Anambra motorists groan as fuel sells for N1,400 per litre (Punch)
Motorists and commuters in Anambra State are groaning over the increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit otherwise known as petrol.
Our correspondent who monitored petrol situations and motor parks in major cities across the state, on Saturday, gathered that a litre of petrol sold for N1,400 in Onitsha, N1,300 in Nnewi, N1,300 in Ekwulobia and N1,200 in some parts of Awka.
Most petrol stations visited in these cities sold the product from N1,200 upward, except Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited which sold less. Read more
Anger as pregnant banker remanded by Osun court gives birth in prison (Nation)
There is outrage in Osun State following prolonged incarceration of a banker, Mrs. Awanat Ajayi, who is being held in the Ilesa Correctional Facility.
The spokesperson of Osun Police Command, Yemisi Opalola, had recently disclosed the arrest of First Bank manager, Talabi Adeniyi over N650m fraud used for Proof of Fund (POF).
Ajayi who is one of the bankers under Talabi who used to get money for POF from interested members of the public was arrested after she allegedly collected money from a Magistrate.. Read more
Yar’Adua’s mother made me who I am – Jonathan (DailyTrust)
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described the demise of Hajiya Dada Yar’Adua as a personal loss to him, saying “this woman technically made me who I am”.
Jonathan said this when he paid a condolence visit to the Yar’Adua family in Katsina on Saturday over the demise of the matriarch.
“It is really touching to me. It was her son who brought me as his running mate and without this lady you wouldn’t have known my name. So she was like my mother and this is like the death of my mother,” he said. Read more
Fuel price hike: More Nigerians to slip into poverty (Sun)
The recent increase in the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly known as petrol, by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), from N586 to N897 will further weaken the economy by driving inflation up, causing business shutdowns, and pushing more citizens into poverty, economic experts have warned.
In separate reactions to the new pump prices of petrol, stakeholders, including the Organised Private Sector, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and small business owners, among others outlined the many negative implications of the recent price increase.
The interest groups advised the government to quickly return fuel subsidy, or provide alternative energy sources and transportation options to avoid the risk of completely driving the economy aground even as the new policy begins to take a painful toll on Nigerians. Read more
APC faults Edo’s decision to suspend school resumption over fuel hike (Vanguard)
APC has described as “expensive political gimmickry” the decision of the Edo Government to suspend indefinitely the resumption date for schools in the state over the hike in the price of fuel.
The Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Education, Ojo Akin-Longe, via a memo, announced the postponement of Sept.9, the earlier scheduled date until further notice.
Mr Peter Uwadiae-Enosorogbe, Publicity Secretary of APC, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the action of the state government was a political gimmick less expected by the public. Read more
10 kidnapped maritime travellers regain freedom (Channels)
Ten maritime travellers who were abducted along the Bonny – Port Harcourt waterway earlier this week have regained their freedom.
The victims of them were abducted on Monday, September 2. The police authorities had pledged to investigate the incident and rescue the victims.
But a source confirmed the victims’ release to Channels Television on Saturday. Read more
Plant trees for sustainable growth, Gov Bala urges Bauchi residents (Tribune)
Bauchi State Governor, Sen. Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir, has stressed the importance of tree planting in shielding and protecting the environment from devastation and encroachment.
The Governor added that regular tree planting and nurturing play a critical role in mitigating challenges associated with desertification and whirlwinds, particularly during the rainy and dry seasons.
Bala Mohammed was speaking at the 2024 Annual Tree Planting Campaign flag-off ceremony held at the Sa’adu Zungur University, Yuli Campus, in Bauchi on Saturday. Read more
Stakeholders to Minister, CDS: Your relocation to Sokoto overpublicised (Leadership)
Critical stakeholders in Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara states have faulted the media publicity given to the relocation of the minister of state for defence, Bello Matawalle; the chief of defence staff (CDS), Gen Christopher Musa and other security chiefs to Sokoto to the flush out bandits from the North West zone.
They, however, disagreed on the gains of the delegation since its members’ arrival in the region last Monday.
In Sokoto, the stakeholders said the publicity given to the presidential order to the security chiefs had given the bandits the opportunity to move to safe havens. Read more
Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short N’ Sweet’ tops US album chart (UPI)
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter’s Short N’ Sweet is the No. 1 album in the United States this week.
Coming in at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart dated Saturday is Travis Scott’s Days Before Rodeo, followed by Post Malone’s F-1 Trillion at No. 3, Chappell Roan’s Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess at No. 4 and Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time at No. 5.
Rounding out the to tier are Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets Department at No. 6, Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft at No. 7, Lainey Wilson’s Whirlwind at No. 8, Zach Bryan’s The Great American Bar Scene at No. 9 and Noah Kahan’s Stick Season at No. 10. Read more
US-Turkish protester killed in West Bank as Israeli forces opened fire (BBC)
A 26-year-old US-Turkish woman has been shot dead in the occupied West Bank during a protest on Friday, where Israeli forces opened fire.
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who had joint nationality, was taking part in a protest against Jewish settlement expansion in the town of Beita near Nablus.
According to local media reports, Ms Eygi was shot by Israeli troops.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it was “looking into reports that a foreign national was killed as a result of shots fired in the area”. Read more
The Voice UK coach will.i.am’s health condition will eventually lead to irreversible hearing loss (Metro)
The Voice UK coach will.i.am is facing ‘irreversible’ hearing loss due to a chronic health condition.
The American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur, is best known as the frontman of the group Black Eyed Peas, which was formed in 1995.
