Ekiti police intensify search for missing varsity student (Punch)
The police in Ekiti State have said search efforts for a missing 500-level student of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Helen Eberechukwu Okorie, were ongoing.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Ekiti State Command, Sunday Abutu, said that the 23-year-old female student, resident at the Irona area of Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, had been missing since 13th September, 2023.
Abutu made the disclosure in a statement in Ado Ekiti on Saturday titled, “Missing person”. Read more
How I bled for 4 months non-stop — Toyo Baby (DailyTrust)
Nigerian actress, Juliana Olayode famed for her role as Toyo Baby in the hit sitcom series Jenifa’s Dairy has revealed how she battled PCOS and Psoriasis.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition where you have few, unusual or very long periods. Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes a rash with itchy, scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp.
Talking about her battle with the ailment, the actress took to her YouTube channel and said in part, “I had polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and I had Psoriasis. I was bleeding every day for four months and my period did not stop. The way it started was that my period did not come for over a year. Read more
NDLEA intercepts, seizes Abuja-bound loads of Nitrous Oxide (Vanguard)
No fewer than 1,194 cylinders of laughing gas with a total weight of 2,547.2 kilograms loaded in two Toyota Sienna buses were on Friday 22nd September intercepted by NDLEA operatives along Okene-Lokoja-Abuja expressway.
Two suspects: Onyebuchi Ikpozu and Kenneth Igwe who were taking the consignments to the nation’s Federal Capital Territory for distribution have been arrested and taken into custody.
While one of the Toyota Sienna buses marked KTU 582 HV was conveying 99 cartons containing 594 cylinders weighing 1,267.200kgs, the second bus with registration number FKJ 329 YA was conveying 100 cartons of the substance with 600 cylinders weighing 1,280kgs. Read more
10 big lies told by Tinubu-led administration — Atiku’s Spokesman, Shaibu (Tribune)
Following claims made by the presidency in recent times that were later found to be inaccurate, Phrank Shaibu, the Special Assistant on public communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that 10 big lies have characterised the Bola Tinubu administration.
He has, therefore, admonished Nigerians and the media to always fact-check the utterances of the government to retain credibility.
In a statement he issued on Sunday, he alleged that the repeated lies were evidence that “Tinubu’s only plan was to use propaganda to deceive Nigerians rather than do any proper work in rescuing citizens from the bottomless pit of bad governance they had been pushed into in the last eight years plus 117 days of the administration of the All Progressives Congress.” Read more
Private medical doctors kick over bias in LASUTH missing intestine case (NewTelegraph)
Private medical doctors under the auspices of the Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP), Lagos State chapter have faulted the report of the panel constituted by the State House of Assembly to investigate the missing intestine of the late 12-year-old Adebola Akin-Bright.
Also, the Lagos State chapter of ANPMP, noted that the absence of a medical doctor in the panel has made the job difficult as it was clear evidence that members of the panel were genuinely ignorant of some of the workings of the medical profession, which became obvious from some of the questions posed during their sitting.
These are contained in a statement from the Lagos ANPMP and signed by its Chairman, Dr. Makinde Akinlemibola and General Secretary, Dr. Debo Adebiyi. Read more
FCT residents decry rising insecurity, demand urgent action (Guardian)
Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have described the rate of kidnapping and robbery within the city centre in recent time, as alarming.
Some of the residents who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday described the spate of insecurity in the FCT as worrisome, alarming and unacceptable.
They urged security agencies and the FCT Administration to take urgent measures to save residents from the criminals. Read more
You attempted to sleep with me 2000 times, Busola Oke fires promoter (Nation)
Nigerian singer, Busola Oke aka Eleyele has fired back at her former promoter and marketer, Gbenga Adewusi aka Bayowa Films over alleged infidelity.
The Nation reported that Busola Oke joined other singers who called out their previous employees for maltreating them following MohBad’s untimely death.
Busola, in a video, dragged Bayowa Films, who she accused of withholding her music earnings. Read more
Christian Pilgrims urged to pray for Nigeria’s progress, development (Leadership)
Nigerian Christian pilgrims have been urged to pray for Nigeria’s progress and development as they perform this year’s pilgrimage in the Holy Land.
