2 policemen arrested for searching civilian phones in Lagos (DailyTrust)
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two policemen for allegedly searching the phones of some civilians on Saturday along Osbond Way, Ikoyi
The policemen were caught on camera searching the phones of some young men under the guise of carrying out a stop and search.
The video had gone viral, prompting the state Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, to order their immediate arrest.
One of the policemen has been identified as Opeyemi Kadiri, with force number 509745. Read more
Lagos rail opens 2023, transports 500k daily – Sanwo-Olu (Punch)
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed that his administration paid an extensive amount in terms of compensation to residents affected by the construction of the state’s rail mass transit Red Line project.
The governor stated this on Sunday, according to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, during an inspection of the ongoing construction activities around the Red Line project.
Sanwo-Olu, who was joined on the tour by his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, and members of the cabinet, added that the transport infrastructure being developed by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority will have the capacity to transport over 500,000 passengers daily when it becomes operational in the first quarter of 2023.
He said, “The Red Line is a project conceived and started by our government, which will be delivered in the lifetime of this administration. We have given our commitment to ensure the project is completed by the end of this year as promised. Read more
Military airstrikes kill notorious Boko Haram leader, Alhaji Modu, 27 others (Leadership)
Troops of the Air Task Force (ATF), Operation Hadin Kai, have neutralised another notorious commander of Boko Haram terrorist group, Alhaji Modu, also known as ‘Bem Bem’.
Modu was killed alongside 27 other terrorists in Borno State.
This comes as the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, charged Nigerian Air Force (NAF) operational Commanders to ‘show no mercy’ and ensure they employ maximum firepower against terrorists posing security threats in the country.
‘Bem Bem and his fighters were killed on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 by the military airstrikes on Mandara Mountain in Gwoza local government area of Borno State. Read more
Rotary moves to tackle open defecation in Lagos (Vanguard)
The Rotary Club of Omole Golden, Lagos has concluded plans to curb the menace of open defecation by 2025 as stipulated by the Federal Government.
As one of the projects listed for execution, the club, at the weekend said it has embarked on advocacy and fund raising to provide ultra-modern toilets at major markets and parks in the state.
The club revealed this at the investiture and fund raising ceremony of Rotarian Ganiu Lawal as the 19th President of the Rotary Club of Omole Golden, held in Lagos.
Lawal, in his address, said the club has also embarked on the rehabilitation of a block of four classrooms with collapsible demarcation to serve as classrooms and examination hall at Ajuwon Senior High School, saying it would cost over N10 million to complete the project. Read more
Aviation union vows to resist Aero management decision on unpaid leave (Sun)
Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) has vowed to resist the decision of the management of Aero Contractors Nigeria Limited to put the workers on unpaid leave.
The union in a letter dated 2nd August, signed by the Principal Deputy General Secretary, Frances Akinjole to the
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Aero Contractors, ATSSSAN called for the retraction of the decision, which it said the management conveyed to the workers through internal communication.
“It has come to the knowledge of our union that Aero Contractors Nigeria Limited (in receivership) had, via its internal communication, unilaterally declared members of our unions to stay on leave without pay until its resumption of operations, even if this takes thy kingdom come. Read more
SERAP sues Buhari, seeks overturn of fines on media houses (Channels)
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Sunday said it has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari for imposing fines on media houses for allegedly glorifying terrorism.
SERAP also wants the court to “declare arbitrary and illegal the N5 million imposed on Trust TV, Multichoice Nigeria Limited, NTA-Startimes Limited and TelcCom Satellite Limited, over their documentaries on terrorism in the country.”
The suit which was co-filed by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) joined as defendants.
Channels Television had reported how NBC imposed the fines on the media house on the grounds that their documentaries glorified the activities of bandits and undermined national security, an act that contravenes the provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code. Read more
Gunmen kill vigilante member, kidnap couple in Katsina (Punch)
A man identified simply as Abba was shot dead, Sunday morning, by gunmen who raided a satellite community known as Shola Quarters in Katsina town.
The gunmen also injured two residents of the community and abducted a young couple during the attack.
Residents disclosed that the gunmen had infiltrated the community on Saturday evening and began operation on Sunday morning.
