Brothers father 3 children by their mother in Kwara (Vanguard)
A Beninese immigrant, Adamu Sime, has been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kwara State Command, for allegedly having canal knowledge of his biological mother.
The command’s spokesman, Mr Babawale Afolabi, confirmed this in a statement he signed and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, in Ilorin.
Afolabi said that Sime had been having an affair with his mother for a long time and it had resulted in three offspring.
“On September 9, the District Head of Mosne Had Community, Kaima, Malam Bandede, reported the forbidden act being committed by Sime and his mother Fati Sime of the same community. Read more
NDLEA intercepts 24,311kg of heroin, codeine at airport, seaport in Lagos (Punch)
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has seized over 24, 311kg of heroin, codeine as well as Arizona and Colorado variants of cannabis in fresh drug busts at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja and the Tincan seaport, Apapa, Lagos.
This happened barely a week after the Agency intercepted N6 billion worth of Amphetamine, popularly known as jihadists drug, at the Apapa port in Lagos.
The Director, Media and Advocacy for NDLEA Headquarters in Abuja, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday, revealed that on September 3, at the SAHCO export shed of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport II, two consignments containing 10.350kg heroin and 25.2kg cannabis from South Africa were intercepted. Read more
Racketeering, extortion undermining LASTMA’s efficiency (Guardian)
In Lagos, the fear of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officers is the beginning of wisdom for motorists.
Not only have the agency’s officials become emperors on the major highways in the state, they have also turned themselves into tin gods, terrorising hapless road users at the slightest error.
It is obvious that the agency has since strayed from its initial mandate to install and maintain traffic control devices on the highways, develop a culture of regulation, control and management of state traffic operations; and management, control and regulation of traffic related issues within the city, among other traffic related duties. Read more
Many killed as bandits flee into military camp in Niger (Punch)
Bandits trying to escape the ongoing military operation in Zamfara and Katsina states met their waterloo in the hands of soldiers at Maganda village near Allawa in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
The bandits, who were said to be escaping through the notorious Allawa Forest in their hundreds, ran into the military camp stationed at Alawa, and engaged the soldiers in a serious gun battle for several hours.
The PUNCH gathered that one soldier was reportedly missing at the end of the gun battle.
It was also learnt that scores of the bandits were neutralised and several others escaped into the forest with bullets injuries. Read more
Herders defy southern states’ ban on open grazing (Nation)
It seems to be business as usual for some herders in parts of the southern states especially in the rural areas, as they continue to graze their livestock in the open despite the ban on such activities.
Reports from our correspondents across the states suggest that little has changed in the way herders have been grazing their cattle , goats and rams since the take-off of the ban on September 1.
The only exception so far is Ondo State where the State Security Network – Amotekun – on Thursday arrested three herdsmen and 56 cows for allegedly violating the anti-grazing law.
The suspects were arrested at Iwara, a community in Ikare Akoko, headquarters of Akoko North East Local Government, after allegedly destroying a farmland. Read more
Insecurity: Makinde backs unveiling of NSCDC female squad in Oyo (Sun)
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde in his efforts to rid the state of all forms of criminality has welcomed the decision of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to unveil the female squad in the state.
He promised continuous support to the NSCDC in carrying out its security duties and obligations to the citizens of Oyo State and Nigerians in general.
Governor Makinde made the commitment while on a courtesy visit to the Commandant General, NSCDC, Ahmed Audi, at the Corps National Headquarters, Abuja, where he congratulated the CG on his new appointment and expressed satisfaction on his performance so far as a pragmatic leader who has given the Corps a facelift within a very short period.
CG Audi had informed the governor of plans to unveil the female squad in Oyo State to tackle specialised crimes and protect the vulnerable in the state, most especially women and school children, who are mostly soft targets with high ransom values for bandits and kidnappers. Read more
Curfew violation: Soldiers allegedly beat taxi driver to death in Jos (Punch)
The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven, which is maintaining peace in Plateau and its environs, has constituted a board of enquiry to investigate the alleged murder of one Abdullahi Karafa, a taxi driver, in Jos, by its personnel.
Its Media Officer, Maj. Ishaku Takwa, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Jos.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Karafa, a resident of Angwan Rimi community of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, was allegedly beaten to death by soldiers at Farin Gada axis of the area.
