Pastor nabbed for defiling 14-year-old chorister (Punch)
Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested the General Overseer of The Beloved Chapel, Israel Adebayo, for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old chorister of his church at Agbado, in the Ifo Local Government Area of the state.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, adding that Adebayo was arrested following a complaint lodged by the mother of the victim.
The PPRO said the mother noted that her daughter was a choir member in the church, adding that the pastor lured her into his room and allegedly had carnal knowledge of her against her will.
He said “Upon the report, the DPO Agbado Division detailed his detectives to the scene where the pastor was promptly arrested. On interrogation, the pastor, who admitted defiling the victim, pleaded for forgiveness. Read more
Missing Ondo director found dead (Vanguard)
The body of the missing Director in the Ondo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Gbenga Olofingboyegun, has been recovered by police detectives.
Olofingboyegun was declared missing last Thursday by his family members after he left his office in Akure, the state capital.
His mutilated body was discovered and identified, yesterday, in Akure, the state capital, by some people through the suit he wore before he went missing.
A source told newsmen that “his head has been chopped off and taken away; while his stomach was ripped open by his assailants. Read more
Airliner arrests stowaway at Lagos airport (Guardian)
Crew of the United Nigeria Airline (UNA), a local carrier, yesterday, arrested a stowaway at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMIA), Lagos.
The development, which amounts to security breach in the air transport sector, has elicited calls for probe of the entire security architecture.
Head of Corporate Communications, UNA, Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu, said the middle-aged stowaway was found during pre-flight inspection, yesterday morning.
Uchegbu said: “The middle-aged man, who looked unkempt and is suspected to be unconscious, was arrested and taken in for interrogation by the Aviation Security of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and Bi-Courtney.”
He noted that the aircraft last operated Abuja-Lagos at 7:30p.m., a day before and was securely parked at the apron following post-flight inspection. Read more
BBNaija 7: Deji, Diana, Giddyfia evicted in week 7 (Leadership)
Three housemates, Deji, Diana and Giddyfia, have been evicted from the ongoing ‘Level Up’ edition of the Big Brother Naija Season 7 reality TV show.
Deji, who was a fake housemate as announced by the show anchor, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, was the first housemate to be evicted during the live eviction show on Sunday night.
Deji, who was Chichi’s love interest in the House, was the second fake housemate to be evicted after Modella was evicted last week.
Deji, who is a model and content creator, said he was up for modeling and media jobs outside the house. Read more
Why I keep my relationship private – Angela Okorie (Punch)
Actress and singer, Angela Okorie, has said she prefers to keep her relationship private because she doesn’t want the unsolicited opinions of third parties.
In an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “Many entertainers, including me, don’t want their relationships out there. I am a very private person and I believe that once the relationship is on social media, it will break.
“That is why many entertainers have ‘social media in-laws’ who tell them what to do in their relationships or marriages.
“I advise people to only go into relationships with people they are comfortable with. It is better to study the person very well (before making a commitment).”
Speaking on her music career, she said, “I knew I was going to do music a long time ago. Whenever I record any song, I release it to my fans. My movie fans automatically turned into my music fans. That is why I seem to be gaining more listeners. I am not new to the game. This is what I have been doing for a very long time.” Read more
Oye Akideinde, Ayo Animashaun, others make Top Music Executives list (Vanguard)
TurnTable Charts have released a list of 30 significant personalities who are currently making waves in the Nigerian music industry in an effort to recognize the top music executives who helped shape the first half of 2022.
This list which covers various sectors of the music industry in Nigeria; digital media, artiste management, record label, music distribution, content creation and consumer education, and many more also acts as a snapshot of the more comprehensive End of the Year, TurnTable Power List 2022.
Those that made the list include, among others: Ayo Animashaun – CEO Smooth Promotions, Oye Akideinde – CDO Continued Entertainment, Ayo Shonaiya – Creator of Afrobeats:The Backstory, Temi Adeniji – MD Warner Music South Africa, SVP SSA & Special Projects, Bizzle Osikoya – Co-Founder of The Plug Entertainment, Motolani Alake – Managing Editor Pulse Nigeria, Olamide Adedeji – Founder. YBNL Nation. Read more
Police arrest murder, child trafficking suspects in Akwa Ibom (Vanguard)
The Akwa Ibom State Police command has arrested no fewer than thirty persons for alleged involvement in offences of kidnapping, murder, child theft and trafficking.
