Electricity: Lagos community reject planned migration to Band A (Vanguard)
The residents of Ilasamaja community in Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State have petitioned the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKDC), rejecting the planned migration from Band B to Band A. The community has vowed to resist the alleged clandestine move with every legal means at their disposal.
In a petition copied to the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), the Lagos State House of Assembly, and the state Commissioner of Police, among others, the community leaders stated: “We are leaders of all Community Development Associations (CDAs) representing the residents of Ilasamaja, Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State. We have it on good authority that there are sinister plans to forcefully migrate us from Band B to Band A. We reject this plan and will resist it with everything at our disposal. We have already informed our lawyers to be on red alert for any eventuality. Read more
Copyright: Court dismisses N500m suit against KCEE, E-Money (Leadership)
Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday dismissed a N500 million suit filed by a prominent Catholic music composer, Sir Jude Nnam, against singer Kingsley Okonkwo, popularly known as KCEE, over allegations of copyright infringement.
Justice Ogundare, who held in his judgement that Nnam failed to prove the alleged infringement of his copyright work, “Som Too Chukwu”, also awarded a punitive cost of N1 million against him.
The plaintiff had joined Five Star Music Limited and Emeka Okonkwo E-Money in the suit. Read more
Lagos-Calabar expressway: Community accuses govt agencies of alleged illegal diversion (Vanguard)
The indigenous people and residents of Okun Ajah community in the Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, yesterday, raised the alarm over the alleged illegal diversion of the ongoing Lagos-Calabar Expressway through their community by some officials of the Federal and State government agencies.
Members of the community, under the auspices of Okun Ajah Community Development Association, have urged President Bola Tinubu to investigate the alleged illegal diversion, expressing fear that it would lead to the demolition of their houses. Read more
Obasanjo calls for moral leadership (Nation)
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasised the need for moral leadership, stressing that corruption must be eradicated from Nigeria’s political system.
Speaking at the Denis Joseph Slattery Memorial Lecture in Lagos, Obasanjo said corrupt politicians should face jail time.
“Thieves cannot provide just governance,” he asserted. Read more
Unidentified lady dumped by roadside in Osun (Tribune)
A yet-to-be-identified lady was found abandoned by the roadside at Olaiya, Osogbo, Osun State, on Tuesday, suspected to be a victim of ritual sacrifice by individuals believed to be Yahoo boys.
The lady, whose behavior appeared abnormal, sparked suspicion that she may have been used for rituals by her captors.
Unable to speak or recognize people or objects, she was discovered lying helplessly on Asikolaye Street, where she was dumped. Read more
How Lagos is working to ensure food sufficiency — Hamzat (Channels)
The Lagos State Deputy Governor Babafemi Hamzat has explained how it is working to ensure food sufficiency in the area, saying it partners with other states among other strategies.
Hamzat was a guest on Channels Television’s special Independence Day programme which was held on Tuesday.
“We have arrangements with other states in terms of partnership. We have land in Osun State, and we have an agreement with Niger State,” he said. Read more
Opposition lawmaker applauds court ruling upholding Rivers LG elections (Independent)
Honourable Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, spokesperson for the opposition coalition in the National Assembly, has commended the ruling of the Federal High Court in Rivers State, which declared that the scheduled local government elections in Rivers State on October 5, 2024, must proceed as planned.
Delivering the judgment, Justice I.P.C. Igwe ruled that the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), the Rivers State Government, and the Governor of Rivers State are constitutionally obligated to ensure that local government elections take place.
The court ordered the relevant authorities to conduct the elections, in line with the Constitution and existing electoral laws, and ensure that local government councils are led by democratically elected representatives. Read more
Man arraigned over defamation of Plateau governor (DailyTrust)
A 26-year-old man, Samuel Bature, was on Monday arraigned before Justice Cyril Kamal of High Court 8, Jos, on a three-count charge bordering on defamation and cyber-stalking against Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State.