It was alleged that the deceased violated the 10 p.m. curfew imposed by the state government. Read more
Police arrest fake soldier in Ogun (Tribune)
Police in Ogun State said on Sunday that they have arrested an ex-convict, Segun Ogundeji, who impersonated as a soldier at Sango-Ota Police Divisional Headquarters in Ogun.
Police spokesman in Ogun, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, made the declaration in a statement issued in Ota.
Oyeyemi stated that Ogundeji was arrested when he went to Sango-Ota Divisional Headquarters, fully dressed in army camouflage to solicit for the release of a suspect.
“On getting to the station, Ogundeji met an Air Force man, one Cpl. John Temitope, who accused him of failure to give him official compliment, as a result of which a quarrel ensued between them. Read more
More than a dozen gorillas test positive for COVID-19 at an Atlanta zoo (Yahoo)
Over a dozen gorillas at an Atlanta zoo tested positive for COVID-19.
The gorillas were tested after showing symptoms, including coughing, nasal discharge, and changes in appetite.
Some are being treated with monoclonal antibodies and officials are “hopeful they will make a complete recovery.”
More than a dozen western lowland gorillas at a zoo in Atlanta have tested positive for COVID-19, officials at the facility said.
In total, at least 13 gorillas at Atlanta Zoo tested positive were diagnosed after exhibiting symptoms of the disease, including coughing, nasal discharge, and changes to their appetite, zoo officials said in a statement. Officials at the zoo took fecal and nasal samples, which were tested at the Athens Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, zoo officials added.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution first reported the news.
“The teams are collecting samples for testing for the Zoo’s entire gorilla population, which includes 20 members living in four troops, and will regularly test the gorillas regardless of the presence of symptoms,” the zoo said in a statement. Read more
Al-Qaeda leader appears in new video on 9/11 anniversary (Axios.)
Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahri appeared in a new video released on Saturday, the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, according to the Associated Press.
Last November, rumours spread that Osama bin Laden’s former No. 2 had died from an illness though senior leadership never commented. In the new video, al-Zawahri makes references that extend to at least January, according to the monitoring group SITE Intelligence.
Al-Zawahri discusses the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan but not the Taliban takeover, suggesting the possibility this may not be a recent reference. Under Donald Trump, the United States entered into an agreement with the Taliban committing to leave Afghanistan in February 2020.
The only specific date referenced by al-Zawahri in the video is a Jan. 1 attack, which targeted Russian troops near the northern Syrian city of Raqqa.
Rebel Wilson Reunites With The Bellas for Her 41st Birthday Bash On A Private Island (Prevention.)
Rebel Wilson turned 41 earlier this year, but she waited until just now to celebrate in the most amazing way—with a beach party featuring the Bellas. Yep, those Bellas.
The Pitch Perfect star shared the evidence in an Instagram post that featured a slew of her former co-stars, including Anna Kendrick and Brittany Snow, in 80s-themed beach attire on an island.
It’s kinda hard to miss the fact that all the Bellas look incredibly fit.
Rebel Wilson turned 41 earlier this year, but she waited until just now to celebrate in the most amazing way—with a beach party featuring the Bellas. Yep, those Bellas.
The Pitch Perfect star shared the evidence in an Instagram post that featured a slew of her former co-stars, including Anna Kendrick and Brittany Snow, in 80s-themed beach attire on an island. Read more
If you can do this simple test in 60 seconds, your heart is in good shape (Fitwirr.)
Oftentimes when measuring heart health, we are encouraged to seek a medical professional and perform expensive tests.
However, a new study highlighted by the European Society of Cardiology has found a simple and inexpensive way to assess heart health.
Dr. Jesus Peteiro from the University Hospital A Coruna, Spain states that if it takes more than one and a half minutes to climb four flights of stairs or 60 stairs in total, then your heart health could use improvement.
The study assessed 165 patients who were suspected to have coronary heart disease. Read more
Hero librarian from Timbuktu saved thousands of historical manuscripts from being destroyed (Mymodernmet.)
The fabled ancient city of Timbuktu, Mali, is a centre of great learning. The permanent settlement of the city dates back to the 12th century when important caravan trade routes crisscrossed the Sahara and northern Africa. Beginning with the Mali Empire’s rule of the city in the 14th century, it flourished in a Golden Age of early Islamic intellectualism. The thousands of texts produced during and after this period comprise the renowned manuscripts of Timbuktu. When the collections were endangered in the summer of 2012, a librarian named Abdel Kader Haidara mobilized to save the city’s literary legacy.
