Lady found dead hours after lodging with boyfriend in Lagos hotel (Sun)
A lady has been found dead in a room at Eagle Rock Garden and Suite, Yale Okeowo Street in Ago Palace, Lagos.
The lady had lodged in the hotel in company with a man suspected to be an advance fee fraudster (yahoo boy) last Wednesday night ,but was found dead early Thursday morning.
The suspect, who claimed to be Kelvin as indicated in the receipt provided by the hotel management ,took of after commiting the dastardly act. Read more
N8k palliative not enough to cushion effect of subsidy removal — Obi (Tribune)
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi has criticised the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration for approval of N8,000 as palliative about 12 million households over the period of six months to ameliorate the hardships faced by Nigerians as a result of subsidy removal.
Obi who spoke on Saturday at the graduation of the Class of 2023, Pacesetters Schools, Abuja, said almost every family in Nigeria are vulnerable and are feeling the pains of the fuel subsidy removal, including teachers who are poorly paid and a lot of them being owed for months in some states.
He stressed that N8000 to 12 million households was not enough to cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal, insisting that almost every parent need the money across the because of the level of poverty in the nation. Read more
GWR receives 1,500 applications from Nigerians in 2 months (Guardian)
The Guinness World Records (GWR) has revealed that they have received over 1,500 applications from Nigerians in the past two months. This is a significant increase in the number of applications from Nigeria, which is typically one of the top countries for GWR submissions.
The surge in applications from Nigeria is likely due to a number of factors, including the recent success of Nigerian chef Hilda Baci, who broke the GWR for the longest cooking marathon. Baci’s feat has inspired many other Nigerians to attempt their own record-breaking feats.
In addition, the GWR has been actively promoting their brand in Nigeria in recent years. They have held a number of events in the country, and they have also partnered with local media outlets to raise awareness of the GWR. Read more
Police sent me to 44-day jail over dog – Lagos hairstylist (Punch)
A 33-year-old woman, Olufunmilayo Erioluwa, who was accused of assaulting a policeman and later freed by a court, has said she was made to suffer over a dog.
According to the hairstylist, she was unjustly detained and remanded in the Kirikiri Custodial Centre because the dog owner was connected to the police.
She was released on June 27 after 44 days in prison.
She expressed gratitude to a human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, and his legal team, saying she could have “died in detention having been traumatised by the incident.” Read more
LASG closes Eko Bridge for 24-hour immediate repairs (Channels)
The Lagos State Government has announced that Eko Bridge inwards the newly re-opened Apongbon Bridge will close for 24 hours on Sunday 16th July, 2023.
The closure is for immediate remedial palliative works by the Lagos State Public Works in conjunction with Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, according to the state government.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola made this statement known on Saturday, saying that the 24 hour closure will allow uninterrupted palliative adjustment of the bridge. Read more
Nigeria fulfils 2023 financial obligation to African Union (Nation)
Nigeria has fulfilled its financial obligations to the African Union (AU) by making full payment of its assessed contributions for the year 2023.
The confirmation was made on Saturday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Adamu Ibrahim Lamuwa, on the sidelines of the 43rd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the AU in Nairobi, Kenya.
Ambassador Lamuwa, in a statement issued by the State House Director of Information Abiodun Oladunjoye, explained that the payment demonstrated Nigeria’s commitment to its responsibilities as an AU member-state. Read more
ActionAid Nigeria tasks Kwara Govt on grassroots development (Vanguard)
International Civil Society Organisation, ActionAid Nigeria, has urged the Kwara state government to replicate the template of its achievements in the selected vulnerable local government areas in the last 15 years, in other rural communities of the remaining Fourteen councils, for improved growth and development.
The Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, Comrade Ene Obi, made this call on Thursday at the close out ceremony of the Local Rights Programme project of the organisation in Ilorin, Kwara state’s capital.
