“Have loads of sex”, Pastor Tolu Odukoya tells couples (Vangaurd)
Pastor Tolu Odukoya-Ijogun, the first daughter of late clergywoman, Bimbo Odukoya has advised married couples to have loads of sex.
She said this on her Twitter account on Wednesday while sharing six rules of marriage.
“When in a marriage have loads of sex. A couple not sleeping is very dangerous. My father once said ‘sex is currency, if you don’t spend it at home you will spend it elsewhere’ Mr and Mrs, spend your currency at home. Truth: sex is like wine, it gets better with time.” she wrote.
The mother of three also advised couples to stop competing with each other and practice forgiveness. Read more
Arabic teacher denies sexually assaulting pupils, claims frame-up (Punch)
An Arabic teacher, Farouk Adam, aka Sadiq, on Wednesday, denied sexually assaulting nine of his pupils, saying he had never done such a thing in his life.
The defendant is standing trial for sexual assault before Justice A.O. Soladoye of the Special Offences Court, Ikeja, Lagos State.
The cleric, who taught in an Islamic school, said he had a disagreement with one Awawu, who subsequently accused him of sexually assaulting a minor.
He said, “Awawu came to the school with the children of her neighbours. Later, the children started coming with their mothers. They were all learning in January 2020. In the first week of February, Awawu brought Zarawu to me to flog, saying she had been misbehaving and lied a lot, adding that whenever she was given tasks to do, including homework, she would refuse to do them and also avoided praying.” Read more
LASU, seals partnership deal with University of Pittsburgh on MAC, others (Independent)
Nigeria’s best state University, Lagos State University (LASU) on Thursday, 6th October 2022 formally struck a partnership deal with another topflight American University, the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) on the commencement of a Manufacturing Assistance Centre (MAC) and other areas of education and research.
The signing of the partnership deal was performed at the Conference Room of the Lagos State University in the Vice Chancellor’s office at the main campus of the institution, in Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria.
One of the products of the partnership is the Manufacturing Assistance Centre (MAC), a centre equipped to train engineering students and graduates in various skills to contribute to the manufacturing industry in Nigeria.
The host and visiting teams as well as did a tour of the facility which is currently under construction at the Epe Campus of LASU. Read more
WIMBIZ to proffer economic roadmap for Nigeria at 21st annual confab (Leadership)
The Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) is set to proffer economic solutions for the country for collective-nation building at its 21st annual conference scheduled 3rd to 4th November 2022.
The Conference themed “Firing Forward: The Future in Focus” will hold at Eko Hotels & Suites in Lagos, Nigeria, with digital streaming platforms available for its virtual audience.
According to the WIMBIZ executive director, Hansatu Adegbite, WIMBIZ has developed valuable partnerships over the years and is currently operating with a leaner structure as a result of the era of the leadership transition of the organisation.
Over the last 20 years, key learnings from past conferences on diverse gender-focused initiatives, cutting across business, economy, social sector, politics, and equal opportunities have helped in inspiring more women to attain leadership positions as well as build key partnerships. Read more
We’ve all rights to campaign with Tinubu’s records in Lagos – Keyamo (Vanguard)
Spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council, Festus Keyamo has said the party has every right to campaign on the records of its presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in Lagos state.
Keyamo made this assertion in an interview with Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday while speaking on the whereabouts and delay in the APC presidential campaign launch.
Recall that Tinubu served as governor of Lagos state between 1999 and 2007.
He said, “The economy and the government Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been reputèd to be more in control of and be the leader of is that of Lagos state which is also an APC government. So we have every right to campaign with the records of Lagos state.” Read more
Small claim court laudable, to improve Nigeria’s economy — Lagos CJ (DailyTrust)
The Lagos State Chief Judge, Justice Kazeem O. Alogba, has said that the small claims court has the ripple effect of reducing the burden of the Magistrate Courts in the state through fast and speedy resolution as well as improving the economy of Lagos state and the country at large.
The CJ stated this while declaring open a two-day ongoing workshop organized by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC).
