Peter Obi’s aide addresses reports of arrest by DSS (Sun)
Val Obienyem, the Media Adviser to Peter Obi has refuted reports that the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) in Anambra.
Addressing the rumours in a statement issued on Tuesday, Obienyem dismissed the reports as false and baseless.
He disclosed that Obi was not even in Anambra at the time of the alleged arrest. Read more
Retired judge in dock for ‘assaulting’ neighbour’s wife (DailyTrust)
A retired Upper Sharia Court judge, Mahmud Shehu, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, was docked in a Magistrates’ Court, in Zaria, Kaduna, for allegedly assaulting a visually impaired housewife.
The prosecutor, Insp. Adamu Abubakar, told the court on Tuesday in Zaria that the defendant was charged with trespass and assault.
Offence, he said, is contrary to sections 327, 237 and 239 of Penal Code Law of Kaduna State 2017. Read more
FG unveils affordable homeownership mortgage fund (Punch)
The Ministry of Finance on Tuesday unveiled plans for a market-driven mortgage fund aimed at expanding access to affordable homeownership in Nigeria.
Spearheaded by the Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, the initiative is part of the One Million Homes Presidential Initiative.
The fund, known as the Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real Estate Investment Fund, is designed to provide low-cost mortgage options, particularly for pension account holders, enabling a broader segment of the population to own homes. Read more
Sanwo Olu greets COREN Assembly (Nation)
Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Works, Adekunle Olayinka, has delivered Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s goodwill message to COREN Assembly.
The Engineering Assembly: ‘Regulating Engineering Profession for Shared Prosperity in Nigeria, is holding in Abuja.
Olayinka said the assembly is a forum for registered engineers, professionals and stakeholders to engage in development of the profession. Read more
Tinubu condoles with Maiduguri flood victim, pledges FG support (NewTelegraph)
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep concern over the recent flooding in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, which has displaced thousands of residents and damaged key facilities, including the Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and the Post Office.
The incident described as the worst flood in decades, was triggered by the overflow of the Alau Dam, causing widespread devastation in the city.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu extended his heartfelt condolences to the affected families and assured them of federal support. Read more
Edo situation needs serious intervention, I will turn things around, Akpata promises (ThisDay)
Labour Party (the moodLP) candidate in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Mr. Olumide Akpata, yesterday, described the state of affairs in the state as a “desperate situation in need of serious intervention”.
Akpata promised to turn things around for good and uplift the people’s living conditions if elected.
He addressed journalists in Benin City on the party’s experience after campaigning in the 18 local government areas of the state twice, to understand the people and what they were encountering as citizens of the state. Read more
Pantami: ASUU seeks end to victimisation of members in FUTO, LASU, others (Vanguard)
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has demanded an immediate end to the continued persecution and victimisation of its members at the Federal University of Technology FUTO, Owerri, by the Vice Chancellor, for their opposition to “the controversial promotion” of a former Minister for Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ibrahim Ali Pantami, to the rank of a Professor.
ASUU also decried similar victimisation being meted out to its members in some other universities for standing against anomalies and gross abuse of due process.
The academic body in a press release signed by Professor Michael Ugwuene, and Comrade Charles Osodeke, ASUU Chairperson, and Secretary, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, MOUAU, chapter, frowned at the withholding of the salaries of some of its members in some universities. Read more
Ondo guber: Blackmail, lies won’t take you anywhere, APC tells PDP (Tribune)
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has called on the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stop using lies and blackmail as part of its electoral campaign.
Dr. Marindoti Oludare, Director of Contact and Engagement for the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation Foot Soldiers Independent Council (LACO-FSIC), urged the PDP to focus on issue-based campaigning.
Oludare, a medic and socio-political activist, accused the PDP of engaging in “bioterrorism through falsehood” by claiming that filth had overtaken Akure, the state capital, dismissing the assertion as false. Read more
Beyoncé shut out of Country Music Award nominations (NBC)
The Country Music Awards nominations were announced Monday, and one superstar was noticeably absent from the list: Beyoncé.
The singer released her first full-length country project “Cowboy Carter” in March.
Fans were disappointed by Monday’s snub and criticized the CMAs for excluding Beyoncé, who had said that she felt unwelcome in the country genre. Read more
Patient found dead in hospital’s kitchen oven (Metro)
An investigation has been launched after a patient was found dead in a catering oven at a hospital.
Police were called to Kettering General Hospital after the unnamed man’s body was discovered on Friday.
The area was cordoned off while officers investigated and Northamptonshire Police have since confirmed they are not treating the death as suspicious. Read more
Mel B joins a campaign calling for a new UK law to bar Afro hair discrimination (ABC)
Former Spice Girl Mel B is among dozens of Black Britons urging Parliament to update the country’s equality laws and prohibit Afro hair discrimination.
In an open letter to lawmakers on Tuesday, campaigners including Mel B, singer Beverley Knight and lawmaker Paulette Hamilton called for the U.K. to introduce a law to recognize Afro hair as a protected characteristic.
