LASG presents cheques to over 2,000 beneficiaries of LSETF (Nation)
Over 2,000 Lagosians on Monday benefited from the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), as they were presented with cheques ranging from N200,000 to over N500,000 by the State government as loans to start their businesses….Read more
Jumia staff arraigned for stealing cell phones (Nation)
Emmanuel Prosperity, a 22-year-old Jumia staff, who allegedly stole his employer’s two cell phones valued at N67, 610, was on Monday brought before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court.Prosperity, whose residential address is No. 24 Shiaba St., Agege in Lagos, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing. According to the prosecuting counsel, the accused allegedly stole two Gionee cell phones valued at N67, 610, property of Jumia Services Ltd…. Read more
Enrolment at NOUN hits 515,000 (Nation)
No fewer than 515,000 students are currently enrolled to pursue different courses at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abdalla Adamu, has said. Adamu said this on Monday during the first vice chancellor’s retreat for principal officers, deans and directors of NOUN in Enugu.He, however, said that of the figure, only 150,000 students are active across the 78 study centres of the institution.The vice chancellor described NOUN as a one-stop solution to open and distance learning in Africa….Read more
2019: ‘Reconciliation, vital for Ondo APC’s victory’ (Nation)
Ahead of 2019 election,a group within the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Ondo state on Monday urged Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to summon a meeting with leaders of various factional groups within the ruling party to mend fences. The group was made up of members of the 2016 Aketi gubernatorial campaign team chaired by the former Chairman, Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission,(OSOPADEC) Chief Adewale Omojuwa….Read more
FRSC warns drivers, commuters against night journey (Guardian)
The Jigawa Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Monday, warned motorists and commuters against traveling at night as Christmas approaches to avoid accidents. The command’s Spokesman, Mr Ado Adamu, gave the warning during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Dutse. Adamu said this was because roads were safer during the day, adding that day journey would also ensure the security and safety of both drivers and commuters as during the festive season….Read more
Nearly 80 rescued migrants forced off cargo ship in Libya (CNN)
Nearly 80 rescued migrants have been forced off a cargo ship after it docked at a Libya port following an eleven-day standoff. The standoff began on November 10, when dozens of migrants and refugees, who tried to reach Italy on a rubber boat, were rescued and returned to Libya by the Nivin, a cargo ship with a Panamanian flag. Many refused to leave the ship after it docked at the Libyan port city of Misrata….Read more
Ghana’s red-hot funerals: Buried in a chilli pepper (BBC)
Ghanaians take great pride in making coffins that reflect the life, dreams, passions and status of the dead. Loved ones believe the dead should get the best possible send-off, with funerals being elaborate affairs. Journalists Fellipe Abreu and Henrique Hedler visited two Kane Kwei Carpentry Workshops, in the capital Accra and the southern city of Kumasi, to meet the carpenters making custom-made coffins. The shops are named after Seth Kane Kwei, who some say first designed fantasy coffins in Ghana….Read more
NATO calls emergency meeting with Ukraine on sea clash (Guardian)
NATO will hold an emergency meeting with Ukrainian officials at alliance headquarters in Brussels on Monday over the naval standoff with Russia off the coast of Crimea. Russia fired on and then seized three Ukrainian ships on Sunday, accusing them of illegally entering its waters in the Sea of Azov, in a dramatic spike in tensions that raises fears of a wider escalation….Read more
Carl Sargeant told family ‘I failed you’, inquest hears (BBC)
A sacked Welsh Government minister found dead at his home last year left a letter telling his family “I have failed you”, an inquest has heard. Labour AM Carl Sargeant, 49, was found hanged four days after First Minister Carwyn Jones dismissed him as communities and children secretary. The father-of-two faced allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards women, a claim he denied….Read more
Klopp praises Firmino as Brazilian ends goal drought (Guardian)
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has praised “unbelievably valuable” Roberto Firmino after Brazil forward ended his two-month Premier League goal drought in the 3-0 victory against Watford. He also had a hand in Mohamed Salah’s opener on Saturday and won the free-kick for Trent Alexander-Arnold to make it 2-0….Read more
Bournemouth game too demanding for Ozil – Emery (SuperSport)
Mesut Ozil’s relationship with Arsenal boss Unai Emery is again under scrutiny after the Spaniard appeared to suggest Sunday’s match at Bournemouth was too “demanding” for the German. The 30-year-old German World Cup-winning midfielder had played in the Gunners’ previous three matches – all draws – but Emery decided his style did not fit with Bournemouth’s robust approach….Read more
Alli hails ‘amazing’ Pochettino after Spurs stun Chelsea (SuperSport)
Dele Alli hailed Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino’s tactical nous after he masterminded the 3-1 win over Chelsea which enabled Spurs to leapfrog their London rivals into third place in the Premier League. Spurs were at their rampant best as goals from Alli, Harry Kane and Son Heung-min ended Chelsea’s unbeaten start to the campaign….Read more
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho targets Axel Witsel from Borussia Dortmund (ESPN)
Jose Mourinho has reignited his interest in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Axel Witsel, with sources telling ESPN FC that the Manchester United manager’s trip to Belgium during the international break centred around scouting the 29-year-old.Mourinho told reporters on Friday that he had travelled to Brussels for the UEFA Nations League clash with Iceland in order to monitor Romelu Lukaku’s fitness following a hamstring injury….Read more
Outrage as Blac Chyna announces plans to sell skin-lightening cream (CNN)
In a post on her Instagram page, Blac Chyna said she had partnered with a beauty line called Whitenicious to launch a face cream in Lagos, Nigeria. In a post on her Instagram page, Blac Chyna said she had partnered with a beauty line called Whitenicious to launch a face cream in Lagos, Nigeria. Lagos, Nigeria (CNN)American reality TV star Blac Chyna is facing a social media backlash after announcing plans to sell a skin-lightening cream….Read more
Clash of date with Wizkid’s show can’t affect mine – Olamide (Punch)
For the first time, Wizkid and Olamide have decided to hold their December shows on the same day. In a chat with Sunday Scoop, Olamide confirmed the news, which had been circulating on social media. He said, “It is true that the two shows will happen on the same day. The population of Nigeria is huge and everyone cannot fill up one event centre.”….Read more
Man Shoots Wife, Brother Dead in Court (Guardian)
A man opened fire inside a divorce court on Monday, killing his estranged wife and her brother in South Africa’s southeastern port city of Durban, police said. The incident occurred on the eighth floor of the regional magistrate court building, where the divorce court was hearing the case between the couple, local media reported. “At….Read more
Nigerien remanded in prison for raping 11-year-old Katsina girl (Punch)
A Nigerien national, Surajo Habibu, has been remanded in prison custody for allegedly raping an 11-year-old girl, who went to a bush to fetch firewood. The girl sustained injuries in her private parts during the attack, which occurred at the Danchafa village in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State….Read more
