Court grants N5m bail to 69 gay wedding suspects (Vanguard)
Sixty-nine gay suspects who were apprehended on Aug. 27 in Ekpan Community, Uvwie Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta during a gay wedding ceremony, have been released on bail.
Counsel to the suspects, Mr Ochuko Ohimor, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Warri that they were admitted to bail with the sum of N500,000 and two sureties each.
According to Ohimor, the sureties must reside within the Effurun jurisdiction of the Court. Read more
US court grants Atiku’s request, orders release of Tinubu’s academic records (Channels)
A United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, has granted the request filed by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, seeking the release of President Bola Tinubu’s academic records by the Chicago State University.
Judge Jeffrey Gilbert, a US magistrate, gave the ruling on Tuesday, ordering CSU to produce “all relevant and non-privileged documents” to Abubakar Atiku, the plaintiff, within two days.
“This matter is before the Court on Atiku Abubakar’s Application Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1782 for an Order Directing Discovery from Chicago State University for Use in a Foreign Proceeding (“Application”) [ECF No. 1]. For the reasons discussed below, the Application is granted,” the judge ruled. Read more
Outrage as LUTH doctor dies after 72-hour non-stop shift (Punch)
Tweeps have taken to X to share their thoughts on the death of a young doctor, identified as Dr. Umoh Michael, who died on Sunday after allegedly working 72 hours non-stop.
According to reports, Michael died during a church service at the United Evangelical Church on September 17. He was said to have worked a 72-hour non-stop shift at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, where he was a resident doctor.
Doctors under the aegis of the Association of Resident Doctors, LUTH chapter, in a letter addressed to the Chief Medical Director, LUTH, Prof. Wasiu Lanre Adeyemo, attested to the fact that the young doctor was overworked. Read more
Mohbad’s father reveals why he was hurriedly buried (DailyTrust)
Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad, has disclosed the reason behind the swift burial of his son.
The singer died on September 12, 2023, and was buried the following day, sparking controversy.
In a recent interview shared by Temilola Sobola (@TemilolaSobola) via Instagram on Tuesday, Aloba said Yoruba culture does not support keeping a corpse when both parents are still alive. Read more
Ajegunle music producer, ‘‘Mighty Mouse’’, is dead (Tribune)
John Oboh, popular as ‘Mighty Mouse’, the legendary music producer who created the Ajegunle rhythm in the 90s, is dead.
The legendary music producer died on Monday after a protracted illness in Lagos.
The King and creator of Agegunle genre music battled with cancer He passed on today according to sources. He produced the likes of daddy shoki, daddy fresh his studio jahoha studios, the first of its kind in Aj went on to produce babafryo, danfo drivers, African china etc. Every attempt to reach his family has been impossible. His sister, the former ADC Edo 2020, governorship candidate and the current ADC national publicity secretary is not reachable as well to confirm the news. Read more
Chief pharmacist bags life imprisonment for rape (Nation)
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT), high court sitting in Kubwa, Abuja, has sentenced the former Chief Pharmacist of the National Hospital, Abuja, Dr. Abubakar Mustapha Danraka for the rape, (sodomy) of a minor.
Vincent Adekoye, Press Officer of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
Adekoye said an FCT High Court sitting in Kubwa, convicted and sentenced Danraka to life imprisonment on Monday. Read more
NYSC tasks pregnant corps members to be dedicated (Vanguard)
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has urged pregnant corps members to serve the nation as expected of them saying “pregnancy is not a disease.”
Mrs Mofoluwaso Williams, Kogi NYSC Coordinator, gave the charge in her paper titled: “Tackling Emerging Challenges in Corps Administration through NYSC/Stakeholders” at the Kogi Annual 2023 Corps Employers Workshop held at the Government House, Lokoja.
Williams urged employers and organisations not to allow corps members to use pregnancy as alibi in any form not to perform their civic responsibilities to the nation. Read more
Defence minister hails NAF’s efforts in ongoing operations (Guardian)
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has praised the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for providing a formidable air power in the ongoing joint operations in defence of Nigeria.
