Police arrest 70-year-old man for defiling teenage daughter (Vanguard)
Lagos State Police Command is currently investigating a 70-year-old farmer, named Bashiru Abiodun, for defiling his daughter.
Abiodun, who lives at No. 26, Papa-Ado Street in the Agbowa community of Lagos State, was arrested on August 29, 2024, by the Agbowa-Ejirin division of the community for defiling his 14-year-old daughter.
According to the victim’s mother, Mrs. Abiodun, “My daughter told me that her father had been sexually abusing her before I caught him defiling our daughter.” Read more
Adebayo Ogunlesi’s son Geoffrey engaged to Meyer, Spider-Man star ex-wife (Punch)
The former wife of Tobey Maguire, known for his role as Spider-Man, Jennifer Meyer, has announced her engagement to Geoffrey, the son of Nigerian billionaire businessman Adebayo Ogunlesi.
Meyer shared the happy news on her Instagram, posting photos from their intimate proposal.
Displaying her engagement ring, the celebrity jeweller captioned the post, “Yes.” Read more
Blackface calls for Plantashun Boiz reunion (Tribune)
Nigerian singer Augustine Amedu Obiabo, popularly known as Blackface, has reignited hopes for a reunion of the iconic music group, Plantashun Boiz.
The group, which dominated the Nigerian music scene in the late ’90s and early 2000s, originally comprised Blackface, Faze, and 2Baba (formerly known as 2Face).
In a recent post on his Instagram page, Blackface urged his former bandmates to join him in a new mission aimed at fostering unity and peace. Read more
‘You have dealt a death blow to oil cabals,’ Otedola lauds Dangote (Channels)
Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has congratulated his friend and brother Aliko Dangote on the actualisation of his $20bn refinery in Lagos.
Otedola said with petrol now rolled out by the Dangote Refinery, the days of Nigeria bowing to foreign powers for our fuel needs are over.
“You have not just built a refinery; you have liberated us from the chains of economic dependence that have held this nation back for far too long. The days of bowing to foreign powers for our fuel needs are over, thanks to your vision and determination,” Otedola wrote in a social media post on Tuesday. Read more
Buhari hails Boss Mustapha on birthday (Nation)
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a warm birthday message to the ex-Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, praising his leadership and vision.
In a statement issued by his spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu, on Tuesday, September 3, Buhari congratulated Mustapha on his special day, saying: “Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Boss as you celebrate your birthday.”
The former President acknowledged Mustapha’s significant contributions to his administration, saying: “Your far-reaching vision and strong leadership paved the way for all that we achieved as an administration.” Read more
ISWAP Claims responsibility for Yobe mass killing, gives reason (DailyTrust)
The Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for the attack that led the killing of 34 villagers in Yobe State.
Daily Trust reported how the terrorists attacked Mafa town around 4pm, on Sunday, killing people and setting houses and shops on fire.
In a letter written in Arabic and released by the insurgents, the insurgent group claimed responsibility for the attack. Read more
$2.8b spent on debt servicing in 7 months sparks concerns (Sun)
Nigeria’s escalating external debt obligations have ignited widespread concern as the nation spent an astounding $2.78 billion on foreign debt servicing in the first seven months of 2024.
The substantial figure, accounting for 64% of the total $4.36 billion in international payments made by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on behalf of the government during this period, has raised alarm over the country’s financial sustainability.
The proportion of funds allocated to debt servicing has surged dramatically, climbing from 46% in the same period last year to 64% this year. Read more
Prince Omoha Foundation disburses N25m grant to empower young entrepreneurs in Nigeria (Independent)
Popular Nigerian businessman and philanthropist Prince Omoha Nduka has disbursed N25 million as part of an empowerment project for young entrepreneurs in Nigeria.
The disbursement is part of the foundation’s annual non-refundable seed capital grants program, aimed at supporting young male and female entrepreneurs to boost socio-economic development and eradicate poverty in the country.
The 2024 beneficiaries were selected from a pool of over 3,500 applicants based on their innovation, performance, and potential for growth to create jobs and reduce poverty. These entrepreneurs also received training in online business, mentorship, and coaching. Read more
Cher reportedly “in talks” for legends slot at Glastonbury 2025 (NME)
Cher is reportedly “in talks” to take on the legends slot at the 2025 edition of Glastonbury.
The slot has become one of the most prestigious slots of the Worthy Farm event over the years and sees one veteran artist take to the Pyramid stage late on the Sunday afternoon to break out a career-spanning set of their biggest hits.
Shania Twain took on the slot at this year’s edition, while Yusuf/Cat Stevens played in 2023. Performers previous to that include Diana Ross, Barry Gibb, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page and Robert Plant and Kylie Minogue. Read more
Danger Mouse writer Brian Trueman dies aged 92 (BBC)
Brian Trueman, the writer behind the cartoon series Danger Mouse, has died at the age of 92, his son has said.
Posting on Facebook, Jonathan Trueman said his Manchester-born father had died in hospital on Sunday evening after a short illness.
Trueman had an illustrious career in television and radio, presenting the BBC children’s quiz show Screen Test as well as working at Granada TV. Read more
At least 129 dead in attempted jailbreak in Congo (AfricaNews)
An attempted jailbreak in Congo’s main prison in the capital left at least 129 people dead, most of them in a stampede, authorities said Tuesday.
A provisional assessment showed that 24 inmates were shot dead by “warning” gunshots as they tried to escape from the overcrowded Makala Central Prison in Kinshasa early Monday, Congolese Interior Minister Jacquemin Shabani said on the social platform X.
“There are also 59 injured people taken into care by the government, as well as some cases of women raped,” he said, adding that order has been restored at the prison, part of which was burned in the attack. Read more
Gavin And Stacey stars seen on Barry Island for “one last time’’ (RTE)
Gavin And Stacey actresses Joanna Page and Ruth Jones have been pictured on set at Barry Island for “one last time”.
