Mob lynches man for killing brother over inheritance (DailyTrust)
There was tension in Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West LGA of Edo State when a man identified as Odion allegedly killed his elder brother over family issues bordering on inheritance.
It was gathered that the incident happened at the Iyekhe community in Auchi, when the suspect shot his elder brother identified as Braimah Rasheed.
It was gathered that Odion, who was also killed by a mob, had been threatening to kill his brother following disagreements over family affairs, which had to do with inheritance. Read more
Senate, House opt for joint probe of oil sector (Nation)
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has said probe panels set up by the two Chambers of the National Assembly to investigate alleged economic sabotage in the petroleum sector have resolved to jointly carry out the assignment.
Bamidele, who is the chairman of the Senate Adhoc Committee for the investigation, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja.
He said: “As we return fully to the parliamentary sessions on Tuesday this week, the National Assembly will, without ambiguity, revisit its decision to decisively address challenges in the petroleum industry. Read more
New curriculum for schools to take effect in October – Minister (VON)
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Professor Mamman Tahir, says the new curriculum for primary and secondary schools with a special focus on skills will take effect in October 2024.
He made this known on Monday while briefing State House Correspondents after the Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to Prof Tahir, the new curriculum will incorporate knowledge, skills and values, with a special focus on skills, to enable the students to graduate with skills that can properly integrate them with the demands of the economy. Read more
Edo Guber: Power is transient, Benin Kingdom till eternity — Akpabio (Tribune)
The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has affirmed that while every elected government has a fixed term, the Benin throne, occupied by the Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, UKU Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, will endure for eternity.
Senator Akpabio made this declaration on Sunday during a solidarity visit to the Benin Monarch, where he was accompanied by Edo State Governor-Elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In his remarks, Akpabio emphasized that anyone who fails to recognize the transient nature of power cannot be a good leader. He stated, “Tonight is not a time for speeches. It’s a night for us to return from the battlefield and report to you, Oba Ewuare II, that we have won. I say, governments come and go, but this Kingdom shall remain forever.” Read more
Saudi Arabia-Nigeria Trade reaches $600m as Embassy celebrates 94th National Day (Channels)
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Abuja marked the 94th National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a ceremony that highlighted the growing trade relationship between Saudi Arabia and Nigeria, which has now reached $600 million.
The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam, reiterated the state government’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with Saudi Arabia, particularly in the areas of trade, health, and education.
“Kano State will continue to collaborate with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to improve our trade relations, health sector, and educational opportunities for our people,” Abdussalam said during his address. Read more
FEC approves citizens brigade to stem declining value across schools (Vanguard)
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Monday approved the establishment of the National Citizens Value Brigade across primary and secondary schools in Nigeria, to stem declining value and raise role models and ambassadors for the country.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu, at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The Minister stated that FEC also gave approvals to several changes in the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation policies to strengthen the national value system, precisely the institution of national citizens value brigade across basic schools. Read more
Obaseki is politically dead –Oshiomhole (DailyTrust)
Former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has said Governor Godwin Obaseki is politically dead.
Oshiomhole stated this while commenting on the outcome of the just concluded governorship election in the state during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today.
On Sunday, INEC declared Monday Okpebholo of the APC as the winner of the election. Read more
Lagos Ohanaeze to honour Iwuanyanwu (Independent)
The Lagos State chapter of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has concluded arrangements to honour the late president-general of the organization, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who passed on a few weeks ago.
Speaking on how the chapter will honour the late Igbo leader, Prince Ubochi C. Ubochi, the traditional prime minister of Ndigbo in Eti-Osa Local Government in Lagos State, said that the state chapter planned to honour Chief Iwuanyanwu because of his contributions to the development and growth of Ndigbo in Lagos State, Ndigbo in the Southeast, Ndigbo in Nigeria and in the Diaspora. Read more
Tyla opens up about recovering from her back injury: ‘Getting better and getting stronger’ (People)
The stage has been calling Tyla’s name — and she’s finally back.
After injuring her back and subsequently canceling her 2024 world tour in March, the 22-year-old South African singer was excited to hit the stage again for a series of recent TV and festival performances to celebrate her debut album and Grammy-winning hit “Water.”
“It felt so good. It’s been hard not being able to do all that,” Tyla tells PEOPLE in an interview about her partnership with Bose to highlight the brand’s Ultra Open Earbuds. “The little that I’m able to do now, I’m just doing wholeheartedly until I get 100% better.” Read more
Ghana police arrest dozens of protesters denouncing the government’s handling of the economy (AfricaNews)
Ghana’s police have arrested dozens of people who took to the streets of the capital to demonstrate over perceived economic mismanagement by the government. Crowds had also been voicing their concern over the government’s handling of illegal mining, a practice that harms the environment.
Police accused some in the crowds of attacking officers, and vowed a firm response to alleged perpetrators. A spokesperson for the police claimed that demonstrators had gathered unlawfully, before clashes erupted.
However Democracy Hub, the group responsible for organising the protest that was meant to last for three days, accused police of staging an attack on peaceful protesters. Oliver Barker Vormawor, a convenor for Democracy Hub, said, ‘We’ve communicated with our lawyers to deal with what the police have decided to do today. We are calling on everybody. They’re planning to do random arrests.’ Read more
UN officials say ‘atrocities must end’ in Gaza as Israeli raids kill dozens (AlJazeera)
Leading United Nations officials have demanded “an end to the appalling human suffering and humanitarian catastrophe” in the Gaza Strip nearly one year into the war between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas.
“These atrocities must end,” they said on Monday in a statement signed by the heads of UN agencies that included the World Food Programme and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) along with other aid groups as world leaders gathered in New York for the annual UN General Assembly.
