Man shoots neighbour dead while aiming at wife’s lover in Kwara (DailyTrust)
The police in Kwara State have arraigned a man, Musa Abdullahi, popularly known as Adu, for killing his neighbour, Marenyo Manga (30), while aiming at one Gado Kitako, his relative who is allegedly sleeping with his wife.
Adu was dragged to court on a one-count charge of culpable homicide contrary to Section 221 of the Penal Code.
According to the charge sheet: “The suspect brought out his single-barrel gun during a fight with Kitako, his relative, over an alleged illicit affair with his wife, Ajarah. But while aiming at Kitako, he instead shot his neighbour at Yashikira, Baruten LGA of Kwara State.
“It was after he fired the gun that he realised that the person he shot was not the actual person he wanted to kill.” Read more
Strike: ASUU raises eyebrow over selective payment of medical lecturers’ salaries (Vanguard)
Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has accused the Federal Government of trying to break its ranks by selecting some medical lecturers for payment of their withheld salaries, while other academic staff are left unattended to.
Specifically, the union said medical lecturers at the Usman Dan Fodio University Teaching Hospital in Sokoto have been paid seven months salaries, accusing the Minister of Labour and Employment , Dr Chris Ngige, of favouring his professional colleagues.
In a statement by the chairperson, ASUU, UDUS, M. N Almustapha and the Secretary, S. A Sadiku, the union noted that such action would not augur well for the university system.
Also speaking in a chat with Vanguard yesterday, the National President of ASUU, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to call the minister to order. Read more
US-based Nigerian researcher receives grant, award (Punch)
A Nigerian Doctor of Pharmacy and researcher based in the United States, Ekiomoado Esekhaigbe, has received a grant from an international Foundation and an achievement award.
Dr. Esekhaigbe got the grant from the United Kingdom-based Jose Foundation to support her work in the area of mental health advocacy and well-being, while her achievement award was by the University of West Georgia in the United States.
The Jose Foundation’s aim is to tackle the social attitudes associated with Child Sexual Exploitation as well as Gender-Based Violence and the assumptions and myths around the effect which is inclusive of mental health disorders resulting in discrimination, exclusion, and stigma.
The Emergency Grant for Humanitarian Projects is a £30,000 grant award used to foster the support of projects that will greatly impact the lives of those affected by Gender-Based Violence or Child Sexual Exploitation. Read more
Properties Worth Million Of Naira Destroyed As Fire Guts Electronics Building, One Other In Osun (Tribune)
Properties worth several millions of naira were on Thursday destroyed by a fire outbreak that engulfed the Art Deco Building which deals with the sales of furniture material, interiors and electronics building in Alekuwodo, Osogbo, Osun State capital.
The fire outbreak which occurred in the wee hours of the day spread to the two-storey building around the furniture building and equally got it razed.
As of the time of filing in this report, the cause of the inferno remains cloudy but the information had it that it might not be unconnected with a power surge in the building.
Investigations revealed that the fire started around 2 o’clock midnight and lasted several hours before the intervention of the state firefighters and officers of the Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) who eventually put out the fire. Read more
2023: Lagos APC inaugurates 163-man campaign council (Vanguard)
All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos chapter, on Thursday, inaugurated a 163- member campaign Council to midwife the 2023 general elections for the party’s candidates across board in the state with a view to ensure victory for the party’s candidates.
The state’s chairman of APC, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, particularly, urged the council to ensure at least five million votes for the Presidential candidate of the party, Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s re-election bid, Senators, among others.
Ojelabi made the remarks, while inaugurating the campaign council at the party’s Secretariat, Acme, Ogba area of the state.
The council is headed by the state Governor, Sanwo-Olu, and Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, as Vice Chairman. Read more
Lagos urges toilet operators to end open defecation (Punch)
The Lagos State Government has said its engagement with public toilet operators towards effective public toilet management would reduce open defecation in the state.
The Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Dr Omobolaji Gaji, stated this, according to a statement on Thursday, during the second edition of the training workshop for public toilet operators in Ikeja.
