Ambode orders immediate repair of potholes on Lagos roads (Sun)
Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has ordered immediate repairs of all potholes on roads across the state. The state government which disclosed this yesterday also said work on the Pen Cinema flyover in Agege area is now at 60 percent completion, while the 10-lane Oshodi-International Airport Road is also at over 50 percent completion. He gave an assurance that it would be completed by the end of the year. Read more
Anambra flood victims receive relief materials from FG (Nation)
The federal government has sent relief materials worth millions of naira to the flood victims in Anambra State through the National Emergency Management Agency NEMA. This is coming just three days the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo SAN visited the state to ascertain the magnitude of damage caused by the monster in the state. Read more
APC suspends LG party chairman in Ebonyi (Guardian)
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Onitcha Local Government area of Ebonyi, on Saturday suspended its party chairman, Mr Uchenna Agwu, for alleged anti-party activities, indiscipline and insubordination. Mr Kenneth Nwali, Onitcha Local Government Secretary of the party, announced this in a statement in Isu, the Headquarters of the Council at the end of a stakeholders’ meeting. Read more
Adamawa PDP signs MOU to outlaw thuggery, vote buying (Sun)
Adamawa State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, with all its nine senatorial aspirants in the state to outlaw thuggery activity including the use of abusive languages, inciting ethnic or religious narratives and the wielding of knives, machete, and other dangerous weapons during campaigns in the state. Read more
Five killed, another injured in Benue village attack (Sun)
Five persons have been killed and another seriously injured after a criminal gang in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State attacked them. Our correspondent gathered from locals that the gunmen, who were riding on motorcycles, invaded Tse Vue village after Ayati settlement in Ukum at about 9 a.m. on Thursday and killed the victims. Read more
IPOB leaders meet UN over killing of members (Sun)
A delegation of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) led by its Deputy Leader, Uche Mefor, has met with United Nations (UN) officials over killings of its members in the Southeast zone of Nigeria. The Mefor-led delegation visited the UN headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland on September 14, the same day Biafrans were remembering the victims of the invasion of the home of IPOB leader at Isiama Afaraukwu, Umuahia, Abia State. Read more
Cholera kills 61 in Yobe (Sun)
Yobe State government yesterday confirmed 906 fresh cases of cholera with 61 deaths and 50 others still on admission in hospitals across the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Muhammad Kawuwa, stated this in a statement in Damaturu. He said Acute Water Diarrhea (AWD) cases were reported in some parts of the state and later confirmed to be cholera after laboratory tests. Read more
Eight Afghan children killed playing with unexploded mortar shell (Guardian)
Eight children, including four siblings, were killed in Afghanistan when a mortar shell they were playing with exploded, relatives said Saturday, adding to the ever-growing civilian toll in the 17-year war. Another six children were wounded in the blast on Friday, including two who had lost limbs and were in a critical condition in a hospital in the northwestern province of Faryab. Read more
Vatican announces historic deal with China on bishops (Vanguard)
The Vatican on Saturday announced a historic accord with China on the appointment of bishops in the Communist country as Pope Francis recognised seven Beijing-appointed bishops in a move that could pave the way for a rapprochement between the Catholic Church and the world’s most populous country. Beijing immediately said it hoped for better relations, while Taiwan said its ties with the Vatican were safe despite the deal with China. Read more
NGO to Launch App to Reduce Maternal Mortality Rate (ThisDay)
A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Doctors on Call Health Support Initiative, will on October 1, 2018 launch an on-demand emergency response mobile application christened ‘Amba’ that connects people who need emergency medical help with their families, friends, qualified medical personnel, safety/rescue and assistance professionals. Read more
‘Cancer cost me my dream of playing at a World Cup’ – Ikeme (BBC)
Wolves and Nigeria goalkeeper Carl Ikeme was diagnosed with acute leukaemia in July 2017. After 12 months of gruelling treatment which cost him his career, his lifelong dream of playing at a World Cup, the chance of being present at the birth of his second daughter and almost his life, Ikeme was told he was in complete remission. Read more
Iwobi rated Arsenal’s Best Player (Nation)
Alex Iwobi has been rated as Arsenal’s best player in the Europa League tie against FC Vorskla at the Emirates on Thursday evening. The Hale End Academy product, who set up the opening goal scored by the Gunners, was given the highest marks by Football. London, beating Lucas Torreira and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who got eight each. Read more
Mitrovic strikes late to rescue Fulham (Punch)
Aleksandar Mitrovic rescued Fulham as the Serbia striker’s late goal secured a 1-1 draw and denied Watford a fifth Premier League win from six games on Saturday. Mitrovic netted his fifth goal of the season with just 12 minutes remaining at Craven Cottage after Andre Gray had put Watford ahead in the second minute. It was a sweet moment for Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic, who was facing his former club for the first time since leaving Vicarage Road in 2015 just months after leading them to Premier League promotion. Read more
KING WADADA unveils record label (Nation)
Reggae artiste Austin Peter, popularly known as King Wadada, has officially unveiled his new record label, Wadada World Class Entertainment, and has signed his first artiste, an Afro hip-hop singer and rapper, Zachariah Kelvin Lekan aka Blackelz. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony which held on Tuesday at Citadel De Continental Hotel & Suites, Ikeja, Lagos, King Wadada, said he intends to promote young musicians via the platform. Read more
Suspected Killer of Corps Member arrested in Bayelsa (Vanguard)
The Bayelsa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a notorious cult leader, armed robbery and suspected killer of a Corps member in Obele area of Yenagoa, the state capital sometime in 2016. The suspect, identified as 19 year old Prince Owei aka Big Fela, is an indigene of Ikibiri Community, and resident at St. Peters, Ovom. It was learned that the arrested suspect is the second in command of a notorious cult group known as Iceland and suspected killer of a Corps member in 2016. Read more
