FG dismisses fuel scarcity scare in Lagos (Nation)
The federal government through the Department of Petroleum Resources has dismissed the risk of possible fuel scarcity in the Lagos state over petroleum marketers failure to load at depots for days into the weekend. Operations Controller DPR Lagos, Wole Akinyosoye told journalists in Lagos that government is on top of the situation after meeting with the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN). “That the petroleum marketers failed to load on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday is no cause for impending fuel scarcity in the country,” he said. Read more
I was shocked when my name was missing on ministerial list —Shittu (Punch)
The immediate-past Minister of Communication, Mr. Adebayo Shittu, said he was shocked when his name was not included on the ministerial list. Shittu, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja, said although he did not expect that he would not be reappointed, as a Muslim, he took it as his fate. The ex-minister said, “I took it the way it came.” Read more
Tribunal ouster of Melaye murder of democracy, says PDP (Nation)
The Kogi State chapter of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has charged all its supporters to remain unperturbed by the nullification of Senator Dino Melaye’s (Kogi West) election. The PDP in a statement signed by Bode Ogunmola, spokesman of the party, described the tribunal’s ruling nullifying the election of Senator Dino Melaye (PDP- Kogi West), as murder of democracy. Melaye’s was the only credible election held and adjudged as the fairest during the last national and state assembly election in the state, the party said. Read more
It’s wrong to make love in full glare of viewers, Runsewe tells BBNaija (Punch)
National Council for Arts and Culture says though the reality show Big Brother Nigeria (BBNaija) platform has united and empowered youths, its erotic content is inimical to the Nigerian culture. Runsewe in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja frowned at sexual scenes aired on the show, saying it undermines values that define the culture of Nigerian people. According to him, the BBN platform has united and empowered youths from different background, but its erotic contents are alien and inimical, especially to young Nigerians. Read more
FG to prosecute saboteurs of Social Investment Programmes (Guardian)
Mrs Maryam Uwais, Special Adviser to the President on Social Investments, says the Federal Government will prosecute saboteurs of its Social Investment Programmes (SIPs). Uwais gave the warning in a statement by Justice Bibiye, Communications Manager, National Social Investment Office (NSIO), on Sunday in Abuja. Uwais said the Federal Government would continue to mainstream the principles of transparency, accountability, and probity in the implementation of the SIPs of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Read more
300 houses burnt in fresh Jukun/Tiv crisis (Nation)
About 300 houses have been set ablaze in the latest of the clashes between the Jukun and the Tiv in Taraba State. Jukun militants are suspected of attacking a Tiv village – Tor-Damsa, in Donga local government area- in the early hours of Saturday. But a Tiv activist in the state, Stephen Butu has urged calm, warning against reprisals by the Tiv. Read more
Death of 17 Kwara admission seekers painful, preventable, says AbdulRazaq (Nation)
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Sunday lamented the death of 17 students in an auto crash on their way back to the state from Kano, describing the incident as a painful one that could have been prevented. A ghastly automobile accident had on Thursday last week claimed 17 lives of the students. The accident also left two persons injured. The unfortunate incident was said to have occurred at Bacita junction on Jebba/Ilorin highway, Moro local government area of the state. Read more
Aviation professionals restate opposition to concession of airports (Nation)
Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals (ANAP) said Sunday that it will rally other unions in the industry to kick against plans by the reappointed Minister of Aviation, Captain Hadi Sirika to concession some airports. The association said the airports’ concession proposal was ill – timed; unfavourable and dangerous because of insecurity in the country. Its General Secretary, Comrade Abdulrasak Saidu disclosed this in an interview at the weekend. Read more
FIRS teams up with EFCC to tackle high profile tax defaulters (Nation)
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is collaborating with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a bid to check tax evasion by high profile individuals in the country. Head of Audit at FIRS, Mr. Ajayi Adepoju, said the organization was enlisting the support of the EFCC to ensure that all taxable individuals pay whatever they are supposed to pay to government. He spoke during a media chat organized by Voice 89.9 FM Chapel of the Nigeria Union Journalists (NUJ), in Ado Ekiti on Friday. Read more
Senator condemns raping, killing of pregnant woman in Enugu (Nation)
The senator representing Enugu East senatorial district, Chimaraoke Nnamni, has joined other Igbo leaders to condemn the raping and killing of a pregnant woman, Mrs Regina Mba at Emene, Enugu State. Mrs Mba’s assailants were reported to have ripped her open and went away with her unborn baby, a development Senator Nnamani described as barbarous and horrendous. Read more
