3 suspected traffic robbers nabbed in Lagos (Channels)
Three suspects have been nabbed for robbing motorists in the Ketu area of Lagos State.
They were arrested by policemen on a covert operation in the area, Lagos Police Command spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin said.
“Operatives of the Ketu division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three members of a traffic robbery gang notorious for dispossessing motorists of their belongings at Ile-Iwe/Kosofe, Ikorodu Road, in the Ketu area of the state,” Hundeyin said in a statement Wednesday.
“The suspects, Segun Olaiya, 20; Ayinde Waris, 19; and Bashiru Mohammed, 28, were arrested around 7 pm on Monday, September 26, 2022, by policemen on a covert operation while attacking some motorists in the area. Read more
Hilux collides with truck, Lagos driver escapes death (Punch)
A yet-to-be-identified driver has escaped death after ramming his Hilux van into a 7up truck at Sandfill, opposite the Oriental Hotel, inward the Lekki area of Lagos State.
The PUNCH gathered that the driver got trapped in the van after colliding with the vehicle around 7.50 am on Thursday.
The Spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Taofiq Adebayo, said it took the intervention of officials of the agency to rescue the driver from the wreckage, adding that the victim had been taken to hospital for treatment.
Adebayo said, “The accident happened this morning around Oriental Hotel, inward Lekki. The accident is between a 7up truck and a Hilux van. The driver of the Hilux ran into the truck and got trapped. Read more
UNILAG sets in motion activities to mark diamond jubilee (Independent)
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to roll out the drums as it sets to mark its 60th Anniversary.
The University, which commenced teaching (for its first batch of twenty-eight (28) pre-clinical students) on October 3, 1962; is today a leading provider of quality tertiary education in Nigeria, leaving ineffable marks in academic and professional fields in both private and public sectors across the world.
From its humble beginnings with just three Faculties and a Medical School, the University currently has twelve (12) Faculties, a Distance Learning Institute, a School of Postgraduate Studies, nineteen (19) Research Centres, three (3) Research Institutes and three (3) Centres of Excellence, thus consolidating its position as an international trailblazer in the area of teaching, research, entrepreneurship and innovation.
A statement from the Information Unit of the university read, “The 60th Anniversary, which has the theme: “Eyes on the Future”, is an avenue for the University to return to its beginning, reflect on losses and consolidate on gains, ahead of the future. Read more
NECO releases 2022 SSCE results (DailyTrust)
The National Examination Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2022 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) conducted nationwide in July.
NECO Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Dantali Wushishi, while addressing newsmen in Minna, Niger State capital, on Thursday, said 1,209,703, candidates sat for the examination, with 60.74 per cent ( 727,864) having five credits and above including English Language and Mathematics.
He said compared to 2021 SSCE figure of 878,925 (71.64%) pass in English and Maths, there is a decrease of 10.9 per cent.
The NECO boss noted that the results were released 45 days after the exams, adding that 1,031 candidates are Special Needs, with 98 albinism, 177 with autism, 574 with hearing impairment, and 107 visually impaired. Read more
School wall collapses, kills father of 4 in Ondo (Vanguard)
The wall of a dilapidated school classroom at the Local Authority Primary School, in Okitipupa area of Ondo state, established 67 years ago, has collapsed and killed a carpenter, identified, as Ademola Lawrence.
Vanguard gathered that the 52-year-old victim, a father of four, was reportedly performing to the work of a bricklayer when the unexpected happened.
A source said that the victim decided to do the work of a bricklayer when he couldn’t get a job to do in the town.
” It was really sad, the victim decided to do the job of a bricklayer, to survive.
” But, unfortunately, he met his untimely death while struggling to feed his family members.
” We learnt that his carpentry business has not been flourishing recent. So in other to feed his family members, he decided to engage in a bricklayer’s work. Read more
Bandits tax Kaduna farmers N12m to harvest their crops (Sun)
Bandits have taxed some farmers in Birnin-Gwari communities of Kaduna State to pay a N12 million levy before they can harvest their crops this harvesting season.
The bandits were quoted to have threatened that if the farmers failed to pay the N12 million, they risked being kidnapped on the farms.
This was contained in a statement on Thursday by the Chairman, Birnin-Gwari Emirate Progressive Union (BEPU), Ishaq Usman Kasai.
“The bandits informed some farming communities including Kwaga, Kwanan-Shehu, Unguwan Liman and Unguwan Shekarau to pay levies amounting to N12 million (3 million each) in order for them to be allowed to continue harvesting their crops. Read more
FCT Operation G-7 operatives trails kidnappers, arrests spy, rescue wounded victim (Guardian)
Combine operation by police and other security agencies in six states bordering FCT has led to the arrest of a suspected kidnapper and the successful rescue of a victim.
Operation G-7 is One of the Security apparatuses of the Federal Capital Territory and six neighbouring states comprising the Police, Military, and sister security agencies.
