Man drags in-law to court over wife’s refusal to return home (DailyTrust)
A businessman, Isma’il Ibrahim, on Tuesday dragged one Zainab Muhammad, his mother-in-law, to a Shari’a Court at Rigasa Kaduna, for allegedly refusing to allow his wife return to her matrimonial home.
The complainant, Resident at Police Station road, Rigasa, told the court that the defendant had stopped his wife from returning home due to his financial situation.
“I love my wife and I want her home, I pray court to assist me get my wife back,’’ he said.
In her defence, the defendant said she stopped her daughter from going to her matrimonial home due to lack of care by the complainant. Read more
Lagos lists risks of high-rise buildings (Punch)
The Lagos State Government has sensitised facility managers to the importance of risk management in high-rise buildings and to ensure the safety of their occupants.
The Director-General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr Lanre Mojola, stated this on Monday during a workshop for facility management companies in Alausa, Ikeja.
He said, “This topic focuses on tall buildings and according to Section 202 of the International Building Code which is recognised globally, any building from 75 feet (22,860 metres) and above is regarded as a tall building. Tall buildings are unique because they have their distinct ways of management from a regular building and this is due to the hazards that are embedded within them.
“It is important that facility managers have a general understanding of risk assessment of tall buildings. There are issues with ventilation and air conditioning in tall buildings, particularly in the hot climate we are in, causing distress to occupants. We also have issues with electrical fault testing, water safety, and leadership commitment to safety.” Read more
Group tasks LIRS on whistle-blower initiative, hails Subair-led management on staff welfare (Vanguard)
A civil society organisation, the Vanguard for Transparency and Accountability has described the recently launched Whistle-Blower Initiative of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) as an exemplary boost to the anti-corruption crusade.
It also lauded the Ayodele Subair-led LIRS management for sustaining its pace-setting records in tax management reforms in Nigeria.
The President of the anti-corruption crusade group, Paulycap Nnabuogor, noted in a statement that the initiative which subjects the operations of LIRS to public scrutiny would promote openness, accountability and ultimately enhance citizens’ participation in governance, boosting their trust in the activities of a sensitive agency of government.
Nnabuogor said the anti-corruption group was convinced that the initiative was targeted at strengthening and re-invigorating frontiers in the fight against fraud and corruption and puts both the management and the staff of the agency on their toes to deliver their statutory roles in compliance with the global best practices. Read more
FG promises to release trapped $464m foreign airlines funds (Leadership)
Reprieve may soon come the way of the foreign airlines whose funds are trapped in the country as the federal government has assured them it is doing everything possible to ensure the release of the $464million earnings.
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Muhammed, gave the assurance yesterday, during a media tour of the newly commissioned Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.
This is as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it has not increased landing and parking charges for domestic and international airline operators in the nation’s airports.
Managing director, FAAN, Capt. Rabiu Yadudu, who made the clarification while speaking with journalists, also said five foreign airlines are scheduled to begin operating from the newly commissioned Terminal 2 at the MMIA by September. Read more
NAFDAC, son petitioned over sale of unregistered products on social media (Vanguard)
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, and Standard Organisation of Nigeria, son , have been petitioned over sale of unregistered cosmetics products on social media platforms by some individuals.
A Port Harcourt-based public interest lawyer, Azubuike Ihemeje, had petitioned NAFDAC and SON over the sale of unregistered cosmetics products on social media platforms, especially on Facebook.
The lawyer particularly pinpointed the activities of one Angela Nwosu and others whom he alleged were selling concoctions capable of posing danger to public health.
He claimed the advertisement and promotion of the illegal products by Nwosu and cohorts was in flagrant breach of sections 2,3,4 and 5 of the NAFDAC Act 2004.
The petition read in part: “It is in the light of the above that we very respectfully, forward this public interest petition and request your urgent and immediate intervention on the subject under reference. Read more
Gospel artiste wrapping up work on debut album (Nation)
Minister Jayclef, a gospel recording and performing artiste signed to Bachmozartium Music based in Abuja, is wrapping up work on his debut album, featuring top notch gospel artistes, among more names to be announced soon.
