Apprehension as Hyena escapes from Jos Wildlife Park (Nation)
There is apprehension in Dong Community of Jos North Local Government Area after a hyena escaped from the local wildlife park.
It was gathered the hyena escaped from its enclosure at the community wildlife park on Sunday, triggering panic among residents of Dong and nearby State and Federal Low-Cost estates.
The General Manager, Plateau State Tourism Corporation, Chuwang Pwajok, confirmed the development in Jos on Monday. Read more
Tinubu expresses readiness to address challenges facing Nigerian students abroad (Tribune)
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed readiness to address all the challenges faced by Nigerians studying abroad, thus enhancing their well-being in line with his citizen diplomacy policy.
Tinubu reiterated this reassurance during the fourth Diaspora quarterly webinar lecture series hosted by Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) with the theme “Well-being of Nigeria Students Abroad: (Struggles, Challenges and Solutions).”
Mr President was represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Student Engagement, Hon. Read more
FCT Police arrest man who climbed mast to protest hardship for attempted suicide (Sun)
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), police command said it has arrested one Shuaibu Alhaji Yushau, who climbed a very high mast with a placard at ASO Radio in Katampe district over the harsh economic situation in the country.
The suspect was said to have been arrested after much professional persuasion from the police operatives.
Yushau, was said to have left a who left a suicide note at the foot of the mast early monday morning stating that he is willing to sacrifice his life for the solution to the problem of Nigerians. Read more
Fuel scarcity: Commercial bus operators hike fares in Lagos (Vanguard)
Commercial bus operators on Monday, hiked their fares on various routes in Lagos State due to fresh scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called Petrol.
Our correspondent who monitored the situation observed that the fares were increased between N100 to N200 per cent depending on the route.
Some of the areas monitored such as: Iyana-Ipaja, Egbeda, Alimosho, Oshodi, Agege, Abule-Egba, Obalende, witnessed buses carrying passengers from Iyana-Ipaja to Oshodi for N800 against earlier N400 against while bus fares from Iyana-Ipaja to Ikeja increased from N300 to N600. Read more
South South states to understudy, replicate Edo’s e-governance system (ThisDay)
South-South States under the aegis of the BRACED Commission have agreed to understudy and replicate the e-governance system emplaced by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration in Edo State.
A statement by the government yesterday said that the programme was driving transparency, accountability, traceability and digitisation in government.
The Head of Service, Directors and Permanent Secretaries of the BRACED (Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo and Delta) Commission are meeting in Edo State for a strategy retreat, which is being held at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy, (JOOPSA) in Benin City, Edo State. Read more
LGBTQ: Kano Hisbah speaks on social media post (DailyTrust)
The Kano State Government has cleared the air on the social media post linking the Hisbah Board to LGBTQ, saying the state Shariah law prohibits same-sex marriage.
A widely circulated video featured a man claiming to be a Hisbah official defending the rights of the LGBTQ.
The Commander General of Hisbah Board, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, briefed the media on the development in Kano on Monday.
Daurawa said even though Hisbah can confirm that the person in the video is its staff member, he attended the said workshop on his own and did not represent the body as he claimed. Read more
Fubara faults police silence on Port Harcourt explosion (Punch)
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed surprise at the Nigerian Police Force’s silence over the recent attempted detonation of an explosive device in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
The incident occurred during a protest by supporters demanding an extension of tenure for former local government council chairmen.
Fubara wondered why after many weeks, the police have yet to make a statement or take action. Read more
NASS considers death penalty for vandals of national assets (Vanguard)
The National Assembly is set to introduce a bill that will impose the death penalty on individuals found guilty of vandalizing national assets.
Senator Adamu Aliero, a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and current Senator representing Kebbi State, revealed this in a recent interview with journalists.
The proposed bill aims to address the rampant vandalism of critical infrastructure, including power installations, railway tracks, and airport facilities. Read more
Mel B awarded honorary doctorate – and reveals she secretly completed “intense” university course (Sky)
Spice Girl Melanie Brown is set to receive an honorary doctorate for her campaigning efforts – as she revealed she has completed an “intense” trauma care course.
The singer, also known as Mel B and Scary Spice, will be given the award from Leeds Beckett University in recognition of her work advocating for domestic abuse victims.
The 49-year-old said she was “so honoured” and “proud” that she completed the course and is being awarded a doctorate. Read more
Bebe Rexha unloads on fan who attempted to throw something at her on stage (Independent)
Bebe Rexha kicked a concertgoer out of her recent show after the person allegedly attempted to throw an object at her on stage.
The 34-year-old “I’m Good (Blue)” singer was performing at Palmesus festival in Kristiansand, Norway on Saturday (6 July) when the incident occurred.
In footage circulating on social media, Rexha tells someone in the crowd: “If you hit me with something on the stage, I will take you for everything you’ve f***ing got. Read more
Boeing will plead guilty to fraud after 2 plane crashes killed 346 people, as families slam ‘sweetheart deal’ (People)
Boeing will plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States as part of an agreement with the Justice Department. The charge is related to two fatal 737 MAX 8 jet crashes that killed a combined 346 people in 2018 and 2019.
According to a court filing outlining the plea agreement reviewed by PEOPLE, Boeing will be subjected to a $487.2 million fine and will be required to invest at least $455 million in its own compliance and safety programs. A federal judge will need to approve the plea agreement before it becomes official.
Boeing will also be overseen by an independent monitor for the next three years, per the terms of the deal. Read more
Texas energy firms assess damage after Hurricane Beryl batters Gulf Coast (AlJazeera)
The Texas energy industry was evaluating the impact from Hurricane Beryl after the powerful storm lashed the United States’ Gulf Coast, closing key shipping ports and hitting the oil refining and production sectors.
