I earn over N5m monthly from acting – Phyna (Nation)
Reality star Phyna has bragged about her earnings since joining the film industry.
She revealed her impressive monthly earnings from acting in a recent X post.
Phyna disclosed that she earns a minimum of N5 million monthly from just three movie roles. Read more
Lagos CP declares war on crime, parades 98 suspects (Punch)
The newly-appointed Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Ishola Olanrewaju, has declared war on crime, vowing to “smoke out” criminals from the state.
At his inaugural media briefing, on Wednesday, he paraded 98 suspected criminals and emphasised a proactive approach to dismantling criminal networks across the state.
Olanrewaju’s strategy includes partnering road transport unions to tackle “one-chance” robberies. Read more
Bobrisky: FG probes allegation against Prison CG (DailyTrust)
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed an unconditional and comprehensive investigation into the allegations of bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS).
This was disclosed in a statement signed by his media aide, Babatunde Alao, on Wednesday in Abuja.
On Tuesday night, popular influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, released the audio where Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, purportedly claimed he bribed officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with N15 million and the Controller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Haliru Nababa to avoid spending his term in jail. Read more
Fubara inaugurates taskforce to revive Songhai farms (Tribune)
Rivers Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday, inaugurated a 5-man task to undertake the immediate reviving of the State Government-owned Songhai Farms with a charge on them to deploy their technical capabilities to ensure that the moribund agriculture facility was fully recovered.
Speaking during the inauguration, which took place at the Government House, Port Harcourt the Governor said that diversifying the economy of the Rivers State had become inevitable because of the need to solve the problem of food shortages while also providing jobs for the teeming unemployed youths of the state.
He explained that the problems of youth unemployment and food shortages were the reasons why great care was taken to critically look at the prospects of revitalising the Songhai Integrated Farms, which is located in Bunu Tai, in Tai Local Government Area of the State. Read more
IGP mourns 5 cops killed in accident after Edo election duty (Channels)
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has commiserated with the Kano State Command, families and friends of five policemen who lost their lives in a motor accident on Tuesday.
The officers died at Karfi village in the Kura Local Government Area of Kano State while returning to Kano after the Edo State election duties.
In a statement on Wednesday, Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi, the IGP saluted the sacrifice of the police officers and prayed for the repose of their souls. Read more
2 die, others missing as flood ravages Ibadan communities (Nation)
No fewer than two person died on Tuesday when flood ravaged some communities in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
On Wednesday, some parts of Oluyole and Ibadan South West local government areas were affected by heavy flood leading to the destruction of property worth millions.
A statement by NEMA South West Zonal Coordinator, Olanrewaju Kadiri said :”The flood disaster affected residential buildings, shops and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed, and many persons were also displaced. Read more
Funding won’t delay Abidjan-Lagos Highway project – ECOWAS (Leadership)
The ECOWAS Commission has assured that funding would not delay the 1028km Abidjan-Lagos highway corridor as construction of the project begins in 2025.
Chairman of the steering committee and Nigeria’s minister of Works, David Umahi made the disclosure at the 21st steering committee meeting of the Lagos-Abidjan corridor highway development project in Lagos.
Umahi said the project was initiated in 2013 which was about 11 years ago, but Covid-19 pandemic caused a three-year delay despite having several funding partners, especially, the African Development Bank(AfDB) that have been part of the process. Read more
FG increases NYSC members allowance from N33k to N77k (Vanguard)
The Federal Government has approved a 133% increase in the monthly allowance of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from N33,000 to N77,000, effective July 2024.
This development follows the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024, aimed at enhancing the welfare of corps members.
The approval was communicated through a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, dated September 25, 2024, and signed by Chairman Ekpo Nta. Read more
Brit mum-of-5 becomes first to die from liquid Brazilian Butt Lift after procedure ‘went wrong’ (Mirror)
Beauty therapist Alice Delsie Preete Webb, 33, has tragically become the first Brit to die after undergoing a liquid Brazilian Butt Lift with a friend telling how she was a “beautiful person inside and out”
A doting mum-of-five has become the first Brit to die after undergoing a so-called liquid Brazilian Butt Lift.
Beauty therapist Alice Delsie Preete Webb, 33, died on Monday after undergoing the celebrity-style procedure. Unlike the surgical operation, liquid BBLs involve injecting hyaluronic acid and dermal fillers into the backside. Read more
Whoopi Goldberg tells football fans blaming Taylor Swift for Travis Kelce’s performance to “grow up” (NME)
Whoopi Goldberg has hit out at football fans who have blamed Taylor Swift‘s presence in the stands for her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s performance.
While Kelce’s team, the Kansas City Chiefs, have done well so far this season by winning their first three games, some fans have complained about how he has done on the field. Somehow, they’ve ended up pointing the finger at Swift.
On the latest episode of The View, which aired on Tuesday (September 24), the talk show host said: “They apparently forgot that they won a Super Bowl last year with [Kelce], and [he and Swift] were just as tight then as they are now,” she said. “Grow up, y’all. Stop putting this on her. Your team is fine, your team is doing well. Shut up.” Read more
Eamonn Holmes scoffs at Phillip Schofield after announcement of his new Cast Away show (BelfastTelegraph)
Eamonn Holmes has scoffed at his former This Morning co-star Phillip Schofield after he announced his return to TV with a Channel 5 series.
In the trailer for the show, which shows Schofield marooned alone on a tropical island off the coast of Madagascar, the 62-year-old acknowledged that not disclosing an affair with a younger colleague was “unwise”, but questioned whether it should “absolutely destroy someone”.