It was learnt that the gunmen killed Abba, who was said to be a member of the vigilante group in the community. Read more
NIS arrests Cameroonian, 2 others with pistols, ammunition, motorcycle in C’River (Vanguard)
The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS in Cross River state have arrested a Cameroonian and two Nigerians in possession of one beretta, one locally made pistol, ammunition and criminal charms at Mfum border in Ikom local government area of the state.
Vanguard gathered that the arrest was made on the 2nd of August at about 1:00 pm by an officer of NIS, Mfum border Command, patrolling the area.
In a press release signed by Ndubuisi Eneregbu, the Comptroller Mfum Border Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, made available to Vanguard on Sunday, he disclosed that the trio were intercepted while on a motorcycle at Mfum.
He said: ” On Tuesday 2nd of August, 2022, at about 1300hours, the Border Patrol Officers of Mfum Border Command, Cross River State, intercepted a cyclist (Okada rider) carrying two (2) passengers. Read more
Oyo denies returning schools to original owners (Leadership)
Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Barr. Abdulrahman Abduraheem, has denied insinuations that the state government was planning to return some schools to their original owners, whether Missionaries or individuals.
The Commissioner, who clarified the State Government’s position in a statement at the weekend, added that the government, at no time indicated its readiness to return schools to their original owners.
He declared that the only recent event where Governor Seyi Makinde spoke about ownership of schools was at Loyola College during the commissioning of a hall named after the Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, where he only advised members of the Old Students Association to direct their request to the Ministry of Education.
According to the Commissioner, the state government had drawn up a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to guide the planned takeover of Government College, Ibadan, by the Incorporated Trustees of the Government College Ibadan, comprising the Old Students Association and government nominees, adding that the new regime of control at the Government College, Ibadan, was meant to serve as a litmus test for necessary template on the matter. Read more
Beyoncé is the 1st woman to top US album charts in 2022 with ‘Renaissance’ (NME)
Beyoncé’s just-released seventh album, ‘Renaissance’, has topped the Billboard 200 chart in the US, continuing her unbroken streak of albums debuting at Number One.
All seven of the artist’s studio albums have peaked in the top spot, however, the release of ‘Renaissance’ is notably significant in that it’s already become Bey’s highest-charting album in every major market. In addition to the US, it debuted at Number One in the UK, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand. It’s likely to top the Canadian chart as well, however data for that is yet to be released.
‘Renaissance’ also came in at Number Two in Germany, beating her last album, 2016’s ‘Lemonade’, by one place. The only downturn in sales between ‘Lemonade’ and ‘Renaissance’ happened in Switzerland – ‘Renaissance’ debuted at Number Three, one spot below where ‘Lemonade’ peaked.
In its first week of domestic release, ‘Renaissance’ shifted 332,000 equivalent album units. As Billboard reports, this makes it the year’s biggest week for any record released by a solo female artist – massively usurping Lizzo, who formerly held the record with 69,000 units of ‘Special’ shifted in its first week – as well as the second biggest sales week altogether; Harry Styles’ latest, ‘Harry’s House’, shifted 521,000 units in its first week. Read more
Travis Scott debuts new music at first headline show since Astroworld tragedy (HipHopDX)
Travis Scott treated fans to new music during his headlining concert at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday (August 6).
In one of his first major performances since his deadly Astroworld Festival in Houston last November, where 10 people lost their lives, the Cactus Jack hitmaker continued his comeback campaign with a typically high-energy set in the English capital.
Rocking futuristic, Star Trek-style shades and a T-shirt from his new Cactus Jack x Air Jordan “Reverse Mocha” collaboration, La Flame charged the sold-out crowd’s energy with his familiar hits, as well as a couple of unreleased songs.
Roughly halfway through his set, Travis Scott debuted “God’s Country,” a woozy, trunk-rattling song that appeared on an early version of Kanye West’s DONDA tracklist. The song was also previewed in a DONDA documentary made by Damon Dash that leaked earlier this year. Read more
Mario wants to make jazz album with Swizz Beatz
(MusicNews)
Mario has reached out to Swizz Beatz about possibly collaborating on a jazz album.
