How Lagos policemen tagged me criminal, collected N100k with POS – Victim (DailyTrust)
A passerby identified simply as Oluwagbadura has narrated his ordeal in the hands of some policemen who accosted him at Soliki, in the Aguda area of Lagos and forced him to cough up N100,000.
The victim said six policemen had stopped him around 1.45 pm on Thursday and searched him, stating that they proceeded to check his phone when they did not find any incriminating item on him.
Oluwagbadura said the cops tagged him a criminal after seeing some WhatsApp chats with his friend and forcefully led him to their station.
The victim, who narrated his experience in a series of tweets via his handle, @ojogbadura, explained that the policemen threatened to shoot him when he protested. Read more
N8.8b Tramadol: Court okays Lagos billionaire’s further detention (Punch)
Justice Akintayo Aluko of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, on Thursday, granted leave to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to further detain a Lagos-based billionaire, Nsofor Ugochukwu, also known as Ugochukwu Nsofor Chukwukadibia, in its custody for a period of 14 days pending the conclusion of investigation.
The judge gave the order following an ex parte application by the NDLEA Prosecutor, Umar Hussain, which empowered the Agency to remand the defendant in its custody for an initial period of 14 days.
In an affidavit in support of the motion ex parte deposed to by a litigation officer attached to the Directorate of Prosecution and Legal Services at the NDLEA, Kareem Musibau, he stated that the respondent was arrested at Plot Z-130, Road 67 VGC Housing Estate along Epe Expressway in Lagos on September 30, 2022 in connection to the seizure of 10,598 kilogrammes of tramadol, while dealing and conspiring to distribute same to his associates in Nigeria and other parts of the world.
“That the Respondent is an illicit drug baron operating a Drug Trafficking Organisation in collaboration with his associates in Nigeria and other parts of the world. Read more
50-year-old father allegedly sedates, defiles daughter in Ogun (Tribune)
One Olukayode Joseph, 50, has been arrested by the Ogun State owned security outfit, So-Safe Corps, for allegedly sedating and defiling his 14 year -old daughter.
The suspect was arrested, on Thursday, according to the spokesman of the security outfit, Moruf Yusuf, that Joseph, a resident of Akinbo Phase 2, opposite Ola Fatia House, Olambe in Ifo local government, following a distress call that the man had carnal knowledge of his biological daughter.
Yusuf disclosed that the state commander, Soji Ganzallo, instructed the divisional officer of the corps in Oke-Aro/Olambe, SC Akeem Olaiya, to arrest the suspect with immediate effect.
The suspect was said to have confessed to the crime, however, pleaded for mercy. Read more
MC Oluomo makes U-turn, says 5m-man rally for Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu holds October 9 (Vanguard)
The Chairman of Lagos State Parks and Garages Management Committee, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo has announced that the proposed five-million-man solidarity walk in support of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, and the re-election bid of Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu will hold in the state on Sunday, October 9, 2022.
Recall that MC Oluomo had earlier postponed the rally, citing logistics issues.
However, the ex-chairman of the Lagos State’s chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) on Friday disclosed that he has gotten approval of APC chieftains and other stakeholders in the state to forge ahead with the event.
The rally, which he tagged, “Mother of all rallies,” is expected to kick off as early as 8 am from Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere Local Government Area of the state to Bolade Oshodi area of Lagos State. Read more
FG declares October 10 public holiday (Nation)
The Federal Government has declared Monday, October 10 as public holiday to mark this year’s Mawlud Nabbiyy celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola announced this yesterday in Abuja on behalf of the Federal Government.
He congratulated all Muslims at home and in the Diaspora for witnessing this year’s occasion.
In a statement by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, the government admonished all Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, patience, tolerance and perseverance. Read more
MAN condemns invasion as Kogi moves to recover Dangote Cement plant (Guardian)
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has condemned Wednesday’s invasion of Dangote Cement Plant by the Kogi State Vigilante Service (KSV), saying the action will discourage new investments in the state.