Acting director of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Christian Pilgrim Welfare Board (CPWB), Mrs. Rahila Baita, made the call while addressing the fourth batch of the FCT pilgrims at Mount Nebo in Jordan on Saturday.
Baita, in a press statement issued by Pam Ayuba, said there’s hope for the country, stressing the importance of this year’s pilgrimage as a veritable tool in national integration and cohesion despite the challenges bedeviling the country. Read more
Lizzo celebrates Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award win (HipHopDX)
Lizzo picked up the Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award at this weekend’s Black Music Action Coalition gala.
The Grammy Award-winning pop star gave a riveting speech on Thursday (September 21) while accepting the coveted award alongside cast members from her reality show, Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls.
“I needed this right now,” Lizzo said. “God’s timing is always on time! I’ve been blessed to receive a lot of incredible awards. But this one truly hits different because humanitarianism is selfless. And to be kind to someone isn’t a talent. Everyone can do it.
“It’s a gift that you give. In all my years of activism and outreach, I have witnessed at the core of every organisation, every movement, every march is just people helping people.” Read more
Dozens killed in Benin after fuel depot explodes into flames (AlJazeera)
At least 35 people have been killed in Benin after a fuel depot exploded into flames, sending a black cloud of smoke into the sky, according to officials and witnesses.
The fire broke out on Saturday at a warehouse for smuggled fuel in the town of Seme-Podji near the border with Nigeria, where cars, motorbikes and tricycle taxis came to stock up on fuel, residents said.
“The fire burned down the store and according to an initial assessment resulted in 35 deaths including one child,” Prosecutor Abdoubaki Adam-Bongle in a statement. Read more
1 Kosovo police officer killed and 1 wounded, raising tensions with Serbia (NPR)
Kosovo’s prime minister on Sunday said one police officer was killed and another wounded in an attack he blamed on support from neighboring Serbia, increasing tensions between the two former war foes at a delicate moment in their European Union-facilitated dialogue to normalize ties.
Prime Minister Albin Kurti said “masked professionals armed with heavy weapons” opened fire on a police patrol in the village of Banjska, Leposavic, 55 kilometers (35 miles) north of the capital Pristina at 3 a.m. (01:00 GMT), killing one officer. Another officer was injured but his condition is not life-threatening.
Kosovo police said two trucks with no license plates had blocked a bridge at the entrance of the village. Three police units were sent to unblock it but came under fire from different positions with different weapons, hand grenades and bombs. Read more
Pentagon Chief on Africa Tour Focusing on Defense Issues (VOA)
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Djiboutian leaders and the president of Somalia in Djibouti on Sunday, marking his first trip to Africa as Secretary of Defense amid continued violence in the region. Later in the week, he will travel to Kenya and Angola.
Djibouti is home to the U.S. military’s major base on the continent, and Austin said Camp Lemonnier was “critical” to “countering violent extremism and supporting security throughout the region.”
He added that the U.S. is proud to partner with Djiboutian forces and African Union forces in support of neighboring Somalia, where al-Shabab militants are increasingly resistant amid ongoing military operations against the group. Read more
New Jersey celebrates ‘‘Bruce Springsteen Day’’ as rocker marks 74th birthday (BelfastTelegraph)
New Jersey will celebrate its inaugural Bruce Springsteen Day as the US rocker marks his 74th birthday.
Earlier this year, the Governor of Springsteen’s home state announced plans to designate September 23 as a day to recognise the singer, known as The Boss.
“Bruce Springsteen is one of the most recognisable, iconic and influential musicians – and New Jerseyans – of all time,” said Phil Murphy in a post to X in April. Read more
Nick Cave explains how his fans saved him from a “life of internal thinking” (FarOut)
Australian musician Nick Cave recently discussed how his music helped him through a period of grief, crediting his fans with saving him from a “life of internal thinking.”
In a recent interview with the CBS Saturday Morning show, Cave detailed the role of music in dealing with hardships, explaining: “Music, for me, especially songwriting, is a kind of abstract way of articulating loss,” adding, “music has that extraordinary potential of taking extremely complex things and packaging it in a universal language that we can all understand.”
