Family raise alarm over death of son in NDLEA custody (Guardian)
The family of Kenneth Ike Ayogu, 29, a patent medicine dealer at Narayi in Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State has accused officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of torturing their son to death in custody.
They insisted that he was severely tortured to death inside their cell after he was arrested on October 13, 2022, for being in possession of a pentazocine injection.
A spokesman for the family, Michael Ayogu, 50, a wine dealer also in Kaduna State lamented that even after his brother’s death under their custody, all efforts the family is making for an autopsy to be carried out have been thwarted by both the police and NDLEA thereby worsening their sorrow.
Giving graphic details of the incident that led to the untimely death of his brother, the wine dealer who hails from Amahor-Uwenu, Okpuje in Nsukka LGA of Enugu State said the deceased was in his shop when he was arrested by officials of NDLEA on October 13, 2022, for being in possession of pentazocine injection. Read more
Housewife “kills” husband with poison (DailyTrust)
The Borno State Police Command said it has arrested a housewife, Fatima Abubakar, 25, for allegedly killing her husband, Goni Abbah, with poison.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr Abdu Umar, who disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri, said that the suspect was arrested on October 19 by men of the command at Anguwan Doki.
Umar said that the victim, who was the Chief Imam of the area, returned from the mosque when the suspect, who was the second wife, allegedly mixed poison in his food.
He explained that as soon as Goni started eating, his condition deteriorated.
According to him, the victim was immediately taken to the State Specialist Hospital where he was given emergency medical attention, but unfortunately, he later died when they returned home. Read more
Detained industrialist regains freedom (Nation)
An industrialist and Managing Director of Mallison and Partners Ltd, Chief Mallinson Ukatu, has finally regained his freedom six months after he was arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
He was released on Friday after meeting the bail conditions granted him by Hon. Justice Lifu of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos.
His counsel, Victor Opara (SAN) lauded the leadership of NDLEA for obeying the court directive granting Ukatu bail.
Opara noted that the drug law enforcement agency’s compliance with the court ruling has proved that it is a law-abiding agency. Read more
Residents beg Lagos govt to stop demolition of Ikota Estate structures (Guardian)
The President, Ikota Low Cost Housing Estate Landlords’ Association, Mr. Titus Ewarawon, has called on the state government to stop the demolition of structures within the estate.
“Let them stop the demolition. We have our allocation papers. It is the government that resettled us in Ikota after the demolition of Maroko. So, the allottees and the non- allottees are all Maroko evictees. What we need is for the government to bring development to our community. Our roads are in deplorable condition. We need help from the government,” he stated.
One of the residents and patron of the Landlords’ Association, Mr. I A Onakoya, said that he built his house in Maroko in 1970. Read more
Education fair: Swiss schools arrive Lagos Nov (Punch)
A number of Switzerland-based post-primary institutions will visit Lagos in November for consultation with parents who are interested in enrolling their wards in Swiss Boarding Schools.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by Director of Swiss Learning, Christophe Clivaz, in collaboration with its consulting firm, Mark Brooks Education, obtained on Saturday.
While disclosing that the event will have Consul General of Switzerland in Lagos, Thomas Schneider, in attendance, Clivaz said the programme would take place at The Wheatbaker Hotel in Ikoyi.
It is an honour for us to be able to visit Nigeria to present our schools. Our institutions welcome students from five continents without any dominant nationalities. The presence of more excellent students from your magnificent country is one of our priorities,” adds Mr Clivaz. Read more
SANDECO Group partners Lagos govt (ThisDay)
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Panel on Relations, and SANDECO Group, officially convened a one-day symposium on Emergency Systems and the Economy on the 25th of October 2022, at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja Lagos.
The Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations was created to effectively develop appropriate synergies between the MDAs and stakeholders to facilitate a safer and disaster-free environment. These outcomes have been achieved through strategic thinking, innovation and research and development. The safety and emergency agencies in the state are under her supervision. These include the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the Lagos State Safety Board, and the Command and Control Centre of the Fire Service.
Themed ‘Emergency Systems and the Economy: Impact and Opportunities’, the one-day event had the presence of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat; Special Advisers to the Governor; captains of industry and other key stakeholders including keynote speakers and discussants, firefighters, emergency services personnel, staff of the Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations Agencies and its departments. Read more
Tinubu visits Afenifere leaders in Ondo, snubs Ayo Adebanjo (Vanguard)
The Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu today visited the leader of the Pan Socio-Political Group, Afenifere, led by Pa Reuben Fasoranti in Akure, the Ondo state capital.
Tinubu is expected to present his action plan to Fasoranti and other leaders of the group.
He was received at the airport by the state deputy governor Lucky Ayedatiwa, the state chairman of the party, Ade Adetimehin and other leaders of the party in and outside the state.
