National security: IGP Egbetokun to summon DIGs, CPs, commanders on Monday (Channels)
To effectively secure the country this yuletide season, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, will meet with Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs), Assistant Inspectors General of Police, Commissioners of Police (CPs), and other top commanders in the Force.
The meeting which will be held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Monday was announced in a statement on Sunday by the Force spokesman, Ademuyiwa Adejobi.
Egbetokun is expected to roll out the achievements of the police within the last 10 weeks. Read more
Nigerian appointed 1st black female commissioner in Chicago (DailyTrust)
Dr Olusimbo Ige, a Nigerian, has been appointed as the Commissioner, Chicago Department of Public Health, thus becoming the first black female to occupy such a position.
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), disclosed this in a congratulatory message to her.
In the congratulatory statement, Dabiri-Erewa described Ige’s milestone as “extraordinary”, saying: “History made! Congrats to the first black woman in the History of Chicago Dept. of Public Health to be appointed as Commissioner.” Read more
Apapa Traffic: NPA bursts syndicate faking E-call Up at Lagos Ports (Leadership)
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on Sunday, bursts a syndicate sabotaging the E-call up system, also known as ‘Eto’ with 413 fake number plates.
The E-call up system was introduced by NPA in February 2021 for trucks at the Lagos Ports, to end the gridlock witnessed on the port roads. The e-call up system was launched alongside an app called Eto, which truckers are expected to use to book turns to enter the Ports.
In a press statement made available to LEADERSHIP, the Authority said it intercepted a syndicate at the MPS pre-gate in Apapa, where fake e-call up system tickets were generated, thereby sabotaging the ‘Eto call-up’ system. Read more
Ogun Monarch installs El-Rufai as Gbobaniyi of Ijebu Land (ThisDay)
A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, was yesterday installed as the Gbobaniyi of Ijebuland by the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona.
El-Rufai is said to be the first Nigerian outside the South-west to receive a chieftaincy title from the Awujale of Ijebuland in his nearly 64-year reign.
Expressing his delight on the installation, the former governor tweeted on his X handle late Friday, “I am pleased to announce that on Saturday, the 16th of December 2023, His Royal Majesty Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Paramount Ruler and Awujale of Ijebuland will honour my brother and confidante Otunba Jimi Lawal with two chieftaincy titles for his contributions to the Ijebu Kingdom and Nigeria, along with his wife Maryam Lawal. Read more
Edo 2024: LP repositions to clinch governorship seat (Vanguard)
The Labour Party (LP) on Sunday said it was being repositioned to clinch the governorship seat in the Edo 2024 election.
Mr Obiora Ifoh, National Publicity Secretary of the party, made this known in a statement in Abuja.
According to Ifoh, the party in Edo commenced a capacity building programme for wards and local government executives to strengthen and reposition the party for victory. Read more
Kano to investigate burning of LG secretariat (DailyTrust)
Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has vowed a thorough investigation into the recent fire outbreak caused by some miscreants at Gwale Local Government Area Secretariat which resulted in loss of property worth millions of naira.
Gwarzo, who doubles as the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, made the pledge during a visit to the affected site on Saturday evening.
He assured the public that the government would leave no stone unturned in determining the cause and bringing those responsible to justice.
“We are deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident and the losses incurred. We will work tirelessly to investigate the motive behind the ungodly act and ensure that anyone involved faces the full wrath of the law,” Gwarzo stated. Read more
MDCN inducts 81 doctors from Bingham varsity (Sun)
81 new medical doctors produced by Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, were added into the number of medical doctors practicing in Nigeria.
With the induction, the College of Medicine, Bingham University, said it has so far produced over 500 medical doctors.
A statement from Daburi Misal, Director of Public Affairs of the university, indicated that the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) administered the necessary oaths to the new doctors to certify them fit and qualified to practice. Read more
Plateau kick-starts plan to develop Film Village in Jos (Vanguard)
Efforts to add zest to the entertainment industry in Nigeria have received a boost as the Plateau State Government is set to commence the building of a National Film Village, to serve as a creative incubator for emerging talents in the industry within the State, Nigeria and beyond.
The facility is expected to be equipped with state-of-the-art music and movie studios, to among other things, provide a platform for scaling up and showcasing the talents of Nigerian youths on the global stage.
The Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Mr Joshua Laven who went on an inspection of the project sites at Kuru and Mararaba Jama’a communities in the Jos South LGA said, the State has also concluded arrangements for the construction of Smart City Housing Units for low, middle and high-income earners for sustainable housing developments in the State. Read more
Oprah Winfrey says the most romantic thing she does for Stedman Graham involves ‘‘hot water cornbread’’ (People)
The way to Stedman Graham’s heart is through his stomach.
In this week’s cover story, Oprah Winfrey tells PEOPLE that she shows her love for her longtime partner by making a no-frills dish.
“The most romantic thing I do is make hot water cornbread,” she tells PEOPLE of the simple recipe. Read more
61 migrants drown in shipwreck off Libya (RFI)
Sixty-one migrants, including women and children, drowned following a shipwreck off Libya, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Libya said.
IOM, in a post on social media platform X, quoted survivors as saying the boat, carrying around 86 people, departed the Libyan city of Zwara, about 110 km (68 miles) from the capital, Tripoli.
“The central Mediterranean continues to be one of the world’s most dangerous migration routes,” IOM said. Read more
Killer Mike shares reggae-inflected ‘‘Run’’ remix featuring Damian Marley (NME)
Killer Mike has teamed up with Damian Marley for a reggae-influenced remix of ‘‘Run’’.
The track, which originally featured Dave Chappelle and Young Thug, appears on Mike’s most recent solo album ‘‘Michael’’.