Reading the three-count charge to the defendant, the clerk said, ‘’You Samuel Bature, male, 26 years old together with others, now at large on or about 17/09/2024 at opposite NTA College, Rayfield, Jos South LGA within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, without any lawful or moral justification made and published a defamatory statement against His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang and his political party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Read more
Royal Family is about to welcome a new baby (Metro)
The royal family are seen walking
The newest addition will be 11th in line for the throne (Picture: Getty)
The royal family will welcome a new baby in the spring, Buckingham Palace has announced.
The late Queen’s granddaughter Princess Beatrice, 36, and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 40, have announced they are expecting a second baby.
The royal baby will be a little brother or sister for the couple’s three-year-old daughter Sienna, and Mr Mapelli Mozzi’s son and Beatrice’s stepson, eight-year-old Wolfie. Read more
Good Times star John Amos dead at 84 (Fox)
John Amos, who played the father on Good Times, has died. He was 84 years old.
Amos’ publicist, Belinda Foster, confirmed the news of his death Tuesday to The Associated Press. No other details were immediately available.
One of Amos’ first prominent roles was as the WJM-TV weatherman on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. He was also frequently on The Tim Conway Comedy Hour, which ran in 1970, before he landed Good Times in 1974. Read more
Daniel Day-Lewis ends retirement to star in his son’s first movie, ‘‘Anemone’’ (FarOut)
After various hints of Daniel Day-Lewis returning to acting, the iconic Academy Award-winner has announced that he has officially come out of retirement for the upcoming film, “Anemone”.
The movie, which is currently filming in Manchester and across the North West of England, is set to tackle the various relationships that afflict a family. It’s also set to star Sean Bean, Samantha Morton and Samuel Bottomley alongside Day-Lewis. Notably, Anemone marks the directorial debut of Ronan Day-Lewis, the actor’s son, with whom he wrote the project.
The official news of Day-Lewis ending his retirement came after numerous shots emerged of what appeared to be the actor in character driving a motorcycle with Bean alongside him which were captured by the Daily Mail on October 1st. Read more
Kris Kristofferson death: Barbra Streisand and Dolly Parton lead tributes to country music icon (Independent)
Co-stars, fans and fellow singers are paying tribute after the death of Grammy Award-winning country artist and actor Kris Kristofferson.
The US entertainer, who starred in films including the Blade trilogy and Planet of the Apes, died peacefully at his home in Maui on Saturday aged 88, surrounded by his family.
Barbra Streisand, who starred with Kristofferson in the Oscar-winning 1976 remake of A Star Is Born, paid tribute on Instagram, writing: “The first time I saw Kris performing at the Troubadour club in LA I knew he was something special. Barefoot and strumming his guitar, he seemed like the perfect choice for a script I was developing, which eventually became A Star Is Born.” Read more
Elton John plummets from the top to rock bottom in 1 minute in trailer for new doc (People)
Elton John is a superstar EGOT who has been the subject of a hit Golden-Globe winning 2019 biopic. His career has been going strong for more than 50 years, so it’s a tall order to sum it all up in just over two minutes.
The new trailer for the upcoming Disney+ documentary “Elton John: Never Too Late” attempts to do just that, charting John’s course through various stages. Beginning with his childhood when “my life was all-consumed by music” it zips to the ’70s when he was “the most famous pop star in the world” and continues through his descent into addiction, his struggles with his sexuality and his current act as a husband and father of two. Read more
Iran launches 200 missiles at Israel and at least 6 killed in suspected terror attack in Tel Aviv (ABC)
At least six people have been killed and nine injured by two gunmen who got off a tram in Tel Aviv and opened fire on passers-by, according to Israeli police.
Police labelled the incident on Tuesday, local time, a terrorist attack but no armed Palestinian factions or other militant groups immediately claimed responsibility.