Briefing newsmen over the weekend in Uyo, the Commissioner of Police Mr Olatoye Durosinmi, noted that within the last two months, a total of ninety-one (91) suspects were arrested for various offenses in the command.
He explained that some have been charged to court,while others are still under investigation and will be charged to court at the completion of investigation.
He stated: “On 28th August, 2022 at about 1500hrs, one Happiness Ndueso(f ) and Blessing Joseph, a.k.a “Adiaha Akpan both of Ifa Ikot Idang village in Uruan Local Government Area, were arrested by operatives of Anti-Kidnapping Squad of the Command for the above crimes. Read more
Yobe honours Senate president over noble, excellent representation
(Leadership)
Senate President Ahmed Lawan and Governor Mai Mala Buni during a reception in honour of Lawan in Gashua at the weekend.
The Yobe State government has organised a grand reception for the senate president, Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, over his doggedness, perseverance and excellent representation of the state throughout his years in the National Assembly since 1999.
Governor Mai Mala Buni while addressing mammoth crowd of well wishers during the grand reception in Gashu’a, the headquarters of Bade local government area said, the state government decided to honour the Senate President based on his selfless service to the nation as well as concern to the plight of the people especially the less privilege.
Buni further said the Yobe State government as well as the entire people of the state are proud of the senate president Lawan’s achievements especially in championing the course of the people through excellent parliamentary representation at all times.
“I am pleasantly delighted with the presence of everyone here today, as you honour our invitation to celebrate a very illustrious son, an excellent ambassador, an uncommon parliamentarian, and a pride of our dear state, the President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, CON, the Sardaunan Bade, Akorewolu of iyin-Ekiti, the Ganuwan Kabi, the Mukadam of Nguru and Nwanedinamba 1 of Igbere clan. Read more
9 dead, 10 injured in Abuja road accident (Nation)
Nine people have been killed, while 10 others sustained injuries in a road crash in the Yangoji-Abaji area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Bisi Kazeem, public education officer, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), confirmed the development in a statement yesterday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) quoted Kazeem as saying the crash, which occurred at about 6:05am yesterday, involved a Toyota Hiace bus and Howo Sino truck.
He said the bus was coming from Osun State and heading to Katsina, when it crashed into the truck.
“Twenty-two people were involved in the crash. They were all male. Ten were injured and nine were killed. First aid was given to two,” the statement reads. Read more
Truss or Sunak to be announced as UK’s next PM (BBC)
Boris Johnson’s successor as UK prime minister will be revealed later when either Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak is named next Conservative leader.
The winner of the leadership contest will be announced at 12:30 BST, before then taking office on Tuesday after formal appointment by the Queen.
The new PM will inherit a flagging economy, with inflation at a 40-year high.
They are also under pressure to cushion the blow of soaring energy costs.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, tipped by pollsters to win, has promised to announce further help to shield consumers within a week of taking over. Read more
Ari Folman, Oren Moverman, Amos Gita & Hagai Levi among 250 Israeli filmmakers to slam new Shomron Film Fund for “whitewashing occupation” (Deadline)
More than 250 of Israel’s top filmmakers have signed an open letter, saying they will not seek funding from, nor cooperate with the recently–established Shomron (Samaria/West Bank) Film Fund, following the fund’s inaugural film festival in the occupied West Bank.
The filmmakers call on the Israeli Academy of Film and Television not to partake in “whitewashing the Occupation” ahead of the Ophir Awards — Israel’s Academy Awards — later this month.
Among the signatories are multiple Academy Award winners and nominees. They have signed a public letter in which they state that they will not receive grants and will not participate in “lectura” (selection of films for development and production) or in professional events held by the Shomron (Samaria) Film Fund. The goal of the Shomron (Samaria) Film Fund, write the filmmakers, is “to invite Israeli filmmakers to actively participate in whitewashing the Occupation in exchange for financial support and prizes.” Read more
Arab Distributor MAD Solutions snaps up Venice competition title ‘The Ties’ (Variety)
Cairo-based film marketing and distribution outfit MAD Solutions has acquired rights for Arab territories to the Venice competition entry “Les Miens” (“Our Ties”), directed by French actor and filmmaker of Moroccan descent Roschdy Zem.
