Drug addict arrested for stabbing Lagos cleric to death (Punch)
A 30-year-old man identified simply as David, who is said to be under the influence of hard drugs, has allegedly stabbed a cleric, Akeem Ojiwusi, to death around Odekeye close, in the Abule Egba area of Lagos State.
PUNCH Metro gathered that David was fond of committing different crimes whenever he got intoxicated and his actions usually put him at loggerheads with his neighbours.
On the fateful day the crime was committed, Ojiwusi’s relative, who identified himself simply as Sefiu, said he was at home when the cleric sent him to buy some drugs for his treatment. Read more
Police arrest 3 suspects for killing bread thief in Bayelsa (ThisDay)
The Bayelsa State Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) yesterday confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with the mob action that led to the death of Mr. Ebimotimi Freeborn, a 32-year-old male, who was allegedly caught stealing bread from a bakery located along Etegwe-Amassoma Road in the Yenagoa metropolis.
In a statement that was issued by the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Asinim Butswat, the suspects, Ms. Preye Mathew, 50 years female; Mr. Theophilus Tiro, 28 years male, and Mr. Famous Precious, 22 years male, were arrested for allegedly taking part in the mob action.
According to sources, the first class graduate of University of Ibadan who hailed from Korokorosei Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area went into petty theft after he lost his father, the bread winner of the family, a few years ago. Read more
How vessel stealing Nigerian crude for 10 years was nabbed (DailyTrust)
Operatives of TANTITA Security Services Limited, the surveillance company of a former Militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, have arrested another major vessel used for stealing Nigerian assets by suspected criminals.
The arrested vessel with the name “MT Tura ll” laden with 150 metric tonnes of stolen crude oil on Escravos sea was intercepted at Ondo state by Tantita security services in the early hours of Saturday and brought down to Oporosa in Gbaramatu, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State.
Addressing newsmen at Oporosa, Commander, JTF Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), South – South Rear Admiral Olusegun Feirrira, said, “We were able to arrest the vessel with the credible information from our Partners in progress, which is our private surveillance company that has worked closely in synergy with forces which comprise the operation Delta Safe, which also comprises the Nigerian Armed Forces, Civil Defence Corps, Nigeria Customs, Immigration,The Nigeria Navy, the Army, EFCC, NSCDC and a host of other agencies. Read more
Tunde Rahman, 19 others make list of Tinubu’s appointments (Vanguard)
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Tunde Rahman, and 19 others as senior special assistants and special assistants in his government.
Though the appointments have not been officially announced by the government, Vanguard reliably gathered that those that were appointed have been notified.
Recall that Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, announced the appointment of eight special advisers by the President. Read more
Senate commences oil subsidy probe (Sun)
The Senate, on Tuesday, commenced probe of oil subsidy and under recovery regime operated by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, 2023 when subsidy was eventually removed .
The upper legislative chamber specifically frowned at the N9.3 trillion spent on the subsidy regime by Buhari from January 2021 to June 2023.
The Senate is also asking for a living wage for workers as a way of cushioning the effects of subsidy removal and as well, seeks for establishment of three functional refineries for local production and distribution of refined oil with a view to bringing down the pump price from N540 per litre to between N300 to N350 per litre. Read more
Lagos honours 753 long-serving public servants (Punch)
The Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, honoured 753 members of the state public service at the 16th edition of its Long Service Merit Award.
The 753 officials were honoured at an event held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, as part of activities lined up for the 2023 Public Service Week.
The Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, said the award ceremony was an opportunity for the state government to recognise “public servants who have meritoriously served the state public service with great dedication, commitment and selflessness in the last 30 years.” Read more
LASU VC, varsity dons, others hold day of tributes for late Lai Oso (Vanguard)
The Lagos State University through the faculty of Communication and Media Studies (FCMS), where Lai Oso was a professor, have held a day of tributes to honor the late communication don.
The event was held at the Buba Marwa auditorium, at the main campus, Ojo.