Algeria culture minister quits after concert stampede (BBC)
Algeria’s culture minister has resigned, after the deaths of five young music fans in a stampede at a packed concert by a popular rapper. Meriem Merdaci’s resignation follows public outrage over Thursday’s stampede in the capital, Algiers. Thousands had gathered at a stadium to see Abderraouf Derradji, better known as Soolking, perform when a stampede broken out at one of the entrances. Read more
India defends blocking politicians from visiting Kashmir (Guardian)
Authorities on Sunday defended blocking opposition Indian politicians from visiting Muslim-majority Kashmir, saying it was to “avoid controversy” weeks after stripping the restive region of its autonomy and imposing a major clampdown. India’s Hindu-nationalist government has been criticised by the main opposition Congress party over the contentious move on August 5 that brings Kashmir — which has waged an armed rebellion against Indian control since 1989 — under its direct rule. Read more
Hong Kong police fire gun and use water cannon on protesters (BBC)
A Hong Kong police officer fired a gunshot during protests on Sunday, the first time a live round has been used since demonstrations broke out in June. Images show several other officers also pointed guns at protesters who were chasing them with sticks and poles. In another first, police deployed water cannon against protesters earlier in the day. The protests began in the city’s Tsuen Wan district and have since spread to the district of Tsim Sha Tsui. Read more
Lebanon condemns Israel ‘aggression’ after anti-Hezbollah drone attack (Guardian)
Lebanon condemned an Israeli “aggression” on Sunday after two drones targeted the Beirut stronghold of the Iran-backed Shiite group Hezbollah, warning of further regional tensions. Hezbollah considered a terrorist organisation by Israel and the United States, is a major political actor in Lebanon and a key backer of the Damascus regime in war-torn Syria. Read more
Brexit: Boris Johnson says odds of striking deal ‘touch and go’ (BBC)
Boris Johnson has said the chances of a Brexit deal are “touch and go” – having previously said the odds of a no-deal Brexit were “a million to one”. In a BBC interview at the G7 summit in France, he said it “all depends on our EU friends and partners”. When pressed on the chances, he said: “I think it’s going to be touch and go. But the important thing is to get ready to come out without a deal.” Donald Tusk told the PM the EU is open to alternatives to the backstop. Read more
Boy, one, airlifted to hospital after he was found unconscious in swimming pool (Metro)
A baby boy has been airlifted to hospital after he was found unconscious in a swimming pool. The boy, one, was discovered by his family submerged in the pool soon after they realised he was missing. A search of the upstairs and downstairs rooms at the child’s home failed to find any sign of him but tragically when family members went outside they found him in the swimming pool. Read more
Italy poised for last-ditch talks to form new government (Guardian)
Italy’s president is due to begin a fresh round of talks with discordant political parties on Tuesday aimed at finding a new coalition government and ending a political crisis sparked by the collapse of the ruling populist alliance. President Sergio Mattarella is tasked with charting a path out of the impasse in the eurozone’s third-largest economy after the partnership between the anti-establishment Five Star Movement (M5S) and the far-right League disintegrated this month and the prime minister resigned. Read more
Mallorca aircraft collide in mid-air, killing at least seven (BBC)
A helicopter and an ultralight plane have collided mid-air in Mallorca, killing at least seven people. The crash took place near Inca, in the north of the popular tourist island off the coast of mainland Spain. Two of the victims were under 18, the regional government said. Five of the victims, including the two minors, were on board the helicopter, while the two others were travelling in the ultralight, a type of small aircraft with a maximum of two seats. Read more
Mum ‘murdered daughter, 3, after losing bitter custody battle’ (Metro)
A mother is accused of murdering her three-year-old daughter after losing custody to her ex-partner. Isla Gurney was found dead in her bed at a property in the town of Orange in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Her mother Tamara, 40, was in another room at the house and slipping in an out of consciousness after a reported drug overdose. Read more
LA policeman who said sniper shot him ‘made it up’ (BBC)
Authorities in Los Angeles say a sheriff’s deputy who claimed he had been shot by a sniper actually cut two fake bullet holes in his uniform with a knife and made the whole thing up. Police launched a massive manhunt last Wednesday after Angel Reinosa called in to say he was pinned down by gunfire. “I’m taking shots from the north of the Lancaster helipad, I’m hit in the right shoulder,” said a frantic Mr Reinosa. Read more
Prison officers ‘laugh’ on CCTV as naked inmate is ‘tortured’ days before death (Metro)
Shocking CCTV footage shows a naked inmate being dragged down a hallway and restrained by a group of ‘laughing’ guards days before his death. Allan Marshall, 30, was hauled feet-first and face down on the floor, before a towel was put over his face in the corridor of the Segregation and Reintegration Unit at Saughton Prison in Edinburgh. Read more