“Our Ties” is co-written by Zem with actor/director Maïwenn (“Polisse,” “Mon Roi”), who co-stars.
Zem is a French cinema fixture, having starred in pics including “Other People’s Children” and directed several films including 2019’s “Persona Non Grata.”
“Ties” is a drama about family dynamics centered around a man played by Sami Bouajila whose personality changes radically after he suffers a head injury. Zem plays his TV presenter brother. Read more
Jane Fonda says she is in chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (Guardian)
Jane Fonda has revealed she has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and the veteran American actor has started chemotherapy treatment.
Fonda, 84, revealed the news on Instagram, explaining it is a “very treatable cancer” and that she feels “very lucky” to have an illness many people survive.
The performer used the announcement to raise the issue of how many Americans “don’t have access to quality healthcare” due to insurance troubles and discussed the effects fossil fuels can have on people’s health.
In the post, she said: “So, my dear friends, I have something personal I want to share. I’ve been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and have started chemo treatments. This is a very treatable cancer. Eighty percent of people survive, so I feel very lucky. Read more
BBC donate £1.42m proceeds of Diana Panorama interview to charities after apology (OK!)
The BBC has donated a total of £1.42 million to seven charities linked with Princess Diana after its apology over the infamous Panorama interview.
It represents proceeds from the 1995 interview with Diana conducted by then-BBC journalist Martin Bashir, which made global headlines as the Princess of Wales, spoke openly about her marriage to Prince Charles.
She famously told him: “There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded”.
The BBC said the money will be shared equally between Centrepoint, English National Ballet, Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, The Leprosy Mission, National Aids Trust, The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and The Diana Award. Read more
Gary Barlow says death of his daughter is a ‘scar he will die with’ after heartache (DailyStar)
Gary Barlow has revealed the death of his daughter will be a “scar he will die with” as he reflected on his heartbreaking loss.
The Take That frontman who recently launched his one-man show on London’s West End opened up during A Different Stage to a packed audience.
Gary, 51, treated fans to stories about his life and growing up in Cheshire to stories about being part of Take That who at one stage was the biggest band of their day.
During the show, he openly discussed his battles with alcohol and cannabis as well as his experience with bulimia. Read more
Mikhail Gorbachev funeral: Putin absent as Russians tribute former Soviet leader (Global)
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, who launched drastic reforms that helped end the Cold War and precipitated the breakup of the Soviet Union, was buried Saturday after a farewell ceremony attended by thousands of mourners but snubbed by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The Kremlin’s refusal to formally declare a state funeral reflects its uneasiness about the legacy of Gorbachev, who has been venerated worldwide for bringing down the Iron Curtain but reviled by many at home for the Soviet collapse and the ensuing economic meltdown that plunged millions into poverty.
On Thursday, Putin privately laid flowers at Gorbachev’s coffin at a Moscow hospital where he died. The Kremlin said the president’s busy schedule would prevent him from attending the funeral.
Asked what specific business will keep Putin busy on Saturday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that the president will have a series of working meetings, an international phone call and needs to prepare for a business forum in Russia’s Far East he’s scheduled to attend next week. Read more
Golden girl Amusan wins Berlin meet (Punch)
World record holder Tobi Amusan won the women’s 100m hurdles at the ISTAF 2022 Berlin meeting on Sunday, winning in a time of 12.45 seconds. The meet is part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver level series.
Amusan entered Sunday’s race on the back of a second-place performance at the 2022 Lausanne Diamond League meeting last month, but said she was confident of bouncing back at the Olympic Stadium this weekend.
The Nigerian standout got off to a strong start to build a sizable lead and then powered away to secure the victory.
She hit the last hurdle and was pictured limping at the end of the race, even minutes after her celebrations. But, the world champion revealed afterward that she was okay and is now looking forward to her next competition at the 2022 Wanda Diamond League final in Zurich later this week.. Read more
Mailantarki hailed for powering club to win Euro tourney (Sun)
The erstwhile federal lawmaker received this encomium from the country’s third tier league chieftain following his club ability to lift two straight trophies in far away Europe.
“I thank you for the interest you have shown in youth and sports empowerment, this is coming out with outstanding results that the whole world, not even Nigeria, is beginning to see within a year.