MAN President, Mansur Ahmed, at a press conference to herald the association’s 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled to hold October 17 to 19, said the invasion is of great concern.
He said it is unimaginable that a state government would take such drastic action to shut down a plant that provides job opportunities and economic activities on a huge scale for the people of Kogi State.
He said the move is totally illegitimate, pointing out that if the state government has any issue against any member of MAN or corporate citizen, the appropriate thing to do is take the member to court. Read more
Strike: CONUA is an illegal organisation, says ASUU UNILAG (Channels)
The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) UNILAG chapter Dr Dele Ashiru says the Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA) is an illegal organization made up of disgruntled individuals.
Speaking on Channels Television’s flagship program Sunrise Daily on Friday, Dr Ashiru, disclosed that ASUU cannot be gotten rid of.
“Well, you see, my reaction to that is that ASUU is an idea and nobody kills an idea. So, if you have a bunch of disgruntled, dissatisfied individuals who want to yield themselves as tools in the hands of oppressors; you know masquerading as trade unions in the Universities, yeah we will wish them luck,” the lecturer said.
“So, ASUU can’t be jittery. What you are seeing is mere grandstanding. Go into the universities and ask those who are members of this illegal society to raise up their hands.” Read more
2 drown in Kano pond (Punch)
Kano State Fire Service has confirmed the death of a 12-year-old boy, Sadiq Isah, who drowned in a pond at Jingibawa village, Minjibir Local Government Area of the state.
The Public Relations Officer of the agency, Saminu Abdullahi, who confirmed the incident, noted that the agency’s control room received a distress call at 10:25 am on Friday.
He said that on arrival, the rescue team succeeded in retrieving the unconscious boy who accidentally fell into a pond while swimming.
The PRO said the body had been handed over to the Village Head of Jingibawa, Alhaji Magaji Abdullahi after being confirmed dead by health officials. Read more
Mouka’s MD, Femi Fapohunda, bags Champion recognition (Independent)
The Managing Director of Mouka Limited, Mr Femi Fapohunda, has been bestowed the HR Champion of the year at this year’s HR Champions Awards.
The laurel was coming in recognition of the company’s development and sustenance of best human resource (HR) practices.
The elaborate event was organised recently by HR People Magazine, a foremost Human Resources publication in Africa, in Lagos to celebrate excellence in the HR profession and recognise commendable initiatives and strategies. As various organisations gathered to witness this occasion, Mouka was called forward to receive an award in recognition of its visionary leadership style, which ensures that all its employees have a clear understanding of the business strategy of the leading organisation in the sleep industry. Read more
Harry Styles will not attend London premiere of new film “My Policeman” due to tour clash (DailyMail)
Harry Styles will not attend the European premiere of his new film My Policeman due to a tour clash, MailOnline can reveal.
The actor-singer, 28, is ‘gutted’ not to join his co-stars including The Crown’s Emma Corrin, 26, and David Dawson, 40, at BFI London Film Festival next week due to performing in Chicago on tour.
My Policeman, based on the novel by Bethan Roberts, premiered at Toronto International Film Festival last month and Harry attended the red-carpet and screening, but had to rush off mid-standing ovation to catch a flight to fulfil another music show. Read more
Sarah Brightman honoured with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (UPI)
Sarah Brightman is the latest performer to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The 62-year-old British soprano received the plaque Thursday in Los Angeles in recognition of her contributions to live theater and performance.
Brightman’s mom, Paula Brightman, supported the singer at the ceremony.
Guest speakers included actresses Kristin Chenoweth and Emilie Kouatchou and choreographer Anthony Van Laast. Read more
Oscars: Chile selects “Blanquita” for international best film category (Deadline)
Chile has submitted Fernando Guzzoni’s Blanquita, exploring a real-life child prostitution scandal that rocked the country in the early 2000s, as its official entry to the best international film category of the Oscars.
The film was chosen as Chile’s official entry by members of the Chilean Film Academy, in its third selection since its creation in 2018.