The former governor of Osun state, Chief Bisi Akande and National secretary of the party, Iyiola Omisore, SWAGA National coordinator, Dayo Adeyeye, former Minister Musiliu Obanikoro and other party leaders accompanied the candidate to visit Pa Fasoranti. Read more
Federal lawmakers join clamour for Kanu’s release (ThisDay)
The South-east Caucus of the House of Representatives last week, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to show statesmanship and fatherly introspection by ensuring the release of the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, from detention.
The federal lawmakers’ appeal came on the heels of the unanimous decision of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, which discharged the IPOB leader of the terrorism charges brought against him by the federal government.
The killing of the people of the old Eastern Region within the Nigerian Federation had led the then military governor of the region, Lt. Colonel Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, to declare the Republic of Biafra in May 1967. The declaration led to a 30-month civil war, which ended in January 1970 with the Eastern Region returning to Nigeria.
However, secessionist agitation has since resurfaced in the South-east, championed by Kanu through his Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Read more
Liam Hemsworth will replace Henry Cavill in The Witcher’s 4th season (DailyMail)
Liam Hemsworth announced he will be replacing Henry Cavill in his leading role as Geralt of Rivia in the fantasy drama The Witcher ahead of the series’ fourth season.
In a new Instagram post, the Australian heartthrob, 32, revealed he was ‘over the moon about the opportunity to’ play the TV show’s monster-hunter protagonist.
‘I’m honoured that he’s handing me the reins and allowing me to take up the White Wolf’s blades for the next chapter of his adventure,’ The Hunger Games actor added.
He concluded: ‘Henry, I’ve been a fan of yours for years and was inspired by what you brought to this beloved character. I may have some big boots to fill, but I’m truly excited to be stepping into The Witcher world.’ Read more
Detectives complete investigations into Alec Baldwin Rust shooting (Metro)
The Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office has completed its investigation into the fatal shooting on the set of Rust that left cinematographer Halyna Hutchins dead.
Criminal charges against those involved, including Alec Baldwin, may be imminent.
‘Today, District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies received the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s investigative report on the Rust movie set incident,’ Heather Brewer, the spokesperson for Santa Fe’s top prosecutor, said in an email, reported The New York Post.
‘The District Attorney and her team of investigators and prosecutors will now begin a thorough review of the information and evidence to make a thoughtful, timely decision about whether to bring charges.’ Read more
Zulu king crowned in historic ceremony (BBC)
A new Zulu king has been crowned at a historic event attended by thousands in South Africa’s coastal city of Durban.
King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini was formally acknowledged as monarch by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who gave him a certificate of recognition.
The ceremony was the first Zulu coronation since South Africa became a democracy in 1994.
It ends a long and bitter tussle to find a successor for King Goodwill Zwelithini who died last year.
He was the longest-reigning Zulu monarch, having served on the throne for almost 50 years. Read more
Peacock drops teaser trailer for The Best Man: The Final Chapters limited series (Deadline)
The teaser trailer for The Best Man: The Final Chapters dropped during the Urbanworld Film Festival, the same event where the film originally premiered in 1999. The Peacock limited series will premiere all 8 episodes on December 22. Watch the trailer in the video posted above.
Based upon the eponymous Universal film franchise written and directed by Malcolm D. Lee, the series will catch up with Harper, Robyn, Jordan, Lance, Quentin, Shelby, Candace, and Murch as relationships evolve and past grievances resurface in the unpredictable stages of midlife crisis meets midlife renaissance.
Cast of The Best Man: The Final Chapters include Morris Chestnut, Melissa De Sousa, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long and Harold Perrineau. Read more
98% of artistes don’t analyse market before venturing into music – Rex Omar (MyJoy)
The former Board Chairman of the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO), Rex Omar has bemoaned the failure of prospective musicians to assess the commercial viability of the music industry before venturing into it.
Rex Omar said this at the Showbiz Roundtable organised by Joy Entertainment at the Labadi Beach Hotel on Saturday, October 29, 2022.
The thought-leadership forum, themed ‘Music Business and Tourism’, aims at delving deep into, and moving conversations from simply identifying some of the industry’s woes, to sharing ideas and insights that are critical to the growth and progress of the creative industry.
As a keynote speaker, Mr Rex Owusu Marfo spoke on the topic, “Importance of royalties to the life of the musician”. Read more
D.H. Peligro, drummer for Dead Kennedys and Red Hot Chili Peppers, dies aged 63 (NME)
D.H. Peligro, drummer for Dead Kennedys and briefly Red Hot Chili Peppers, has died at the age of 63.
In a statement announcing the news, Dead Kennedys revealed that the drummer died “from trauma to the head caused by an accidental fall” at his home in Los Angeles.
They wrote: “Dead Kennedys’ drummer D.H. Peligro passed away in his Los Angeles home yesterday, October 28th. Police on the scene stated that he died from trauma to the head caused by an accidental fall.
