Police arrest 2 for robbing sex workers in Lagos (Punch)
The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a gang of robbers for allegedly targeting and robbing three commercial sex workers on Adeniran Ogunsanya Street, Bode Thomas, Surulere Local Government Area of the state.
The state command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed on Friday that the two suspects, whose identities were not disclosed, were taken into custody on August 28, 2024, for their involvement in the crime.
PUNCH Online gathered that on August 23, 2024, around 4.30 pm, the suspects allegedly picked up the three sex workers from Adeniran Ogunsanya Street in Bode Thomas, seeking their services. Read more
Onyeka Onwenu buried in Lagos (Channels)
Nigerian music legend, Onyeka Onwenu, has been laid to rest in Lagos State.
The funeral service of the late musician, who was also known as the “Elegant Stallion”, was held at the Fountain of Life Church in Ilupeju area of Lagos on Friday.
The funeral service was followed by a private burial at a vault in Ikoyi. Read more
Kelechi Ndukwe becomes 1st Nigerian to command US Navy war ship (DailyTrust)
Nigerian-born Kelechi Ndukwe has made history by getting promoted to the rank of Commander in the US Navy.
Victor Agunbiade, a US Army Officer, shared the news on X, congratulating Ndukwe on his achievement.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, meet the newest US Navy Captain Kelechi Ndukwe. The first Nigerian to have a command of a US Navy War Ship! Congratulations on your promotion Captain! Well deserved!!!,” he wrote. Read more
Sanwo-Olu pays compensation to Docemo fire victims (Tribune)
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, in fulfilment of his promise, paid compensation to victims of the Docemo fire incident at Idumagbo Avenue by Tom Jones in the Lagos Island area of the state.
Speaking at the official symbolic presentation of bank drafts to victims of the Docemo fire incident, Governor Sanwo-Olu announced N2,500,000, N1,500,000, and N750,000 in compensation to different traders based on the enumeration process.
The governor said the payment of the compensation was a testament to his administration’s commitment to supporting those affected by the fire disaster. Read more
Ogun doctors suspend 25-day strike (Channels)
Members of the Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association have suspended their ongoing strike action for four weeks to give room for a peaceful dialogue with the state government.
This decision was reached at the end of the emergency general meeting of the association which considered the hardship faced by the public while the warning strike was in force across state government facilities.
With this development, members of the association have been asked to resume duties at 8:00am on Monday, September 2, 2024. Read more
Lagos task force arrests 25 suspected hoodlums over attacks on motorists (Vanguard)
The Lagos State Task Force on Environment and Special Offences Enforcement Unit, has confirmed the arrest of 25 suspected hoodlums allegedly attacking motorists on Lekki-Epe Expressway.
The agency’s spokesperson, Mr Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, confirmed this in a statement issued on Friday in Lagos.
Abdulraheem said that the suspects were arrested during an operation that took place across key locations, including Chisco Roundabout, Elegushi, Ikate Roundabout, and Marwa Bus Stop. Read more
Shiites kick over removal of members’ hijab in detention (DailyTrust)
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria, also known as Shiites, has condemned the alleged forceful removal of Hijab by police officers in Abuja, describing it as a grave religious abuse and blasphemy.
According to a statement by Maryam Sani, on behalf of the Sisters Forum of the Islamic movement, the incident involved Muslim women in detention who were allegedly forced to remove their Hijab, a religious headscarf.
The statement denounced the act as a violation of religious freedom and cultural sensitivity. Read more
Alum’s “Behind The Doors of Fate” for launch at Freedom Park (Independent)
A fictionalised true story written by Dr. Prince Nduka Alum, ‘Behind the Doors of Fate’ is scheduled for launch at the Kongi’s Harvest Arts Gallery, Freedom Park, Lagos Island, on Saturday September 7th 2024, by 12pm prompt.
The book launch will feature an enthralling conversation with the author, reviews, dance and poetry interludes, wine and dine, in the serene atmosphere of the Freedom Park; an iconic art hub, famous for its arrays of artistic events.