Minister Jayclef discovered his musical gift at a very tender age from having to undertake different roles as a choir leader in his church.
Growing up, he figured out how to level up his singing abilities and ultimately has turned into a certainly incredible gospel talent.
Not a newbie to the gospel music scene, Minister Jayclef has been known for his hit song “I Trust In You”, which is still being heavily covered on television, radio stations and many media outlets. Read more
NUJ partners ICIR on data, multimedia journalism (Guardian)
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Correspondents’ Chapel is set to partner the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) on the training of journalists, especially, in the area of data journalism, fact checking, open source intelligence and multimedia journalism.
The chapel chairman, Mr. Jide Oyekunle, who stated this recently when executive members of the chapel visited the ICIR office in Abuja, stressed the need for strategic collaboration in organising periodic training and capacity building for journalists.
He observed that the training is very critical, as journalists now produce stories for a multimedia world as a result of technological revolution and media pluralism, therefore, putting reporters under undue pressure and effective weapons against misinformation, disinformation and fake news.
Oyekunle stated that the ICIR has over the years played a significant role in raising the bar through its investigative journalism, by holding government authorities and officials to account, adding that the partnership is borne out of the good and cordial relationship existing between the ICIR and media as a whole. Read more
Osun Poll: Tribunal grants Oyetola, APC access to election materials (DailyTrust)
The Osun Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Osogbo, on Monday, granted permission to Governor Gboyega Oyetola and the All Progressives Congress (APC) permission to inspect materials used for the July 16, governorship poll.
The tribunal also granted the plaintiffs’ request to electronically scan the voters’ register used for the election, as well as the election ballot papers.
Justice Tertsea Kume, the chairman of the tribunal, while granting the two applications (motion ex parte) by the plaintiffs, ordered that Osun governor-elect, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, be summoned through ‘substitution of service of notice’.
Kume said that the notice of summons should be pasted on the notice board of the tribunal. Read more
Dangote in fight to end malaria (Leadership)
The struggle to end malaria in Nigeria has entered a new phase with Nigerian Champion of the struggle, Aliko Dangote named the pioneer chair of the National End Malaria Council (NMEC), a body established by president Muhammadu Buhari to eliminate the scourge of malaria in the country.
The NMEC was inaugurated by the President at a well-attended event in Abuja recently. Dangote, who accepted the responsibility of chairing the Council, said the new function was in tandem with his current roles as the Nigerian Ambassador for Malaria, his role on the Global End Malaria Council, and with the work that his foundation, Aliko Dangote Foundation is doing to mobilise the private sector to support malaria control in Nigeria in particular, and Africa at large.
While inaugurating the 16-member council, President Buhari projected that the successful implementation of the council’s agenda and savings from the estimated economic burden of the disease would save Nigeria about N687 billion in 2022 and N2 trillion by 2030.
The president told the council that beyond improving the quality of life, health and well-being of Nigerians, the concerted strategy to tackle malaria had both public health as well as socio-economic benefits for Nigeria. Read more
Cubana Chief Priest gifts boy in viral ‘demeaning video’ N.5m (Vanguard)
Nigeria’s number one celebrity barman, Pascal Chibuike, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has given the sum of five hundred thousand [N500,000] to a young man he met at an event who initiated a selfie video with him.
Recall that a few weeks ago, Nigerians condemned the socialite after a video of him giving a fan a dirty look surfaced online.
Reacting to the viral video, Cubana claimed that the young man abandoned his duty which was to decorate and set up chairs for the event, to play around. Read more
Snoop Dogg presents children’s series ‘Doggyland – Kids Songs & Nursery Rhymes’ (CNN)
Snoop Dogg is expanding his empire to include something for the kids.
The rapper/actor/entrepreneur has entered the world of children’s programming with the new animated kids series “Doggyland – Kids Songs & Nursery Rhymes” on YouTube and YouTube Kids.
