Pastor arrested for killing landlady’s son, 17 & burying him secretly inside room (PMExpress)
Police operatives from the Ejigbo Division in Lagos have arrested a cleric, Pastor Anthony Israel of the Jesus Disciples Assembly Church, for allegedly killing the son of his landlady, AbdulRahman Olugbade, 17 and secretly burying him inside an uncompleted room.
P.M.EXPRESS reports that the incident happened on Monday 2nd September, 2024, at Jesus Assembly Street, Omoguwa area of Ejigbo, where he was given an apartment for free by the mother of the deceased, Mrs. Temitope Olugbade.
What would have led Israel to have murdered the victim, who just passed all his subjects in WAEC exam and was waiting to write JAMB before he was buried secretly, was not disclosed by the Police. Read more
Lagos signs MoU with YKA of China to enhance rice mill, food value chain (NewTelegraph)
As part of its effort to enhance the Lagos State-founded Imota Rice Mill and elevate its rice value chain, the adminstration of Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings Co. Limited, based in China.
According to a public release by the Governor who is on working visit to China, YKA will provide technical, advisory support for the optimisation and efficiency of rice production using modern agricultural practices, training and other ancillary services.
While expressing hope that the partnership will make a real difference for the state in the effort provide secure and affordable food to citizens, the Governor said that the state is tapping into ‘their wealth of knowledge and technological advancements in rice milling and processing. Read more
FRSC launches app to verify driver’s license, others (Vanguard)
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has launched its Mobile Application and National Crash Reporting Information System, NACRIS, to verify drivers license, number plates, speed detector amongst others.
The app which was launched by the FRSC on Thursday in Abuja, would also provide services such as eye witness report, emergency reports, black spot, National traffic radio, speed limiter verification, driving school standardization scheme verification, reminder for drivers licence, and vehicle paper renewal, and emergency contacts.
Speaking at the event, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume said the launch of both digital platforms which will raise awareness and sensitize bus drivers and passengers on the potential causative factors of road traffic crashes, marks a giant stride in the effort of the corp at implementing policies and creating a safer motoring environment by reducing crash related injuries and deaths on the highways. Read more
NIN-SIM linkage: Our systems functioning effectively – NIMC (Sun)
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has assured that its systems for National Identification Number (NIN) services are operating efficiently ahead of the NIN-SIM linkage deadline.
NIMC said services including NIN enrolment, verification, authentication, and data modification are running smoothly to accommodate the approaching deadline.
In a statement by its Spokesperson, Kayode Adegoke, the Commission noted that all of its over 10,000 enrolment centres, both nationwide and abroad, are fully operational. Read more
Nigeria targets 30GW grid energy supply by 2030 (Punch)
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced that Nigeria is committed to achieving universal energy access by 2060, with a short-term target of attaining 30GW of grid energy supply by 2030.
He disclosed this in a statement postedd on the Ministry’s media platform on Thursday.
Speaking at the China-Nigeria Economic Cooperation and Trade Conference in Beijing, China, Adelabu said, “In Nigeria, we are committed to achieving universal energy access by 2060, with a short-term target under our Vision 30:30:30 to attain 30GW of grid energy supply with a 30 per cent renewable energy mix by 2030, and a long-term goal of universal energy access.” Read more
Kano LG polls: Court restrains KANSIEC from selling forms at N10m, N5m (DailyTrust)
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has restrained Kano State Independence Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) from collecting the sum of N10million and N5million from contestants into the offices of Chairmanship and Councillorship positions respectively in the forthcoming local government elections in the state.
The presiding Judge, Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order on Wednesday.
Plaintiffs in the suit are Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Democratic Party (ADP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP). Read more
Fuel price hike: Kwara directs deployment of free buses to ease movement (Tribune)
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has directed the immediate deployment of buses to various parts of the metropolis to ease the movement of commuters.
In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, it was announced that the buses would be available for boarding free of charge.
“The buses are intended to transport people to the most central destinations free of charge. We hope that those attending the SUBEB job placement interviews will find this service helpful, particularly in the metropolis,” the statement read. Read more
Consider Nigerians’ welfare and reverse petrol price hike, doctors tell Tinubu (Channels)
The Lagos chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritize the welfare of Nigerians by immediately reversing the price hike of petrol to its previous level.
The pump price of petrol was on Tuesday raised to ₦855, ₦897 (depending on the location per litre) from ₦568 by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL).
The development has since attracted a lot of reactions from groups and individuals, with many calling for an immediate reversal to the old price. Read more
French woman describes horror at learning she was drugged and raped for years (BBC)
A French woman who was raped by unknown men over 10 years after being drugged to sleep by her husband told a court on Thursday of her horror at learning how she had been abused.
Gisèle Pélicot, who is 72, was giving evidence on day three of the trial in Avignon, south-east France, of 51 men – including her husband of 50 years, Dominique. All are accused of rape.
Documents before court indicate that Dominique Pélicot, 71, admitted to police that he got satisfaction from watching other men have sex with his unconscious wife. Read more
Teen charged with killing 4 at Georgia high school had been focus of earlier tips about threats (VOA)
More than a year ago, tips about online posts threatening a school shooting led Georgia police to interview a 13-year-old boy, but investigators didn’t have enough evidence for an arrest. On Wednesday, that boy opened fire at his high school outside Atlanta and killed four people and wounded nine, officials said.
The teen has been charged as an adult in the deaths of Apalachee High School students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, both 14, and instructors Richard Aspinwall, 39, and Christina Irimie, 53, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Chris Hosey said at a news conference.