Obi enjoined communities to continue to safeguard facilities and structures provided for them and remain vigilant in demanding their rights and hold the government accountable. Read more
We are not in charge of recruitment, FCC tells Nigerians (Guardian)
The Federal Character Commission (FCC), has said that the commission was not in charge of recruitment for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as generally believed by Nigerians.
It also restated commitment to the mandate that established the commission by section 14 (3) of the 1999 Nigerian constitution (as amended), to strengthen unity and fairness in Nigeria
Chairman of the Commission, Dr Muheeba Dankaka, who disclosed this in Abuja during the third-year anniversary celebration of the Board, noted that FCC was established to ensure equitable distribution of positions and resources in the country. Read more
2Pac’s “Keep Ya Head Up” producer gives update on new posthumous album (HipHopDX)
One of 2Pac‘s former collaborators has excited fans with news of a potential new album, nearly three decades after the legendary rapper’s death.
On Thursday (July 13), DJ Daryl — the producer and co-writer behind ‘Pac’s 1993 hit single “Keep Ya Head Up” — took to his Instagram Stories to hint at a new project from the late rap icon. The Oakland, California native also announced he’s signed a new record deal.
“I’ve had unreleased Tupac vocals in my vault for a long time,” he wrote. “Who’s ready to hear a new Tupac album or EP produced by me?” Read more
Victoria Beckham set to reunite with Spice Girls for epic 30th anniversary show (DailyStar)
Victoria Beckham is set to make an epic return to the Spice Girls for their landmark 30th anniversary reunion.
After months of hush-hush negotiations, the sensational girl group is set to rock the stage once again, and fans are losing their minds.
Rumours are swirling that the iconic chart-toppers are eyeing a headline slot at none other than Glastonbury’s legendary Pyramid stage. Read more
Sharon Tate’s sister speaks out for 1st time since Leslie Van Houten’s release (ABC)
Debra Tate, the sister of slain actress Sharon Tate, has publicly pleaded for years to keep members of the Manson family cult behind bars despite their eligibility to petition for parole.
That includes Leslie Van Houten, who was released on parole Tuesday after spending 53 years in prison for the murders of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca.
According to her attorney, Van Houten is now in a “transitional living facility.” She was released to parole supervision and “will have a three-year maximum parole term with a parole discharge review occurring after one year,” the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said. Read more
Rita Ora accidentally calls BBC Breakfast presenter Huw Edwards in awkward blunder (Mirror)
Rita Ora accidentally called a BBC Breakfast presenter Huw Edwards in an awkward TV blunder.
The singer appeared on the show to promote her new music, but there was an awkward moment during the interview.
While talking to Charlie Stayt about her latest album You & I, she accidently said “thanks Huw” instead of “thank you”. Read more
John Cusack says film studios are a “criminal enterprise” after new AI proposal (NME)
John Cusack has likened major Hollywood film studios to “criminal enterprises” after a highly criticised new AI-related proposal.
This week, it emerged that Hollywood studios have proposed to use artificial intelligence to scan the faces of extras and use their likeness in perpetuity.
On Thursday, the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) officially declared its intention to go on strike, with one of the many areas of concern for the union being the use of AI within the industry. Read more
Stanley Kubrick’s Dr Strangelove to be adapted for the stage by Armando Iannucci (FarOut)
Armando Iannucci, known for helming projects such as The Thick of It and The Death of Stalin, alongside co-creating the character of Alan Partridge, will be adapting Stanley Kubrick‘s Dr Strangelove for the theatre.
The politically-charged comedy was released in 1964, but Iannucci believes that it is still as relevant as ever. “As a story, weirdly it hasn’t gone away,” he told BBC News. “It seems the right time to remind people of the mad logic behind these dangerous games that superpowers play.”
Kubrick’s widow, Christiane, explained: “We have always been reluctant to let anyone adapt any of Stanley’s work, and we never have. It was so important to him that it didn’t change from how he finished it.” Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol makes surprise visit to Ukraine (LBC)
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has made a surprise visit to Ukraine, offering an apparent show of support for the country in its war against Russia.