Oso, died in an accident on Saturday, June 24, while returning from an engagement at Delta State University. Read more
Osinbajo appointed Global Alliance energy advisor (Channels)
Former Vice-President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has been appointed Global Advisor to Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP).
Osinbajo confirmed the development in a series of tweets on Tuesday.
“I am excited to announce that I have been appointed Global Advisor to Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet @EnergyAlliance,” he announced. Read more
Rihanna shows off baby bump and makes jaws drop with sultry underwear shoot (Metro)
Rihanna has left people speechless once again with another sultry photoshoot.
The Barbadian star posed up a storm for her lingerie brand Savage X Fenty as she promoted their new collection.
Currently pregnant with her second child, the Work hitmaker looked ready to pop as her bump burgeoned out over her underwear. Read more
Britney Spears sets release date for memoir (MusicNews)
Britney Spears has set the release date for her upcoming memoir, The Woman in Me.
The pop star, 41, will release her eagerly awaited memoir, titled The Woman in Me, on 24 October, according to People.
Following a bidding war among several publishing houses, the memoir was acquired by Gallery Books, which is a division of Simon & Schuster.
“Britney’s compelling testimony in open court shook the world, changed laws, and showed her inspiring strength and bravery,” Jennifer Bergstrom, Gallery Books Senior Vice President and Publisher, told the outlet. “I have no doubt her memoir will have a similar impact – and will be the publishing event of the year. We couldn’t be more proud to help her share her story at last.” Read more
Ryan Gosling sings his heart out as poor, overlooked Ken in latest ‘‘Barbie’’ trailer (CNN)
With the “Barbie” movie release date fast approaching, the latest teaser features Ryan Gosling’s Ken bemoaning life in his female companion’s shadow.
“I just don’t know who I am without you,” Ken tells Margot Robbie’s Barbie in the trailer, released Monday.
We then see Ken singing about the dynamic between the pair, who are best friends.
“It doesn’t seem to matter what I do, I’m always number two,” he croons. “No one knows how hard I try.” Read more
Hugh Grant revealed as tiny green and orange Oompa-Loompa in “Wonka” trailer (BelfastTelegraph)
Hugh Grant has been seen in the official trailer for the new movie about Willy Wonka as a tiny CGI Oompa-Loompa, who has green hair and an orange face.
The British actor will star opposite Timothee Chalamet, who takes on the role of the eccentric chocolate factory owner, in “Wonka”.
The film is based on the beloved children’s book created by Roald Dahl and is set before the opening of Wonka’s chocolate factory. Read more
Jury rules document found in Aretha Franklin’s couch is valid will (BBC)
A Michigan jury has ruled that a 2014 document found in Aretha Franklin’s couch after her death is a valid will to her multi-million dollar estate.
A two-day trial pitted the late Queen of Soul’s children against each other in a battle over two handwritten versions of the singer’s final wishes.
Attorneys for two of Franklin’s sons had asserted their half-brother Ted White “wants to disinherit” them. Read more
UN told Israel turns Palestinian territory into outdoor prison (AlJazeera)
Israel has imprisoned more than 800,000 Palestinians in the occupied territory since 1967, including tens of thousands of children, and of the current 5,000 Palestinians in Israeli prisons about 1,100 are being held without charge or trial, an expert has told the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Currently, there are 160 Palestinian children among those being held in Israeli prisons, Francesca Albanese, UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories, told the council on Monday.
Albanese, presenting a report on the arbitrary detention of Palestinians, described Israel as treating occupied Palestinian territory as an outdoor prison. Read more
Kick It Out: Record number of reports prove discrimination still a serious issue (BelfastTelegraph)
Anti-discrimination body Kick It Out received a record number of reports of discriminatory behaviour during the 2022-23 season.
Figures released by the organisation show that 1,007 reports – an increase of 65.1 per cent over the previous season – were made during the campaign from the grassroots and professional games and across social media.