“The team registered its first ever League appearance less than a year, yet they have witnessed a lot of great results without any rancor or related issues, and they did well to top the NLO league group table, within another short term. Your team also surprised me by getting to the final stage of FCT FA cup and representing the City in the National AITEO Cup all within a year of existence.
“I and my staff begin to ask ourselves who are the people behind these wonderful experiences we are seeing in the NLO and as well the recent International Championship your team won in Denmark and Norway.
I was amazed and that was the reason behind my visit. I’m also using this medium to congratulate you on the European tourneys achievements. The championship is as good as winning the World Cup because both Dana and Norway cups are universal competitions attended by clubs across the globe. Read more
Musa dumps Karagumruk for Sivasspor (Punch)
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has joined Turkish Super Lig rivals Sivasspor after terminating his contract with Fatih Karagumruk by mutual consent, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The former CSKA Moscow winger signed a two-year deal with Sivasspor and will play in the UEFA Europa Conference League with his new team this season.
“We have parted ways by mutual agreement with professional football player Ahmed Musa, who was included in our 2021/2022 season,” Karagumruk wrote on Twitter.
Musa departs the Istanbul-based club after making three appearances for Karagumruk in the ongoing 2022/23 season and could make his debut for Sivasspor when they face his former team Karagumruk on Saturday. Read more
Giovanni van Bronckhorst in brutal Rangers ‘weren’t ready’ confession after Celtic nightmare repeat (GlasgowLive)
Giovanni van Bronckhorst says his side weren’t ready for Celtic’s rapid set pieces as his side were humbled 4-0 in the Old Firm derby.
The Rangers boss was “very disappointed” with the manner of his side’s devastating loss away to their arch Glasgow rivals as Ange Postecoglou’s side opened up a five point gap at the top of the Premiership.
A double from Liel Abada, a stunning chip from Jota coupled with a disastrous pass out from Jon McLaughlin to David Turnbull led to a damaging defeat for the Light Blues ahead of their Champions League trip to Ajax.
And van Bronckhorst felt like history was repeating itself after comparing the mauling to the previous 3-0 battering at Celtic Park in February. That night Abada was at it again as Celtic killed the game in the first 45. The Dutchman said his players knew the dangers of Celtic’s quick fire set pieces but were not ready. Read more
Verstappen delights home crowd with dramatic pole in Dutch Grand Prix (RFI)
Max Verstappen claimed a pulsating late pole position for Red Bull with a dramatic final lap at his home Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday, outpacing Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc by just two-hundredths of a second.
To the delight of a raucous mass of home supporters in a packed crowd at the Zandvoort seaside circuit, the 24-year-old Dutchman pulled out a fastest lap of 1:10.342 to top the times and secure his second successive pole on home soil.
It was a fourth pole this season and 17th of his career for Red Bull’s world champion and runaway series leader. He was also quickest in qualifying in Belgium last weekend, but he was unable to take pole due to a grid penalty.
Leclerc was second in 1:10.363 ahead of his Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz, seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes and Sergio Perez, who crashed on his final lap in the second Red Bull. Read more
Swim Cap for black swimmers’ hair gets race approval after Olympic ban (VOA)
A cap designed for Black swimmers’ natural hair that was banned from the Tokyo Olympics has been approved for competitive races.
Swimming governing body FINA said on Friday the Soul Cap was on its list of approved equipment.
“Promoting diversity and inclusivity is at the heart of FINA’s work,” executive director Brent Nowicki said in a statement, “and it is very important that all aquatic athletes have access to the appropriate swimwear.”
The London-based Soul Cap brand was designed larger than existing styles to contain and protect dreadlocks, weaves, hair extensions, braids, and thick and curly hair. Read more
Savannah Marshall’s coach Peter Fury “proven wrong” about women’s boxing (GMS)
Savannah Marshall’s coach, Peter Fury, has admitted he has been “proven wrong” about women’s boxing.
Fury is currently preparing Marshall for her blockbuster clash against Claressa Shields, which is set to take place at the O2 Arena on September 10th.
The pair will be battling it out to become the undisputed middleweight champion.
Speaking on Behind the Ropes on Sky Sports, Fury backed Marshall to defeat Shields and take her WBC, WBA and IBF belts. Read more