“Arrangements are pending and will be announced in the coming days. We ask that you respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time. Thank you for your thoughts and words of comfort.” Read more
Liz Truss’s phone hacked by Russia, UK media reports (RNZ)
The government has been urged to open an investigation into claims former prime minister Liz Truss’s phone was hacked while she was foreign secretary.
The Mail on Sunday reported that private messages between Truss and foreign officials, including about the Ukraine war, fell into foreign hands.
The hack was discovered during the summer Tory leadership campaign but the news was suppressed, the paper said.
The government said it had “robust” cyber-threat protection in place. Read more
India 2022: Nigeria beat Germany, win bronze (Punch)
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, claimed the bronze medal at the U-17 Women’s World Cup in India today, after defeating Germany 3-2 on penalties.
Flamingos scored first and were up 3-0, before the Germans staged a dramatic comeback late on to tie the losers final 3-3.
The game went into penalties afterwards and the Flamingos were lucky this time around, after losing to Colombia through the shoot-out lottery in the semi-finals.
The Germans scored first in the fifth minute, but it was ruled out after a VAR review, following a foul on Flamingos goalkeeper Faith Omilana. Read more
Portugal, Costa Rica friendly: Major boost for Peseiro as Ahmed Musa returns from injury (Sun)
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, will be available for selection ahead of Nigeria’s proposed international friendly matches against Costa Rica and Portugal in November.
Musa was a major doubt for the friendly games after he suffered a broken arm in a Turkish league clash for his club, Sivasspor Külübü on September 18.
The former Leicester City winger underwent surgery a few days later and has since been in rehabilitation.
The injury forced Musa to miss Nigeria’s 2-1 loss to Algeria in Oran last month. Read more
Chelsea include former Arsenal wonderkid Omari Hutchinson in first team squad for first time (Metro)
Graham Potter has included teenager Omari Hutchinson in his matchday squad for the first time on Saturday away at Brighton in the Premier League.
The midfielder celebrates his 19th birthday on Saturday and it will be one to remember as he takes his place on the bench at the Amex.
The teenager is already pretty well travelled having started at Chelsea, before moving to Charlton and then to Arsenal in 2015, where he started making a name for himself.
He was on the bench a number of times in the Gunners first team in the Premier League and cup competitions, but never made his debut for the club. Read more
Jesse Marsch hails Leeds’ galliant performance against Liverpool (DailyMail)
Jesse Marsch hailed a Leeds performance that helped them ‘stop the bleeding’ after Crysencio Summerville’s dramatic late strike stunned Liverpool.
Summerville turns 21 on Sunday and he celebrated his landmark birthday in the most spectacular fashion, scoring in the 89th minute to inflict Liverpool’s first home defeat in the Premier League in front of supporters since April 2017.
While Jurgen Klopp bemoaned his team’s wretched inconsistency, which is threatening to leave them too much to do to qualify for the Champions League, Marsch was overjoyed with Leeds’s brave display that enabled them to win in the Premier League for the first time since August.
It has been a torturous couple of months for Marsch, whose side were booed off after losing 3-2 to Fulham last Sunday, and there has been scrutiny on the position he took in February but this unexpected triumph could not have come at a better moment. Read more
Lionel Messi smashes sensational goal from almost 30 yards as PSG win 7-goal thriller (DailyStar)
Lionel Messi has been back to his sparkling best with PSG this season – and he continued his glittering form with a 30-yard wonder goal.
The Argentine superstar received the ball outside of the penalty area when he picked his head up and let fly. The ball flew past a hapless Gauthier Gallon in the Troyes net – as PSG drew level.
Messi’s strike fired PSG level for the second time in the encounter – and the Parisian soon took the lead in the Ligue 1 clash. And football fans have loved Messi back to his best wonder goal.
One fan tweeted: “If you’re not watching Messi play this season you’re missing out on football heritage which will be etched into history.” Read more
Arnold Allen wins UFC main event as Calvin Kattar injures leg (ABC)
English featherweight Arnold Allen picked up the biggest win of his career on Saturday, although it didn’t come in a manner he wanted.
Allen (19-1) picked up his 10th consecutive UFC win inside the Apex in Las Vegas, defeating Calvin Kattar (23-7) via second-round TKO. The 145-pound contest, which headlined UFC Fight Night, extended Allen’s overall win streak to 12. He signed with the UFC in 2015 on a two-fight winning streak.
Allen, 28, looked fantastic in the opening round, but the finish was still an unfortunate one. In the first round, Kattar appeared to suffer an injury to his right leg when he landed awkwardly after a flying knee attempt. He came out for the second round, but quickly fell to the floor after Allen threw a leg kick.
Afterward, Allen noted that featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski was looking for fighters “to make a statement.” Read more