The BBC announced on Monday that filming had got under way for the sitcom’s last episode, which will air on Christmas Day this year.
The show’s co-creator James Corden, who plays Smithy in the series, posted a photo to Instagram on Tuesday that appeared to show Page and Jones facing away from the camera in front of O’Shea’s Fish & Chip Cafe in character as Stacey and Nessa. Read more
Daniel Craig and Luca Guadagnino present ‘‘Queer’’ to Venice Film Festival (WashingtonTimes)
Venice Film Festival regular Luca Guadagnino is back on the Lido to debut his new Daniel Craig film “Queer” on Tuesday night.
A festival favorite, Guadagnino had to forgo a splashy red carpet premiere for the sexy tennis drama Challengers last year, when the studio delayed its release amid the actors strike. But the filmmaker is returning with another highly anticipated project, adapting a William S. Burroughs novel about an American expat in Mexico City in 1950 who develops an obsession with a young, male student. Read more
British man baffled by Nigeria declaring him a top fugitive (BBC)
A British national has said he is at a loss as to why the Nigerian police have accused him of planning to overthrow Nigeria’s government and placed a bounty on his head.
It was alleged by Nigeria’s police spokesperson on Monday that Andrew Wynne – and a co-conspirator – had built up a network of sleeper cells to destabilise Nigeria and had fled the country in the wake of last month’s cost-of-living protests.
Speaking from the UK, Mr Wynne told Nigeria’s Channels Television he was not aware of accusations and would be happy to talk to officials. Read more
Turkey arrests 15 accused of assaulting US servicemen (VOA)
A nationalist Turkish youth group physically assaulted two U.S. soldiers Monday in western Turkey, the U.S. Embassy in Turkey and the local governor’s office said, adding that 15 assailants had been detained over the incident.
In a statement, the Izmir governor’s office said members of the Turkey Youth Union (TGB), a youth branch of the nationalist opposition Vatan Party, “physically attacked” two U.S. soldiers dressed in civilian clothes in the Konak district.
It added that five U.S. soldiers joined in after seeing the incident, and that police intervened. All 15 attackers had been detained and an investigation was launched into the matter, it said. Read more
Osimhen: Mertens convinced me to join Galatasaray (CompleteSports)
Victor Osimhen has revealed his former Napoli teammate Dries Mertens convinced him to join Galatasaray.
The Nigeria international agreed to join the Turkish Super Lig champions on a season-long loan deal on Monday.
Osimhen , who arrived Istanbul on Tuesday morning was met by a rapturous reception at the airport. Read more
‘We’re still alive’: Palestine’s only athlete at the Paralympics speaks out (AlJazeera)
Nine months ago, Fadi Aldeeb missed several calls from his brother in Gaza. The next day, Aldeeb found out he had been killed in an Israeli attack on his home.
Aldeeb, the only Palestinian athlete at the Paris Paralympics, left the Gaza Strip a decade ago for a wheelchair basketball career that took him to Turkey and Greece before he finally arrived in France.
“On December 6, I had a French league game, and when I was finished, I found my brother had called me many times. … I tried to call back, but there was no connection,” Aldeeb told the Reuters news agency. Read more
Chelsea sell winger to Al-Nassr for £6m profit despite never playing for them (Telegraph)
Chelsea have sold Brazilian winger Angelo Gabriel, who never made a competitive appearance for the club, to Saudi Arabia for a £6 million profit.
The Premier League side paid around £13 million to sign Angelo from Santos in July 2023 and then loaned him to Strasbourg, the French club which was bought by Chelsea’s owners last year.
Angelo went on to make 24 appearances for Strasbourg in all competitions last season but failed to score a single goal for the French side. Read more
Ronald Koeman bans winger Steven Bergwijn from Dutch squad over Saudi Arabia move (IrishIndependent)
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has excluded Steven Bergwijn from the Dutch national team following the winger’s move from Ajax to Al-Ittihad.
The 26-year-old was part of Koeman’s squad at Euro 2024 and made two appearances as the Dutch exited the competition at the semi-finals, but Koeman has said that now, he will not be part of the national team “in principle”.
Virgil van Dijk, though, has committed his future to the Netherlands until the 2026 World Cup at least, but the door is shut on Bergwijn following the striker’s transfer. Read more
Olympic marathon runner hospitalised after “boyfriend set her on fire in petrol attack’’ (Express)
Paris Olympics competitor Rebecca Cheptegei is in hospital after being set on fire by her boyfriend, according to police. The Ugandan, who lives in Kenya, sustained burns on 75 per cent of her body following Sunday’s terrifying attack.
Cheptegei was covered in petrol and set ablaze at her house in the western part of Trans Nzoia County, according to a report from the area’s Police Commander, Jeremiah ole Kosiom.
The 33-year-old’s boyfriend is said to have carried out the attack due to a disagreement. The police chief’s report states that they were heard arguing over the land on which Cheptegei’s house sits before he left and returned with a jerrican of petrol. Read more
Promoter Bob Arum teases future plans for Naoya Inoue following TJ Doheny win (DAZN)
Promoter and Top Rank CEO Bob Arum will be happy with what he saw on Tuesday with Naoya Inoue successfully defending his undisputed super bantamweight title.
The 92-year-old was ringside in Tokyo for Inoue’s clash with TJ Doheny, and is eager to continue delivering big fight nights for the Japanese star.
Inoue was making the second defence of four super bantamweight title belts, and while Doheny was forced to pull out of the fight in round seven due to injury, it was a contest which Inoue controlled from start to finish and it felt like it was only a matter of time until “The Monster” finished it on his own accord. Read more