In an interview with Billboard to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut self-titled record, the R&B singer-songwriter revealed he has a number of projects in the pipeline, including a memoir and fashion collection. In addition, Mario wants to venture into the world of jazz.
“I DM’d Swizz Beatz two months ago, because he has a label focusing on jazz music. I said, ‘Bro, let’s do a whole jazz album.’ It’s possible to try something new,” he explained. “You have to partner with the right people so it can translate.”
Elsewhere in the conversation, Mario discussed how his relationship with his mother, who battled drug addiction and died in 2017, has informed his music, and the way in which he overcame mental health struggles in his twenties. Read more
Dua Lipa named honourary ambassador of Kosovo (Music News)
Dua Lipa has been named as an honorary ambassador for the Republic of Kosovo.
The Levitating singer was born in London to Kosovo Albanian parents who were originally from Pristina.
Dua often discusses her roots in Kosovo, and on Friday, she was presented with a special medal and certificate by President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu.
“Yesterday afternoon I was awarded the title of Honourary Ambassador of Kosovo by our Madame President @vjosa.osmani,” the 26-year-old wrote alongside a slideshow of images from the event. “It’s an honour and a privilege to be able to represent my country all over the world and to continue my work and efforts globally to see that we leave our mark and make a difference. The youth of Kosovo deserves the right to visa liberalization, freedom to travel and to dream big. Thank you.” Read more
Marvel star Chris Pratt’s Garfield movie gets release date (DigitalSpy)
Garfield’s newest big-screen movie, featuring Guardians of the Galaxy’s Chris Pratt as the voice of the famous feline, has landed a release date.
As reported by Deadline, Sony has decided that the film will pounce into cinemas on February 16, 2024. That puts it up against a currently unrevealed Marvel film from Phase 5 which comes out on the same day, while studio Universal has also pencilled in an unannounced film for that date.
Directed by The Emperor’s New Groove helmer Mark Dindal, the film will introduce a brand new character in Vic, Garfield’s father. He will be voiced by none other than fellow Marvel Cinematic Universe alumni Samuel L Jackson.
Before Garfield comes out, Pratt will be seen in the third Guardians film, which recently premiered its first footage exclusively for audiences at San Diego Comic-con. Read more
Michael Mann on the prequel/sequel novel “Heat 2,” and going deep on the life of cities (CBS)
Oscar-nominated Hollywood director Michael Mann has been in Italy long enough to develop a morning routine – a cappuccino grande – and find a favorite café in Modena, where he is shooting his latest film, “Ferrari.” This city is the birthplace of Enzo Ferrari and his company, and is famed for fast cars and good food.
“Cities fascinate me – they have their own character,” Mann said.
Correspondent Seth Doane asked, “What do you get out of a city like this one, Modena?”
The detail-obsessed director has made a career of prompting audiences to feel for the characters in his films, whether it’s the last remaining member of the Mohican tribe, or the plight of a tobacco industry whistleblower in “The Insider.” There was the collective stress we felt for the taxi driver who realizes his passenger is an assassin in “Collateral”; and he took viewers deep into the world of undercover detectives in “Miami Vice,” the flashy police series he executive produced in the 1980s which brought film-like storytelling to TV. Read more
Police break up muslim gathering in Kashmir, dozens detained (VOA)
Police on Sunday detained dozens of people in Indian-controlled Kashmir as they dispersed Shiite Muslims who attempted to participate in processions marking the Muslim month of Muharram.
Scores of Muslims defied severe security restrictions in parts of the main city of Srinagar and took to the streets chanting religious slogans. The restrictions include a ban on the Shiite religious processions.
Muharram is among the holiest months for Shiites across the world and includes large processions of mourners beating their chests while reciting elegies and chanting slogans to mourn the death of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson Hussein and 72 companions in the battle of Karbala in present-day Iraq.
Sunday’s procession marked the eighth day of Muharram, two days before its peak on the day of Ashura. Read more
Brilliant Brume shatters record in gold medal leap
(Nation)
Nigeria’s Women Long Jump sensation, Ese Brume has won the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
The Three-time African senior champion leapt 7.00 metres to win gold and set a new Commonwealth Games Record, breaking the games record set by Bronwyn Thompson (6.97m) with her 6.99m jump .
