How we killed club owner in hotel room – Female Students (DailyTrust)
Two female students of Kwara State Polytechnic, Joseph Joy Adanma and Vandora Oreoluwa Favour, have disclosed how they killed a nightclub owner, Adeniyi Ojo, in a hotel.
Speaking when the police paraded them at Force Headquarters in Abuja, on Wednesday, Adanma revealed that they deceived the man to allow them tie him ahead of the romp and he consented.
She said they had the plan to steal from him since he had refused to render help each time they needed assistance. Read more
How 6-year-old was buried alive for stealing N1k in Kogi (Leadership)
A six-year-old boy, Friday Oshodi, was buried alive for allegedly stealing N1,000 in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, on Tuesday.
The incident was said to have occurred in Apamsede community, near the 12 Brigade Headquarters of the Nigeria Army in Lokoja. The minor was buried alive by his older brother, Goodness Oshodi, around the bushy area close to the community.
An eyewitness told LEADERSHIP that the mother of the boys ordered the older one to punish the younger son after realising that her money was missing from where she kept it. Read more
Lagos teacher wins African Union continental prize (Guardian)
A Teacher in Lagos State, Adeola Adefemi, has won this year’s African Union(AU) Continental Teacher Prize.
The announcement was made by the Director of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in charge of International Institute of Capacity Building in Africa, Wodon Quentin, in celebration of this year’s teachers’ day.
This came barely two weeks after two Lagos teachers were shortlisted among top 50 finalists for the Global Teacher Prize. Read more
Meet new EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede (Punch)
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved the appointment of Mr. Ola Olukoyede to serve as the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for a renewable term of four years in the first instance, pending Senate confirmation.
This comes nearly four months after Tinubu suspended the former chairman of the anti-graft agency chief, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa.
“Mr. Olukayode’s appointment follows the resignation of the suspended Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa,” a statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, read on Thursday. Read more
Bayelsa Poll: My disqualification can’t stand, Sylva finally opens up (Nation)
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the November 11 governorship election, Timipre Sylva, has faulted his disqualification by an Abuja High Court, saying the judgment cannot stand because it is against natural justice.
He said the court matter was an indication that some persons are afraid of his rising profile and candidature ahead of the governorship polls.
Sylva, who spoke for the first time after the court ruling while campaigning in Agoro in the Ekeremor local government area on Thursday, October 12, urged the people not to be dismayed with the ruling but to be prepared to come out en masse on November 11 to cast their votes for the APC. Read more
Navy destroys illegal refinery in Rivers (Channels)
Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder have destroyed an illegal refining site in the creeks of Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Conducting journalists around the site on Wednesday, the Commander of the NNS Pathfinder, Commodore Desmond Igbo, estimated the capacity of the refinery at over a million litres.
The Commander explained the extent of the operation which he said steals crude from the wellhead to the illegal reservoir. Read more
Only good governance can prevent ‘‘Japa’’ syndrome among lecturers —ASUU president (Tribune)
President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU), Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, says it is only good governance by the political class at all levels that can prevent lecturers, just like other professionals, from moving out of the country for greener pastures.
He said if the situation at home is friendly, with people having confidence in the system, many will definitely prefer to stay back in the country.
He said that “in a situation whereby lecturers are being treated poorly by the government, they will certainly look elsewhere for better treatments.” Read more
Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah defects to APC (Vanguard)
Sen.Ifeanyi Ubah (YPP Anambra) on Thursday defected from the Young Progressive Party (YPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Ubah said this in a letter read by President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio at plenary.
He said that he decided to join the APC because of some irreconcilable differences in the YPP. Read more
Nicki Minaj claims Pink Friday 2 Tour will be ‘‘greater than every other tour combined’’ (HipHopDX)
Nicki Minaj has promised that her upcoming tour will be unlike anything she’s done in the past — including in terms of overall quality.
The Young Money superstar took to Instagram Live on Wednesday (October 11) to discuss her forthcoming trek, which will come in support of her long-awaited new album Pink Friday 2.
Raising expectations even higher than they already are, Nicki told fans to expect a completely different experience this time around and that her Pink Friday 2 Tour will be “greater than every other tour combined.” Read more
Wife of Gabon’s deposed president Ali Bongo jailed (France24)
Sylvia Bongo Ondimba Valentin, suspected of allegedly embezzling public funds, was jailed late on Wednesday, her lawyer Francois Zimeray told AFP, condemning the “arbitrary… illegal procedure”.
Bongo’s wife was charged on September 28 with money laundering, forgery and falsification of records.
Sylvia Bongo has been under house arrest in the capital, Libreville, since the August 30 coup brought the curtain down on 55 years of Bongo dynasty rule. Read more
In the Holy Land, Franciscans are keeping doors to holy sites open — for now (CNA)
On Saturday, Oct. 7, Israel suddenly found itself in a state of war. A barrage of rockets from the Gaza Strip and attacks by Hamas terrorists who infiltrated cities near the border resulted in the death of over 1,000 people. Among them were 11 American citizens as well as citizens from many other countries.
Since then in the southern part of the country, the alarm sirens warning of incoming missiles are relentless. Jerusalem, on the other hand, has fallen into an eerie silence, interrupted only by alerts on mobile phones and the roar of military aircraft.
The city is semi-deserted, with most shops closed, except for those selling essential goods. Schools are closed, as are many offices. There is a desire to return to some semblance of normalcy, mixed with the fear of leaving home due to the threat of reprisals. Read more
Election results trickle in as voting in Liberia continues on day 2 (VOA)
Liberia’s National Elections Commission, NEC, on Wednesday announced the first batch of provisional results from Tuesday’s presidential and legislative poll. While the figures represent only a fraction of the total votes cast, the commission says some people are yet to vote.