“Once again we are witnessing both the quality and diversity of our cinema, as well as the criteria and commitment of our partners: 70% of them voted in this process, the most participatory since we as an Academy have been in charge of choosing the film that represents Chile at the Oscars”, said the body’s executive director Josefina Undurraga.
Blanquita world premiered in the Horizons section of the Venice Film Festival this year, winning the best screenplay prize for Guzzoni. Read more
Ben Kingsley to lead adaptation of Neil Gaiman, Dave McKean graphic novel “Violent Cases” (THR)
Some 35 years after Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean’s first-ever graphic novel Violent Cases was published, Scary Monster, Lakesville Productions and Foton.Pictures have unveiled that development on a feature adaptation is now underway, with Oscar-winning actor Ben Kingsley attached to play the lead. The film is being led by the creative team behind the BAFTA-nominated The Girl With All The Gifts, including writer Mike Carey, director Colm McCarthy and producer Camille Gatin.
Violent Cases was created by Neil Gaiman (Good Omens, The Sandman, Coraline, Lucifer, American Gods, Doctor Who) and Dave McKean (Luna, Mirror Mask). The graphic novel’s original publisher Mike Lake reached out to Gaiman about turning it into a feature film. Lake suggested writer Carey, who had previously written Lucifer and many other books in the Sandman universe.
Violent Cases is a journey into the mind of Gaiman, as a famous author recounts fragmented childhood memories and visits to an osteopath who once worked for Al Capone, weaving a dark and twisting tale about stories, our memory, violence and the ways we can’t escape our past.
“I’m delighted to be working with this fantastic team on Violent Cases, which for me is about the power and importance of storytelling, about how we negotiate the shadows cast by the father figures in our lives and above all about the right of our inner child to be heard,” said Kingsley. Read more
Stevie Nicks returns to the Hollywood Bowl for a witchy night of shawls, classics and tributes (People)
Fall is in the air and Stevie Nicks brought the witches out to the Hollywood Bowl!
On Monday night, Nicks returned to the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles for Stevie Nicks Live in Concert and fans of the iconic singer flooded the seats, dressed in classic Stevie fashion from head to toe.
The show opened with the 74-year-old singer’s longtime friend Vanessa Carlton. Shortly after 9 p.m, the singer came out to “Outside the Rain,” which was featured on her 1981 album Bella Donna with her signature bedazzled microphone.
Shortly after, the crowd sprung off their seats when they heard the beats of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” — prompting everyone to dance and sing along. Once Nicks was finished, she addressed the crowd and joked that rather than going on tangents she would try to stay focused when recounting her stories throughout the show. Read more
2 Russians sail to Alaska seeking asylum in US (BBC)
Two Russian nationals have been detained by US officials after arriving in a small boat on St Lawrence Island in Alaska.
According to the two US senators who represent the state, the men landed at a beach in the village of Gambell and requested asylum in the country.
A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson said the duo’s asylum claim was currently being processed.
Thousands have fled Russia to avoid being conscripted for war in Ukraine.
Gambell – home to less than 500 permanent residents – sits on the north-western cape of St Lawrence Island. The island is located some 36 miles (56km) from Russia’s Chukchi Peninsula, meaning it is closer to Russia than it is to the Alaskan mainland. According to local media, Gambell residents can see the Russian territory of Siberia across the sea. Read more
South Africa’s Zuma set free after prison term ends (VOA)
Former South African president Jacob Zuma has been set free following the expiry of his prison sentence for contempt of court, the government department said on Friday.
Zuma received a 15-month sentence last year after he ignored instructions to participate in a corruption inquiry.
He handed himself in on July 7 last year to begin his sentence, triggering the worst violence South Africa had seen in years as his angry supporters took to the streets.
“It’s OFFICIAL. H.E President Zuma is now a FREE man,” the Jacob Zuma Foundation said in a tweet. Read more
World Cup qualifiers good for capacity development, says Okogeri (Nation)
Ogbonnaya Okogeri, the Chairman Organising Committee of the ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier that is being hosted in Abuja , has said the event is also being used to mentor and expose young cricketers around the country.
