Passengers stranded as an Ibadan-bound train develops fault (Punch)
Travellers are stranded as a Ibadan-bound train develops a fault in the middle of a forest.
According to a tweet on Monday by an eyewitness, Yinka Seth, with Twitter handle @inkaseth.
The train which took off from Lagos train station was heading to Ibadan, the Oyo State capital and developed a fault as a result of some steel parts of the rail tracks being removed.
The tweet reads, “My first tweet went out at about 8:12 am. It is now 8:31 am and the train has stopped twice. The current explanation is that some steel parts of the rail tracks have been ‘removed’, that is the thing about bad governance and citizenship. Eventually, e go touch everybody.” Read more
Tinubu, Atiku, Obi: 121 Yoruba groups open-up on ‘Lagos Declaration’ (Vanguard)
Ahead of the next general elections, 121 Yoruba groups, last week, converged in Lagos under what they called ‘the 2023 Declaration’ to decide on which presidential candidate to support.
There are three front runners in the election viz: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Mr. Peter Obi of Labour Party (LP).
Afenifere, the influential group from the South-West where Tinubu hails from, is supporting Obi from the South-East on the grounds that South-West has produced the President before and currently has someone from the zone occupying the Vice President’s office whereas the South-East has never been President since 1999 when Nigeria began the fourth republic.
The 121 Yoruba groups adopted Tinubu as their candidate for the 2023 presidential election notwithstanding their reservations about his party, the APC.
The groups, operating under Alliance of Yoruba Democratic Movement, AYDM, also declared the said election as another ‘Kiriji War’, saying it has appointed no fewer than 150, 000 people as campaign volunteers in the South-West region. Read more
Nigerian Army honours Ogun ex-Deputy Speaker (Vanguard)
A former Deputy Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Oludare Kadiri, has been honoured by the Nigerian Army for his valiant services in the military and outstanding contributions to nation-building.
Kadiri, who retired from the Army in 1993, bagged a meritorious award at the 34th-anniversary reception of the Great 26 Regular Intake of the Nigerian Army held on Saturday.
The occasion held at the Event Hall, St. Lwanga Catholic Church, Nigerian Army Cantonment, Ikeja, Lagos was attended by families, friends and well-wishers of members of the Great 26 Regular Intake.
In his remarks, the Commander, 9 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier-General I. E. Akpaumontia, who chaired the event, commended Kadiri for being a worthy ambassador and pride of the military. Read more
Develop courses to tackle unemployment, Lagos advises colleges (Punch)
The Lagos State Government has said there is a need for technical education to develop additional courses to tackle unemployment in the country.
According to a statement on Sunday, the Executive Secretary, Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board, Moronke Azeez, disclosed this when the agency received the delegation of Ogun State Technical and Vocational Education Board on a working tour to understudy LASTVEB’s administration and programmes.
She said, “LASTVEB is leading the national effort in technical education as reflected in its mission and vision and we propose that boards of technical education in the South-West should come together to develop a strategy that will make technical education accessible and acceptable to all.
“There is the need to develop additional courses in technical colleges as dictated by societal needs to solve the unemployment problem in the country and both Lagos and Ogun States’ boards should work together to turn around the apathy of citizens towards technical education since LASTVEB programmes have always aligned with the THEMES agenda of the state government.” Read more
‘Lagos horticulture industry positioned for economic growth’ – Olusanya (Nation)
To support a sustainable future, the Lagos State Government is promoting a vibrant horticulture sector.
The Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, said the state government was committed to strengthening, diversifying and growing markets for industry, through programmes that help young students contribute to a stronger agricultural sector.
She said the government has released incentive policies to boost private investment in agriculture.
Together with many incentive policies to encourage investment in agriculture, rural areas and improve the capacity of the supporting industry, she said a lot had been done to promote the agricultural product processing sector. Read more
Blueprint Afric, CamC media host networking session for music enthusiasts in Enugu (Independent)
As part of their drive to develop the music industry in southeastern Nigeria, Blueprint Afric in collaboration with CamC Media have hosted networking session for music enthusiasts.
The event which was tagged Music and Meet, held in Enugu State had music-preneur, Talent Manager, and CEO of CamC Media, Mr Benjamin Omesiete, as its chief speaker and guest of honour.
In his speech during the event, Omesiete said it was three collaborating companies on the premise of Blueafric Media – the advertising, communications, and multimedia agency based in Enugu hosted the event. Read more
Security officials dismissed over stolen C’River sports equipment (Punch)
Two security officials have been arrested and dismissed over missing sports equipment from the Cross River State Sports Commission.
