Lagos Assembly frowns at murder of monarch’s son (Independent)
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday described the murder of Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye, first son of the Ojomu of Ajiran land, Oba Tijani Akinloye, as one too many.
The House urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, to urgently commence investigation into the incident with the goal of ensuring justice for the bereaved family.
According to a press statement by Mr. Eromosele Ebhomele, the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, theHouse, which observed a minute silence in honour of the deceased, also resolved to send a letter of condolence to the Ojomu royal family. Read more
Man kills neighbour, son over environmental sanitation in Lagos (Vanguard)
The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained a man (names withheld), for allegedly killing his neighbour and her son over an environmental sanitation dispute in the Lekki area of the state.
The command Spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on. Monday in Lagos.
He said that the incident happened on Saturday about 10:50p.m. and an investigation was ongoing to ascertain what the suspect used to perpetrate the crime. Read more
Presidency denies Bishop Kukah’s claim on Tinubu’s peace accords (Nation)
The Presidency has countered Bishop Matthew Kukah’s assertion that President Bola Tinubu did not sign a peace accord during his presidential campaign.
Kukah, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, speaking on Sunday during the Edo Election Townhall meeting in Benin, asserted that prior to the 2023 presidential election, President Tinubu did not sign the peace accord.
However, in reaction to this claim by Bishop Kukah, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, clarified that Tinubu signed two peace accords ahead of the 2023 election. Read more
‘Forgive me,’ Portable apologises for slapping pastor at his bar (Tribune)
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has issued an apology after a recent incident where he slapped a pastor at his bar, asking for forgiveness.
In a video shared online, Portable, surrounded by several people at his bar, appeared in tears as he apologized to pastors across the nation.
He pleaded for understanding and urged them to forgive him for his actions. Read more
Troops kill 4 bandits in Kaduna (Channels)
The Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
He said the troops encountered the bandits in the Alawa and Kwaga general areas of Birnin Gwari and immediately engaged them in a fierce gun battle, during which two of the criminals were neutralized.
The troops also recovered two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, three motorcycles and one Baofeng Radio from the bandits. Read more
Mosque attack: Kano presents 4 witnesses to testify against arsonist (Vanguard)
Kano State government, Tuesday, presented four witnesses to testify against arsonist Shafiu Abubakar before an Upper Sharia court sitting in the state.
The Prosecution counsel and the Director Public Prosecution (DPP) Kano State Ministry of Justice, Salisu Tahir, presented the witnesses when the matter came up before the court.
The Kano State government had dragged Abubakar, 38-year-old to court on four count charges bordering on culpable homicide, attempted murder, causing grievous hurt and mischief by fire. Read more
Shettima to intervene in Nigeria-UK battle over Air Peace Heathrow landing right (Punch)
Vice President Kashim Shettima has promised to meet with key stakeholders in resolving the bureaucratic challenges denying Nigerian airline, Air Peace, landing rights at Heathrow Airport, one of the world’s busiest airports by passenger traffic.
“It is diplomacy. There is no quarrel, and the Vice President has vowed to meet with his colleagues (on the matter),” founder and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace Limited, Allen Onyema, told State House Correspondents after the second leg of meetings between Shettima and Airline Operators of Nigeria at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday.
PUNCH Online earlier reported that Air Peace’s efforts to get a slot at Heathrow, which is about 45 minutes from the heart of London, have been futile. Read more
Tinubu didn’t ask CBN Gov Cardoso to resign, says Presidency (Leadership)
In a swift response to circulating rumours, the Presidency has categorically denied reports suggesting that President Bola Tinubu has asked Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, to resign from his position.
Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on his X handle on Tuesday night, dismissed the claims as “all lies.”
The post emphatically declared that President Tinubu has not made any such request to Governor Cardoso. Read more
PDP BoT, Wike meet behind closed doors (Tribune)
In a move believed to be aimed at reconcilation, the main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Board of Trustees (BoT) on Tuesday met with Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, behind closed doors.
The FCT Minister has been at logger-heads with Rivers State governor Siminalayi Fubara, over control of party structure in the state, prompting the Minister to say he will never support the governor again in his political life.
It will be recalled that the party’s governors had recently tagged the Minister a “mole” in the party, a claim the Minister rejected in totality. Read more
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs indicted on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering (NBC)
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the spotlight-adoring music impresario who helped launch the careers of some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B, is accused of having used his sprawling business empire to abuse, threaten and traffic women in order to “fulfill his sexual desires” and protect his reputation, according to a three-count federal indictment unsealed Tuesday.
Prosecutors in the Southern District of New York accuse Combs of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution.
The indictment accuses Combs, 54, along with members of his security and household staff, personal assistants and other associates in his businesses, of “creating a criminal enterprise whose members and associates engaged in, and attempted to engage in, among other crimes, sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery and obstruction of justice.” Read more
Aubrey O’Day feels “validated” after Sean “Diddy” Combs’ indictment and arrest on sex trafficking charges (DailyMail)
Aubrey O’Day finally feels ‘validated’ after years of speaking out against her former mentor Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.
The 40-year-old Danity Kane singer shared her feelings in brief on social media on Monday after her former boss Diddy was indicted by a grand jury on sex trafficking, racketeering and prostitution charges.
Homeland Security officials then arrested the rap mogul at the Park Hyatt hotel in midtown Manhattan. Read more
Johnny Marr: I turned down Smiths reunion and acted to protect band’s legacy (Standard)
Johnny Marr has said he turned down the chance of a reunion tour with The Smiths.
The guitarist and co-songwriter also said he stepped in to “protect the legacy” of the band’s name in a trademark row as he denied claims made by the band’s frontman Morrissey.