“For too long, people with Afro hair have experienced unjust treatment in U.K. society and the current law is not direct enough to govern businesses, schools and the public to prevent serious harm,” read the open letter, released ahead of World Afro Day on Sunday. Read more
Mark Hamill, Kevin Costner pay tribute to late James Earl Jones (UPI)
Hollywood is mourning the death of one of its most beloved actors, Star Wars, Field of Dreams and The Lion King legend James Earl Jones.
The EGOT-winning actor and U.S. Army veteran with the instantly recognizable baritone voice died Monday at the age of 93.
Shortly after his death was announced, New York’s Empire State Building was lit up to look like Jones’ iconic Darth Vader villain from Star Wars and dozens of his fellow artists went online to pay tribute to him. Read more
First UK prisoners released early aren’t happy about it – ‘it’s a bit s**t’ (Mirror)
Prisoners released early as part of a government scheme to reduce jail overcrowding raised their concerns about housing support and strict tagging for freed prisoners
Prisoners released early as part of a government scheme to reduce jail overcrowding today gave their views on the plan.
The former inmates of HMP Brixton in south London were among around 1,700 offenders in England and Wales being let out on Tuesday. They were released after completing 40% of their sentence – rather than the standard 50% – in a bid to free up 5,500 beds. Read more
South Korean pop music takes Cuba by storm (AfricaNews)
Even socialist Cuba, the birthplace of salsa and many other rhythms that conquered the world, has surrendered to the invasion of South Korean pop music.
Thirteen-thousand kilometres separate the Asian nation and the Caribbean island, as well as their completely different languages and cultures.
However, all of these differences vanish in a second for the young people who attended “discorea”, a dancing place for K-pop enthusiasts. Read more
James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader, dies aged 93 (BBC)
American actor James Earl Jones, best known for being the voice of the Star Wars villain Darth Vader, has died aged 93.
He died early on Monday morning surrounded by his family, agent Barry McPherson said.
Jones starred in dozens of films including Field of Dreams, Coming To America, Conan the Barbarian and The Lion King. He was best known for giving the Star Wars supervillain Darth Vader his distinctive, gravelly voice. Read more
Ex-Super Eagles star Victor Moses joins Luton Town (Leadership)
Luton Town have announced the signing of ex-Super Eagles Star, Victor Moses on a free transfer.
The 33-year-old was a Premier League title winner with Chelsea in the 2016/17 season.
The former Nigeria international has most recently been playing his football in Russia with Spartak Moscow, who he joined in 2021.
“Victor Moses has signed in as new Luton player on free transfer, deal sealed,” Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano wrote on his X handle. Read more
Rwanda hold Nigeria to goalless draw in AFCON 2025 qualifier (Vanguard)
Rwanda hold Nigeria to goalless draw in AFCON 2025 qualifier
Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Tuesday played out a goalless draw in their 2025 AFCON qualifying match against Rwanda.
The draw comes after the Eguavoen-led side thrashed Benin Republic 3-0 on Saturday in Uyo, bringing their points tally in the group to four points.
FT: Rwanda 0-0 Nigeria
94′ Osimhen with a header to salvage a win for the Super Eagles but the Rwanda goalkeeper yet again the difference to keep the game at nil-nil. Read more
Tyreek Hill: Video footage of Miami Dolphins wide receiver released after traffic incident (SkySports)
Police have released bodycam footage of NFL star Tyreek Hill being detained ahead of their opening match of the NFL season.
The video showed the altercation between the Miami-Dade County officers and Hill, where the latter was dragged out of his car.
The officers cursed at Hill but he did not resist their physical force or strike at them. Read more
Valentina Petrillo responds to JK Rowling criticism after transgender sprinter competes at Paralympics (Independent)
Valentina Petrillo insists JK Rowling “doesn’t know anything about me” after the Harry Potter author’s criticism of the transgender sprinter.
Rowling accused Petrillo of being an “out and proud cheat” following her participation at the Paralympics in Paris.
The 51-year-old, who transitioned in 2019, responded trackside by claiming she had “never read Harry Potter.” Read more
Djokovic shut out as young guns usher in new Grand Slam era (StraitsTimes)
An epoch-shifting Grand Slam season dominated by Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz has provided the clearest sign yet that the “Big Three” era of men’s tennis is finally over, with Novak Djokovic destined to be its last year-end number one.
The golden rule that you should never write off Djokovic still holds true, but after he, Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer had won at least one Grand Slam title between them every season since 2003, this year there were none.
Sinner lifted the U.S. Open title on Sunday following his breakthrough Australian Open triumph in January, while Alcaraz won the French Open and Wimbledon to mark the first time since 1993 that men aged 23 or under had swept the Grand Slams. Read more
Ipswich legend Burley being treated for cancer (BBC)
Ipswich Town legend and former Scotland manager George Burley is undergoing cancer treatment, the Premier League club has announced.
The ex-Scotland international, who managed the national team from January 2008 to November 2009, was diagnosed after feeling unwell earlier this year.
Burley, 68, played for Ipswich from 1973 to 1985 and completed 500 appearances for the club. He was manager at Ipswich from 1994 to 2002. Read more