In the teaser for the three-part show, Phillip Schofield: Cast Away, he says to camera: “I’ve been cast away on a desert island, completely on my own, all I have is camera gear, and I can say whatever I want about whatever I want. Read more
Fatman Scoop’s cause of death confirmed after rapper died on stage aged 56 (DailyStar)
Fatman Scoop’s cause of death has been confirmed following his sudden collapse and subsequent death at a gig in Connecticut last August.
The 56-year-old US rapper was in the middle of a performance when he tragically collapsed and passed away. Birch Michael, known professionally as Pure Cold and the tour manager for Fatman Scoop, took to social media to break the devastating news.
He penned an emotional tribute, stating: “It is with the heaviest of hearts I announce the passing of Isaac Freeman III, known professionally as Fatman Scoop. You taught me how to be the man I am today. I love you Scoop, thank you so much for everything you gave to me.” Read more
Richard Simmons’ house manager petitions to be restated as co-trustee of fitness guru’s estate (People)
Richard Simmons’ longtime housekeeper and friend has filed a petition against the late fitness guru’s brother, claiming she was pressured into giving up her role as co-trustee of Simmons’ estate during a time of extreme stress.
Teresa Reveles lived and worked with Simmons for 35 years starting in 1987 until his sudden death at the age of 76 in July.
On Wednesday, Sept. 25, Reveles filed a petition alleging that Richard’s brother Leonard (Lenny) Simmons and his wife Cathy Simmons requested that she sign paperwork stripping her of her role as co-trustee of Richard’s estate just days after his July 13 death while she was “understandably distraught.” Read more
Calls for NYC Mayor Eric Adams to resign are growing louder (NBC)
New York City Mayor Eric Adams faced a wave of calls to resign Wednesday evening following reports that he is expected to face federal charges as soon as Thursday.
It is not clear what Adams will be charged with, and spokespeople for the FBI and the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York declined to comment.
Adams quickly pushed back and denied any wrongdoing. Read more
Putin warns West of nuclear attack over airstrikes on Russia from Ukraine (IndiaToday)
President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Wednesday that Russia could use nuclear weapons if it was struck with conventional missiles, and that Moscow would consider any assault on it supported by a nuclear power to be a joint attack.
The decision to change Russia’s official nuclear doctrine is the Kremlin’s answer to deliberations in the United States and Britain about whether or not to give Ukraine permission to fire conventional Western missiles into Russia.
Putin, opening a meeting of Russia’s Security Council, said that the changes were in response to a swiftly changing global landscape which had thrown up new threats and risks for Russia. Read more
NFF congratulates Simon on Ligue 1 milestone (Punch)
The Nigeria Football Federation has felicitated the Super Eagles and Nantes forward, Moses Simon, for making his 150th appearance in Ligue 1.
The 29-year-old, who is one of Nigeria’s longest-serving Ligue 1 players, is being recognised after reaching a career milestone in the French top flight this past weekend.
In their 1-1 draw with Angers, Simon picked up his 150th cap in Ligue 1, setting up his side’s only goal scored by Johann Lepenant. Read more
Teenager Nwaneri scores twice as Arsenal thump Bolton (BBC)
Teenager Ethan Nwaneri scored his first Arsenal goals as they cruised to victory over League One Bolton to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round.
The 17-year-old, making his first senior start for the club, slotted into an empty net from Raheem Sterling’s cross, before taking advantage of some sloppy Bolton play to pick up the ball from Declan Rice and roll under visiting goalkeeper Luke Southwood.
Nwaneri’s two goals came after he had already played a part in Arsenal’s 16th-minute opener with a fizzed cross which Scott Arfield failed to clear and Rice dispatched a calm finish into the bottom corner. Read more
Ex-Madrid star, Varane, retires from football at 31 (Sky)
Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from football aged 31 after suffering a serious knee injury.
The defender joined Serie A club Como this summer having left Manchester United at the end of last season after his contract expired.
He signed an initial two-year deal but suffered a serious knee injury just 23 minutes into his debut against Sampdoria in the Coppa Italia. Read more
N Korea win record third U20 FIFA Women’s World Cup (BBC)
North Korea secured a record-equalling third victory in the Fifa Under-20 Women’s World Cup on Sunday, beating Japan 1-0 in Bogota.
They became the joint most successful side in the football tournament’s history, equalling powerhouse nations Germany and the United States.
Choe Il-son’s 15th minute winner capped a superb tournament for North Korea, who won every single game in Colombia. Read more
Sun close out Caitlin Clark, Fever to reach WNBA semifinals (ABC)
Alyssa Thomas had 19 points and 13 assists to help the Connecticut Sun sweep Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever out of the playoffs with an 87-81 win Wednesday night.
The third-seeded Sun will now face either Minnesota or Phoenix in the semifinals which begin Sunday. It will be Connecticut’s sixth consecutive appearance in the semifinal round or later, tying the second-longest streak by any team in WNBA history.
Thomas finished with 26 assists in the two-game series, tied with Sue Bird (2020) for the most assists over a two-game span within a postseason all-time. Read more
Tsunoda in ‘nicer person’ claim after FIA swearing controversy (RN365)
Yuki Tsunoda has expressed surprise at his own lack of swearing in the Singapore Grand Prix as he tries to become a “nicer person.”
The Japanese racer has become renowned for using expletive-laden language over the team radio, with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem keen for F1 to reduce the broadcasting of profanity on the world feed.
During the Singapore weekend, Max Verstappen swore in the Thursday drivers’ press conference at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, and was subsequently summoned and penalised by being handed community service. Read more