“Humanitarians must have safe and unimpeded access to those in need,” they said. “We cannot do our jobs in the face of overwhelming need and ongoing violence.” Read more
Johnny Depp “humbled” by offer to direct new biopic after legal issues (NME)
Johnny Depp was “humbled” to be asked to direct the upcoming biopic Modì, according to the film’s producers.
Modì is a dramatisation of the life of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, and stars Riccardo Scamarcio and Stephen Graham. It is set to receive its world premiere on Tuesday (September 24) at the Sam Sebastian International Film Festival and will be released theatrically on December 5. Read more
Catherine Deneuve to preside over 50th edition of Cesar Awards (Variety)
Catherine Deneuve will preside over the 50th edition of the Cesar Awards, France’s equivalent to the Oscars.
As part of her honorary role as president of this milestone edition, Deneuve will be delivering the opening speech at the ceremony. The gala event will take place on Feb. 28 at the Olympia concert hall and will be broadcast on French pay TV group Canal+, a media partner of the Cesar Awards.
“Who better than an extraordinary actress to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Césars? Thanks to exceptional talent, a unique career and timeless grace, Catherine Deneuve embodies the very essence of the seventh art,” said the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma. Read more
Moscow suffers ‘catastrophic failure’ after firing ballistic missile named ‘Satan II’ (Independent)
Russia appears to have suffered a “catastrophic failure” in a test of its Sarmat missile, a key weapon in the modernisation of its nuclear arsenal, according to arms experts who have analysed satellite images of the launch site.
The images captured by Maxar on 21 September show a crater about 60 metres wide at the launch silo at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia. They reveal extensive damage that was not visible in pictures taken earlier in the month.
The RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, known in the West as Satan II, is designed to deliver nuclear warheads to strike targets thousands of miles away in the United States or Europe, but its development has been dogged by delays and testing setbacks. Read more
Missouri Supreme Court weighs call by prosecutors to halt death row inmate’s execution (UPI)
The Missouri Supreme Court on Monday weighed whether to overturn the pending execution of Marcellus Williams as prosecutors have filed to vacate his conviction for the 1998 murder of a local news reporter.
The court took up the case Monday morning ahead of the 55-year-old Williams’ scheduled execution on Tuesday night.
Williams, 55, was convicted of killing St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Felicia “Lisha” Gayle, then 42, who was stabbed to death 42 times with a butcher’s knife from her kitchen during an attempted burglary in her University City gated community. Read more
Done deal: Galatasaray unveil Super Falcons defender (CompleteSports)
Galatasaray have unveiled Super Falcons defender Oluwatosin Demehin, reports Completesports.com.
According to information on the club’s official website, Demehin put pen to paper on a one-year contract.
The 22-year-old recently left French D’Arkema outfit, Stade Reims. Read more
Mikel Obi makes U-turn, hails Jackson’s ‘fantastic’ display against West Ham (Punch)
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has expressed his delight at the club’s recent 3-0 victory over West Ham, praising the team’s performance and singling out key players for their contributions.
Mikel, who had previously been critical of striker Nicolas Jackson, was quick to acknowledge the forward’s impressive performance.
“Nicolas Jackson wants the best for Chelsea Football Club,” Mikel stated in his latest episode of the Obi One Podcast, released on Monday via YouTube. Read more
Ex-USC star Reggie Bush sues for money school and others made off him two decades ago (NBC)
Former Southern California football star Reggie Bush has filed a lawsuit against his school, the NCAA and the Pac-12 in a bid to recoup money made on his name, image and likeness during his career with the Trojans two decades ago.
In a brief news release from Bush’s attorneys announcing the filing Monday, the Heisman Trophy-winning tailback’s representatives claim he should be paid “to address and rectify ongoing injustices stemming from the exploitation of Reggie Bush’s name, image, and likeness during his tenure as a USC football player.”
“This case is not just about seeking justice for Reggie Bush,” attorney Evan Selik said in a statement. “It’s about setting a precedent for the fair treatment of all college athletes. Our goal is to rectify this injustice and pave the way for a system where athletes are rightfully recognized, compensated and treated fairly for their contributions.” Read more
Barcelona’s Ter Stegen has successful knee surgery (BBC)
Barcelona goalkeeper and captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen had successful knee surgery on Monday after suffering a ruptured patella tendon during Sunday’s La Liga victory against Villarreal.
The Germany international was carried off on a stretcher during the first half after his right knee buckled as he landed while catching the ball.
No timescale has yet been put on the 32-year-old’s recovery but it has been reported in Spanish media that Ter Stegen could miss at least seven months. Read more
Nigeria beat Zimbabwe in Historic Cricket world cup qualifiers (Leadership)
Nigeria U19 Women’s team made history on Monday by beating a test-playing nation Zimbabwe by one wicket at the ongoing Africa U19 World Cup Qualifiers in Rwanda.
The victory will be the first time the women’s cricket team will beat any of the International Cricket Council (ICC) 10 test playing nations, who are usually regarded as the elite cricket playing nations.
In the game played at Gahanga B Cricket oval in Kigali, Zimbabwe won the toss and opted to bat first. Read more
Caitlin Clark’s team-mates reveal how the WNBA star ignores critics (DailyMail)
Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever teammate revealed how the rookie sensation tunes out her critics.
Clark’s rookie campaign has been a massive success, as the No 1 overall pick in April’s WNBA Draft moved the needle for women’s basketball. Aside from shattering records on the court, the former Iowa star inspired a spike in viewership in attendance league-wide.
With the magnitude of her success, Clark unsurprisingly deals with a lot of critics. While speaking to the media, Fever veteran guard Erica Wheeler revealed how Clark deals with the spotlight and how they help her as teammates.Read more