Gaji who was represented by the Director, Sanitation Services, Dr Hassan Sanuth, said the state government planned to eradicate open defecation by 2025.
He said, “This training provides an opportunity for stakeholders to engage and communicate the government’s desire and requirements to operators in the sector. Public toilet operators must engage in best practices in toilet management and must be properly trained by the approved body following the government’s laid down rules. Read more
Nicki Minaj sends condolences to Davido and Chioma (Guardian)
Nicki Minaj has extended her condolences to Davido and Chioma following the death of their three-year-old son Ifeanyi.
The rapper took to Instagram to share a photo of Ifeanyi which she captioned “My deepest condolences to Chioma & @davido during this time.”
Her condolence message comes just days after the news of the death of Davido and Chioma’s son hit mainstream media.
Ifeanyi is reported to have died in a drowning accident at his dad’s home in Banana Island on the 1st of November 2022. The baby boy who just turned three had been left in the care of his caregivers while his parents were on a trip out of town. Read more
Ogun: PDP crisis deepens, Lawal’s loyalists expel Adebutu, 4 others (Sun)
The crisis rocking the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a new twist, yesterday, as the party announced the expulsion of Ladi Adebutu, its governorship candidate and four others.
A statement signed by the Chairman, Disciplinary Committee of the party, Akintunde Mufutau, said Adebutu was expelled alongside Taiwo Akinlabi, Sunday Solarin, Kayode Adebayo and Akinloye Bankole for alleged manipulation of the delegates’ list that was used in conducting the May 25, 2022 governorship primary and for flagrant disobedience to court orders.
It is believed that Adebutu’s expulsion was instigated by the faction loyal to Jimi Lawal, a governorship aspirant of the party, who was expelled alongside three others by a group within the party loyal to Adebutu.
The group had petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate Lawal for allegedly forging the delegates’ list presented to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the governorship primary. Read more
Black Panther stars arrive at European premiere (BBC)
The cast of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever have arrived at the film’s European premiere in London’s Leicester Square.
Stars including Michaela Coel, Danai Gurira and Lupita Nyong’o attended the red carpet for the hugely anticipated sequel to the superhero film.
The 2018 release of Black Panther is one of the most profitable movies of all time.
The Marvel Studios production made more than £1bn ($1.1bn) at the box office.
It was the first superhero film to receive an Oscar nomination for best picture. In total it was nominated seven times, winning three for original score, costume design and production design. Read more
Craig David bares all about depression in his new ‘divinely timed’ self-help book (MSN)
He is the king of reinvention. Since rising to fame at the end of the last century when he featured on Artful Dodger’s Re-Rewind, Craig David carved out a solo career, clocking up his own Number One tunes and a host of awards.
He then re-emerged again with TS5 and in September released his eighth studio album, 22. He’s also written an inspirational book called What’s Your Vibe? Subtitled: Tuning In to Your Best Life, this isn’t your typical autobiography. Waterstones has described it as ‘combining chart-topping pop music with the theories of Carl Jung and Brene Brown’.
Unlike many artists, Craig has stayed grounded and grateful through it all. Speaking on Zoom in front of a hot pink tropical backdrop, he’s all smiles as he reflects on a crazy few months.
‘This is the apex of everything coming together at the same time, it feels very divinely timed because the album was slightly pushed back, then the book came early, so it’s like, wow, this is literally landing at the same time. It was intense but it felt great!’ Read more
Day of the Jackal spy thriller to be reimagined as TV series for Peacock, Sky (Variety)
Spy thriller “The Day of the Jackal” is getting a reimagined TV adaptation from “Downton Abbey” producers Carnival Films.
U.K. pay-TV operator Sky and streaming service Peacock have commissioned an original series inspired by Frederick Forsyth’s novel and its award-winning 1973 film adaptation from Universal Pictures.
The new series is described as a “contemporary reimagining of the beloved and respected novel and film.” The project will remain true to the DNA of the original IP, but will delve deeper into the “anti-hero” of the story in a high-octane “cat and mouse thriller” that’s set amid a turbulent geo-political landscape.