He stated this at the graduation of participants of the Air War College (AWC) Course 9/2023, on Tuesday in Makurdi, Benue.
This is contained in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, on Tuesday in Abuja. Read more
Lorraine Kelly recalls Russell Brand calling her a ‘sl*t’ on TV (Standard)
Lorraine Kelly has recalled an unsettling moment when Russell Brand called her a “sl*t” while appearing on a TV talk show together.
The TV presenter, 63, and 48-year-old comedian were both guests on BBC One’s The Graham Norton Show when the incident took place back in 2007.
Showing a clip of it on ITV daytime show Lorraine on Wednesday, the Scottish star admitted “that’s uncomfortable to watch that now.” Read more
Amber Heard battles demons in comeback film ‘‘In The Fire’’ trailer (THR)
Amber Heard is set to make her Hollywood comeback after a highly publicized defamation trial loss to ex-husband Johnny Depp by battling a demonic possession in the first trailer for “In The Fire”, which dropped on Wednesday.
The teaser for director Conor Allyn’s 1890s-set paranormal psychological thriller sees Heard play Grace Burnham, a psychiatrist in a remote plantation in Colombia caring for a disturbed boy with inexplicable abilities. As she begins treatment, Burnham ignites a war between science and religion, with the local priest claiming the boy is possessed by the Devil and the cause of the village’s woes.
“Those people are scared. And they need something to blame for that fear. And it’s you,” Burnham tells the young boy, played by Lorenzo McGovern Zaini, at one point in the trailer. Read more
Alfonso Ribeiro promises tearful Len Goodman tribute for 1st DWTS season since his death (Hello!)
Dancing with the Stars‘ next season, its 32nd, will look and feel a little bit different this time around, as it will be the first time in 17 years Len Goodman won’t be on the judges’ panel.
The beloved DWTS judge passed away on April 22, 2023 – some months after bidding farewell to the show – aged 78 in a hospice center in Kent after a battle with bone cancer.
The English dancer had been one of the dance competition’s most stern, though celebrated, judges since joining in 2005; he was also a judge on Strictly Come Dancing from 2006 to 2016. Read more
Kagame announces he will run for a fourth term (AfricaNews)
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has announced for the first time that he plans to run for a fourth term in next year’s elections.
“I am happy with the confidence Rwandans have shown in me. I will always serve them as long as I can. Yes, I am indeed a candidate,” Mr Kagame, 65, told the French-language magazine Jeune Afrique.
In March, the Rwandan government decided to synchronise the dates of its legislative and presidential elections, due to take place in August 2024. Read more
Sleaford Mods share new single ‘‘Big Pharma’’ and announce ‘‘More UK Grim’’ EP (NME)
Sleaford Mods have announced details of ‘‘More UK Grim’’, a new EP which was recorded at the same time as their acclaimed album from earlier this year.
The new EP was written and recorded during the same time that the duo – comprised of Andrew Fearn and Jason Williamson – worked on their latest album ‘‘UK Grim’’, which was released back in March. It also arrives on the heels of their recent slot supporting Britpop legends Blur, where the band performed two back-to-back nights at Wembley Stadium.
According to the press release, the forthcoming EP sees the members continue their “current dancefloor dominance, but with a mix of insight and wit, outrage and compassion”. It also sees them shed light on the current climate, as they look to both “critique and celebrate our turbulent times” with their tracks. Read more
Biden addresses Ukraine, China competition, climate change, ignores border crisis at UN General Assembly (Fox)
While President Biden said very little of the illegal immigrant and migrant crisis that is gripping New York City and the nation during his participation in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in Manhattan.
During his annual speech to leaders of the UN in New York City on Tuesday, Biden addressed the United States’ continued support for Ukraine against Russia’s “naked aggression,” the importance of denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and efforts to block Iran from nuclear proliferation; the competition between the United States and China; the climate crisis and more. There was no focus on the crisis on the border or the struggle cities like New York are having accommodating the migrant influx.