Mr Yoon’s office said he travelled to Ukraine with his wife, Kim Keon Hee, after trips to Lithuania for a Nato summit and to Poland.
It was his first visit since Russia invaded Ukraine almost 17 months ago.
Mr Yoon toured Bucha and Irpin, a pair of small cities near Kyiv where bodies of civilians were found in the streets and mass graves after Russian troops retreated from the capital region last year. Read more
Things to know about Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova (Vanguard)
Marketa Vondrousova became the first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon women’s title in the Open era when she defeated Ons Jabeur on Saturday.
AFP Sport looks at five things to know about the Czech left-hander:
Childhood friends to sweethearts
Vondrousova married IT project manager Stepan Simek in Prague in July 2022. The couple have known each other since childhood and dated for seven years before their wedding.
“Marketa always said she was in love with me since she was 13, but I allegedly only noticed her when she was 15,” said Simek. Read more
Doping: Nigeria stripped of Commonwealth Games Relay Gold (Leadership)
The Commonwealth Games Federation has stripped Nigeria of the gold medal won in the women’s 4x100m at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Nigeria was stripped of the gold medal after investigations on the positive doping result returned by Grace Nwokocha who was part of the quartet.
Nwokocha was provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after her sample returned an Adverse Analytical Finding (AAF) for Ostarine and Dihydroxy-LGD-4033, a metabolite of Ligandrol. Both are non-Specified Substances, listed under Other Anabolic Agents in the WADA 2022 Prohibited List. Read more
Super Falcons thrash Australian club 8-1 in World Cup warm-up (Vanguard)
The Super Falcons of Nigeria continued their preparation for the FIFA Women’s World Cup beginning this month with an 8-1 thrashing of Australian club, Lions FC in the early hours of Saturday.
Randy Waldrum’s side are camping in Australia where they will take on co-hosts Australia, Canada and the Republic of Ireland when the football fiesta kicks off five days from today.
Barcelona Femeni forward, Asisat Oshoala led the assault with a brace, while Ifeoma Onumonu, Toni Payne, Rasheedat Ajibade, Halimatu Ayinde, Uchenna Kanu and Gift Monday also got in on the act. Read more
Antonio Colak: Rangers striker joins Parma for undisclosed fee after year at Ibrox (BBC)
Antonio Colak has left Rangers to join Parma for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance.
The Croatia international, 29, joined from PAOK last year and scored 18 goals in 39 appearances.
Rangers have recruited forwards Cyriel Dessers, Sam Lammers and Abdallah Sima in recent weeks.
“[Colak] departs Ibrox with the thanks of everyone at the club for his contribution, and also best wishes for the future,” Rangers tweeted. Read more
Declan Rice to Arsenal: West Ham sign deal to sell captain to Gunners after receiving paperwork (Sky)
West Ham have now signed the deal to sell captain Declan Rice after finally receiving paperwork from Arsenal.
The transfer was agreed eight days ago and the Hammers were becoming increasingly frustrated by the delay to complete the deal.
One insider told Sky Sports News: “I’ve never known anything like this saga”.
However, West Ham have now signed a deal to sell Rice to Arsenal, who are set to announce their club-record signing before heading to the US for a pre-season tour on Sunday. Read more
Daniil Medvedev reveals why he won’t watch “very great” Wimbledon final (Tennis365)
Daniil Medvedev believes the Wimbledon final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will be a “very great match”, but admitted he is not going to watch it.
The world No 3 revealed he will follow the score but will not tune in because he is “too disappointed to not be there” after losing in the semi-finals.
Medvedev was routinely beaten 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 by world No 1 Alcaraz in the last four at Wimbledon on Friday. He was broken six times and was never ahead in the one-hour-and-50-minute contest. Read more