Five killed, 10 injured as bus burst into flame on expressway (Nation)
Five passengers were charred and 10 others suffered some degrees of burns on Friday when a bus conveying them burst into a hurrying flames after it had somersaulted at the Onigari corridor of the Lagos – Ibadan expressway. The lone crash occurred in the morning when the commercial bus coming from Sokoto stopped over briefly in Ibadan to pick Lagos bound passengers and shortly after taken off, the driver lost control of the wheel, smashed into the road median and tumbled many times over before balls fire erupted from the crash. Read more
It’s not true that Buhari doesn’t know how to govern —Osinbajo (Punch)
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday disproved the insinuations that President Muhammadu Buhari doesn’t know how to govern. He also disagreed with inference that selfishness is the bane of those in government, saying that the Buhari administration is doing its best for Nigerians. Read more
Troops eliminate seven top commanders of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists (Nation)
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force and Nigerian Armed Forces have eliminated not less than seven commanders of Boko Haram terrorists in Tumbus of Lake Chad region, Army Headquarters says. The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Read more
Border closure yielding good results —Buhari (Punch)
President Muhammadu Buhari says the closure of Nigerian land borders for a limited period due to massive smuggling is already yielding positive results for the economy. The President stated this when he received a delegation from the Nigerian Association for Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture at the State House, Abuja, on Friday. Read more
Close gap between rich, poor to curb kidnapping, ASUU tells FG (Punch)
Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, the President of Academic Staff Union of Universities has called on the Federal Government to close the gap between the rich and the poor to reduce the high rate of insecurity. Ogunyemi told the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja that continued kidnapping of its members was worrisome, adding that this has led to apprehension on campuses. Read more
PDP urges INEC to warn Bello, APC against violence (Nation)
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the need to ensure that violence does not mar the November 16 governorship election in Kogi State. It called on the electoral umpire to issue a “direct warning” to Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to desist from any act of violence before, during and after the election. Read more
Privatise redundant assets, CBN tells FG (Punch)
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has advised the Federal Government to private redundant public assets as part of its efforts to shore up revenue. The CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, at the end of the two-day MPC meeting on Friday, said the committee noted the government’s current drive to increase Value Added Tax, saying this would improve fiscal revenue to support expenditure and reduce the budget deficit and government borrowing when implemented. Read more
Kwara tribunal dismisses certificate forgery case against Gov Abdulrazaq (Punch)
The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Kwara State, on Friday, dismissed the Peoples Democratic Party petition seeking the nullification of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq’s election. The chairman of the tribunal sitting in Ilorin, Justice Bassey Effiong, said the petitioners were alleging directly that the second respondent, Abdulrazaq presented a fake WAEC certificate to Independent National Electoral Commission before the March 9 governorship election. Read more
Man slaughters three in-laws in Edo (Nation)
A 44-year old man, Edoghogho Omorogbe, has been arrested for killing his mother in law, sister- in- law and a six- month old baby. His victims were identified as Mrs. Alice Omorogbe 52, Mrs. Blessing Efe 25 and her baby. Edoghogho killed his victims on September 10, 2019 at their residence at Iguadolor Community in Ovia North East local government area of Edo State. Read more
Returned migrant shot dead in Libya (Nation)
A Sudanese migrant was shot dead in Libya after the coast guard stopped the boat he was on from attempting to cross the Mediterranean and brought him back to shore, UN agencies reported on Friday. The incident occurred on Thursday in Tripoli, when many of the 103 migrants, who had been on board resisted, being sent back to Libyan detention centres. Read more
Brexit: EU and UK ‘share common purpose’ (BBC)
Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay has said the UK and EU share a “common purpose” in reaching a new withdrawal deal, after a meeting in Brussels with chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier. He added that Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker were “clear” that was what they wanted. The commission said it was “open” to proposals from the UK. Read more
David Cameron says Obama tucked him in at night and that the KGB tried to recruit him (Metro)
David Cameron has revealed how Barack Obama tucked him into bed at night on Air Force One. The former prime minister made the revelations to the Chris Evans Radio Show, as his memoir For the Record, was released yesterday. When asked if it was true that President Obama had tucked him up in bed, Mr Cameron replied: ‘Yes he did. I promise it is a true story. Read more
Bill de Blasio: New York mayor pulls out of US presidential race (BBC)
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced he is pulling out of the Democratic race for the White House. “I feel like I have contributed all I can to this primary election, and it’s clearly not my time,” he said in an interview with MSNBC. “So I am going to end my presidential campaign, continue my work as mayor of New York City and I’m going to keep speaking up for working people.” Read more
Taiwan dismayed as another Pacific nation switches to Beijing (Guardian)
Taiwan lashed out at China on Friday after the tiny island nation of Kiribati switched its recognition to Beijing, the second diplomatic defection in the strategically important Pacific in less than a week. The move is another coup for Beijing just weeks before it celebrates the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Read more
‘Evil’ boyfriend tricked ex-girlfriend into date with other man then shot her for doing it (Metro)
A jealous ex-boyfriend tricked his former girlfriend into a date with another man then shot her when she accepted the offer. Marcus Beard, 45, admitted to the twisted revenge plan and will now spend 19 years in prison, prosecutors announced Thursday on in Cobb County, Georgia. Authorities say Beard had another person convince his ex-girlfriend into meeting him for a date at a Starbucks on Cumberland Parkway in 2017. Read more
