men and women who can govern the country, but was quick to add that God has decided to favour Ahmed Tinubu because of his contribution to humanity.
The long bearded Prophet said,”I will tell you what God said concerning 2023 election. Like I prophesied before the APC primary that the man called Jagaban will win and I asked God who is Jagaban why are you talking about Jagaban?” Read more
Eze-Ndigbo receives Lagos APC leaders, declares supports for candidates (Tribune)
The Eze Ndigbo of Surulere Local Government of Lagos State, Eze Dr. Edwin Obi has declared the support of the Igbo community in the district for all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general elections.
The traditional ruler made the declaration during a courtesy call to his palace by the Executive Chairman of Itire-Ikate LCDA, Hon (Dr.) Ahmed Apatira in the company of members of Ndigbo in Lagos APC led by the council’s Supervisor for Health, Hon. Angel Chidi Okoro.
During the reception, Dr Obi commended the council boss for the appointment of members of the Ndigbo community into his cabinet and the party executive positions.
He said, “We are most grateful to you for the appointment of our members into your cabinet. You are indeed a detribalised politician and administrator. Read more
Resident Doctors issue fresh 2 weeks ultimatum to FG, states (DailyTrust)
The Nigerian Association of Medical Doctors (NARD) on Sunday extended the two-week ultimatum earlier issued over the plight of members in state and federal government establishments across the country.
At the end of its national executive council meeting held in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, the body said the action becomes necessary to give the federal and state governments more time to resolve the matter.
NARD had earlier issued a two weeks ultimatum in July at the end of its NEC meeting held in Lafia, Nasarawa State.
While reading the communique on their new position, NARD President, Dr Dare Godiya Ishaya flanked by other members of the executive, bemoaned the slow pace encountered in the payment of the 2020 Medical Residency Training Funds (MRTF) for its members who were hitherto omitted. Read more
Ex-Minister, Adeosun’s charity gets FIRS’ tax deductible certificate (Sun)
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has issued a tax deductible donations certificate to DashMe, a Lagos-based Charity with operations in Nigeria, the United States and the United Kingdom, founded by former finance minister, Mrs Kemi Adeosun last year.
Tax deductible lowers a firm’s taxable income and reduces the tax liability.
The certificate was issued to the Foundation at the weekend in Abuja.
The FIRS issues tax-deductible donation certificates to carefully vetted registered charities whose operations meet Nigeria’s statutory ‘public character’ requirements. Section 25(c) of the Companies Income Tax Act (CITA) permits companies which make charitable donations to charities with tax-deductible donations certificates to a ‘donation relief’. Read more
BBNaija: Mixed reactions as Biggie merges housemates (Vanguard)
Biggie’s plans for the Big Brother Naija Level Up Season were kept under wraps as 24 Housemates were introduced during two star-studded Live Shows, over two days, with the hope of winning the highly coveted Grand Prize of N100m worth of prizes.
The 24 hopefuls were placed in two different Levels to make up the Level Up House. Streaming on two channels; DStv Channel 198 and 199 and on Showmax, Big Brother Naija fans across the continent and in the UK, saw Housemates living separately, occasionally meeting up for Arena Games and the Saturday Night Party, and eventually swapping Houses.
Now, they all live in one House, and it’s about to be an exciting time as they co-exist after weeks of being competitors. To celebrate the merge, here are all the key moments where Housemates from both Levels interacted.
Before their first meetup, Level 2 Housemates suspected there are others in Biggie’s House. The card game they played before entering the House raised these suspicions. Their suspicions were confirmed when they met each other for the first time during the first Head of House Games that saw Eloswag winning the title. Read more
Bandit kingpin Bello Turji has embraced peace in Zamfara – Deputy Governor (Channels)
A notorious bandit kingpin Bello Turji has embraced the peace initiative of the Zamfara State Government as part of efforts to end banditry in the north-western state.
Deputy Governor of Zamfara State, Senator Hassan Nasiha, disclosed this during a conference on security in Gusau, the State capital organized by the Students Union Of Medina University.
Nasiha commended Turji for deciding to shun banditry, saying his action is bringing about relative peace in the three local government areas which were hitherto the frontline of banditry in Zamfara State.
According to the deputy governor, for the past five weeks, there has not been a clash between the Fulanis and Hausas in Birnin Magaji, Shinkafi and Zurmi Local Government Areas of the State as a result of the dialogue to broker peace between the two warring factions in the State. Read more
Demi Lovato is back, and this time she’s angry (BBC)
In 2008, back when she was a fresh-faced Disney star, a reporter asked Demi Lovato about her taste in music.
“What fascinates me,” she said, “is metal.”
She continued by namechecking hardcore bands Dimmu Borgir and Job For A Cowboy, whose songs were called things like Reduced to Mere Filth and Tormentor of Christian Souls.
Then, the 15-year-old had second thoughts.
“I think [Disney Channel president] Gary Marsh would kill me.”
