Independence Day: Mark urges Nigerians to keep faith with Nigeria project (Sun)
Sen. David Mark, a presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged Nigerians to keep faith with Nigeria project, saying there will be light at the end of the tunnel. Mark made the call in a goodwill message to mark the country’s 58th Independence Anniversary on Monday, in Abuja. According to him, the current socio-economic and political challenges will bring out the best in Nigerians to salvage the situation. Read more
Independence Day: Amosun hails Buhari over fight against insurgency (Daily Trust)
Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun has saluted President Muhammadu Buhari-led government’s anti-insurgency battle, saying Nigeria is witnessing the dying embers of the Boko Haram insurgents. Amosun who spoke at the Independence Day celebration at Moshood Abiola Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta, said the Federal Government had taken bold steps by fighting insurgency, farmers-herdsmen clash, in a bid to ensure safety of Nigerians. Read more
2019: Ezekwesili calls on Nigerians to protect, exercise voting rights (Nation)
The Convener of the Red Card Movement and one-time Education Minister, Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili, has called on Nigerians to come out in their numbers to vote and protect their votes, come 2019. Ezekwesili made the call at a one-day conference organised by ‘The Church Must Vote’ an NGO, on Monday in Abuja. She said that it was time for Nigerians to determine the quality of leadership they get through massive voting. Read more
Independence: Transport unions commend FG, seek completion of Orile-Bagary road (Vanguard)
Two transport unions in Lagos State have commended the Federal Government on its achievements as the country celebrates its 58th independence anniversary. Alhaji Muhammed Musa, the Chairman, Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), gave the commendation in an interview on Monday. Read more
Kaduna emerges best state in transparency and open governance – Report (Daily Trust)
Kaduna State is the best state in transparency and open governance in Nigeria, a report has shown. Kaduna was closely followed by Ebonyi, Kano, Edo and Enugu states respectfully in the report tagged “Open State Government Ranking”, conducted by the Public and Private Development Center (PPDC) as part of its annual good governance and transparency initiative. Read more
Air Force Jets destroys Boko Haram meeting venue (Nation)
The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) said on Monday that Boko Haram meeting place at Jabullam in Borno state has been destroyed with air strikes. The Spokesman of the NAF, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola said in a statement that the strikes were conducted through the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole after an intelligence report had established the presence of the terrorists in the buildings. Air Commodore Daramola also said some terrorists were killed during the air strikes. Read more
Jos crisis : CAN President calls for calm, urges FG to restore peace (Sun)
The President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle, on Monday appealed to the people of Jos to remain calm following the outbreak of fresh violence in the city. Ayokunle also called on the Federal Government to urgently wade into the situation and restore peace to the whole of Plateau by bringing the perpetrators of the dastardly act to justice. Read more
James Allison and Tasuku Honjo win Nobel Prize in Medicine (BBC)
American James Allison and Japan’s Tasuku Honjo have won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Medicine for a pioneering approach to cancer treatment. The Nobel committee said the pair’s research — which harnesses the body’s immune system to attack cancer cells — amounted to a “landmark in our fight against cancer.” The approach, known as immune checkpoint theory, had “revolutionized cancer treatment and has fundamentally changed the way we view how cancer can be managed,” the committee said. Read more
World Cup: Special Eagles promises anniversary gift to Nigeria (Nation)
The national team of Nigeria Amputee Football Federation (NAFF), Special Eagles, on Monday promised to deliver the 2018 Amputee World Cup as a special anniversary gift to Nigeria @58. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Special Eagles will represent the nation in the 2018 Amputee Football World Cup holding in Mexico from Oct. 24 to Nov. 5. The team’s Captain, Emmanuel Ibeawuchi, made the promise while speaking with NAN during their awareness programme on Oct. 1 at the National Stadium, Lagos. Read more
Angolans Primeiro dream of CAF Champions League glory (Vanguard)
Having toppled African club football giants TP Mazembe, Angolan outfit Primeiro Agosto are hoping to become the first CAF Champions League finalists from Angola. After sluggish passages through the qualifying and group phases, the Luanda outfit edged five-time champions Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo in the quarter-finals. Read more
Manchester United: Some care more than others – Jose Mourinho (BBC)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says “some [players] care more than others” at the club after their failure to win any of their past three games. In their last two league matches United have drawn with Wolves and lost to West Ham, slipping to 10th in the Premier League table as a result. They were also knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Championship side Derby. Asked if he was worried about his position if the side’s poor form continued, Mourinho replied: “No.” Read more
Naomi Osaka: US Open title ‘not the happiest moment’ after Serena Williams’ outbursts (BBC)
Naomi Osaka says winning the US Open last month was a “bittersweet” moment and “not the happiest memory” following Serena Williams’ on-court outbursts. The 20-year-old became the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam when she beat the American 6-2 6-4. But the final at Flushing Meadows was overshadowed when Williams called umpire Carlos Ramos a “thief” and later accused him of sexism. Read more
Russian Grand Prix: Sebastian Vettel still believes he can win title (BBC)
Sebastian Vettel still believes in his title chances despite falling 50 points behind rival Lewis Hamilton. The German’s deficit following Hamilton’s victory in Russia means even winning all the remaining races may not be enough for Vettel to be champion. “I’m clever enough to know it’s not getting easier if we lose points,” said the 31-year-old Ferrari driver. Read more
Kanye West stirs more outrage with 13th Amendment, slavery tweets (CNN)
Another day, another Kanye West controversy. Fresh off of stirring outrage with his “Saturday Night Live” speech about President Donald Trump after the show went off the air this weekend, the rapper took to social media to offer his thoughts about the 13th Amendment. Kanye West goes on a Trump rant from ‘SNL’ stage as show ends. Read more