Snoop Dogg partnered with Claude Brooks, the Emmy-nominated producer and creator of the children franchise “Hip Hop Harry” and singer/songwriter October London on the project that features a colorful cast of dogs who use song, dance and rap to teach social, emotional and cognitive skills aimed at toddlers to 8-year-olds.
The rapper voices the main character, Bow Wizzle, who serves as the adult mentor to the rest of the cast including Wags, who is always cheering his friends on; Yap Yap, the high-spirited character known for her positive and cheery personality; Chow Wow, an empathic team player and Barks-A-Locks, the curious who is always discovering new adventures. Read more
Inside Dua Lipa’s lavish London home – exposed brick, huge garden and marble bathroom (DailyStar)
From exposed brick walls to a garden brimming with wildflowers, the songstress has a sprawling pad in London that is just as trendy as she is – keep reading to have a look around
Dua Lipa is undoubtedly one of the most stylish singers in the UK – she’s effortlessly cool and totally trendy, and her London pad lives up to all of that and more.
Super private about her personal life and home, the 27-year-old music star has previously shared a few glimpses of her pad on social media before – showing off the stunning features that it boasts.
From exposed brick walls to marble worktops, and a garden filled with wildflowers to a state of the art kitchen, and huge sprawling bathroom – we love everything about the singer’s glamorous home, so we thought that you might enjoy a little nosey around too.
The grand entrance
Dua’s brick wall is often seen if she’s on Zoom
The entrance to Dua’s home is quintessential of England – especially sprawling homes in London. Read more
HBO Max cancels animated family film ‘Driftwood’ from Cartoon Network Studios (Variety)
HBO Max has canceled upcoming animated feature film “Driftwood,” Variety has learned. From Cartoon Network Studios, the film was greenlit just three months ago.
The family adventure movie is one of many titles being lost at the streamer — just last week, nearly 40 series and films were removed from the platform, such as “Little Ellen,” which had 20 completed episodes that were yet to be released. The losses of these projects come as a result of the Warner Bros. Discovery merger and CEO David Zaslav’s determination to cut $3 billion in costs.
Announced by HBO Max on May 6, “Driftwood” was set in a decaying forest civilization dependent upon a toxic fuel source and ruled by an evil organization. The film was meant to follow Clover, a tiny mouse-like creature who races across the stars to find Driftwood, society’s last free city which may hold the key to a safe and sustainable fuel source and future for the galaxy. The evil overlord Thorn aims eliminate Clover and destroy Driftwood in order to maintain their power, and Clover and his new friends Marigold and Caspia make a stand to stop them once and for all and save their forest on the edge of infinity. “Driftwood” was created and executive produced by Victor Courtwright. Read more
China’s censors change ending of latest Minions movie (StraitsTimes)
Censors have altered the ending of the recent animated film, “Minions: The Rise of Gru”, for its domestic release in China, social media users across the country correct, leading some viewers to lament the changes.
According to posts and screenshots from the movie shared on Weibo, a platform similar to Twitter, censors tacked on an addendum in which Wild Knuckles, a main character in the heist film, was caught by police and served 20 years in jail.
Gru, a co-conspirator of Wild Knuckles “returned to his family” and “his biggest accomplishment is being the father to his three girls”, screenshots of the film showed. Read more
“Planet Of The Apes”: Owen Teague to star in new film unstallment for 20th Century (Deadline)
20th Century’s next series of Planet of the Apes films looks to have found a new lead for future installments as sources tell Deadline that Owen Teague has been tapped to play the lead primate in the newest film in the iconic franchise. Wes Ball is taking over directing duties for the property, which hopes to start production before year’s end.
Not much is known about this latest installment as Ball and studio execs have kept plot details under lock and key. That said, the property has been a high priority for the studio going back to when Disney acquired 20th Century and made it clear that the plan was to get the next Planet of the Apes pic in development as soon as possible. The studio would tap Ball to direct in 2019 and he has been penning the script and working with VFX teams since then.
