Compel LASUTH, private hospital to produce my son’s intestines, mother begs Sanwoolu (Vanguard)
A mother, Abiodun Deborah, has cried out to the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwoolu to probe the mysterious disappearance of the small intestine of her 12-year-old son, Adebola Akin-Bright while receiving treatment at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH.
Abiodun’s life was thrown into jeopardy when surgeons at LASUTH informed her about the disappearance of her son’s intestine after a corrective surgery performed on the boy on July 14, 2023.
Abiodun said his boy was referred to LASUTH from a private hospital, Obitoks Medical Centre situated at Ile Epo in the Alimosho Local Government area of the state on June 17 following a complication from surgery to correct intestinal obstruction. Read more
Zaria mosque collapse: Death toll rises to 10 (Tribune)
The death toll due to Zaria central mosque collapsing in Kaduna State has risen to 10, while over 30 people are currently in hospitals across the city.
Recall that four people were confirmed dead, while 7 have sustained serious injuries.
However, a source at the palace, in an interview after the deceased’s funeral, confirmed that ten people were confirmed dead, while thirty other worshippers have been taken to some hospitals in Zaria. Read more
Concerns as more Nigerians fall prey to fake bank alerts (Guardian)
The rising cases of fraudulent bank alerts are currently unsettling operators in Nigeria’s financial landscape as more citizens fall prey while the scammers smile to the banks daily.
The crime involves the use of Short Message Service (SMS) disguised as a transaction alert from banks to defraud unsuspecting victims, especially small scale traders and Point of Sale (PoS) operators
According to The Guardian’s findings, there are certain Apps criminals use to perpetrate the crime. These include Flash Fund App, Lofty SMS App, Money Prank Pro, Millionaire Fake Bank Account as well as Pro and fake alert maker for Android. Read more
LASTMA warns film, skit makers against unauthorised use of its uniforms (Punch)
The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba, has warned film and skit makers against unauthorised use of its uniforms in movies and comedy skits.
In a statement released on Friday by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq, Oreagba “declared the use of LASTMA uniforms, Kits, and other accouterments by film and skit makers illegal.”
According to the statement, Oreagba “frowned at the demeaning manner in which movie and skit makers portray LASTMA institution in their movies and skits.” Read more
Lagos: One of the policeman attacked by okada riders is dead (NewTelegraph)
One of the injured Policemen attacked by motorcycle riders on Thursday night at Ijora Olopa died in the early hours of Friday, August 11.
In a video that went viral on Friday, the policeman was seen lying on the ground with blood gushing out of his head. while the Divisional Police Officer of Iponri police station was heard in the video rushing to the scene to rescue the injured policeman to the hospital for medical attention.
The policeman in the video was seen bleeding from his head and nose and was said to have died in the hospital where he was rushed to after the attack by the Okada riders. Read more
CBN’s seven-year financial statement shows N65.6b profit in 2022 (Nation)
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released its audited financial statements for 2016-2022 as investigation on its operations continues.
The financial sector regulator recorded a profit of N65.63 billion in 2022 — more than double the figure it reported a in the previous year (N31.04 billion).
The apex bank said the financial statements of the last seven years had been approved by its board in accordance with the provisions of the CBN Act of 2007. Read more
Resident Doctors suspend nationwide strike (Channels)
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its nationwide strike and will resume work on Saturday.
The association’s national president Innocent Orji confirmed the development on Friday evening.
“Good evening. We just suspended the strike. Work will resume at 8 am tomorrow,” he said in a terse message to Channels Television. “We will review the progress made in two weeks.” Read more
El-Rufai jets out of Nigeria after dropping ministerial ambition (DailyTrust)
Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, has jetted out of the country after withdrawing his interest in ministerial appointment, Daily Trust can confirm.
A credible source told Daily Trust that El-Rufai was off to Europe, but will be in Egypt first.
The senate had last week approved the appointment of 45 out of the 48 ministerial nominees submitted by President Bola Tinubu. Read more
Outrage as magazine reports Sandra Bullock and partner Bryan Randall’s ‘messy split’ – six days after his death (Metro)
Sandra Bullock was on the cover of Star Magazine claiming she had a ‘messy split’ with partner Bryan Randall – published days after his death (Picture: Getty/ Star Magazine)
There has been major backlash to a US magazine claiming Sandra Bullock and partner Bryan Randall have had a ‘messy split’ – despite the issue coming days after the photographer’s death was announced.
Randall died on August 5 at the age of 57, after a private three-year battle with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
It is widely known that Bullock was praised as the ‘best caretaker’ to Randall during his illness and has been showered with love following news of her long-time partner’s death. Read more
Lizzo dropped from the Super Bowl following harassment scandal (FarOut)
In light of her recent lawsuit, pop star Lizzo has been dropped from participating in any events at the next Super Bowl.
The singer had previously been sued by one of her backing dancers for sexual harassment, with the suit stating: “Plaintiffs were aghast with how little regard Lizzo showed for the bodily autonomy of her employees and those around her”.
Since her comments about the suit, an NFL insider has said that any chance of Lizzo playing The Halftime Show are slim, saying (via The Daily Mail), “Talks of Lizzo being a part of the Halftime festivities, or performing the National Anthem, are dead now that she is surrounded by scandal”. Read more
Granger Smith shares his grief, his guilt over his son’s death and why he left country music (NBC)
After country music star Granger Smith lost his 3-year-old son, River, in a tragic drowning accident in 2019, the singer says he faced a humbling realization.
“It showed me that I didn’t have good faith,” Granger Smith, 43, tells TODAY.com. “My faith was weak.