That irreverent candor has always been part of Lovato’s appeal. from her days on kids’ TV to her platinum-selling music career, via stints on the US X Factor and the sitcom Will & Grace. But she’s never fulfilled the promise of a Demi Lovato metal album… until now.
The singer’s eighth album, Holy Fvck, is a sonic assault of razor blade guitars and throat-scorching vocals that strips away the radio-friendly veneer of her earlier material. Read more
Stanley Kubrick collaborator and actor Leon Vitali dies aged 74 (Sky)
Leon Vitali, a long-time collaborator with film director Stanley Kubrick, has died aged 74.
The official Twitter channel for Kubrick said in a tweet: “It is with the greatest of sadness that we have to tell you that the mainstay of a vast number of Kubrick’s films, Leon Vitali, passed away peacefully last night. Our thoughts are with his family and all that new and loved him.”
Vitali started his acting career in the early 1970s, with small roles in a number of TV hits, such as Z Cars, Van der Valk and Dixon of Dock Green.
After appearing in Please Sir! he went on to have a regular role in its successor The Fenn Street Gang, as the character Peter Craven. Read more
Will Smith hailed a ‘hero’ as he shares video of terrifying encounter during family time (Hello)
Will Smith is slowly starting to rebuild his presence on social media after a long absence following the incident at the Oscars with Chris Rock.
It seems the star is finding time to show his jovial self again, although in more of an unsettling situation, as he dealt with a tarantula in his house.
He captured the video of his night with family as he and his rarely seen son Trey tried capturing the intruder and were slightly paralyzed by fear.
“What the whole hell,” he exclaimed as he saw the spider scamper across the floor, even jumping up onto his chair in fear. Read more
James Bond films ‘will be on screens until at least 2037 in new Warner Bros deal’ (FilmNews)
James Bond films will reportedly be on screens until at least 2037.
Makers of the movie franchise, which started on screens in 1962, are said to have signed a new deal to continue the series with Warner Bros. in a deal which will take the spy to his 75th birthday.
Whilst this may come as good news to fans, bosses are still yet to confirm who will be cast as the infamous MI6 agent after Idris Elba ‘walked away from 007 talks.’
A source told the Sunday Mirror: “Bond is sure to still be in rude health at 75. There will be no hanging up the tux and martini.” Read more
“House of the Dragon” star Milly Alcock: ‘I was in shock and disbelief’ ( NYP)
Before Daenerys Targaryen was the famous “mother of dragons” in “Game of Thrones,” her ancestor, Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, was set to become the first ruling Queen of Westeros.
Milly Alcock, 22, who stars as Rhaenyra in the first five episodes of the “GoT” spinoff series “House of the Dragon,” told The Post that she hadn’t seen “GoT” before landing the role.
“But of course, I knew about it,” she said. “I understood that it was very big and very popular. [After getting cast], I watched it to prepare. I binged the whole 8 seasons in 2 weeks. It was intense, and I quickly became a fan and understood why everyone loved it.”
“House of the Dragon” (Sundays at 9 p.m. on HBO) is set around 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” and follows Daenerys and Jon Snow’s ancestors, the silver-haired, dragon riding Targaryen family. As Sunday’s series premiere introduced, King Viserys I (Paddy Considine) sits on the Iron Throne, and has just named his daughter, Princess Rhaenyra, as his heir – despite the fact that it’s not the norm for women to rule, and his advisors fear this will throw the realm into chaos.
Mac Miller’s 2018 drug overdose death gave Demi Lovato ‘survivor’s guilt’ (HipHopDX)
Mac Miller’s 2018 overdose death has had rippling effects across not just the rap community but the pop world as well.
Speaking to the Zane Lowe Podcast in a recent interview, singer Demi Lovato got candid about her drug addiction and admitted she felt guilty for surviving her overdose, which happened just a few months before Miller died.
“I had a lot of survivor’s guilt after my overdose because right after that, Mac Miller died, and it just put everything into perspective for me of, ‘That could have been you, that almost was you, and how are you going to live your life now?’” she said. “And it affected me a lot.”
Demi Lovato was hospitalized in July 2018 after being found unresponsive at her Los Angeles home. The overdose came just weeks after she confessed she relapsed after years of sobriety in the song “Sober.” Read more
Right Said Fred singer Fred Fairbrass admits to drug dealing before finding music fame (MusicNews)
Right Said Fred singer Fred Fairbrass turned to drug dealing before finding fame in music.
The musician, 65, who formed the band with singer brother Richard, 68, says he sold cocaine and amphetamines from his minicab to prostitutes and revellers.
He later made millions with Richard after releasing 1991 single ‘I’m Too Sexy’, but has told of his past in London the group’s new autobiography ‘Still Too Sexy: Surviving Right Said Fred’.
