Ojumola Bello breaks GWR record for longest acting marathon (Nation)
Actress Ojumola Bello has made history by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest acting marathon.
She started her journey on Tuesday, September 22, and wrapped it up on Friday, September 27, at the Pent View hotel in Ikorodu.
This talented actress spent an astonishing 139 hours and 19 minutes acting non-stop. Read more
Olori Atuwatse III honoured with US President’s Lifetime Achievement award (Leadership)
Her Royal Majesty, Olori Atuwatse III of Warri Kingdom, has received the US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award and has also been recognised by the New York State Assembly for her humanitarian efforts.
US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award is a prestigious honour conferred by Americorps and the office of the President of the United States.
President Joseph R. Biden Jr Award is in recognition of the Olori’s lifelong dedication to community building and humanitarian service. Read more
Notorious terrorist surrendered in Borno – MNJTF (Punch)
A notorious Boko Haram terrorist, Bochu Abacha, has surrendered to troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force deployed in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.
A statement released on Saturday by the Information Officer of the MNJTF, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, noted that the terrorist has admitted to being a notorious Boko Haram terrorist who has participated in several Boko Haram/ISWAP operations along the Mongunu–Baga axis of the state.
The statement read, “In a significant development in the ongoing battle against terrorism in the Lake Chad region, a notorious Boko Haram terrorist identified as Bochu Abacha has surrendered to troops of Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Read more
FG declares Tuesday Public Holiday for Independence Day celebration (ThisDay)
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 1, 2024, as a public holiday to celebrate the nation’s 64th Independence Day.
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on this occasion .
Tunji-Ojo commended the patient and hardworking Nigerian men and women, stating that their sacrifices will not be in vain. Read more
Borno begins verification of over 7,000 flood victims (DailyTrust)
The Borno State Flood Relief Distribution Committee has initiated the verification process for over 7,000 victims affected by recent flooding in Limanti Ward, within the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council.
The exercise is being conducted at Abubakar ibn Garbai Elkanemi primary school.
This marks the second verification effort, following the earlier assessment in Gwange 1, where Governor Babagana Zulum launched the distribution exercise. Read more
October 1: Don’t be part of #Endbadgovernance protest, ex-agitators told (Vanguard)
Former Niger Delta warlord, HRM (Dr) Godday Smith, also known as Bounanaowei (King of the Forest), has urged ex-agitators under the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) to steer clear of the nationwide protest scheduled for October 1.
This call to action came after an interactive session with ex-agitators in Warri, Delta State, organized by the PAP office.
Dr. Smith emphasized the importance of maintaining peace in the region, stating that development thrives in peaceful areas, while chaos hampers it. He reminded ex-agitators to honor their agreement with the federal government and prioritize peace for the region’s development. Read more
We are sorry for what Fubara is doing to you, Ijaw elders apologise to Wike (Channels)
The Elders Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has tendered an unreserved apology to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike for the ongoing rift between him and the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara.
At the Rivers State Ijaw Peoples Congress organised in honour of Wike in Rivers State on Saturday, the elders led by the Executive Director Of Finance, NDDC, Boma Iyaye, said the Ijaw people were sorry for the bitter back-and-forth public display of disregard for the minister by Fubara.
He said, “On behalf of our people, we are apologising to you for what our son is doing to you. We are sorry. We are sorry o because it is not in our nature to pay evil for good. You have done well for us, and we will continue to say, thank you. Read more
Ondo Ansar-Ud-Deen chief missioner dies (Nation)
Missioner of Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Owo Branch and the Council Missioner of the Society in Ondo State, Alhaji Imam Kareem Aminullai Oluwajekitemiodara is died.
Aminullai, a foremost Islamic Leader in Ondo North, died after a brief illness.
Senator Jide Ipinsagba (Ondo North) in a condolence message, sympathised with the Aminullai Family over the demise of their patriarch. Read more
Victoria Beckham supported by family at Paris Fashion Week show (BelfastTelegraph)
Victoria Beckham’s family showed their support as the singer-turned-designer showcased her new collection at Paris Fashion Week.
Former England captain David Beckham told his wife he was “so proud” in an Instagram post ahead of the catwalk show on Friday night.
He included a photo of him with three of their children dressed up for the occasion. Read more
Snoop Dogg credits wife Shante Broadus with keeping him grounded: ‘I have so much trust and faith in’ her (People)
Snoop Dogg is singing his praise for wife Shante Broadus.
While attending a Raising Cane’s employee appreciation conference in Cancún, Mexico, on Monday, Sept. 23, the rapper, 52, took part in a Q&A with the fast food establishment’s owner and founder Todd Graves, where Snoop spoke highly of his spouse of 27 years.
When asked by Graves, 52, how he is able to stay grounded and find time for family amid his busy lifestyle, Snoop said, “I attribute that to my wife. She’s like my backbone. You got to have trust and faith in other people, and I have so much trust and faith in my wife … when it comes to my family, my grandkids.” Read more
Hezbollah confirm death of leader Nasrallah in Israeli strike (Metro)
Hezbollah have confirmed that Israel’s military killed their leader Hassan Nasrallah in an airstrike on Beirut.
In a statement, they said: ‘The IDF will continue to harm anyone who promotes and engages in terrorism against the citizens of the State of Israel.