A debut novel, ‘Behind the Doors of Fate’ is published in Nigeria by Grand Touch Media Services, LTD. The interesting novel focuses, among other topical issues, on the importance of equal opportunity for male and female children in a world that has limited prospects for all. Read more
Police arrest ATM card swap syndicate, recover 54 cards, POS machine in Kaduna (Nation)
The Kaduna State Police Command has apprehended a syndicate allegedly involved in ATM card swap fraud, recovering 54 ATM cards and a POS machine in the process.
The command’s PPRO, ASP Mansir Hassan, in a statement said the suspects, Umar Yau of Zoo Road, Kano; Abdullahi Bukar of Tudun Wada, Kaduna; and Hussaini Sulaiman of Zoo Road, Kano, were arrested on August 27, 2024, around 11:00 pm, following a coordinated operation based on credible intelligence.
He stated “the trio were notorious for loitering around ATM machines, pretending to assist individuals unfamiliar with operating the machines. They would then deceitfully swap the victims’ ATM cards, allowing them to carry out unauthorized withdrawals from their accounts.” Read more
Nicole Kidman stuns at “Babygirl” premiere in nude corset and velvet skirt (Standard)
Nicole Kidman stunned in a nude corset and velvet black skirt at the premiere for erotic thriller “Babygirl” at the Venice International Film Festival.
The 57-year-old Oscar-winning actress stars opposite The Iron Claw actor Harris Dickinson in the film about a love affair between a high-powered chief executive and a much younger intern.
The film star, who was honoured with an American Film Institute life achievement award earlier in the year, took to the red carpet on Friday in a dramatic-looking corset featuring specks of black. Read more
Doctor charged over death of Friends star Matthew Perry appears in court (BelfastTelegraph)
One of two doctors charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death made his first appearance in a federal court in Los Angeles on Friday after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors.
Dr Mark Chavez, 54, of San Diego, stood in court with his lawyer and told a judge he understood his rights.
US Magistrate Judge Jean P Rosenbluth told him he could remain free on bond with several restrictions, including turning over his passport and not working as a doctor. Read more
Heroic actions on British Airways flight BA5390 as captain ‘sucked out of cockpit window’ (Mirror)
Everything seemed normal when Captain Tim Lancaster and co-captain Alistair Atchison took off from Birmingham Airport on June 20, 1990, but that quickly changed
A British Airways flight to Malaga had only been in the air for roughly 13 minutes when a disaster struck – but tragedy was narrowly avoided.
Captain Tim Lancaster and co-captain Alistair Atchison’s routine take-off from Birmingham Airport in flight BA5390 on June 20, 1990, quickly turned into one of the most terrifying events in British aviation history. At 23,000ft, two of the six cockpit windows shattered, creating a gaping hole in the jetliner cruising at a speed of 400mph. Read more
Beloved 2000s teen drama lands sequel series at Netflix with original cast (Independent)
A One Tree Hill sequel series is reportedly in development at Netflix with several of its original cast members set to return.
Sophia Bush, who starred as Brooke Davis, Danneel Ackles, who played Rachel Gatina, and Hilarie Burton, who portrayed Peyton Sawyer, are said to have signed on as executive producers.
Bush and Burton are expected to reprise their roles in the reboot, according to Variety, while Ackles is also in talks to return. Read more
Barry Manilow sues Hipgnosis for $1.5m in bonus dispute (Billboard)
Barry Manilow is suing Hipgnosis Songs Fund (HSF) in federal court in California seeking $1.5 million in unpaid bonuses related to the music rights company’s acquisition of his catalog four years ago.
The suit by the “Mandy” singer, along with his management company Hastings, Clayton & Tucker Inc, or Stiletto Entertainment, follows a similar lawsuit HSF filed earlier this month in London alleging breach of contract relating to the bonus payments. News of the California case was first reported by the Financial Times. Read more
Russian attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv kills at least 6, injures dozens (AlJazeera)
A Russian attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has killed at least six people, including a 14-year-old girl, and wounded dozens of others, Ukrainian officials have said.
“Occupiers killed a child right on the playground,” Kharkiv mayor Ihor Terekhov said in a statement on the Telegram messaging app on Friday.