The event was attended by participants from all the different states’ judiciaries across the country.
In her keynote address Dr Jumoke Oduwole, a special adviser to the President while speaking on the ease of doing business in the country said that over 160 reforms have been implemented by PEBEC over the last six years targeted at improving Nigeria’s public service delivery across Federal Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Read more
Court nullifies Akinlade’s election as APC Reps candidate (Nation)
A Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Thursday nullified the election of Hon. Isiaka Abiodun Akinlade as House of Representatives candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) for Yewa South and Ipokia Federal Constituency.
The presiding Justice O.O.Oguntoyinbo also declared as “irregular, null and void” the nomination of Isiaq Akinlade by the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Court held that Akinlade never paid for an expression interest form or was screened by APC within the time prescribed by the party in respect of the National Assembly primary election.
The Court also ordered fresh primaries within 40 days to select and nominate candidates for Yewa South and Ipokia Federal Constituency seat 2023.
Naira Marley, Mohbad tango over alleged assault (Nation)
Marlian record Huncho Naira Marley has reacted to the allegation of assault leveled against his label by his signee Mohbad.
Mohbad, who is signed under the label, a few hours ago pleaded for help claiming to have been assualted by was assaulted by his label owners.
He also requested for change of managers.
However, Naira Marley debunked the allegation, saying his signee has a history of intoxication. Read more
Akwa Ibom to host Africa in Miss and Mr Africa MAIA beauty pageant (Sun)
The former Miss Akwa Ibom Africa now re-branded Miss Africa MAIA is to be contested by girls from different parts of Africa and incorporated with the male version to known as Mr MAIA King Africa.
The project manager of the MAIA pageantry, Mr Emenyi Ememyi, who disclosed this in a pre-event press briefing in Uyo, explained that the introduction of Mr MAIA Africa is to form a synergy in moderating content and giving the African Man the opportunity to reign alongside Miss Africa MAIA in discharging duties to humanity.
The Rebirth Edition with the theme “Mother Earth” according to him, will host African countries in Akwa Ibom state, while engaging in numerous activities like tourism, carnival, entrepreneurial orientation, skill acquisition, fashion shows and grand entertainment night.
“Entries are open to contestants across the nations of Africa to register online, Interested contestants will be engaged in the MAIA viewers’ choice voting. Read more
Jennifer Lawrence plays a struggling military veteran in emotional first trailer for ‘Causeway’ (People)
Jennifer Lawrence stars in a personal new movie.
On Thursday, Apple Original Films and A24 debuted the first trailer for Causeway. Serving in Afghanistan, Lynsey (Lawrence) suffered a traumatic brain injury when a vehicle was destroyed by a roadside bomb. Struggling to recover from her physical injuries back at home in New Orleans, Lynsey is also at odds with the mental aftershocks of her experience.
As she tries to find solace and determine where she belongs, Lynsey forges a friendship with James, a mechanic played by Brian Tyree Henry, in the movie from director Lila Neugebauer. Lawrence also produced Causeway.
At the Toronto International Film Festival last month, Lawrence explained her connection to the story. Read more
Iran teen’s family made to lie about death – source (BBC)
Relatives of a girl who died during protests in Iran have been forced into making false statements, a source close to the family has told BBC Persian.
Nika Shakarami, 16, went missing in Tehran on 20 September after telling a friend she was being chased by police.
On Wednesday night, a state TV report showed her aunt, Atash, saying: “Nika was killed falling from a building.”
Her uncle was also seen on TV speaking against the unrest, as someone seems to whisper to him: “Say it, you scumbag!”
The source told BBC Persian that these were both “forced confessions” that came “after intense interrogations and being threatened that other family members would be killed”. Read more
Jared Leto to play Karl Lagerfeld in movie biopic
(MusicNews)
Jared Leto is set to star in and produce a movie biopic about fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.
The Oscar-winning actor has teamed up with the Karl Lagerfeld fashion house to create a feature film about the late German fashion powerhouse, who was the longtime creative director of Chanel, Fendi, and his eponymous label until his death in 2019.