It was gathered that 133 shotput and 72 discus were allegedly stolen at the U.J. Esuene Stadium last month.
The missing sports equipment were bought during the Governor Liyel Imoke administration for the botched 2020 National Sports Festival.
Cross River State was to host the NSF, but could not eventually due to lack of funds, with Edo handed the hosting rights instead. Read more
Sony unveils new products in Nigeria (Guardian)
Sony Middle East and Africa in collaboration with Kontakt Pro Nigeria Limited have unveiled its cinema line cameras in Nigeria.
At the event in Lagos, the firm also used the event to engage emerging talents, key players and stakeholders in Nollywood and the media production industry.
The experiential event, which included hands-on demonstrations, in-depth product presentations and discussions with Sony experts from United Arab Emirate (UAE) and Japan, was also used to announce the arrival of its newest addition to the brand’s prestigious Cinema Line – the FX30 (model ILME-FX30).
Also showcased at the event were the FX3, the FX6 and the FX9 full-frame digital cameras, with superior colour science technology, high-resolution sensors up to 6k, exceptional dynamic range for any light setting and fully optimised for a fast workflow. A key highlight of these cameras is their Netflix Production Technology alliance, a delight for today’s content creators. Read more
bCODE launches Reebok Franchise, first multi-brand store, others (ThisDay)
Leading Nigerian fashion and lifestyle company, bCODE, has partnered with global sportswear brand Reebok to stock its footwear and apparel at its newly launched website and multi-brand concept store in Surulere, Lagos.
This was made known on Sunday by the company’s Commercial and Intelligence Manager, Bella Adeleke, during a press conference held at the company’s head office in Yaba, Lagos.
According to her, with the partnership, multi-brand store and website, customers can now shop a range of authentic Reebok footwear and apparel for their lifestyle, fitness, sports, and fashion needs at bCODE’s, in addition to other products from their other partner brands Adidas, Skechers and Havaianas. Read more
Infertility: Couples shouldn’t let people hinder their joy of parenthood – Yusuf (Sun)
Couples facing infertility challenges have been enjoined to remain unfazed in their desire to have children, no matter the complimentary or discouraging comments from people around them.
A senior embryologist and co-founder, Origene Fertility, Mrs Oluidayo, who gave the advice at a fertility clinic in Lagos, ahead of World Fertility Day, reiterated her organisation’s commitment towards supporting couples on the journey to parenthood.
“Parenthood is a journey and there are various ways to arrive at the destination. While the journey can seem lonely, it doesn’t have to be. At Origene, it is our vision to support every couple going through the journey of infertility to parenthood. We are here for every step of the journey. We will support you all the way.
“What is more important to you? Is it to have a child or what people will say? Don’t let
what people will say hinder you from the joy that comes from being a parent. Remember, everyone needs a little help sometimes. So don’t be discouraged if you require options such as sperm or egg donation and surrogacy,” Mrs Yusuf said.
Selena Gomez gets candid about mental health in trailer for ‘‘My Mind and Me’’ documentary (Variety)
Selena Gomez gets candid in the upcoming Apple TV+ documentary “Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me.”
“Just be who you are, Selena. No one cares about what you’re doing,” Gomez says in the trailer, which was unveiled Monday in honour of World Health Mental Day. “It’s about who I am, being okay with where I am. I am grateful to be alive.”
Directed and produced by Alek Keshishian (“Madonna: Truth or Dare”), “My Mind and Me” chronicles Gomez’s health journey over the course of six years, including her struggles with lupus, depression and anxiety.
A Grammy-nominated artist, Gomez has sold more than 210 million singles worldwide and amassed over 45 billion music streams globally. On the television side, Gomez plays Mabel Mora in the Emmy-nominated series “Only Murders in the Building,” starring opposite Steve Martin and Martin Short. She has also ventured into the unscripted side with her popular HBO Max cooking show “Selena + Chef,” which recently released its fourth season. Read more
Rick Ross and DJ Khaled debate the greatest snack of all time, origins of Almond Milk (HipHopDX)
Rick Ross and DJ Khaled had an intense discussion over what is the greatest snack of all time.
Appearing on GQ Hype Debate Show, Ross and Khaled both make compelling arguments about what the best go-to snacks are.
For his selection, Ross chose his own version of potato chips as his personal favorite.