Fred said: “I used to sell speed and coke. I was a minicab driver in Fulham in 1982, and I used to work nights, and a bloke in the house I was living in was an amphetamine cook. Read more
Israeli app helps deaf community engage, cope in war and peace (NYPost)
With war and conflict being so much a part of everyday life, an Israeli company has developed a free real-time and on-demand sign language interpretation app for members of the deaf community to use on smartphones.
With a team of interpreters available and speaking and signing in various sign languages, the video call service is available anywhere, anytime.
During the last round of violence earlier this month between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza, the company Sign Now conducted its first pilot tests with Gaza residents.
“We don’t get involved in politics. We’re here to lead a social revolution,” said Tomer Levy, Sign Now’s founder and CEO. Read more
NFF owe vendors N600m – Pinnick (Punch)
President of the Nigerian Football Federation, Pinnick Amaju, has revealed that the federation is still owing their vendors over N600m, Sunday PUNCH reports.
Pinnick made this known in an interview with Brila FM on Saturday.
The NFF have outstanding bills to pay to hotels, travel agents, various national teams, and staff members, our correspondent learnt.
Pinnick whose eight-year tenure in office ends September 30 after the Annual General Assembly agreed to a 10-day extension also added that the NFF is also being owed $6m by one of its sponsors. Read more
Super-charged Leeds run 10-man Chelsea ragged (RTE)
Leeds produced their best display under head coach Jesse Marsch to register a stunning 3-0 home win against Premier League title hopefuls Chelsea.
First-half goals from Brenden Aaronson and stand-in skipper Rodrigo put Marsch’s side two up at the interval, and Jack Harrison turned home a third midway through the second period.
The scoreline did not flatter rampant Leeds, who appear transformed this season after securing top-flight survival on the final day of the last campaign.
Marsch, who replaced Marcelo Bielsa in February, was left to celebrate at the final whistle after frustrated Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel had remonstrated with the fourth official moments earlier. Read more
Aston Villa star reveals reason for transfer amid £25m deal (BirminghamLive)
Aston Villa’s Bertrand Traore is set to join Istanbul Basaksehir after falling out of Steven Gerrard’s plans.
Traore joined Villa in the summer of 2020 from Lyon in a deal worth £17million and has made a total of 45 Premier League appearances for the club. In his first season, Traore made 14 goal contributions in 36 games, as he scored seven times following his switch from Ligue 1.
The former Chelsea star has only made three appearances under Gerrard since the Liverpool legend took over from Dean Smith back in November. And after struggling to make an impression during pre-season, Traore is set to sign for Turkish side Basaksehir.
“As you know, there were many clubs that wanted me, there was a lot of time to think, but I wanted to come to Basaksehir,” Traore told Turk Time. “I talked to people who know the club well. It was a club I knew before. I knew the coach, I knew the players. Read more
Cameron Norrie notches new career-high despite Cincinnati exit (TennisHead)
Cameron Norrie will boast a single-digit ranking for the first time in his career next week even after losing in the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Masters.
The world number 11 will climb to ninth on the ATP ladder at the next rankings update, one higher than his previous best of 10th achieved in April.
Norrie will move up to a career-high despite the fact that by far his best Slam result, reaching the semi-finals of Wimbledon in July, carried no ranking points with it.
His run to the semi-finals of Cincinnati was a second appearance in the last four of a Masters event for the Brit after his surprise triumph at Indian Wells last October. Read more
Open golf champion, Tom Weiskopf dead at 79 (Sun)
Open golf champion Tom Weiskopf has died aged 79 after fighting pancreatic cancer.
The former PGA Tour player was diagnosed with the disease in 2020.
Eight-time major winner Tom Watson announced his friend’s death in a post on social media.
In sharing the sad news, he passed on his condolences to Weiskopf’s family. Read more
Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and 2 other drivers furious with Formula 1 decision (F1News)
Next weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix looks set to be the last in Formula 1, at least for the time being.
The circuit is looking set to be dropped from the 2023 calendar, with the venue to be replaced by either South Africa or another money-making race.
The circuit organisers have already planned for next weekend’s race to be its best event yet, after following advice from the FIA to make the GP more entertaining.
The organisers have looked at the “American way” of hosting a Grand Prix, as well as making track changes to Eau Rouge. Read more
Ten Hag should drop Ronaldo and Rashford for Liverpool clash: Rooney (Guardian)
Manchester United’s Dutch manager Erik ten Hag gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Brentford and Manchester United at Gtech Community Stadium in London on August 13, 2022.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag can boost his hopes of securing his first Premier League point against Liverpool on Monday if he dropped Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford, Red Devils legend Wayne Rooney writes in the Sunday Times.
United have opened their campaign with embarrassing defeats, Brighton recording their first-ever win at Old Trafford followed by a 4-0 whipping by Brentford last weekend.
It leaves them rooted to the bottom of the Premier League for the first time in 30 years.
United host a Liverpool outfit who are also seeking their first win of the campaign following two draws against Fulham and Crystal Palace. Read more