The singer goes on to discuss the inspiration behind Ghosteen following the death of his son, telling Anthony Mason how the album felt like “it was reaching towards him,” adding that it felt like something he had done solely for his son. Read more
Olly Murs “gutted” after being axed from The Voice UK in show shake-up (DailyRecord)
Olly Murs has announced he is “gutted” to be axed from ITV’s The Voice in a panel shake-up.
The X Factor star, 39, joined the singing competition six years ago and took a seat on the judging panel alongside Tom Jones, Will.i.am, and Jennifer Hudson. Olly admits he was told in a phone call from bosses that he was not going to be returning to the popular show as he opens up on the shocking conversation.
Speaking to The Sun, Olly said: “I’m gutted. I got the call last week to say I won’t be back on the show, and it’s a bit of a shock, to be honest. I didn’t really expect that to come. Read more
Ethiopia’s Assefa smashes women’s marathon world record in Berlin (Punch)
Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa smashed the women’s marathon world record in Berlin on Sunday, winning in 2hr 11min 53sec, more than two minutes ahead of the previous mark.
The 29-year-old Assefa bettered the record of 2hr 14min 04sec set by Kenyan Brigid Kosgei in Chicago in 2019.
Assefa crossed the line just after Kenyan men’s world record holder Eliud Kipchoge won a record-fifth Berlin marathon. Read more
Africa Women Handball: Nigeria hit Angola 28-24 to claim 3rd position (Vanguard)
Nigeria’s under-18 Women Handball Team on Saturday in Monastir, Tunisia, defeated their Angola counterparts 28-24 in the third place match of the ongoing Africa Women’s Youth Handball Championship.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that Nigerian bounced back from their semi final game loss to Egypt by 18-32 on Friday.
They fought hard to beat the Angola girls with five points difference in the first match 12-7. Read more
Osarenkhoe joins UAE Club United FC from Bendel Insurance (Leadership)
Bendel Insurance forward, Imade Osarenkhoe, has linked up with United Arab Emirates club, United FC.
Osarenkhoe penned a four-year contract with the club.
The 22-year-old is expected to be unveiled by his new club on Monday.
The striker scored 11 goals across all competitions for Bendel Insurance last season. Read more
Marcus Rashford breaks silence on his car crash as Man Utd issue statement (Mirror)
Marcus Rashford has confirmed he emerged unscathed after being involved in a car crash outside Manchester United’s training ground.
The England international was involved in a crash after leaving the club’s Carrington complex on Saturday. The 25-year-old and his club team-mates had returned to Carrington from Turf Moor, where they recorded a narrow 1-0 victory over Burnley in the Premier League.
Images from the scene of the car crash surfaced on social media on Saturday night and Sunday morning, prompting concern about the England star’s wellbeing. However, United have confirmed their player – who completed the full 90 minutes against Burnley earlier in the day – avoided any injury. Read more
Roger Federer says he is living a ‘‘beautiful life’’ a year after retiring from professional tennis (CNN)
After just over a year since his emotional retirement from professional tennis, Roger Federer says he is living a “beautiful, intense life.”
The 20-time grand slam champion was speaking at this year’s Laver Cup in Vancouver, Canada, on Friday, where he opened up about the past 12 months.
While sitting on court for an interview with former American tennis star Jim Courier, Federer quipped that he has become a “professional driver” for his four children, “an organizer and a logistics man so it’s definitely a test on completely another level.” Read more
Lewis Hamilton calls for F1 stewarding changes after Max Verstappen avoided penalty (Mirror)
Lewis Hamilton called upon the FIA to use artificial intelligence to help with Formula 1 penalty decisions.
The Brit said he would like to see if the use of technology would help the stewards to “do a better job” in that regard. It comes after Max Verstappen got away with what had looked like a textbook case of impeding on track last weekend in Singapore.
The Dutchman was investigated for three separate offences from qualifying but avoided a grid penalty in all of them. Instead, he was reprimanded twice and his Red Bull team fined for not informing their driver that Yuki Tsunoda was behind him over the radio. Read more