‘Fighter jets of the Air Force under the precise intelligence guidance of the intelligence wing and the defense system, attacked the central headquarters of Hezbollah, which is located underground, under a residential building in the Daha area of Beirut.’ Read more
Barbara Leigh-Hunt, star of Alfred Hitchcock’s Frenzy, dead at 88 (FarOut)
Barbara Leigh-Hunt, the actor who starred in one of Alfred Hitchcock’s most controversial movies, Frenzy, has passed away at the age of 88.
Born in 1935, Leigh-Hunt began acting professionally in the 1950s after studying her craft at Bristol’s Old Vic theatre. This primed her for a career in the arts, and she went on to perform in many stage productions over the coming years.
Leigh-Hunt appeared in established productions as part of the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre. She was a prolific and well-respected star, with some of her notable credits including Hamlet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She performed on both the West End and Broadway. Read more
Poland’s death toll from floods rises to 9 after 2 more bodies found (ABC)
The death toll in Poland from recent floods has risen to nine, after two more bodies were found, the national police chief said Saturday.
One person is still missing, police chief Marek Boron told a government meeting on the the effects of the floods that hit southwestern Poland earlier this month.
The floods following torrential rains inundated houses and damaged bridges and roads in the towns of Stronie Slaskie, Nysa and many villages in the area. More than 20 people had died in Poland and elsewhere in Central Europe from the floods. Read more
Travis Scott’s ‘Days Before Rodeo’ tops US album chart (UPI)
Rapper Travis Scott’s Days Before Rodeo is the No. 1 album in the United States this week.
Coming in at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart dated Saturday is Sabrina Carpenter’s Short N’ Sweet, followed by Chappell Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess at No. 3, Post Malone’s F-1 Trillion at No. 4 and Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time at No. 5. Read more
More than 13,000 immigrants convicted of homicide here or abroad are living freely in the US, ICE says (NBC)
More than 13,000 immigrants convicted of homicide — either in the United States or abroad — are living freely in the U.S., outside of Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention, according to data ICE provided to Congress earlier this week.
The immigrants are part of ICE’s “non-detained” docket, meaning the agency has some information on the immigrants and they have pending immigration cases in the U.S., but they are not currently in detention either because they are not prioritized for detention or because ICE cannot find them.
Acting ICE Director P.J. Lechleitner sent the data, collected as of July 21, as part of a request sent in March from Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales of Texas. Read more
Babaganaru seeks end to Akwa United’s Barren run (CompleteSports)
Akwa United will be aiming to secure their first win in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season when they engage visiting Sunshine Stars at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday (today).
The Promise Keepers played out a 1-1 draw against Nasarawa United in their opening fixture of the season.
The Uyo club rallied to earn a share of the spoils against Abia Warriors in their last game. Read more
Boboye targets victory against Akwa United (Leadership)
Sunshine Stars technical adviser, Kennedy Boboye is hopeful of a positive result in their matchday four fixture against Akwa United.
The Owena Waves will travel to Uyo to play Akwa United at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Sunday.
Sunshine Stars have recorded four points from their three opening fixtures this season. Read more
Jannik Sinner: World Anti-Doping Agency appeals after world No 1 cleared in steroid case (SkySports)
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has appealed against the decision to clear Jannik Sinner after he twice tested positive for a banned substance.
Sinner, twice a Grand Slam champion in 2024, tested positive in March for the anabolic steroid clostebol, before being cleared in August by an independent tribunal who determined he was not to blame.
But WADA has confirmed it is appealing that decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and is seeking a ban of between one and two years for the Italian, who is currently playing at the China Open in Beijing. Read more
Man City enter their post-Rodri era and the major problems have already begun (Independent)
There are different ways of deducting points from Manchester City. Since Rodri limped off against Arsenal, with a season-ending cruciate ligament injury, they have dropped four. A 100 per cent start to the defence of their title has given way to back-to-back draws. Rodri famously never loses but the most pertinent part of his record may be how often he wins.
And City normally beat Newcastle United, just as Pep Guardiola invariably triumphs against Eddie Howe. Not this time. Just Howe’s second point against his City counterpart was secured by Anthony Gordon’s penalty.
It is impossible to prove that the Spaniard would have stopped Bruno Guimaraes from supplying the defence-splitting pass that led to it, but tempting to wonder anyway. Rodri can appear omnipotent when present; the loss of the man Guardiola deems the world’s best in his position means many a shortcoming could be attributed to his absence. Read more
Fabian Caballero dies aged 46 as Arsenal pay tribute to former player (Mirror)
Former Arsenal loanee Fabian Caballero has passed away with a number of his previous clubs paying tribute to his life following the news
Arsenal have paid tribute to former player Fabian Caballero who has died aged 46.
Caballero spent a short stint on loan with the Gunners during the 1998/99 season from Paraguayan side Cerro Porteno before later spending six years with Dundee . The striker made 142 appearances for the Scottish side. Read more
Martinez banned for ‘offensive behaviour’ (BBC)
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez will miss Argentina’s next two games after being banned by Fifa for “offensive behaviour”.
The suspension relates to two incidents in 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia this month.Martinez repeated his infamous celebrations after the 2022 World Cup triumph by holding a replica Copa America trophy against his crotch following the 3-0 win over Chile on 6 September. Read more