In an interview with WWD, Leto explained that the project feels like “a full-circle moment” because he once told Lagerfeld he had to play him in a movie one day and the designer approved and said, “Only you”.
“Karl would be proud of what we are doing,” he added. “I’m grateful to be doing this with an outstanding group of people who were incredibly close to Karl for many years of his life.”
Jason Momoa stars in new trailer for Netflix movie Slumberland (DigitalSpy)
Netflix has released the newest trailer for Slumberland, Jason Momoa’s upcoming family fantasy film.
The trailer focuses on a girl named Nemo who is dealing with the death of her father, and is miserable at having to start at school for the first time (with The IT Crowd’s Chris O’Dowd ›
As she settles in to go to sleep, her bed spreads legs and it takes her on an adventure to a world of dreams, with the Aquaman and Dune star as her guide.
It isn’t all fun and fabulous visuals though, as our protagonist is desperate to see her dad again, and just wants to remain in the dream world with him forever. But she can’t just ignore the real world forever, and has to face up to the truth.
Lizzo files trademark applications for her signature flute (NME)
Lizzo has filed a number of trademark applications for her signature flute, which she refers to as ‘Sasha Flute’.
As Billboard reports, trademark attorney Michael E. Kondoudis wrote on Twitter that the singer filed a total of seven trademark applications for the instrument.
According to the application, Lizzo has filed applications that cover: NFTs and NFT-backed media; children’s book and toys; clothing and virtual clothing; NFT marketplaces for virtual goods; entertainment services; tv and film productions; online virtual environments and retail stores for virtual goods.
Billboard reported that all seven applications were filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office by attorney Peter Nussbaum on behalf of Lizzo, LLC on September 30. Read more
Spandau Ballet’s Steve Norman says band has ”tragically never had closure” amid tensions (DailyStar)
Music icon Steve Norman has revealed that he wants Spandau Ballet to embark on “one last tour,” as he felt the band “never had closure”.
Spandau, who featured Steve, brothers Martin and Gary Kemp, drummer John Keeble and singer Tony Hadley, dominated the air-waves during the eighties with hits including Gold And True.
However, they took a break in 1990 to pursue solo projects, before reforming for a new world tour and studio album in 2009 – with Tony Hadley later quitting the band in 2017 and Spandau calling it a day just two years later.
During this time there have been reports of ‘tensions’ between the band members, but Steve Norman has revealed he now wants the band to get back together for one last tour. Read more
Sweden seizes evidence at Nord Stream pipeline leak site in Baltic Sea (CBC)
Sweden’s domestic security agency said Thursday that its preliminary investigation of leaks from two Russian gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea “has strengthened the suspicions of serious sabotage” as the cause, and a prosecutor said evidence at the site has been seized.
The Swedish Security Service said the probe confirmed that “detonations” caused extensive damage to the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines last week. When the leaks off Sweden and Denmark first emerged, authorities had said that explosions were recorded in the area.
The agency, which said what happened in the Baltic Sea was “very serious,” didn’t give details about its investigation.
But in a separate statement, Swedish prosecutor Mats Ljungqvist said “seizures have been made at the crime scene and these will now be investigated.” Read more
Super Eagles drop one place in latest FIFA ranking (Vanguard)
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped one place in the latest FIFA Coca-Cola world ranking released on Thursday.
Nigeria dropped from 31st to 32nd in the latest ranking published on FIFA’s official website.
In Africa, the Super Eagles are in number four behind 2022 World Cup bound Senegal (1st) Morocco (2nd) and Tunisia (3rd).
The drop is coming on the heels of Super Eagles underwhelming results against Algeria in the two encounters they had with them in the last international break.
The Algeria B team held the Super Eagles to a 2-2 draw before defeating the team 2-1 in the other friendly fixture played in Oran. Read more
Barcelona predict record revenues, rising profits (RFI)
Barcelona on Thursday forecast profits of 274 million euros (270.7 million dollars) this season and record revenues of 1.255 billion euros.