The chairperson of the elections commission, Davidetta Browne-Lansanah, said bad roads, flooding, and rains damaged some electoral materials and blocked access to some voting districts.
“The damaged materials will be replaced for the conduct of the elections in the affected areas within a week’s time,” said Browne-Lansanah. “The NEC will dispatch a team to assist the magisterial team in the county as soon as possible. Additionally, due to inaccessibility and lack of mobile network coverage, there has so far been no information from five precincts.” Read more
Sir Elton John’s cash injection boosts music royalties start-up Audoo (BelfastTelegraph)
Sir Elton John has become the latest major musician to pump cash into a British music technology firm which helps artists receive fairer royalty payments.
The veteran singer-songwriter, who headlined this year’s Glastonbury Festival, and husband David Furnish have backed Audoo as part of a 5 million US dollar (£4.1 million) funding round.
Luke Lloyd-Davies, of Rocket Entertainment Group, also helped support the investment, which has taken overall funding raised by Audoo to 22 million dollars (£17.9 million). Read more
Kendrick Lamar sets records at BET Hip-Hop Awards (AS)
Tuesday night (October 10), BET aired their annual Hip-Hop Awards, which originally took place on October 3 in Atlanta. Coming off the summer 2022 release of his most recent album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, Kendrick Lamar took home several trophies at the ceremony, as he surpassed a few records for the BET Hip-Hop Awards in the process.
Winning in each category he was nominated for, Lamar took home the awards for Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, Lyricist of the Year, Best Live Performer, and Video Director of the Year. For the Hip-Hop Artist of the Year category, he beat out competitors like 21 Savage, Burna Boy, Cardi B, Drake, GloRilla, J. Cole, and Lil Uzi Vert. This is now the third time he’s won this award, the most ever. Read more
Pharrell reminisces on collaborating with Daft Punk for ‘‘Random Access Memories’’ (FarOut)
To honour the tenth anniversary of their monumental fourth and final studio record, ‘‘Random Access Memories’’, Daft Punk are releasing a series of ‘Memory Tapes’ featuring their collaborators on YouTube. The latest entry comes from Pharrell Williams.
Williams co-wrote and featured on ‘‘Get Lucky’’, the album’s hit lead single, as well as the follow-up single ‘‘Lose Yourself to Dance’’.
Reminiscing on his time collaborating with Daft Punk, Williams began, “When monumental things happen, sometimes it’s lost on me because I’m just so in it and being so present in the moment. And you’d think that would give you all the detail in the world but it does the exact opposite for me, I get lost in it.” Read more
How Dortmund missed out on Boniface (Punch)
German club Borussia Dortmund turned down a golden opportunity to sign prolific forward Victor Boniface in the summer, PUNCH Sports Extra has learnt.
According to Fussballtransfers, the Black and Yellows were offered the Nigerian forward but rejected the chance to sign the 22-year-old from Union Saint Gilliose following Sebastien Haller’s new found form after his cancer surgery.
Dortmund also passed up the chance to sign Granit Xhaka, who moved to Bayer Leverkusen instead, from Arsenal. Read more
Kamaru Usman to fight Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 (Guardian)
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has been scheduled to fight Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi on October 21, 2023.
Usman will do battle with the explosive Swedish fighter in a much-anticipated fight in the middleweight division at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island.
UFC president Dana White announced the fight in a statement on Instagram on Wednesday. Read more
Israel-Palestine Conflict: ‘I’m safe, says Super Eagles star (Leadership)
Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu has released a video confirming that he is alive and well despite the conflict between Israel and Palestine, which has caused the death of over 2,000 people.
There are some Nigerian players in Israel like Super Eagles midfielder Ogu, who currently plies his trade in Maccabi Jaffa and Adebayo Adeleye, who was named in the 25-man squad for Nigeria’s friendly games against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique.
There have been concerns raised about the safety of these players amidst the conflict in Israel. However, Ogu, who has 26 caps for the Super Eagles, has released a video stating that he is hale and hearty. Read more
Harry Maguire claims Erik ten Hag “record speaks for itself” in honest Man Utd verdict (Mirror)
Harry Maguire had to think long and hard when asked if there were any similarities between Gareth Southgate and Erik ten Hag.
“Erm, I wouldn’t say there was too much similar,” declared the Manchester United defender. He is not wrong there. For starters, where Maguire is concerned, there is one glaring, fundamental difference between the two managers.
One rates Maguire highly, the other does not. Simple as that. Read more
Kieffer Moore bags a brace as Wales put four past Ireland’s upcoming opponents Gibraltar (IrishExaminer)
Wales warmed up for Euro 2024 qualifying action by cruising to a 4-0 win over Gibraltar in Wrexham.
All the goals came in the first half as Kieffer Moore scored twice with Ben Davies and Nathan Broadhead also getting on the scoresheet.
After last month’s victory in Latvia, it was the first time Wales had achieved back-to-back wins since November 2021. Read more
USADA reveals imminent split from UFC amid McGregor testing saga (ESPN)
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency announced Wednesday that UFC fighter Conor McGregor has officially returned to the drug-testing pool, the next step ahead of a potential return fight. But CEO Travis Tygart’s statement in an accompanying news release came with a caveat: USADA’s partnership with the UFC will be over beginning Jan. 1, 2024.
Tygart wrote that the UFC and USADA had a “positive and productive meeting” about a contract renewal in May. But “the UFC did an about-face” and told USADA on Monday that the promotion would be going in a different direction, Tygart wrote. The UFC hired USADA to run its anti-doping program in 2015.
According to the USADA release, the relationship between the two parties was rendered “untenable” due to the situation with McGregor, the UFC’s top star. Read more