Footage broadcast by Israeli television channels showed the two gunmen getting off the train and opening fire on people on the platform. Read more
US dock workers strike over pay, automation (RTHK)
U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast dockworkers began their first large-scale strike in nearly 50 years on Tuesday, halting the flow of about half the country’s ocean shipping, after negotiations for a new labor contract broke down over wages.
The strike blocks everything from food to car shipments across dozens of ports from Maine to Texas, in a disruption analysts warned will cost the economy billions of US dollars a day, threaten jobs and potentially stoke inflation.
The International Longshoremen’s Association union, which represents 45,000 port workers, had been negotiating with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) employer group for a new six-year contract ahead of a midnight Monday deadline. Read more
Tobi Amusan breaks silence on doping scandal in new documentary (Punch)
World record holder Tobi Amusan has given fans a first look at her highly anticipated documentary, Homecoming: The Tobi Amusan Story, in a gripping trailer posted to Instagram.
The 100m hurdles champion opens up about her journey to the top of world athletics, including the intense battles off the track that nearly cost her everything.
In a Tuesday post, the film, which offers an in-depth view of Amusan’s rise to fame, will also spotlight her emotional fight to clear her name after a doping scandal rocked her career. Read more
UCL: Boniface shines as Leverkusen beat Milan 1- 0 (Leadership)
Victor Boniface scored his first European goal of the season to give Bayer Leverkusen back-to-back wins as Xabi Alonso’s side beat Samuel Chukwueze’s AC Milan 1-0 at the Bay Arena.
The Nigerian international thought he had given the German champions the lead before half-time only to see it ruled out by VAR.
However, he was set up by Jeremie Frimpong for the winner six minutes into the second half. Read more
Hard work, tenacity secured us World Cup Ticket, says Nigeria’s U19 Women Team Cricket: Coach (Leadership)
Sarah Bhakita, head coach of Nigeria’s Under-19 Women’s Cricket team, has attributed the success of the team at the Africa Women’s World Cup Qualifiers to hard work and tenacity.
Nigeria edged seven other teams to secure the lone slot to the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under 19 Women’s World Cup in Malaysia 2025.
Nigeria finished the qualifiers hosted in Rwanda unbeaten, but the finals against Zimbabwe on Sunday, which was the tournament’s decider, was washed out due to a heavy rain. Read more
Arsenal beat PSG in Champions League duel (RTHK)
Arsenal beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 in their heavyweight Uefa Champions League duel on Tuesday.
The clash between Arsenal and French champions PSG in London was the big game of the day as the second round of matches in the new format of European football’s elite club competition got underway.
The Gunners were worthy winners with Kai Havertz heading in from a Leandro Trossard cross to open the scoring on 20 minutes and Bukayo Saka doubling their lead before half-time, as his free-kick delivery from the right evaded everybody on its way in. Read more
Phil Foden and James McAtee earn Pep Guardiola’s praise in Champions League win (Independent)
Pep Guardiola picked out a number of players for praise after his Manchester City team eased to a 4-0 Champions League victory over Slovan Bratislava.
Early goals from Ilkay Gundogan and Phil Foden set the 2023 winners on course for a comfortable victory in Slovakia before second-half efforts from Erling Haaland and James McAtee added gloss to Tuesday’s scoreline.
Foden’s contribution included setting up McAtee’s first goal for the club and Guardiola was pleased to see him coming back into form after a slow start to the campaign owing to fitness issues. Read more
Sinner to play Alcaraz in China Open final; Osaka out with back injury (JapanToday)
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner will play rival Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the China Open after recording a 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory over home favorite Bu Yunchaokete on Tuesday.
Sinner and Alcaraz accounted for all four Grand Slam titles this year between them. Alcaraz leads the head-to-head series 5-4 — including wins at both their meetings this year — but Sinner doesn’t believe that recent history will have a bearing on Wednesday’s final.“We know each other very well now, but every match is different, so the situation on the court is also a bit different than it was the last two matches,” Sinner said. Read more