Police spokesperson, DSP Josephine Adeh who made the disclosure noted that the arrest follows the heels of intelligence made available on September 27, 2022, to the team by a good Samaritan of the movements of some suspected kidnappers and their victims along Yebu ward in the Kwali Area Council of the Territory. Read more
APC crisis: Adamu denies writing Tinubu (ThisDay)
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu has denied writing the presidential candidate of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu over the campaign council list that has continued to generate crisis within the party.
In the ‘draft letter’ which was reportedly leaked to the press, Adamu-led National Working Committee (NWC) was quoted to have demanded the withdrawal of the campaign list released last week without recourse to the leadership of the party.
But Adamu, while reacting in a statement issued Thursday by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr. Felix Morka said the letter did not emanate from him. Read more
Rebel Wilson celebrates 10 years since the release of ”Pitch Perfect” (People)
Rebel Wilson is celebrating one of her most iconic film roles.
The actress, 42, on Thursday marked a decade since the release of Pitch Perfect, which first hit theaters on Sept. 28, 2012.
“10 years ago today!! Wow!!” Wilson wrote in a post on Twitter alongside a clip from the film that featured the cast of the movie singing Miley Cyrus’ “Party in the U.S.A.” while traveling on a bus to an a cappella singing competition.
“I love Pitch Perfect so so much,” the actress continued. “I love my Bellas!! I love the fans!!” Read more
Rohingya seek reparations from Facebook for role in massacre (VOA)
With roosters crowing in the background as he speaks from the crowded refugee camp in Bangladesh that’s been his home since 2017, Maung Sawyeddollah, 21, describes what happened when violent hate speech and disinformation targeting the Rohingya minority in Myanmar began to spread on Facebook.
“We were good with most of the people there. But some very narrow minded and very nationalist types escalated hate against Rohingya on Facebook,” he said. “And the people who were good, in close communication with Rohingya. changed their mind against Rohingya and it turned to hate.”
For years, Facebook, now called Meta Platforms Inc., pushed the narrative that it was a neutral platform in Myanmar that was misused by malicious people, and that despite its efforts to remove violent and hateful material, it unfortunately fell short. That narrative echoes its response to the role it has played in other conflicts around the world, whether the 2020 election in the U.S. or hate speech in India.
But a new and comprehensive report by Amnesty International states that Facebook’s preferred narrative is false. The platform, Amnesty says, wasn’t merely a passive site with insufficient content moderation. Instead, Meta’s algorithms “proactively amplified and promoted content” on Facebook, which incited violent hatred against the Rohingya beginning as early as 2012. Read more
NBA Youngboy welcomes 10th child into the world (HipHopDX)
NBA YoungBoy is now a father of 10 after welcoming another addition to his sizeable brood.
The Baton Rouge native announced the birth of a baby boy — whose mother is the rapper’s fiancée Jazlyn Mychelle — on Wednesday (September 28).
The 22-year-old posted a photo of him cradling and feeding their newborn son on his YouTube channel, giving his 11 million-plus subscribers a glimpse of him in daddy mode.
“We got left today for a little but it’s cool,” he captioned the special moment. Read more
Bruce Springsteen to release new music today (MusicNews)
Bruce Springsteen has teased new music arriving today (29.09.22).
The Boss appears to have confirmed he’s set to release a soul covers album, as recently rumoured.
The 73-year-old Rock God shared a clip of an old fashion radio skipping through his covers of classics such as Tyrone Davis’ ‘If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time’ and The Commodores‘ ‘Night Shift’.
Fans will hear the teased music at 10am ET/3pm BST. Read more
‘‘Killing Eve’’ producer Sid Gentle launches Bristol label (Deadline)
Killing Eve producer Sid Gentle Films has opened a label in Bristol, with the first project set as the BBC and HBO’s Rain Dogs.
Sid Wild will be based in Bristol’s Bottle Yard Studios and overseen by Rain Dogs story producer Ciara McIlvenny, who has joined the BBC Studios-backed business as Development Producer.
More staff are expected to join in the future and McIlvenny will develop a slate of shows along with company founder Sally Woodward Gentle and Lee Morris. McIlvenny’s past credits include All Creatures Great and Small and Apple TV+’s Bad Sisters.
Highly-respected British drama indie Sid Gentle has been behind the likes of Killing Eve, ITV’s The Durrells and Neil Gaiman’s Likely Stories for Sky, along with upcoming Disney+ series Extraordinary and Rain Dogs. Read more
India’s top court gives equal abortion access to all women (ABC)
India’s Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that all women, regardless of marital status, can obtain abortions up to 24 weeks into their pregnancies.
Previously, under India’s abortion law, married women could have abortions up to 24 weeks into their pregnancies, but single women were limited to 20 weeks. On Thursday, the court extended the 24-week period to all women.