“The Rick Ross version of Rap Snacks,” he said. “And when I say the Rick Ross version, I’m talking Rozay Cheddar.” Read more
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes starts shooting at renamed Disney Studios Australia (Variety)
20th Century Studios’ fantasy action film “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” has begun production in Sydney, New South Wales, at the iconic Fox Studios Australia, which have been newly renamed Disney Studios Australia.
The franchise film is pitched as a new chapter in the “Planet of the Apes” saga, picking up many years after the conclusion of 2017’s “War for the Planet of the Apes.”
Under the direction of Wes Ball (“The Maze Runner” trilogy) it will star Owen Teague (“It”), Freya Allan (“The Witcher”), Peter Macon (“The Orville”), Eka Darville (“Jessica Jones”) and Kevin Durand (“The Strain”).
The screenplay is by Josh Friedman (“War of the Worlds”), Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver (“Rise of the Planet of the Apes”), and Patrick Aison (“Prey”). Read more
Back to the Future stars Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd reunite at Comic Con (ET)
Marty McFly and Doc Brown are back in action! Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd reunited at New York Comic Con Sunday, for an official Back to the Future reunion, where they reminisced over their iconic roles in the beloved film trilogy.
The panel kicked off with the actors recalling how Fox was called in to replace Eric Stoltz, who was originally cast as Marty McFly, a little over a month after filming had begun. Lloyd said he remembered the announcement as it came after a series of night shoots dedicated to the moment Doc Brown finally cracks the code to time travel.
“The announcement — at one o’clock in the morning after we were shooting for six weeks — was that the actor playing Marty would no longer be playing Marty, and that tomorrow, we would start shooting with Michael,” Lloyd, 83 recalled. “I felt that I barely made it through the [first] six weeks and now I was gonna have to do it again?!”
Fox, 61, who was filming Family Ties at the time, was apprehensive to sign on, noting that his mother was worried that he’d be too exhausted trying to spread himself between the TV show and filming a feature film, but ultimately, Fox decided to hop on board of what would become a career-defining film for both him and Lloyd.
Busan: Korean content veterans discuss their industry’s stunning global growth (THR)
With Korean films and dramas continuing to find mass success among the American mainstream — Squid Game, Parasite and Extracurricular to name just a few — veterans of the Seoul entertainment world gathered at the Busan International Film Festival on Sunday to discuss how their industry achieved such milestones, as well as strategies for even further future development.
Hosted by Busan’s Asia Contents and Film Market, industry experts debated the ongoing global trajectory of Korean entertainment at a panel session titled, “The Definition and Destination of K-Story.” The talk was moderated by Jaewon Choi, CEO of Anthology Studio, with participants including Keo Lee, Netflix Korea’s director of content, screenwriter Chung Seo-kyung and Hyejung Hwang, chief content officer at TVing, CJ Group’s growing streaming service.
“Korean content was well prepared [for this moment],” said Lee of Netflix. “I don’t believe that Korean content was globalized thanks to Netflix alone. Well before Netflix, Korean content was already global. Korean music and movies have attracted worldwide attention. But enhanced accessibility via Netflix helped us to globalize further.”
Screenwriter Chung, who co-wrote the screenplay for Park Chan-wook’s latest film Decision to Leave and the hit drama series Little Women, said the strength of Korean drama and film lies in its complex handling of real-life social issues at home. Read more
Pavement perform ‘Angel Carver Blues/Mellow Jazz Docent’ for the 1st time in 26 years (NME)
Pavement have performed their ‘Perfect Sound Forever’ cut ‘Angel Carver Blues/Mellow Jazz Docent’ live for the first time since 1996.
Released in 1991, ‘Perfect Sound Forever’ marked the third EP from the indie outfit. The performance of one of its lead songs, ‘Angel Carver Blues/Mellow Jazz Docent’, went down last night (October 8) at The Eastern in Atlanta, Georgia, coming as part of Pavement’s current North America headline tour.
The indie legends kicked off their reunion tour back in May (following its initial announcement in 2019) at Los Angeles’ The Fonda Theatre, marking Pavement’s first gig in nearly 12 years.
The band followed that up with a headline slot at Primavera Sound Barcelona and Porto back in June. Read more
Vladimir Putin points finger of blame at Ukraine for huge Crimea bridge blast (IrishIndependent)
Vladimir Putin has described the attack on the bridge between Crimea and Russia as a “terrorist act” carried out by the Ukrainian secret service, paving the way for an escalation in the Kremlin’s response.
Putin made his first comments about Saturday’s blast in an unscheduled 33-second video address last night.