Earlier this summer, Ball delivered a script to the studio that instantly excited execs about where the new story could take fans of the franchise. A casting process began soon after that.
Prior to the Fourth of July holiday, execs and Ball began testing talent for lead roles. While the search remains for the main human role, Teague wowed execs with his screen tests and was offered the role in recent weeks. Read more
Nicki Minaj makes history as ‘Super Freaky Girl’ soars to No. 1 spot on Billboard Hot 100 (USAToday)
Nicki Minaj’s week is certainly off to a “super” start.
Minaj’s track, “Super Freaky Girl,” which samples Rick James’ 1981 classic “Super Freak,” debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It’s the first solo female rap track to debut atop the chart since Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop (That Thing)” back in 1998. Hill’s debut and sole solo album, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” also entered number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
James’ original release never even cracked the top 20, peaking at 16. Then in 1990, M.C. Hammer sampled “Super Freak” for the Grammy-winning “U Can’t Touch This.” But while the emcee nailed down the top spot on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart, the song only went as high as eight on the Hot 100.
The Billboard Hot 100 factors in total consumption via digital downloads, streams and radio airplay. The 89,000 digital downloads that “Super Freaky Girl” notched marked the biggest digital sales week of any track this year. Read more
Young Thug hit with $6m lawsuit from AEG Presents as Rico case looms (HipHopDX)
Young Thug (real name Jeffery Williams) will have to contend with a giant lawsuit in 2023 in addition to his pending Racketeer Influenced & Corrupt Organization Act (RICO) case. According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the incarcerated rap star is being sued for nearly $6 million by concert promoter AEG Presents.
The company is seeking the return of a $5 million advance for the exclusive rights to all of Young Thug’s concerts. In December 2020, AEG claimed Thugger signed an agreement in 2017 that came with the exorbitant advance, but he allegedly breached the contract.
AEG claimed even with the rights to Young Thug’s concerts, he continued booking shows on the side for hundreds of thousands of dollars in performance fees.
As AEG lawyer Kathleen Jorrie explained, “Despite having granted AEG the exclusive right to promote Mr. Williams’ concert performances under the terms of the 2017 Artist Agreement, YSL and Mr. Williams immediately failed and refused to honor their respective obligations under the 2017 Artist Agreement by, among other things, disregarding AEG’s rights, performing concerts without AEG’s involvement, and retaining all proceeds generated therefrom.” Read more
Brazil: Bolsonaro, Lula trade blows ahead of election (DW)
Bolsonaro once again criticized the country’s electoral system without evidence, while Lula called the far-right president “a cheap copy of Trump.”
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and his main rival, former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, traded blows on Monday ahead of the upcoming presidential election in October.
Although they didn’t debate face-to-face, the two politicians each gave landmark interviews where Bolsonaro’s unfounded claims of electoral fraud were a key point of contention.
Bolsonaro continues to sow doubt
During a 40-minute interview on Journal Nacional, an evening news program that has the highest ratings in the country, Bolsonaro once again made claims about electoral fraud in Brazil. He did not provide any evidence. Read more
Falode praises Falconets after W’Cup ouster (Punch)
Despite the ouster of the Falconets from the ongoing U-20 World Cup in Costa Rica, Chairperson, Nigeria Women’s Football League, Aisha Falode, has commended the players and coaches of the team.
The Falconets won all three of their group games, beating France, South Korea and Canada to top their group and book a place in the quarter-finals.
Christopher Danjuma’s side then suffered a 2-0 defeat to The Netherlands on Monday (Nigerian time) – their first in the tournament – to crash out of the competition.
In spite of the elimination, Falode was full of praise for the team. Read more
Erik ten Hag gives verdict on Lisandro Martinez’s start at Manchester United (MEN)
Erik ten Hag is delighted with the start Lisandro Martinez has made at Manchester United and, in particular, the physicality he has brought to their defensive line.