“It’s a conservative budget,” Barca’s financial vice-president Eduard Romeu said, as the club released figures for the 2021/22 financial year and forecasts for the current campaign.
Barcelona said the revenue figure included more than 450 million euros from the sale of long-term television and other rights.
The Catalans said in the year just ended they made a profit of 98 million euros after taxes, with operating income of 1.017 billion euros and expenses of 856 million euros. Read more
England v USA: Players will show support for USA team (BBC)
England players will show support for the United States when they play a friendly at Wembley on Friday after an inquiry uncovered “systemic” abuse and misconduct in their national league.
The findings, from an independent investigation into America’s National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), were released earlier this week.
“We’re in contact with the USA team. We are working on our support with them,” said England forward Beth Mead.
“We will be doing something.” Read more
Sevilla re-appoint Jorge Sampaoli as manager after Julen Lopetegui sacking (ESPN)
Jorge Sampaoli has returned as Sevilla manager less than 24 hours after the sacking of Julen Lopetegui, the club announced on Thursday.
Lopetegui was dismissed following Wednesday’s 4-1 Champions League defeat to Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla’s sixth loss in 10 games.
Sampaoli, 62, led Sevilla to a fourth-place finish in the 2016-17 campaign before leaving to coach Argentina’s national team.
He guided Argentina at the 2018 World Cup where the Albiceleste lost to France in the round of 16. Read more
LIV Golf events this season to miss out on world ranking points (Sky)
The Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) has confirmed that LIV Golf events this season will not offer world ranking points, despite the Saudi-backed circuit’s new partnership with the MENA Tour.
The MENA Tour – a Dubai-based golf tour that has offered world ranking points since 2016 – announced on Wednesday a “strategic alliance” with LIV Golf that would see all its events added to their schedule and all members of the Saudi-backed circuit joining their tour.
LIV Golf believed the move may make their events eligible to receive official world ranking points, potentially as soon as the Thailand tournament begins on Friday, although the OWGR said it had been given insufficient notice of the development and that a decision would only be made following a review.
In a statement, the OWGR said: “Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) received a communication from the MENA Tour on October 5th, 2022, at 13:05 BST. The communication detailed significant changes to the MENA Tour’s membership structure along with an outline of the initial series of tournaments in the 2022/23 MENA Tour season. Read more
Nicholas Latifi takes angry shot at FIA over punishment for Zhou Guanyu collision (Mirror)
Nicholas Latifi said he cannot accept the punishment given to him for his collision with Zhou Guanyu last weekend as he wasn’t “able to give my side of the story”.
The Williams racer got into a tangle with his Alfa Romeo rival at the Singapore Grand Prix. Zhou was sandwiched between the Canadian’s car and the wall as they attempted to navigate Turn 5 on the seventh lap of the race.
The result was both of them picking up damage, which meant neither would finish the race. Zhou was particularly unhappy afterwards, describing the move as “dangerous” as he questioned Latifi’s claim that he had not seen the Alfa Romeo in his mirror.
It seems the stewards agreed with him, as Latifi was the one who was punished by the FIA. As he retired from the race, the Canadian was given a five-place grid penalty for this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix which, given his poor qualifying record this season, most likely means he will start from the back of the grid. Read more
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn is now off after lawyers failed to find a way to resurrect the fight (DailyMail)
This weekend’s highly anticipated clash between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn is officially off.
The iconic match-up was plunged into doubt on Wednesday, after Sportsmail broke the bombshell news that Benn had tested positive for banned substance clomifene.
Co-promoters Eddie Hearn and Kalle Sauerland – as well as both Eubank Jr and Benn – on Wednesday insisted they still planned for the fight to go ahead, which sources reiterated to Sportsmail on Thursday morning.
How the fight would actually go ahead remained to be seen, however, following an announcement from the British Boxing Board of Control stating the bout was prohibited from taking place. Read more