Biden huddled with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparovi, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and others from that region, later posing for photos, according to pool reports. Read more
India warns citizens in Canada to be cautious (BBC)
India has issued an advisory urging its citizens travelling to or living in Canada to “exercise utmost caution”.
The advisory comes a day after tensions escalated between the countries with each expelling a diplomat from the other side.
Canada said it was investigating “credible allegations” linking the Indian state with the killing of a Sikh separatist leader.
India strongly denied this, calling the allegations “absurd”. Read more
Sadiq set for UCL debut against Inter (Punch)
Nigerian forward Umar Sadiq could make his UEFA Champions League debut for Spanish club, Real Sociedad, when they take on Inter Milan in their Group C game on Wednesday (today), PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The White and Blues, as they are fondly called, face the Italian side in their first game at the Reale Arena.
The Nerazzurri reached the final of last season’s competition, before just falling short against Manchester City, while their hosts enter Europe’s premier tournament for the first time in 10 years. Read more
Nigeria National League moves AGA to Jos (Leadership)
The city of Jos, Plateau State’s capital, will now host the 2023 Annual General Assembly (AGA) of Nigeria National League (NNL).
The NNL AGA was earlier fixed for the 7th of September, 2023 in Abuja, but had to be postponed due to logistics reasons.
Nigeria National League confirmed that the Plateau State governor, Mr Caleb Mutfwang, has graciously approved that the state which prides itself as “Home of Peace and Tourism” to host the 14th edition of the AGA on Friday, September 29, 2023. Read more
Ronaldo’s Man Utd return “turned out wrong”: Solskjaer (France24)
Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted the club’s re-signing of Cristiano Ronaldo “turned out wrong”.
Solskjaer was in charge when United brought the five-time Ballon d’Or winner back to Old Trafford in a much-hyped move in August 2021.
At the time the transfer was viewed as a coup that could potentially fuel a Premier League title challenge for the Red Devils, who had finished second the previous season. Read more
Marcelino forced to quit Marseille amid fan “war” threats as club chiefs slam personal attacks (DailyRecord)
Marcelino has quit as Marseille boss after just seven games due to alleged threats from supporters groups.
The former Valencia boss only took over the Ligue 1 outfit in the summer, replacing Igor Tudor at Stade Velodrome. But now the Spaniard has left his role, in a move confirmed by the Marseille board today. They released a statement last night slamming the actions of supporters, who threatened a “war” if the current coaching staff did not resign from their positions.
In an initial statement, club chiefs accepted criticism but insisted that personal attacks would not be tolerated. It read: “…following a meeting held on Monday September 18, 2023 at the Robert Louis-Dreyfus Training Centre, representatives of the supporters’ associations expressed their wish to see the current OM Directorate resign . The threat of a “war” (sic) against them was issued, for as long as they did not resign from their posts. Read more
Paris St-Germain 2-0 Borussia Dortmund: Kylian Mbappe scores as Ligue 1 champions outclass Germans (BBC)
Kylian Mbappe provided the breakthrough for Paris St-Germain as they opened their Champions League campaign with victory over Borussia Dortmund.
Mbappe scored from the penalty spot on 49 minutes after his shot was handled by Nicklas Sule.
PSG doubled their lead when Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi combined well with midfielder Vitinha and doubled the home side’s lead. Read more
Davis Cup chief hits back at Stan Wawrinka after tournament row escalates (Express)
Former tennis player and committee chair of the Davis Cup, Mark Woodforde, has criticised Stan Wawrinka after he posted a video on social media showing the empty stands at this year’s tournament. The World No. 40 was at the AO Arena in Manchester where he filmed the scenes during Switzerland’s tie with France.
The video, posted on X, shows an almost empty stadium with just a handful of fans in attendance. The scenes were a stark contrast to the almost 9,000 spectators who were in attendance to watch Britain’s tie with Australia.
The clip has angered Davis Cup committee chair Woodforde who was quick to speak out against Wawrinka and his post. “It’s in the minority some of those voices, some of them are politically motivated, which is unnecessary,” Woodforde said. Read more