He’s also released four solo albums, with another due to be released by the end of this year. Read more
Protesters rally in France against Barnier’s appointment as prime minister (ABC)
Thousands of protesters took to the streets across France on Saturday, responding to a call from a far-left party leader who criticized as a power grab the president’s appointment of a conservative new prime minister, Michel Barnier.
The protests are a direct challenge to President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to bypass a prime minister from the far-left bloc following a deeply dividing legislative election in July. The left, particularly the France Unbowed party, views Barnier’s conservative background as rejecting the electorate’s will, further intensifying the EU’s second economy’s already charged political atmosphere.
Authorities expected tens of thousands of demonstrators. In Paris, protesters gathered at Place de la Bastille and tensions ran high as police prepared for potential clashes. Other rallies in 150 points nationwide include the southwestern cities of Montauban and Auch. Read more
Ian McKellen asked to return knighthood after calling Queen ‘rude’ and ‘mad’ (Mirror)
Sir Ian McKellen has sparked calls for him to return his knighthood from some royal experts after comments he made where he called the late Queen ‘rude’ and ‘quite mad’
Sir Ian McKellen has faced calls to return his knighthood over comments he made where he called the late Queen “rude” and “quite mad.”
The legendary actor recently gave an newspaper interview where he made the controversial comments. He said: “The Queen, I’m sure she was quite mad at the end. And on the few occasions I met her she was quite rude.” Now royal experts believe he has gone too far in his criticism of the late monarch and that he should return his knighthood over the comments. Read more
Kenya primary school fire: 3 days of mourning declared (AfricaNews)
A school dormitory turned into a crime scene.
On late Thursday (Sep. 5), a fire broke in the building located in central Kenya and killed at least 18 students.
Anxious parents waited Friday (Sep. 6) at Hillside Endarasha Primary school to know the whereabouts of their children. Read more
Wisconsin health officials recall eggs after a multistate salmonella outbreak (NBC)
Wisconsin health officials initiated a recall of eggs following an outbreak of salmonella infections among 65 people in nine states that originated on a Wisconsin farm.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said in a statement Friday that among those infected by salmonella are 42 people in Wisconsin, where the eggs are believed to have been sold.
“The eggs were distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan through retail stores and food service distributors,” the department said. “The recall includes all egg types such as conventional cage-free, organic, and non-GMO, carton sizes, and expiration dates in containers labeled with ‘Milo’s Poultry Farms’ or ‘Tony’s Fresh Market.’” Read more
Nigeria’s Ugwunwa wins Silver in Javelin at 2024 Paralympic (Channels)
Nigeria’s Flora Ugwunwa has won a silver medal in women’s Javelin F54 at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
She finished 2nd in the event with a throw of 19.26m behind Uzbekistan athlete Nurkhon Kurbanova who set a world record with a throw of 21.12m.
Ugwunwa’s feat has made Nigeria rake in the first medal in women’s Javelin category, with a total medal of four so far. Read more
2024 Paralympic: Ogunkunle clinches bronze in Para-table tennis (CompleteSports)
Isau Ogunkunle has added to Team Nigeria’s medal haul after winning bronze medal in the men’s para-table tennis at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
Ogunkunle lost his semi-final tie with world number two Young-Gun Kim of South Korea 3-1 but picked up the bronze medal for reaching the semi-final.
In Para-Table Tennis, the two losing semi-finalists will both get a Bronze medal each, without having to play a match to decide the winner. Read more
Liverpool legend Yeats dies aged 86 (BBC)
Legendary former Liverpool captain Ron Yeats, described by Bill Shankly as a “colossus”, has died at the age of 86.
The ex-Scotland defender was part of the Liverpool side that won the Second Division title under manager Shankly in 1962.
Yeats went on to win two top-flight titles, the FA Cup and the Charity Shield three times, helping establish Liverpool as one of the most successful clubs in the country. Read more
More basketball academies needed for sports development – FCT coaches (Leadership)
The need for more basketball academies in Nigeria has been emphasized by some FCT basketball coaches, who believe it is crucial for the development of the sport.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of a two-day basketball camp for kids, organized by the Veterans of Abuja (VOA), Coach Adeka Daudu stressed the importance of having more regulated basketball academies in the country.
“Having more basketball academies will not only help in developing the skills of young players but also provide a platform for them to showcase their talents,” Coach Daudu said. “The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) should take charge and drive the process of establishing more academies across the country.” Read more
US Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula chase their own history in women’s final at Flushing Meadows (SkySports)
Aryna Sabalenka believes her time has arrived at the US Open as she closes in on a long-awaited first title.
Sabalenka is back in the final 12 months after enduring heartbreak when she let a first-set lead slip to lose the showpiece event to Coco Gauff in New York.
She faces another American in the shape of Jessica Pegula on Saturday, who she beat in the final of a warm-up event in Cincinnati, and is ready to banish bad memories in the women’s US Open final – live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Tennis at 9pm. Read more
WWE star Hulk Hogan fears for Mike Tyson’s safety in Jake Paul fight (LowKickMMA)
WWE legend Hulk Hogan has some thoughts on the upcoming Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight. Hogan fears for the safety of ‘Iron’ Mike against ‘‘The Problem Child.’’
Mike Tyson is a veteran boxer and all-time heavyweight great. He has been inactive for the past 20 years in boxing aside from an exhibition fight against Roy Jones Jr just a few years ago. Despite being a powerhouse in his youth, he is now nearly 60 years old.
Jake Paul is a YouTuber turned-boxer who has made a name for himself by defeating former UFC fighters in the ring including Nate Diaz, Anderson Silva, and others. His boxing fights always draw blockbuster numbers. He is set to fight the boxing legend Tyson on November 15 on Netflix. Read more