The manuscripts of Timbuktu may number up to 700,000. These precious texts include early Qurans and topics including astronomy and math. For generations, they were held by private families who passed them down to succeeding generations. Among the librarians with a long family history of safeguarding books is Haidara. Haidara’s rich private collection was housed in his Mamma Haidara Commemorative Library. Haidara told The Wall Street Journal in 2016, “Many of the manuscripts show that Islam is a religion of tolerance.” Read more
Lottery winner gives away almost $1m in just over a month (Unilad)
A man who won just short of $1 million decided to give it all away to his family, close friends and struggling strangers.
Peter Charleton won TattsLotto in 2020, and took home a whopping $896,511.13.
The 47-year-old from Victoria, Australia, purchased the winning ticket in August 2020, and the reason he decided to buy it is quite surreal.
Charleton explained that he accidentally left his late uncle’s favourite pocket knife on top of his car, before beginning his hour-long journey home. Read more
Nigeria makes impact in track cycling championship (Guardian)
Nigeria is doing well at the ongoing 2021 Tissot International Cycling Union (UCI) Championship in Cali, Colombia.
Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN), Giandomenico Massari, made this known while congratulating Nigerian female track cyclists taking part in the event.
Massari told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in an interview on Saturday in Abuja, that the Nigerian team was chalking up points in the competition.
“We are acquiring points and the Olympic qualification is based on continent and in African for now we (Nigeria) are leading. Read more
Niger Tornadoes emerge NNL Super 8 champions (Vanguard)
Niger Tornadoes FC of Minna emerged the Champions of 2020/2021 Super 8 after defeating Shooting Stars Football Club, 3SC, of Ibadan 3-2 in the final match in Enugu.
At the final match played inside Nnamdi Azkiwe Stadium, Enugu, on Sunday, Niger Tornadoes opened scoring through Shamsudeen Asheun in the 9th minute of first half.
Gafar Olatemiran levelled the game for 3SC from the spot kick in 16th minute as the two teams entered into the break with 1-1 score line.
Ahmedy Liman and Augustine gave Tornadoes two goals lead in 57th and 64th minute before Raheem Quadry of 3SC reduce the score line to 3-2 in the 83rd minutes of the match. Read more
Max Verstappen blasts Lewis Hamilton after crash at Italian Grand Prix (Metro)
Max Verstappen raged at Lewis Hamilton over his team radio following their crash at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday.
The pair collided on turn two of lap 26 at Monza, with Verstappen’s rear wheel going straight over Hamilton, who was protected by the halo system.
Both drivers were miraculously able to walk away unhurt after the crash as the race, however neither Verstappen or Hamilton checked on each other’s condition.
But Verstappen was clearly furious with Hamilton’s movement in the build up to the incident. Read more
Holyfield, Haye, Silva and Trump feature at Triller Fight Club event (BBC)
Two former world heavyweight boxing champions coming out of retirement, two former UFC champions facing off in the ring – and ringside commentary from former US president Donald Trump.
This was the spectacle provided for fight fans at Triller’s Fight Club at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Florida.
Top of the bill was 58-year-old former world champion Evander Holyfield, returning to the ring for the first time in a decade.
But it was a short-lived return for the man who beat Mike Tyson twice in his heyday – albeit one of the victories is best remembered for his opponent’s ear-biting. Read more
Alex Ferguson finally breaks silence on his role in Cristiano Ronaldo’s Man Utd return (Metro)
Sir Alex Ferguson has finally revealed the role he played in bringing Cristiano Ronaldo back to Manchester United and preventing him from joining local rivals Manchester City.
The 36-year-old appeared to be on the verge of joining the reigning Premier League champions during the closing stages of the summer transfer window having decided to leave Juventus.
City were said to have agreed personal terms with the five-times Ballon d’Or winner but the intervention of Ferguson and a series of United legends ultimately swayed him into making an emotional return after a 12-year absence. Read more
Emma Raducanu: US Open champion ‘does not want to let go’ of trophy (BBC)
Emma Raducanu says she does not want to let go of the US Open trophy after her fairy tale in New York culminated in the ultimate happy ending.
The 18-year-old is the first British woman in 44 years to win a Grand Slam singles title and did not drop a set.
She is also the first qualifier to win a major title.
“It means everything to hold this trophy and I don’t want to let go right now,” she told former British number one Tim Henman on Amazon Prime. Read more