Three other people were killed in a 12-storey apartment block that caught fire as a result of the attack, he said. Read more
Musk’s X banned in Brazil after disinformation row (BBC)
X, formerly Twitter, has been banned in Brazil after failing to meet a deadline set by a Supreme Court judge to name a new legal representative in the country.
Alexandre de Moraes ordered the “immediate and complete suspension” of the social media platform until it complies with all court orders and pays existing fines.
The row began in April, with the judge ordering the suspension of dozens of X accounts for allegedly spreading disinformation. Read more
NFF turns to Eguavoen as Labbadia rejects Eagles job (Punch)
The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that ex-international and technical director, Austin Eguavoen, will handle the Super Eagles in their 2025 AFCON qualifiers against the Benin Republic and Rwanda in September, following their inability to secure the services of German coach Bruno Labbadia.
NFF said the deal to appoint the 58-year-old was aborted due to stringent German tax laws.
“We have been on the tax issue for the past three days, and I told him clearly that there was no way the NFF will agree to offset the concomitant tax percentage on his salary that will be demanded by German tax authorities,” NFF president Ibrahim Gusau said in a statement on Friday. Read more
Champion Gauff comes from behind to beat Svitolina (BBC)
Defending champion Coco Gauff came back from a set down to beat Ukrainian Elina Svitolina and reach the fourth round of the US Open.
American third seed Gauff’s bid to become the first woman to defend the title since Serena Williams in 2014 is still alive after a hard-fought 3-6 6-3 6-3 victory on Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
Svitolina earned the first break of the match in the eighth game when she superbly broke to love after Gauff’s backhand could only find the net. Read more
Toney heads for Saudi, Sterling and Sancho join rivals (FTBL)
Brentford’s Ivan Toney is set to move to the Saudi Pro Leaguers Al-Ahli after the clubs agreed a deal for the England forward.
Brentford have accepted a StG40 million ($A78m) offer from Al-Ahli for striker Ivan Toney, with the deal on course for completion in the final hours of the summer transfer window.
The England forward had also attracted interest from Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, but is now set for a medical ahead of completing a move to the Saudi Pro League outfit. Read more
Lo Celso rejoins Betis, Tottenham secure Cardoso priority (ESPN)
Real Betis announced on Friday the signing of midfielder Giovani Lo Celso from Tottenham Hotspur just minutes before the end of the LaLiga summer transfer window.
The transfer fee for Lo Celso, 28, is reported to be €5 million, with Tottenham securing a priority option for United States national team midfielder Johnny Cardoso.
Lo Celso’s deal is for the next three seasons with an option for a fourth year. Read more
Novak Djokovic upset at U.S. Open by Alexei Popyrin (NBC)
Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam singles title came to a very early end at the U.S. Open.
Australian Alexei Popyrin, the world’s 28th-ranked player, ousted Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in the third round. Djokovic’s 13 double faults were his most in a tour-level match, according to Tennis Abstract.
It’s Djokovic’s earliest Grand Slam defeat since the 2017 Australian Open. Djokovic also goes a calendar year without winning a Slam for just the second time in the last 14 years, joining 2017. None of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer will win a Slam in a year for the first time since 2002. Read more
Caitlin Clark, Fever stay hot, take down Angel Reese, Sky (ABC)
Caitlin Clark had a career-high 31 points and 12 assists in her final regular-season matchup with fellow rookie sensation Angel Reese, leading the Indiana Fever to a dominating 100-81 win over the reeling Chicago Sky on Friday night.
Clark shot 8 for 14 from the field, including 5 for 9 on 3-pointers, in her 11th double-double. She is the only player to have three games of at least 25 points and 10 rebounds in a season. And she is the first WNBA player to have four games with 50-plus points scored or assisted on in a single season.
On the other side, Reese had 10 points and 11 rebounds, breaking a tie with Tina Charles for rookie double-doubles with 23 and passing Sylvia Fowles for the Chicago season record. Reese got the record with 1:32 to play, long after Clark and the other Indiana starters left the game. She also has a rookie record 399 rebounds. Read more