First published in 1971, “The Day of the Jackal” tells the story of a professional assassin, known only as the “Jackal,” who is hired by French dissident org the OAS to kill then-President of France Charles de Gaulle. Read more
New Godzilla movie coming next year from Japan’s Toho (THR)
The King of Monsters will soon roar again. Mighty Godzilla celebrated his 68th birthday on Thursday — Nov. 3, aka global Godzilla Day — and to mark the occasion, Japanese studio Toho revealed that it is prepping an all-new installment in the long-running film franchise for release in exactly one year.
The film will be Toho’s first domestic Japanese Godzilla flick since the well-received Shin Godzilla in 2016. The new project remains untitled, with Toho keeping details on the mega monster’s return below the water for now. But the legendary Japanese studio revealed that the film will be directed by VFX artist turned director Takashi Yamazaki, who has helmed everything from Doraemon film installments to sci-fi action films like Space Battleship Yamato (2014). Toho dropped a teaser poster for the new movie across its social media channels, including the release date.
The first Godzilla film, produced in Japan in the wake of WWII’s devastation, was created and directed by Ishirō Honda and released by Toho in 1954. To date, the property has consisted of 37 films — 32 released by Toho, one produced by TriStar Pictures, and four produced by Legendary Pictures — making it one of the most successful franchises in screen history. Legendary Television is currently developing a Godzilla series with producers from Toho for Apple TV+ — which will only broaden the mighty Kaiju’s global dominion. Read more
50 Cent honours Takeoff during concert, gives Quavo advice on posthumous music (HipHopDX)
50 Cent has paid tribute to Takeoff following the rapper’s tragic death, while offering words of advice to his Migos brethren Quavo.
During an arena concert in Seinäjoki, Finland on Tuesday night (November 1), the G-Unit rapper honored Takeoff, who was shot and killed in Houston, Texas earlier that day.
Much like he did during a show in Sweden following Coolio’s passing in September, 50 Cent saluted the late Migos lyricist by projecting his image on the stage as the group’s “Bad and Boujee” hit rang out through the venue’s speakers.
“I paid tribute to Takeoff last night in Finland, it was lit,” 50 tweeted on Wednesday (November 2). “GLG GreenLightGang tour let’s get it!” Read more
Charlotte Church announces final Late Night Pop Dungeon tour (NME)
Charlotte Church has announced her final Late Night Pop Dungeon tour today (November 3).
The act, which features Church along with nine others, has proven a cult hit across festivals from Glastonbury to The Mighty Hoopla for the last six years.
Described as “a genre-fluid jukebox of anthems spanning from En Vogue to Bowie and Kate Bush to Nine Inch Nails – often rubbing shoulders in the same mashed up medley” – the Late Night Pop Dungeon will have its final tour this December.
Speaking about the upcoming tour, Church said: “After 6 ecstatic years of unparalleled debauchery, the Late Night Pop Dungeon is hanging up its feathers, sequins, P.V.C and velour. Read more
Twitter to make job cuts after Elon Musk takeover (BBC)
Twitter says it will inform its staff on Friday about whether they will be laid off following the firm’s takeover by Elon Musk.
In an internal email, the social media company said the cuts are “an effort to place Twitter on a healthy path”.
The firm added that its offices would be temporarily closed and badge access would be suspended.
The multi-billionaire will be Twitter’s chief executive after buying the firm last week in a $44bn (£39.3bn) deal. Read more
Bayelsa Queens down TP Mazembe Ladies to keep semis hope alive (ThisDay)
Nigeria’s representatives in this year’s CAF women’s Champions League, Bayelsa Queens won their first-ever game in the competition with a 2-0 defeat of DR Congo’s TP Mazembe in their second match yesterday in Morocco.
Bayelsa Queens lost their Group B opening game 2-1 to defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns before the victory yesterday.
They knew nothing short of outright victories in the remaining two matches could guarantee them passage to the semi finals of the tournament.