In a statement released on Tuesday by Marr’s management team, the 60-year-old said: “To prevent third parties from profiting from the band’s name, it was left to me to protect the legacy. Read more
Perry Farrell apologizes to Jane’s Addiction bandmates for ‘‘inexcusable behaviour’’ after onstage fight (Billboard)
Jane’s Addiction singer Perry Farrell has apologized to his bandmates for the ugly scene on Friday in Boston when the vocalist attacked guitarist Dave Navarro during a show.
“This weekend has been incredibly difficult and after having the time and space to reflect, it is only right that I apologize to my bandmates, especially Dave Navarro, fans, family and friends for my actions during Friday’s show,” Farrell said in a statement shared first with Billboard.
“Unfortunately, my breaking point resulted in inexcusable behaviour, and I take full accountability for how I chose to handle the situation,” Farrell, 65, added in the mea culpa that came several days after the shocking scene at Boston’s Leader Bank Pavilion when the singer attacked Navarro during a performance of “Ocean Size.” Read more
Simple Minds drummer Kenny Hyslop dies at 73 as tributes pour in (Express)
Simple Minds band member Kenny Hyslop has died at the age of 73. His cause of death has not been confirmed, but according to The Sun the drummer was in ill health.
Fans and musicians have paid tributes to the Scottish drummer, who was featured on the song “Promised You a Miracle”. Kenny also appeared in the music video for “Love Song” and “Sweat in Ballet.”
Ultravox singer Midge Ure wrote online: “Just about to board the British Airways flight from JFK and heard my old friend/Slik/Simple Minds drummer Kenny Hyslop has passed away. He lived a lively life!
“Huge condolences to his friends and family. He was much loved.” Read more
Hezbollah blames Israel after pager explosions kill 9 in Lebanon (BBC)
Nine people, including a child, have been killed after handheld pagers used by members of the armed group Hezbollah to communicate exploded across Lebanon, the country’s health minister says.
Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon was among 2,800 other people who were wounded by the simultaneous blasts in Beirut and several other regions.
Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran, said the pagers belonged “to employees of various Hezbollah units and institutions” and confirmed the deaths of eight fighters. Read more
‘‘I am a rapist’’: French man admits to drugging and mass rape of his ex-wife (AlJazeera)
Dominique Pelicot has admitted to drugging his ex-wife and recruiting dozens of strangers to rape her over nearly a decade, and is begging for his family’s forgiveness.
The 71-year-old’s hearing on Tuesday, the centrepiece of one of France’s most spectacular criminal trials in recent history, had to be delayed last week due to his bad health.
He faces multiple charges including rape, gang rape and privacy breaches by recording and disseminating sexual images. Read more
Enugu Rangers want Musa after NPFL hint (Punch)
Nigeria champions Enugu Rangers look to welcome Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa to their squad after the 31-year-old hinted on a return to the Nigeria Premier Football League on Monday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Having previously played for Kano Pillars twice, Musa sparked excitement among fans on X on Monday evening by hinting at a potential return to the Nigerian topflight.
“Let’s go again. Which of these teams do you wish for me to sign?” Musa posted on X with a photo of all clubs in the NPFL this season. Read more
Liverpool fan in Italy for match dies in crash (BBC)
A Liverpool fan was knocked down and killed in Italy where he had gone to watch his team play in the Champions League.
Philip Dooley, 51, from Liverpool, was struck by a vehicle in Bergamo in the early hours of Tuesday, Merseyside Police have said.
The force said its officers have informed Mr Dooley’s next of kin in Merseyside and were helping the police in Italy. Read more
Bayern hit nine, Real Madrid and Liverpool win as new Champions League kicks off (JapanToday)
Bayern Munich became the first team to score nine goals in a game in the modern Champions League as the new format of Europe’s elite club competition kicked off on Tuesday, with title holders Real Madrid and Liverpool also among the winners.
Harry Kane scored four goals, including three penalties, as Vincent Kompany’s Bayern hammered Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb 9-2 at the Allianz Arena.
Michael Olise scored twice on his Champions League debut, while Raphael Guerreiro, Leroy Sane and Leon Goretzka were also on target for the home team in Germany. Read more
Rodri: Players close to strike action due to crammed calendar (RTE)
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has raised the prospect of a players strike over increasing fixture congestion.
City face a busy season ahead as they compete in the new-look Champions League and an expanded Club World Cup next summer.
A number of players – including City defender Manuel Akanji and Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker – have expressed concern about the additional workload facing players in recent days. Read more
Oleksandr Usyk explains why he was detained en-route to Anthony Joshua fight (Mirror)
Oleksandr Usyk has insisted his detention by police at a Polish airport was a “misunderstanding”.
Unified heavyweight world champion Usyk is due in London this week ahead of Anthony Joshua’s world title fight with Daniel Dubois at Wembley on Saturday night. But a video was released on social media of the Ukrainian being placed in handcuffs by police in the Polish city of Krakov.
But the fighter has now insisted the matter has been resolved. “Dear Friends,” he wrote in a statement. “A misunderstanding took place. It was quickly resolved. Thanks to all who got concerned. Thanks to Ukrainian diplomats for the efficient support. And respect to the Polish Police for conducting their obligations with no regards to height, weight, reach and regalia.” Read more
Former NFL star criticizes Tyreek Hill for behaviour during detainment (DailyMail)
Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton has criticized Tyreek Hill’s conduct during his recent detainment by police before a Miami Dolphins game.
Hill was pulled from his car near the team’s Hard Rock Stadium less than three hours before kickoff of Miami’s Week 1 game.
The Super Bowl winner was placed on the ground and handcuffed, and teammate Calais Campbell – who drove by the scene and stopped in an effort to play peacemaker – also was handcuffed by police during the incident. Read more