Now, Killer Mike has teamed up with Damian Marley to transport the track from its original trap roots into the world of reggae. The track also features a brand-new verse from Mike: “I used to run with a gun/Mommy would pray night and day for her devilish son.” Read more
Paul Wall offers fans motivational bars on “Airplane Mode” as new album hits stores (HipHopDX)
Paul Wall‘s newest album The Great Wall has officially arrived, and the Houston legend offers up some motivation for the hustlers on its latest single, “Airplane Mode.”
Released with the album on Friday (December 15), “Airplane Mode” finds the People’s Champ reminding listeners to focus in and practice tunnel vision when navigating through life as he reflects on his own journey to the top.
“I got my mind on my bank account, big paper in large amounts/Stacking all my crypto up, coins that I can’t pronounce,” he raps. “I’m a hold-the-investment type, big ape gotta stay down/Moon shots, no room for thots.” Read more
Vatican court convicts Cardinal Becciu, sentences him to 5 years in jail for embezzlement (CNA)
Judges delivered verdicts in the Vatican’s financial corruption trial on Saturday sentencing Cardinal Angelo Becciu to more than five years in prison and convicting five other defendants to similar jail sentences for financial crimes.
Becciu, the pope’s former chief of staff, is the highest-ranking Vatican official ever to face a trial in the Vatican’s criminal court. The 75-year-old Italian cardinal was found guilty of several counts of embezzlement.
The cardinal was sentenced to five and half years in prison, a permanent disqualification from holding public office, and a fine equal to more than $8,000. Read more
Stanley Tucci confirmed for new TV travel series (DigitalSpy)
Stanley Tucci will be taking to the road for a new travel series.
The ten-part documentary series, titled Tucci — The Heart of Italy, will see the actor explore Italian cuisine and culture across ten different regions, according to Variety.
As part of a production deal with Disney’s National Geographic, the series will be produced by BBC Studios and Specialist Factual Productions, as well as Tucci’s production company, Salt Productions. Production is expected to begin in January 2024. Read more
Protests erupt after IDF kill 3 Israeli hostages ‘mistakenly identified as threat’ in Gaza (LBC)
Protests erupted in Tel Aviv after IDF soldiers shot and killed three Israeli hostages, having mistakenly identified them as a threat during the war with Hamas.
The three men were killed by the Israeli military after they had escaped their Hamas captors.
Protests broke out in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv after the news emerged on Friday night, with shouts heard of “deal, now!” and calling for the release of all of the hostages. Read more
Made in Edo keepers! (Punch)
In times past, Nigeria was a country known for having some of the best goalkeepers on the continent and globally as well.
They have never been short of quality in that department at junior and senior levels.
From Sam Ibiam, Nigeria’s pioneer goalkeeper popularly known as The Black Magnet in the late 1940s to the likes of Peter Fregene, Joe Erico, Emmanuel Okala, Lucky Agbonsevbafe, Best Ogedegbe, David Aigbovo, Peter Rufai, Wilfred Agbonavbare, Ike Shorunmu, Alloy Agu and Vincent Enyeama. Read more
AFCON: CAF receives 5,000+ media applications from 70 countries (Leadership)
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has disclosed an overwhelming response of over 5,000 media accreditation applications for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations. This notable figure represents a staggering 90 per cent increase compared to the applications received for the Cameroon event in 2021.
According to the official CAF website, the media accreditation application process closed on November 24. Impressively, the applications have come from more than 70 different nationalities, reflecting a robust global interest in Africa’s most significant sporting event.
Due to the immense demand for accreditations, CAF has initiated a quota system for all countries to ensure fair access. The organisation reiterated its commitment to fairness in the allocation and implementation of quotas while emphasising its dedication to promoting media freedom and access. Read more
Paris Saint-Germain will be better in Spring, says Luis Enrique (France24)
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique predicted his new-look side will shift up a gear in February now that they have secured qualification for the knockout round of the Champions League.
The French champions have moved on from the Latin American star duo of Neymar and Lionel Messi and Luis Enrique, who arrived in the summer, has established a youthful and disciplined line-up spearheaded by Kylian Mbappe.
The Qatar-owned side are now nurturing a less star-based approach to recruitment. Read more
Tottenham Women 1-0 Arsenal Women: Spurs claim 1st WSL win over north London rivals (Sky)
Tottenham stunned Arsenal with a 1-0 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, claiming their first WSL win over their north London rivals.
Arsenal were hoping to build on last weekend’s 4-1 win over WSL title rivals Chelsea by moving three points clear at the top, but found themselves frustrated by a Spurs side who had never kept a clean sheet against their rivals.
Spurs made Arsenal pay for a raft of missed chances when they broke the deadlock just before the hour with one of the team goals of the season. Martha Thomas finished it off with a first-time finish that proved to be the winner. Read more
India vs England: Heather Knight says her side were challenged by “super extreme” conditions (BBC)
England were challenged by “super extreme” conditions in their Test defeat by India, says captain Heather Knight.
England were bowled out for 136 and 131 in the dramatic 347-run defeat in Mumbai.
Off-spinner Deepti Sharma took nine wickets in the match with her off-spin, while seamer Pooja Vastrakar took 3-23 in an impressive spell on day three. Read more
Jean Todt offers Michael Schumacher health update (PlanetF1)
Former Ferrari team boss Jean Todt spoke of the “privilege” of being able to spend time with Michael Schumacher, though said “he is no longer the Michael we knew in Formula 1.”
The seven-time World Champion’s health status has been closely guarded since he suffered severe head injuries in a 2013 skiing accident, the legendary F1 figure having not been seen in public since.
Very few people are allowed to visit Schumacher, though Todt is able to and confirmed in the past that he spends time with his former Ferrari driver, including watching Formula 1 together. Read more