First half goals from Ogoma Joseph and Chinyere Igboamalu secured the important win for Bayelsa Queens. Read more
Al Nasr win restored our confidence – Rivers players (Punch)
Rivers United duo Bolaji Sakin and Malachi Ohawume believe the Pride of Rivers have fully regained their confidence, after thrashing Al Nasr of Libya 5-0 in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup play off in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
Bolaji Sakin, who joined Rivers United ahead of the incoming campaign from Kuwait club, Al-Jahra SC, has been proving his worth, while Malachi Ohawume rounded up scoring in a beautiful fashion.
The Stanley Eguma-led side went into the game with a bruised ego, having crashed out of the CAF Champions League qualification in an unpardonable manner, and they finished with their shoulders high following a commanding display.
Sakin came on for Nwagua Nyima in the 58th minute and made his impact felt in half an hour on the pitch. Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo sent message by Alejandro Garnacho after youngster’s Man Utd winner (Mirror)
Alejandro Garnacho thanked idol and teammate Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring his first goal for Manchester United.
The teenage sensation, who’s recently broken into Erik ten Hag ‘s starting XI as the club’s reigning under-18 Player of the Year, was assisted by Ronaldo as he slotted home against Real Sociedad to give the Red Devils a 1-0 victory in the Europa League. Although Garnacho’s exploits in northern Spain weren’t enough to send United through as group winners, it was still a dream come true.
“18 years and 125 days dreaming of this moment. Thanks idol, @cristiano,” the Argentina youth international, who even copied Ronaldo’s celebration, wrote on Instagram post-match. Garnacho thanked him again in the comments of the 37-year-old’s own post, simply writing, “thanks” alongside a goat emoji to signify his belief that Ronaldo is the greatest player of all-time.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who failed to better his remarkable goalscoring record against Real Sociedad, had written: “We move on and we keep going after our goals this season! Thanks to our supporters that never give up on us!” Read more
Teen tyro Scarles finds dream Hammers debut ‘surreal’ (RTE)
Oliver Scarles admitted his West Ham debut was “surreal” after the 16-year-old stole the show in a 3-0 win over Romanian side FCSB in Bucharest.
Two goals from Pablo Fornals and a deflected effort from another teenage debutant, Divin Mubama, ensured the Hammers – already through to the last 16 of the Europa Conference League – became the first team in the competition to win all six of their group-stage matches.
Manager David Moyes was able to give 14 senior players, including Declan Rice, Jarrod Bowen, Kurt Zouma and Michail Antonio, the night off.
Yet it was still a mature performance from a line-up including first appearances for midfielder Scarles and homegrown striker Mubama, 18, as well as rookie substitutes Freddie Potts, Keenan Appiah-Forson, Kamarai Swyer and Kaelan Casey. Read more
Kyrie Irving suspended by Brooklyn Nets after sharing antisemitism, refusing to apologize (Global)
The Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay Thursday, dismayed by his repeated failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.”
Hours after Irving refused to issue the apology that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sought for posting a link to an antisemitic work on his Twitter feed, the Nets said that Irving is “currently unfit to be associated with the Brooklyn Nets.”
“We were dismayed today, when given an opportunity in a media session, that Kyrie refused to unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs, nor acknowledge specific hateful material in the film. This was not the first time he had the opportunity – but failed – to clarify,” the Nets said in a statement. Read more
World No. 1 Swiatek beats Garcia, improves to 2-0 at WTA Finals (StraitsTimes)
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek beat Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia 6-3, 6-2 at the WTA Finals in Fort Worth, Texas on Thursday to inch closer toward a place in the semi-finals of the eight-player, season-ending tournament.
For Swiatek, who upped her career Grand Slam tally to three with wins at this year’s French and US Opens, the win gave her some measure of revenge on Garcia after having fallen to her in the quarter-final at the Poland Open in July.
The 21-year-old Pole broke at love for a 5-3 lead and then served out what proved to be a tight opening frame on her third set point when world No. 6 Garcia sent a forehand long.
Swiatek then broke Garcia to start the second set and in the next game calmly roared back from 0-40 down to hold serve and never faced a breakpoint the rest of the way in a match she sealed in style with an ace. Read more