“Although I was a cultural Christian, I really relied on myself,” the father of four continues. “I was my Savior. I fixed my own problems. ‘Self-help in America’ — like that was my religion.” Read more
Barbie producer Margot Robbie wanted Gal Gadot in the film’s title role (Deadline)
Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot didn’t need the lasso of truth when advised that she was considered for the plum role of Barbie in that film you’ve all seen.
In a new interview with Flaunt, Gadot praised Margot Robbie, who played the title role but was also a producer on the film.
“I adore Margot,” Gal told the outlet. “Margot is one of those women who you just want to be friends with. She brings so much to the table. I would love to do anything with Margot and was very touched [by her comments]. She warmed my heart with everything that she said about me. I’m super excited for them, and I’m so excited for Barbie.” Read more
WGA restarts negotiations with studios and will respond to latest offer next week (Variety)
The Writers Guild of America met Friday with the major studios for the first negotiating session since May, and received a new package of proposals.
The WGA told members in an email that it would respond to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers next week.
“We will evaluate their offer and, after deliberation, go back to them with the WGA’s response next week,” the guild told members. “Sometimes more progress can be made in negotiations when they are conducted without a blow-by-blow description of the moves on each side and a subsequent public dissection of the meaning of the moves. That will be our approach, at least for the time being, until there is something of significance to report, or unless management uses the media or industry surrogates to try to influence the narrative.” Read more
Hawaii wildfires: Death toll rises to 67 in Maui, officials say fire not yet contained (Fox)
At least 67 people are confirmed dead in Maui, Hawaii as a wildfire continues to devastate the area.
The County of Maui, Hawaii, said Friday afternoon that 67 people are confirmed dead in the wildfire. On Thursday, the death toll stood at 55 people.
According to Fox Weather, the wildfire devastated Lahaina, leaving large portions of the town completely in ashes. Read more
US warns of ‘‘deteriorating conditions’’ for Niger’s ousted President Bazoum (AlJazeera)
The United States’ top diplomat has reiterated his “grave concern” for the wellbeing of deposed Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum, after a coup on July 26 resulted in his removal from power.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a telephone call on Friday with Bazoum’s predecessor, former President Mahamadou Issoufou, to talk about the “deteriorating conditions” the embattled leader faces.
“The Secretary shared that he is particularly dismayed by the refusal of those who seized power in Niger to release Bazoum’s family members as a demonstration of goodwill,” US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a read-out of the call. Read more
Adeleke receives D’Tigress star Olawuyi (Punch)
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke in Osogbo, received a member of the victorious D’Tigress squad to the recently concluded 2023 FIBA AfroBasket Championship in Kigali, Adenike Olawuyi.
Olawuyi, who is an Osogbo-born Basketball player, plies her trade for Hungarian basketball team, Ratgeber and played a pivotal role in the Nigeria Women’s Basketball team’s success in winning their fourth straight FIBA AfroBasket Championship.
The Sports-loving governor alongside the secretary to the state government, Teslim Igbalaye, hailed the spirit of the team in Kigali and celebrated the story of Olawuyi, who started off her basketball career in Osun and has shown great spirit and determination to achieve greatness in her very young career. Read more
Iheanacho eyes more goals for Leicester ahead league game with Huddersfield (Guardian)
Kelechi Iheanacho has said he hopes to score again as Leicester take on Huddersfield Town on Saturday in their first away game in the Championship this season.
Leicester will be hoping to carry on their impressive form of two wins in two competitions when they face Huddersfield.
The Foxes defeated Burton Albion 2-0in the first round of the Carabao Cup. Read more
Pep Guardiola explains why he shouted at Erling Haaland at half-time (MEN)
Pep Guardiola insisted Bernardo Silva was right not to play Erling Haaland in as he explained why he berated the striker on the pitch at half-time.
City kicked off their 2023/2024 Premier League campaign with a 3-0 win at Turf Moor, with Haaland on hand to score twice before Rodri netted a third. The Norwegian opened his account for the season inside four minutes when the ball arrived at his feet six yards from goal.
Despite Burnley pressure, Haaland doubled his side’s lead with a beautiful finish on 36 minutes, leaning back to curl an effort past James Trafford after some good work from Julian Alvarez. Read more
Lionel Messi scores again as Miami reaches Leagues Cup semifinals (ESPN)
Lionel Messi was made to wait but maintained his record of scoring in every game for Inter Miami as his new team cruised into the Leagues Cup semifinals with a 4-0 win over Charlotte FC in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Friday.
Messi’s eighth goal in five games since his arrival came with just four minutes remaining and with Miami already three goals to the good to provide the perfect finale at DRV PNK Stadium.
Miami will now face either Philadelphia Union or Liga MX’s Queretaro on Tuesday as they seek to continue their remarkable turnaround since welcoming the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner. Read more
Top-ranked Alcaraz falls to Paul in Toronto quarter-finals (RFI)
Frustrated world number one Carlos Alcaraz was knocked out of the ATP Toronto Masters 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 on Friday as American Tommy Paul ended the Spaniard’s 14-match winning streak.
Top-seeded Alcaraz was unable to escape the poor form that has plagued him all week as he prepares for a US Open title defense starting in just over two weeks.
The 20-year-old muttered to himself and chastised his play during a match lasting more than two and a quarter hours. Read more
Kane arrives in Germany ahead of ‘imminent’ Bayern Munich move (Vanguard)
England captain Harry Kane arrived in Germany on Friday after Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed the striker is on the brink of signing for Bayern Munich.
The two clubs have reportedly agreed a fee worth an initial 100 million euros ($110 million, £86 million) for the 30-year-old, who had just one year left on his contract at Spurs.
Kane was given permission to travel to Germany to complete a medical ahead of what would be a record transfer for a Bundesliga club. Read more