Breaking Bad: Netflix releases trailer for El Camino (BBC)
Fans of Breaking Bad will only have to wait until October for the movie – El Camino. Netflix teased fans with a trailer for the film and tweeted it will be on the streaming service on 11 October. It will see Aaron Paul returning as crystal meth cook Jesse Pinkman and it has been written by the show’s creator, Vince Gilligan. Read more
Radhi Jaidi: Former Tunisia captain dismisses national coach rumours (BBC)
Former Tunisia captain Radhi Jaidi has dismissed rumours linking him to the vacant national coaching position. The Tunisia Football Association parted ways with Frenchman Alain Giresse last week and since his departure speculation has been rife in Tunisia surrounding possible replacements. Former Tunisia midfielder Adel Chedli fuelled rumours that he and Jaidi may take up a position with the national team when he posted a photo of himself with Jaidi on social media, saying, “we are ready my brother.” Read more
African Champions League: Former winners Orlando Pirates suffer shock exit (BBC)
Former winners Orlando Pirates of South Africa suffered an early exit from the African Champions League on Saturday, after a 2-1 aggregate defeat to debutants Green Eagles of Zambia. Orlando Pirates, who won the trophy in 1995, went into their home match trailing 1-0 from the first leg of the preliminary round tie. It started well for the hosts, when a Happy Jele header on the hour put the Buccaneers 1-0 up to level the tie overall. Read more
Racist abuse ‘only makes me stronger’ says Pogba (Guardian)
Paul Pogba says he is ready to fight against racist abuse after the Manchester United star and his team-mate Marcus Rashford were subjected to social media taunts following their penalty misses. Pogba was the target of racial slurs on Twitter when his penalty was saved by Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio in Monday’s 1-1 draw. Then United striker Rashford suffered racist abuse online after hitting the post with a penalty in Saturday’s shock 2-1 defeat against Crystal Palace. Read more
Aguero double seals convincing City win (BBC)
Pep Guardiola hailed David Silva as “one of the best players” he has seen after he contributed to all three of Manchester City’s goals in a convincing win at Bournemouth. On landmark day for Silva, making his 400th appearance for City, he again demonstrated his enduring quality as the champions moved up to second in the Premier League, two points behind leaders Liverpool. The 33-year-old began the move for Sergio Aguero’s opener and then provided assists for Raheem Sterling and Aguero to add to the Blues’ tally. Read more
‘We can get even better’: Liverpool’s Henderson warns title rivals (Guardian)
Jordan Henderson has warned Liverpool’s title rivals that his side still has room for improvement despite their perfect start to the season. Jurgen Klopp’s side is the only Premier League team with a 100 percent record after beating Arsenal 3-1 on Saturday to make it three successive wins. The Reds have also won the European Super Cup already this term, but it is the Premier League they prize the most after narrowly losing out to Manchester City in the title race last season. Read more
Celtic defeat Hearts to keep up perfect start (BBC)
Celtic maintained their 100% start to the Scottish Premiership season with a dominant victory over a tame Hearts side at Celtic Park. Ivorian striker Vakoun Issouf Bayo appeared to bundle in the opener along with Hearts captain Christophe Berra before later adding a third. Callum McGregor scored a superb second, drilling in from 25 yards out. Read more
Danny Simpson backs James Maddison to make Manchester United transfer (Metro)
Former Leicester City defender Danny Simpson believes James Maddison could join Manchester United in the future. United are reportedly plotting a January transfer move for Maddison, who is valued by his club at around £80million. Maddison has been Leicester City’s star man so far this season and Simpson, who is a life-long United fan, backed his former team-mate to sign for the Red Devils. Read more
Bayern target Timo Werner extends contract at Leipzig (Guardian)
Bayern Munich transfer target Timo Werner has signed a contract extension keeping him at RB Leipzig until 2023, the Bundesliga club confirmed on Sunday. The announcement, which was made just before Leipzig’s first home game of the season against Eintracht Frankfurt, ends speculation that Bayern would sign Werner on a free transfer in 2020. Read more
MotoGP: Spain’s Alex Rins wins British Grand Prix at Silverstone (BBC)
Alex Rins snatched a dramatic victory on the line on his Suzuki to win the British Grand Prix ahead of MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez. Marquez appeared to have held off the younger Spaniard, only for Rins to produce a spectacular piece of riding for his second win of the season. But Marquez still extended his lead in the Championship to 78 points after second-placed Andrea Dovizioso of Italy suffered a bad crash on the first lap. Read more
British Athletics Championships: Adam Gemili and Jodie Williams win 200m titles (BBC)
Adam Gemili won the British 200m title in a new championship record to secure his place at next month’s World Athletics Championships in Doha. Gemili crossed the line in 20.08 seconds with Zharnel Hughes second in a season’s best 20.25secs in Birmingham. In the women’s 200m, Jodie Williams beat reigning champion Beth Dobbin with both qualifying for Doha. Read more