Killer who murdered mother then raped her daughter, 10, sentenced to death (Metro)
A killer who brutally murdered a mother then raped and abducted her 10-year-old daughter has been sentenced to death. Judge Don Lester ordered Donald Hugh Davidson Jr, 38, to be executed at a hearing on Wednesday, five months after Davidson waived his right to a trial and pleaded guilty to murder and sex assault charges at a hearing Jacksonville, Florida. Read more
Pope decries euthanasia as Italy court considers assisted suicide (Guardian)
Pope Francis on Friday again spoke out against assisted suicide and euthanasia, days before a top Italian court is to examine the thorny question in the largely Roman Catholic country. “We can and we must reject the temptation, which is also favoured by legislative changes, to use medicine to satisfy a sick person’s possible wish to die,” the pope told a delegation from the Italian Doctors Order. Read more
Boy got electrocuted then drowned while trying to move his horse during flood (Metro)
A teenager was electrocuted then drowned while he tried to move his horse during a flood. Hunter Morison, 19, died on Thursday in the ‘catastrophic’ floodwaters in Texas as Tropical Depression Imelda caused such severe flooding that the governor declared a State of Emergency. Read more
YouTuber pays compensation after ‘copycat’ death (BBC)
A Chinese influencer has agreed to pay compensation to the families of two girls – after one died in what her family says was an attempt to copy a viral video. Ms Yeah, who has seven million subscribers on YouTube, is known for unconventional office cooking videos. The girls, aged 14 and 12, were allegedly copying a video in which Ms Yeah makes popcorn in a tin can. Read more
Mother stopped to pick up injured big cat off road then put in in back of car next to her toddler (Metro)
A mother picked an injured bobcat up off the road then put the big cat in the back of her car next to her toddler. The unnamed woman’s act of kindness was shared by Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officials who warned that her good intentions could have put her three year-old in mortal danger. A spokesman tweeted: ‘See this bobcat? Notice its large teeth. Imagine the claws within its big paws. Read more
Jennifer Lopez stripper film Hustlers banned in Malaysia (BBC)
A film about scheming strippers starring Jennifer Lopez has been banned in Malaysia because of its “excessive obscene content”. The country’s film censorship board said Hustlers’ naked breasts, erotic dances and scenes featuring drugs made it “not suitable for public screening”. Square Box Pictures, the company distributing Hustlers in Malaysia, confirmed the ban on social media. Read more
Sports minister asks Nigeria women’s coach Thomas Dennerby to continue (BBC)
Nigerian sports minister Sunday Dare has stepped in to try and persuade Swede Thomas Dennerby to continue as coach of the national women’s team. It comes after the 60-year-old threatened to leave due to ongoing problems with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Under Dennerby the Super Falcons reached the last 16 of this year’s World Cup after they won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations last year. Read more
Jorginho explains how Frank Lampard has changed his position at Chelsea (Metro)
Jorginho has hailed Frank Lampard’s influence as a major factor behind his improved performances. The Italy international was deployed as a key part of ‘Sarrismo’, the system the ex-Chelsea boss tried to implement at Stamford Bridge last year. The style of football, which relied on Jorginho’s technical skills to distribute the ball in slow-paced build-up play, quickly became unpopular with Chelsea fans and the midfielder bore some of the frustrations of the supporters. Read more
Guardiola impressed by Mahrez revival (Punch)
Pep Guardiola has backed Riyad Mahrez to be a key man for Manchester City after the Algeria winger’s vibrant start to the season. With Leroy Sane out for at least five months as he recovers from an anterior cruciate ligament injury, Mahrez will have plenty of chances to make his mark this season. Read more
David De Gea hits back at critics of his form at Manchester United (Metro)
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has defended his form last season and says contract negotiations with the club had no bearing on his performances. The Spaniard put pen to paper on a new four-year deal earlier this week to end speculation over his future. The former Atletico Madrid stopper joined United in 2011 and has been awarded United’s player of the year in four of the last six seasons. Read more
Chris Smalling reveals what Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said to him before Roma loan move (Metro)
Chris Smalling has revealed that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer promised him game-time at Manchester United this season, but not enough to dissuade him from joining Roma on loan. The 29-year-old defender struggled for regular minutes under Solskjaer last term and Harry Maguire’s world-record £80million transfer to United further damaged his first-team chances. Read more
Fifth missing child found via Roma social media campaign (BBC)
Roma’s missing children social media campaign has helped find a second girl from London. It means the Italian club has helped find five children since partnering with UK charity Missing People in July. The charity has provided Roma with 20 different cases to feature in the campaign, which has been promoted when announcing transfer signings. Read more
Marcus Rashford is ‘not doing enough’ at Manchester United, claims Paul Parker (Metro)
Paul Parker believes Marcus Rashford must learn to be a more involved striker at Manchester United. Rashford, 21, has scored three times in the Premier League so far this season but only once from open play and has been criticised by fans frustrated by United’s inability to dominate perceived weaker opposition. Read more
Jose Mourinho responds to Real Madrid speculation as pressure mounts on Zinedine Zidane (Metro)
Jose Mourinho has attempted to play down speculation he is set to return to Real Madrid as pressure mounts on Zinedine Zidane. After an almost unprecedented summer of spending which saw the Spanish giants invest over £300million in their playing squad in the likes of Eden Hazard and Eder Militao, Zidane’s position is already under threat following a difficult start to the new season. Read more
Japan 30-10 Russia: Hosts win opening match at Rugby World Cup (BBC)
Wing Kotaro Matsushima scored a hat-trick as hosts Japan got their World Cup campaign under way with a 30-10 victory against Russia. Russia took an early lead through wing Kirill Golosnitskiy, but Matsushima replied for the hosts. Matsushima grabbed his second to put Japan ahead just before half-time and Pieter Labushagne broke away to add another after the break. Read more