Beryl made landfall near the coastal town of Matagorda, Texas, on Monday morning, packing maximum sustained winds of 129km/h (80mph) and posing problems for the heart of the country’s energy sector.
The storm had strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane before landfall, but was downgraded to a tropical storm mid-morning and expected to weaken throughout the day. It is forecast to move across eastern Texas and into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Ohio Valley later in the week, according to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC). Read more
Death of Black man pinned to ground by Milwaukee hotel security draws George Floyd comparisons (NBC)
A Black man died after he was pinned face down on the ground by four security guards outside a hotel in Milwaukee in an act his family’s lawyer is calling “disturbing” and “reminiscent of the killing of George Floyd.”
Dvontaye Mitchell, 43, went to the downtown Hyatt Regency hotel on Sunday, June 30.
Police said an individual had entered the business and “caused a disturbance,” and “fought with security guards as they were escorting” him out, the Milwaukee Police Department said. Security detained him until police arrived. Read more
‘Distraught’ mum shakes in the dock as she’s charged with murder of own teenage daughter (Mirror)
Simon Vickers, 49, and Sarah Hall, 44, of Geneva Road, Darlington, appeared in court charged with the murder of their 14-year-old daughter Scarlett Vickers who died of a stab wound
The parents of a 14-year-old girl have appeared in court accused of murdering her in their home as her mother was reportedly seen shaking in the dock.
Scarlett Vickers suffered a single stab wound to the chest in the incident at their semi in Darlington, County Durham. Her father Simon Vickers, 49, and mother Sarah Hall, 44, appeared before a judge on Monday, July 8, charged with murder and were remanded in custody until August 5. Read more
Kyiv children’s hospital struck by cruise missile as Russia bombards Ukraine (TorontoSun)
A major Russian missile attack across Ukraine killed at least 31 people and injured almost 130 on Monday, officials said, with one missile striking a large children’s hospital in the capital, Kyiv, where emergency crews searched the rubble for casualties.
The daytime Russian barrage targeted five Ukrainian cities with more than 40 missiles of different types, hitting apartment buildings and public infrastructure, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a social media post.
Strikes in Kryvyi Rih, Zelenskyy’s birthplace in central Ukraine, killed 10 people and injured 47 in what the head of city administration, Oleksandr Vilkul, said was a massive missile attack. Seven people were killed in Kyiv, authorities said. Read more
Ndidi rejects Sevilla’s €1.5m per season offer (Sun)
Super Eagles stand-in captain and free agent, Wilfred Ndidi has rejected a contract offer from Sevilla.
SportingSun sourced on Estadio Deportivo, who informed that the midfielder’s wage demands made a move to the Spanish LaLiga side difficult at this moment in time.
Sevilla was one of the clubs seeking the services of the Nigerian and Estadio explained that they made a contract offer, which was quickly rejected. Read more
Michael Olise explains why he joined Bayern Munich after being Liverpool “priority’’ (LiverpoolWorld)
Michael Olise has completed his move to Bayern Munich.
The winger has joined the German giants from Crystal Palace for a fee of £50.8 million. Olise’s switch comes against the backdrop of him recording 10 goals and six assists in just 19 Premier League appearances in the 2023-24 season.
The 22-year-old was linked with a host of clubs this summer. It was claimed that Liverpool had ‘prioritised’ Olise over the likes of Leeds United’s Crysencio Summerville should they aim to bolster their forward options. The likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester United were also credited with an interest. Read more
Djokovic sweeps past Rune to reach Wimbledon last eight (BBC)
Novak Djokovic swept aside Denmark’s Holger Rune in straight sets to reach his 15th quarter-final at Wimbledon.
Despite appearing to struggle with a stomach issue, Djokovic beat the 15th seed 6-3 6-4 6-2 in front of a rowdy crowd on Centre Court, some of whom he felt unreasonably targeted him.
The 37-year-old is going for an eighth Wimbledon title and record 25th Grand Slam overall. Read more
Peseiro linked with return as Super Eagles coach (CompleteSports)
Jose Peseiro has been linked with a return to the Super Eagles coaching job.
After leading the Super Eagles to a second place finish at the AFCON 2023, Peseiro left his position and was replaced by Finidi George. The former winger has since taken over the Rivers United head coach job.
According to Gerald Baloyi of local agency, Vodia Sports International Management, Peseiro has been offered to South Africa Premier Soccer League (PSL) giants Mamelodi Sundowns. Read more
Soccer referee who served match-fixing ban to work Euro semifinal (UPI)
Referee Felix Zwayer, who once served a six-month ban for match fixing, will officiate during Wednesday’s Euro 2024 semifinal between England and the Netherlands, UEFA announced.
The German will work alongside assistant referees Stefan Lupp and Marco Achmuller, fourth official Daniel Siebert and video assistant referee Bastian Dankert in the all-German crew. The game will be held at 3 p.m EDT Wednesday at Dortmund, Germany, and air on Fox.
UEFA did not immediately respond when asked for comment on the Zwayer appointment. Read more
Paris 2024 Olympics: UK Sport expects Team GB to win at least 50 medals and top-five finish in medal table (SkySports)
327 athletes set to compete for Team GB in Paris this summer, fewer than appeared at the Tokyo Olympics; More women than men will represent Team GB for the second successive games; Olympics runs from July 26 to August 11
UK Sport, the body responsible for distributing public money to Olympic sports and their athletes, has said it expects Team GB to win at least 50 medals at Paris 2024.
However, that is the minimum return for Team GB’s athletes. More medals would be welcome and realistically are expected. A medal range of between 50 to 70 medals has been set, with an expectation that a third of those will be gold. Read more