According to him about 35 cricketers, coaches and development officers were brought in by the Nigeria Cricket Federation to benefit from the exposure that hosting an event of this magnitude offers the country.
“It is very important that we use the opportunity that events like this provides and I am glad that the Federation through the board approved that some key stakeholders be brought in to fill some volunteering spots we have,” he said.“ It is very developmental and I believe while there are still rooms for improvement, this gives the tournament some form of legacy, especially in the form of capacity development.” Read more
Japan coach excited with win over Super Falcons (Vanguard)
Japan Coach, Futoshi Ikeda, has expressed excitement with his side’s win over the Super Falcons.
Nadeshiko defeated the Super Falcons 2-0 on Thursday in an international friendly at the Noevir Stadium, Kobe.
Mina Tamaka scored both goals in what was a dominant display from the former world champions against the West African giants.
The win meant that Japan extended their unbeaten run against the Super Falcons to three games. Read more
Makinde relishes Nigeria Cup victory (Guardian)
Mike Makinde made history on Saturday by joining the prestigious class of Nigeria Cup winners. The honour came through his victory in the 25th edition of the Nigeria Cup; a weeklong competition put together to celebrate the nation’s Independence anniversary.
Relishing the outcome of the competition, the 11-handicap player said he never envisage winning the competition. But a net score 66 change the story for the high flying golfer as he defeated his closest rival Oluwaseun Faleye by three shots. Faleye shot 69-net to duck in the second position while Onyelukachukwu Obata with 70-net score defeated Fortune Odianosen who also shot 70-net score on countback.
Golf promoter; Remi Olukoya won the gross category for men while Osiregbemeh Egbakhume returned 80-gross to duck in the second position, leaving Sola Omilabu who carded 82-gross in the third position.
Akeem Lawal’s 83-gross helped him into the fourth place. He won on Countback. Read more
Mikel Arteta: Arsenal can still improve despite fast start in Premier League (ESPN)
Arsenal may be leading the Premier League but they still have plenty of room for improvement, Mikel Arteta has said ahead of a test of their credentials against Liverpool on Sunday.
The north London side have won seven out of eight games so far and head into the weekend a point clear of champions Manchester City, who host Southampton on Saturday.
Liverpool, champions in 2019-20 and runners-up last season, are ninth with only two wins from seven matches ahead of the game at the Emirates Stadium. They won 2-0 there last time around in March.
“It is a really exciting game to play against one of the top opponents in this league,” Arteta told a news conference on Friday. “It’s going to be a really demanding match that’s going to require us to be at our best again. Read more
‘Fatigued’ Messi to miss Reims trip (France24)
Lionel Messi will miss Paris Saint-Germain’s trip to Reims with a calf problem, the club said on Friday.
The Argentine star was “fatigued” after PSG drew away to Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday in Lisbon, said coach Christophe Galtier.
The 35-year-old Messi scored PSG’s goal in a 1-1 draw and was replaced by Pablo Sarabia with nine minutes to go.
“Leo will be rested. He will resume running on Sunday and will train on Monday before the return match against Benfica,” said Galtier. Read more
Frank Lampard gives Everton fitness update on Dominic Calvert-Lewin and two defenders (LiverpoolEcho)
Everton manager Frank Lampard has confirmed Dominic Calvert-Lewin is back fit for Sunday’s home game against Manchester United. The Blues’ number nine hasn’t kicked a ball all season after picking up what Lampard described as a “freak injury” just days before the opening fixture of the campaign against Chelsea.
Lampard had hoped to have Calvert-Lewin available for the game against West Ham United on September 18 but was not included in the matchday squad and remained out for last weekend’s trip to Southampton when Premier League action resumed after the international break.
Lampard said: “Yes, he’s in contention. We’ll have to see how match-fit he is but in terms of the injury, he’s better.”
Asked how much of a bonus it was to have Calvert-Lewin back, the Blues boss said: “It’s a really good boost. Do I have to say that? He’s a really good player for us, he was pivotal in us staying in the league last year and at the moment we want to get him fit and playing regularly.” Read more