At least nine other people — eight students and one teacher at the school in Winder, about an hour’s drive northeast of Atlanta — were taken to hospitals with injuries. All were expected to survive, Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith said. Read more
Jennifer Lopez reunites with Ben Affleck for tense meeting after divorce announcement (Mirror)
Last month it was announced that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were getting divorced after “irreconcilable differences”
Jennifer Lopez has had a tense reunion with Ben Affleck soon after their divorce announcement.
The singer was spotted at the office building they share in Los Angeles on Wednesday while the actor left just half an hour later. J Lo was seen at the office with her mum, Guadalupe Rodríguez, after the mother daughter duo went for lunch at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Read more
Harvey Weinstein indecent assault case ended by U.K. prosecutors (NBC)
British prosecutors said on Thursday they had discontinued indecent assault charges against former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein after concluding there was no realistic chance of securing a conviction.
When it authorized charges against Weinstein two years ago, Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service said the alleged assault had taken place in August 1996 in London, with police adding the accusation had involved a woman now aged in her 50s.
“Following a review of the evidence in this case, the CPS has decided to discontinue criminal proceedings against Harvey Weinstein,” said Frank Ferguson, head of the CPS’ Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division. Read more
‘‘Fake heiress’’ Anna Sorokin to compete on Dancing With The Stars (LBC)
Anna Sorokin, the con artist who was convicted of swindling banks, hotels and friends in 2019 after falsely building a reputation as a wealthy German heiress named Anna Delvey, will compete on US TV show Dancing With The Stars.
Described as the “notorious ankle bracelet fashionista” in a press release, Sorokin was announced on Wednesday on Good Morning America along with the likes of former NBA star Dwight Howard, actor Tori Spelling and Jenn Tran, The Bachelorette lead whose season ended on Tuesday night.
Tran, the first Asian American Bachelorette, was a contestant on Joey Graziadei’s season of The Bachelor — and he too will be vying for the trophy. Read more
Macron names ex-Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as PM (NewArab)
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday named the European Union’s former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new prime minister, following almost two months of political deadlock after snap polls, the presidency said.
Barnier, 73, the oldest premier in the history of modern France, has been tasked with forming “a unifying government in the service of the country”, it said.
Since Wednesday, politicians and media in France had raised expectations that a new head of government would finally be announced to succeed Gabriel Attal, after the elections in July resulted in a hung parliament. Read more
Queen Elizabeth ‘didn’t like’ Donald Trump, friend Monty Roberts claims in new documentary (People)
Queen Elizabeth epitomized discretion in her dealings with world leaders throughout her record-breaking 70-year reign. However, she may have let slip her opinion of one leader later in her life — President Donald Trump.
According to Monty Roberts, a close friend of the late Queen Elizabeth and subject of the new documentary The Cowboy and the Queen, the monarch was not fond of the former president. In the film, Roberts is shown watching a news clip of Trump and turning to his wife, Pat, to remark, “The Queen didn’t like him.”
Roberts confirmed this sentiment in an interview with PEOPLE, stating, “The Queen said that.” Read more
Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being set alight by ex-boyfriend (BBC)
Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend.
The 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner, who competed in the recent Paris Olympics, had suffered extensive burns after Sunday’s attack.
The authorities in north-west Kenya, where Cheptegei lived and trained, said she was targeted after returning home from church with her two daughters. Read more
Awoniyi echoes Nigeria’s ‘advantage’ over Benin Republic (NewTelegraph)
Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest forward, Taiwo Awoniyi, believes Nigeria will have the upper hand against Benin Republic when the two teams clash in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday.
The Super Eagles are aiming for their 21st appearance at the football showcase, but first, they must overcome the Cheetahs at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
Coach Gernot Rohr’s men are expected to enter the match with confidence after their 2-1 comeback win over the three-time African champions in June’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers Nevertheless, the Nottingham Forest striker is confident about his team’s chances, considering the depth of talent in Nigeria’s squad and the significance of the match. Read more
Drug testers ask for Haaland and 2 dead Norway players (ABC)
Norway’s men’s team received a visit from the country’s anti-doping agency this week, but while this is a usual occurrence in football, what made this instance remarkable was the players they asked to test.
The list of players required to provide a urine sample included Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, but also Jorgen Juve and Einar Gundersen — two of Norway’s record goal scorers, but neither is alive. Juve died in 1983 and Gundersen died in 1962.
“We had a visit from Anti-Doping Norway [on Tuesday],” Norway manager Stale Solbakken said on Wednesday. “The following players were selected for testing: Erling Braut Haaland, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Antonio Nusa, Oscar Bobb, Einar Gundersen and Jorgen Juve. Read more
Italy legend reveals he rejected offer to coach Super Eagles (CompleteSports)
Former Italy defender, Fabio Cannavaro has revealed he turned down the chance to coach the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
The 50-year-old was among the expatriates approached by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to tinker the Super Eagles.
Cannavaro stated that his immediate priority for now is not to work in Africa. Read more
‘No, I don’t have a butler’ – the billionaires’ daughters chasing US Open (BBC)
Despite a straightforward fourth-round win over Diana Shnaider, something had irritated Jessica Pegula.
“The most annoying thing is that people think I have a butler,” the 30-year-old American said on Monday.
“That I get chauffeured around. That I have a private limo. That I fly on a private jet everywhere. Read more
AFCON qualifiers: Fans to pay N1k, N3k to watch Eagles battle Cheetahs in Uyo (Leadership)
Tickets for Saturday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between the Super Eagles and the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo will go on sale on Friday.
While the VIP tickets will go for N3,000 each, fans who opt for the regular stands will pay N1,000 each. Read more