“There is no doubt. This is an act of terrorism aimed at destroying critically important civilian infrastructure,” the Russian president said in the broadcast, published on the Kremlin’s Telegram channel. “This was devised, carried out and ordered by the Ukrainian special services.”
He is set to discuss how Russia will retaliate during an emergency meeting with his security council today. Read more
Bassey relieved after netting first league goal (Punch)
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey was delighted to score his first Eredivisie goal for Ajax in their 4-2 victory at Volenda over the weekend.
After enduring four games without a win, including losses to Liverpool, AZ Alkmaar and Napoli, Ajax returned to winning ways on Saturday.
Bassey scored his first goal for Ajax since joining from Glasgow Rangers in the summer, as the Dutch giants bashed Volendam 4-2 away from home.
The win comes days after Ajax suffered a humiliating 6-1 home defeat to Napoli in the Champions League. Read more
Mikel Arteta delighted in Arsenal’s feisty win over Liverpool (DailyMail)
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has lauded his players after they beat Liverpool 3-2 in a fiesty contest at the Emirates.
Liverpool twice equalised from losing positions, but Arsenal secured the win in the 76th minute after Bukayo Saka converted from the penalty spot.
It was a second goal of the game for the young England man, while Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring in the first minute.
Speaking after the game, Arteta said of beating Liverpool: ‘It is great, especially the way we won the game, the way we played, the atmosphere was incredible, and we deserved to win the game. Read more
Ronaldo’s landmark goal earns Man United 2-1 win at Everton (USAToday)
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 700th club goal of his career to earn Manchester United a 2-1 victory at Everton that moved his team a point off the Premier League’s top four on Sunday.
The 37-year-old Ronaldo was only on the field due to Anthony Martial’s inability to run off an injury sustained in the warmup, but it was no great surprise the substitute seized his opportunity.
Ronaldo had been previously limited to just 207 minutes in the league by United’s recently hired manager, Erik ten Hag, who cannot find a place for him in a system which is based on mobility and pressing.
But, while the Portugal international may not be ideally suited to those requirements, he can still show a turn of pace and an unerring eye for goal when he has to and that is exactly how he brought up his landmark shortly before halftime. Read more
Smalling scores as Roma beat Lecce in Serie A (BBC)
Chris Smalling scored his third league goal of the season as Jose Mourinho’s Roma beat Lecce to go fifth in Serie A.
The former Manchester United man rose highest to head back across goal into the far corner in the sixth minute.
Lecce were then reduced to 10 men as Morten Hjulmand was dismissed, but equalised when Gabriel Strefezza drilled home a loose ball.
Paulo Dybala then converted a penalty, won by substitute and England forward Tammy Abraham, for the win. Read more
Jodi Ewart Shadoff claims 1st LPGA Tour win in 246th start (ESPN)
Jodi Ewart Shadoff is finally an LPGA Tour winner in her 246th start, closing with a 1-under 71 in a nervy final round Sunday for a one-shot victory in the LPGA Mediheal Championship.
Ewart Shadoff went wire-to-wire at The Saticoy Club, and the final round felt more like a roller coaster. The 34-year-old from England started with a four-shot lead, and that was gone by the time she made the turn.
Paula Reto of South Africa had four birdies and took the lead when Ewart Shadoff made a bogey on the par-3 ninth hole.
Ewart Shadoff regained a share of the lead with a birdie on No. 12, matched birdies with Reto on the par-5 14th and then held steady as the South African fell back. Read more
Nyck de Vries reveals how Max Verstappen helped him land Pierre Gasly’s seat (F1News)
Nyck de Vries has revealed that Max Verstappen played an integral role in him signing with AlphaTauri next season.
The Red Bull junior side had initially signed Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda for another year, but Alpine came knocking for the Frenchman when they lost both Fernando Alonso and Oscar Piastri in the space of a month.
Red Bull were happy to let their driver go, but they first needed to negotiate a price with Alpine to buy Gasly out of his contract, and they needed to find a replacement for the 26-year-old.
They tried to go for Colton Herta, but the Andretti IndyCar driver had not earned enough points to qualify for a super licence. Read more
Tyson Fury: Derek Chisora is every bit as dangerous as Usyk (BoxingScene)
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is still planning to return to the ring in the month of December.
There were negotiations to make a voluntary defense against domestic rival Anthony Joshua – but their discussions recently fell apart.
The fight was being targeted for December 3 in Cardiff – and Fury still intends to stay busy on that date.
Several outlets in the UK have named division veteran Derek Chisora as the potential opponent. Read more