Reports of online abuse rose by 279 per cent with the organisation receiving 207 more reports related to online forums and social media than in the previous 12 months. Read more
Naija Super 8: Enyimba lose to Katsina, crash out (Punch)
NPFL champions, Enyimba, have been eliminated from the ongoing Naija Super 8 tournament in Lagos after a shock 2-1 defeat to Katsina United but the jostle for the semi-final tickets in Group A will go down the wire after Sporting Lagos also beat Remo Stars 2-1 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Tuesday.
After a goalless first half, Katsina United raced to a two-goal lead inside two minutes, with Ibrahim Yahaya scoring first in the 54th minute, while Nazifi Yahaya added the second from the spot in the 56th minute after Somari Alalibo handled the ball in the box.
Fatai Abdulahi pulled one back for the People’s Elephant at the death, but it was only a consolation as Finidi George’s men were eliminated in the group stages following two defeats and a draw. Read more
Djokovic into 12th Wimbledon semi-final, as Ukraine’s Svitolina shines (RFI)
Novak Djokovic reached a 12th Wimbledon semi-final and record-equalling 46th at the Grand Slams on Tuesday as Elina Svitolina stunned world number one Iga Swiatek, delivering an emotional boost for her war-torn Ukraine homeland.
Djokovic, chasing an eighth title at the All England Club and 24th career major, defeated Andrey Rublev 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 and will face Italy’s Jannik Sinner for a place in the final.
GulfThe Serb has now reached as many semi-finals at the Slams as the retired Roger Federer. Read more
Naomi Osaka announces birth of baby girl with boyfriend and rapper Cordae (Mirror)
Renowned 25-year-old tennis player Naomi Osaka and her partner, rapper Cordae, have welcomed their first child, a new baby girl. The couple couldn’t hide their happiness as they embarked on they shared the news.
Sports and hip-hop fans eagerly spread the word that Cordae declared on stage during one of his shows the news of their brand new arrival. They have both received an outpouring of love and well-wishes from fans worldwide.
People magazine confirmed the event in Los Angeles, California, assuring everyone that Osaka and Cordae remained in excellent health. Read more
Naija Super 8: Akwa reach semis after Rivers win (Punch)
Wildcard entrants, Akwa United, are through to the semi-finals of the Naija Super 8 tournament thanks to a 1-0 win over Rivers United at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Monday.
Uche Collins grabbed the only goal of the game in the 57th minute to guide the Promise Keepers, now led by former Rivers United coach, Fatai Oso, to their second win of the tournament.
The striker followed up a long pass and slotted home through the legs of Abiodun Akande, in goal for Rivers United, condemning Stanley Eguma’s side to an early elimination from the tournament. Read more
Daniel Ricciardo returns to F1 (RNZ)
Australian Daniel Ricciardo will return to a Formula One race seat with AlphaTauri from Hungary next week after replacing Nyck de Vries for the rest of the season, the Red Bull-owned team said.
Ricciardo drove for the team from 2012-13 when they were known as Toro Rosso and then graduated to Red Bull from 2014 to 2018, winning seven races.
He left McLaren last year after being replaced by compatriot Oscar Piastri and was due to spend 2023 on the sidelines as Red Bull reserve while deciding his future intentions. Read more
Herdman drawing on positives to ease pain of Canada’s Gold Cup loss to U.S. (CBC)
John Herdman still feels the sting of Sunday’s penalty shootout loss to the U.S. at the Gold Cup. But the Canada coach believes the tournament will pay real dividends in the future.
The 45th-ranked Canadian men were missing a slew of marquee names following their 2-0 loss to the 11th-ranked Americans in the June 18 CONCACAF Nations League final loss that preceded the Gold Cup. They made it to the Gold Cup quarterfinal, pushing the U.S. to the limit in a back-and-forth contest.
Despite the final result, Herdman believes the summer campaign turned out to be a “really important step” for his team. Read more