Brume, who also won the Commonwealth Games long jump in 2014, failed in her first attempt with a no jump. The second attempt saw her jump to the new games record of 6.99m.
Her fifth and final attempt also saw her go past the new games record with 7.00m. Read more
Aiteo Cup: Kano hails Pillars (Punch)
The Kano State Government on Sunday commended Kano Pillars FC for reaching the quarter-finals of the 2022 Aiteo Federation Cup.
The state’s Deputy Governor, Dr Nasiru Gawuna, described Pillars’ 2-0 defeat of DMD FC of Maiduguri in the round of 16 of the competition at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi State on Saturday as commendable and well-deserved.
In a press statement, the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Hassan Fagge, said Gawuna attributed the victory, which secured Pillars the quarter-final ticket, to the team’s determination and focus, as well as the management’s tactical approach, commitment and hard work.
“The state government under the watch of Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and the good people of Kano are proud of you for bringing joy, happiness and putting a smile on the faces of your numerous fans and supporters. Read more
Man United’s Erik ten Hag: Brighton loss was down to lack of self-belief (ESPN)
Erik ten Hag has said a lack of self belief is to blame for Manchester United’s opening day defeat to Brighton and added that his players are struggling to shake off the hangover from last season.
Ten Hag’s first competitive game as United boss ended in a 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford as the Dutchman’s reign got off to the worst possible start.
Pascal Gross scored twice to put Brighton 2-0 up at half-time and Ten Hag said the confidence of his team had disintegrated after a positive start.
“I think it was a good start and then after we dropped down a level in belief and we made mistakes and the opponent punished us,” Ten Hag said in a news conference after the game. Read more
Genk unsure of Onuachu’s return (Punch)
Genk coach Wouter Vrancken has stated that he is unsure as to when Paul Onuachu will return to action, but adds that the Super Eagles striker is getting better, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Onuachu has been out of action since July due to an adductor injury he sustained in Genk’s preseason 2-1 victory against FC Utrecht.
The 27-year-old missed his side’s first three games of the new Jupiler League season and faces a race to be fit for their clash against Zulte Waregem on Sunday.
“It’s hard to know what level of form he is in,” Vrancken told Walfoot. Read more
Fofana: ‘Milan could have signed me in 2020’ (FootballItalia)
RC Lens midfielder Seko Fofana spoke positively of links with Milan and reveals the club already tried to sign him in 2020. ‘I always speak to my friend Mike Maignan.’
The 27-year-old Ivory Coast international is no stranger to Serie A, having spent most of his career at Udinese from 2016 to 2020 when moving to RC Lens for €8.5m.
Under contract until June 2024, he has been linked with a possible transfer to San Siro as a replacement for Barcelona-bound Franck Kessie.
Fofana spoke to Milannews.it and confessed it was an intriguing idea, but not necessarily a new one. Read more
Callum Shinkwin eases to victory at Cazoo Open in Wales (RTE)
England’s Callum Shinkwin claimed his second DP World Tour title with a four-shot victory in the Cazoo Open.
Shinkwin carded a closing 70 to finish 12 under par at Celtic Manor, where he has now finished first, fourth and eighth in his last three visits.
It was a disappointing afternoon for Ireland’s Paul Dunne, who shot his highest round of the week – a 73 – to finish on one over par.
Having started the day on one under, he bogeyed three and four to drop back, and he couldn’t improve things from there, with a birdie on nine, before a third bogey of the day on 12. Read more
Dustin Brown responds to John Millman questioning US over Novak Djokovic ban (TennisWorld)
Dustin Brown acknowledged that every country has the right to create their own rules in the wake of John Millman questioning the United States over Novak Djokovic’s US Open ban. Djokovic is in danger of missing out on the US Open because he hasn’t veen vaccinated against COVID-19.
The United States authorities recently relaxed some of their COVID-19 measures as they don’t require a negative test upon entering the country. However, they still require foreigners to show the proof of vaccination upon enterint ehc ountry.
“Thought of the day. I could be covid positive and fly into the States, no questions asked because I’m vaccinated. But someone who has recovered from covid is now covid negative but hasn’t been vax’d is denied entry.
I know there are border laws but help me understand,” Millman tweeted. Read more