The judgment was cheered by reproductive rights activists, who said the court had ensured that the law does not discriminate and expands the right to safe and legal abortions to single women.
“Now, all the rights that married women have, single women will also have,” said Aparna Chandra, an associate professor of law at the National Law School of India, who works on reproductive justice. In its judgment, the court “breaks away from the stigma that is attached to single women getting pregnant,” she said. Read more
Japan release squad for Super Falcons encounter (Vanguard)
Japan women’s senior football have released their squad for the international friendly against Nigeria’s Super Falcons.
Head coach Futoshi Ikeda named 25 players for the game slated for Thursday, October 6th.
The encounter will be the fourth meeting between both countries.
Head coach of the Super Falcons, Randy Waldrum had also released his squad for the friendly.
Super Falcons have defeated Japan once and it came in the first-ever meeting between both teams at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. Read more
Chelsea warned Graham Potter appointment will cost them top 4 in blunt assessment (Express)
Former Chelsea defender Robert Huth believes his former employers may have blown Champions League qualification for next season already following the appointment of Graham Potter. The retired defender, who won a combined three Premier League titles during his time with the Blues and Leicester, believes the Chelsea hierarchy may have rushed into the sacking of Thomas Tuchel.
The German tactician was relieved of his duties following the 1-0 Champions League defeat to Dinamo Zagreb and just a matter of days later, Potter was in place at Cobham after a deal was struck with Brighton.
Yet Huth has concerns about Potter’s lack of top-level experience following a 1-1 draw in his opening Champions League match at the helm against Red Bull Salzburg.
He is now concerned Chelsea’s rash thinking could cost them their place in the top four…Read more
Juventus loanee Arthur cancelled holiday to be fit for Liverpool (FootballItalia)
Juventus loanee Arthur has cancelled his holiday to play with Liverpool’s U21 team and get in shape for Jurgen Klopp’s first team.
The Brazil international surprisingly joined the Reds on loan with an option to buy on the deadline day and has only made two competitive appearances with Liverpool this term, making his debut in the second half of their 4-1 loss away at Napoli in the Champions League.
He was not called up to the Brazil national team but continued to work with Liverpool’s U21 squad, with whom he has made one appearance this season.
“He could have had a week off, but he didn’t want that,” said Liverpool’s U21 coach Barry Lewtas, as quoted by Goal.com. Read more
2 Man Utd stars set for biggest test yet ahead of Man City and Erling Haaland battle (Mirror)
Manchester United centre backs Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez will face their biggest test yet when they line up against Manchester City and Premier League goal machine Erling Haaland this weekend.
The Red Devils take on the reigning champions at the Etihad Stadium in Sunday’s Manchester derby looking for their fifth consecutive victory in the top flight, but shutting out the Premier League’s top goalscorer will be key in standing any chance of securing victory.
And that task lands at the feet of Varane and Martinez, who have formed a solid centre-back pairing so far this season, although the strength of their partnership will really be put to the test when they line up against the league’s best striker.
Erik ten Hag’s side have shown significant improvement in the games since their season opening defeats against Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford, where Martinez came under plenty of scrutiny as United conceded six goals in those two defeats. Read more
PGA Tour countersuit claims LIV Golf induced golfers to breach existing contracts by offering ‘astronomical sums of money’ (ESPN)
The PGA Tour filed a countersuit against LIV Golf on Wednesday, claiming the Saudi Arabian-financed circuit has interfered with existing contracts it had with its members.
The counterclaim was filed as part of the PGA Tour’s response to LIV Golf’s federal antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour, in which LIV Golf claims the PGA Tour illegally suspended players for competing in LIV Golf tournaments and is wielding its monopoly power to squash competition.
The tour claims that LIV Golf has executed a campaign to pay its players “astronomical sums of money to induce them to breach their contracts with the Tour in an effort to use the LIV Players and the game of golf to sportswash the recent history of Saudi atrocities and to further the Saudi Public Investment Fund’s Vision 2030 initiatives.”
The PGA Tour argued that LIV Golf officials have advised players that their agreements with the PGA Tour are unenforceable, while entering into their own agreements with LIV players that “impose contractual restrictions on the LIV Players more onerous in scope and duration than any of the Tour regulations they challenge.” Read more
Hamilton ‘feels for fans’ as Verstappen runs away with title (France24)
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he feels for the fans with Max Verstappen on the cusp of wrapping up the world championship early at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix.
Last year’s title chase saw Verstappen pip Hamilton on the very last lap of a controversial final race of 2021 in Abu Dhabi.
But Verstappen can clinch his second successive world championship for Red Bull on Sunday night with five races to spare if he claims a sixth consecutive win and his rivals finish down the field.
After some patchy results in the first three races of 2022, after which Verstappen found himself 46 points behind Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, the Dutchman has dominated. Read more