The Argentine started on the opening day in a defeat to Brighton and was hooked at half-time during the 4-0 thrashing at Brentford, but responded in style with a starring performance against Liverpool on Monday night.
Martinez, 24, partnered Raphael Varane in the heart of the United defence and played a key role in securing the three points with his bullish approach against the Liverpool frontline.
His fine defensive work laid the foundations for United to go on and win the game thanks to goals from Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho, a win that sent them above Jurgen Klopp’s side in the table. Read more
Why Man Utd fans are protesting against Glazers at Liverpool match (Vanguard)
Manchester United supporters have planned a huge protest against the Glazer family’s ownership of the club ahead of their second home match of the season against Liverpool.
This comes as a result of 17 years of mismanagement, taking money out of the club, almost non-existent communication between owners and fans and ultimately, poor sporting performances.
The protest won’t be the first time the club’s supporters have spoken out against the owners, and judging by activity, it won’t be their last either.
So, why is there so much dislike between fans and owners, and why are the supporters wishing for the owners to leave the club? Read more
Defence tells jury Ryan Giggs is not on trial ‘for being an impulsive womaniser’ (IrishIndependent)
The ex-girlfriend of Ryan Giggs was a “scorned” woman who was “furious” about his inability to remain faithful to her, said the ex-Manchester United footballer’s barrister.
In his closing speech to the jury of seven women and five men, Chris Daw QC said: “Infidelity is what this case is about”.
Giggs (48) denies headbutting Kate Greville (38), at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on November 1 2020 and also deliberately elbowing her 26-year-old sister, Emma.
He has also pleaded not guilty to controlling and coercive behaviour towards Kate Greville between August 2017 and November 2020. Read more
Date has been set for Aussie British Open champ Cam Smith and six other stars to defect to LIV rebel series (DailyMail)
Aussie golf superstar Cameron Smith is set to officially be unveiled alongside a host of other big names by Greg Norman’s LIV Golf – with the announcement due just after he finishes chasing a potential $26million payday from the PGA Tour.
The Tour’s final tournament for the season – the PGA Tour Championship – begins on Thursday, with the LIV defection announcement reportedly to follow immediately on August 29, according to the Telegraph.
When news broke of Smith’s reported $140million move to the Saudi-backed competition after his remarkable win at this year’s British Open, the golfing world was shocked.
The 29-year-old Queenslander is currently ranked number two in the world and is in the form of his life after wins at The Open and Players tournaments in addition to his third place finish at the Masters in April. Read more
Haney, Kambosos set for a Melbourne rematch in October (USAToday)
Undisputed lightweight world champion Devin Haney has agreed to a rematch with Australian George Kambosos in Melbourne on Oct. 16.
The 23-year-old American retained his WBC lightweight title and added three more from the weight class after his unanimous points decision over Kambosos in front of more than 41,000 spectators at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium in June.
With that victory, Haney improved his undefeated record to 28-0 with 15 knockouts.
Kambosos (20-1, with 10 KOs) has enforced the rematch clause and the bout will be staged at the smaller Rod Laver Arena, the main arena at the Australian Open tennis tournament each January. Read more
Nick Kyrgios court case on assault charges set for October (StraitsTimes)
Australian tennis ace Nick Kyrgios will face court on alleged assault charges in October, after a Canberra magistrate rejected his appeal for a months-long delay on Tuesday (Aug 23).
Kyrgios, 27, did not appear for the initial hearing, and details of the charge have not yet been disclosed. But the Guardian reported that the charge involves the alleged assault of his former girlfriend in Canberra last December.
During brief proceedings, his lawyer Michael Kukulies-Smith, indicated he would seek to have the case heard on Nov 25.
Kukulies-Smith did not outline details of the application, citing the presence in court of a “large contingent of media”. He said the world No. 26 Kyrgios, who reached his first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon last month and is due to play at the US Open in New York starting on Monday, spent little time in the Australian capital but there was a window at that time in November. Read more
