Police arrest Lagos socialite over alleged N477 million land fraud (Nation)
Police operatives at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Alagbon, have arrested a popular socialite over his alleged involvement in a N447 million land fraud.
The suspect, Olaseni Johnson Olayinka alias Abu Abel, was arrested during an operation led by CSP Taiwo Oyewole at a residence in Victoria Island where he was allegedly hiding.
It was gathered that the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) in charge of FCID, Mrs Margaret Ochalla ordered Olayinkaโs arrest following a petition by Doyin Investment Group of Companies. Read more
Lagos orders psychiatric tests for 18 one-way traffic offenders (Guardian)
Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu with officials of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).
The Lagos State Government has directed the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to ensure that 18 motorists apprehended for brazenly driving against traffic flow (one-way) undergo mandatory psychiatric evaluation. Abuja Formula 1 Grand Prix tickets
This directive is part of a multi-faceted approach to restore road discipline, ensure public safety, and maintain order on Lagos roads. The Lagos State Government views this measure as a preventive and restorative step, rather than a punitive one, aimed at rehabilitating errant drivers and deterring potential violators.
LASTMA has finalized prosecutorial frameworks for the immediate arraignment of 18 vehicle owners recently apprehended for willfully driving against traffic flow. As part of their prosecution, each offender will be required to undergo a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to assess their cognitive fitness and behavioral disposition. Read more
Chinese Bizman, 80-yr-old grandma nabbed as NDLEA seizes Colos (Vanguard)
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a Chinese businessman, an 80-year-old grandmother, and several other suspects across the country, seizing large consignments of Colorado (โColosโ) cannabis disguised in moimoi sachets and โLoudโ cannabis concealed in processed food cans imported from Canada.
The agency disclosed that on Wednesday, July 23, operatives intercepted a suspect, Chidi Agbafo, along the EpeโAjah Expressway, Lagos, with 21.7kg of Colorado packaged in moimoi sachets and 3.8 litres of codeine-based syrup in a commercial bus bound for Warri and Oghara, Delta State.
Similarly, at the Apapa seaport in Lagos, officers conducting a joint examination with Customs and other security agencies discovered 101kg of Canadian Loud neatly factory-packed in 202 tins labelled โBean Salad Mix.โ The cannabis, hidden inside two Toyota Sienna buses shipped from Canada, was recovered on Friday, July 25. Read more
โFiscal Disasterโ: Tinubuโs Borrowing 10 Times Worse Than Buhariโs โ ADC (DailyTrust)
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed outrage over what it describes as โfiscal vandalismโ by the Tinubu administration following the approval of yet another $21 billion in foreign loans by the National Assembly.
The party says this new wave of borrowing will drive Nigeriaโs public debt beyond โฆ200 trillion before the end of the year, with no corresponding development or economic revival to justify it.
In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC accused President Tinubu of surpassing his predecessor by mortgaging the countryโs future in mountains of debts in the name of economic reform. Read more
500 Lagos residents benefit from RCCG medical outreach (Punch)
At least 500 residents of the Oshodi area of Lagos State benefited from the medical outreach organised by The Calvary Zonal Headquarters, Province 89 of the Redeemed Christian Church of God over the weekend.
The annual outreach, organised in collaboration with the Chike Okoli Foundation and Emzor Pharmaceuticals, held at the church premises on Saturday, allowed beneficiaries to have their eyes, blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and other vital signs checked.
Speaking at the event, the Pastor-In-Charge of the Zone, Jeffrey Aganbi, noted that the annual outreach was part of the churchโs efforts at giving back to the community.. Read more
Why I wonโt fight VeryDarkMan for N100m โ Portable (Sun)
Controversial singer Portable has declined an offer of N100 million to go toe-to-toe against social media activist VeryDarkMan, adding that he would do so for a higher amount.
Portableโs clash with VDM began after he called out the latter for his criticism of President Bola Tinubuโs administration.
Both men have released diss tracks amid the ongoing feud while countering each otherโs claims on social media. Read more
13 dead, 26 rescued In Niger boat accident (Channels)
A boat carrying 39 passengers has capsized in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
The incident which happened on Saturday claimed the lives of 13 individuals.
Confirming the incident on Sunday, the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), said 26 people were successfully rescued. Read more
Armed hero, Marine veteran Derrick Perry praised for confronting Michigan Walmart mass stabbing suspect in dramatic showdown (NYPost)
Dramatic video shows a heroic Walmart shopper armed with a gun confronting a knife-wielding maniac moments after he allegedly stabbed 11 people inside the Michigan store on Saturday night.
In wild cellphone footage shared on X, the brave man, identified by family members as Marine veteran Derrick Perry, is seen yelling at the suspected attacker to drop the weapon in the parking lot of the superstore in Traverse City, about 255 miles northwest of Detroit.
Perry is being praised for his actions, with some even suggesting he should be nominated for the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Read more
Olivia Dean’s new album inspired by Carrie Bradshaw (Musicnews)
Olivia Dean’s new album is inspired by Sex And The City character Carrie Bradshaw.
The 26-year-old singer has revealed that the fictional character, played by Sarah Jessica Parker, served as a big inspiration for The Art Of Loving.
She told The Sun on Sunday newspaper’s Bizarre column: “Iโd never seen Sex And The City before, and started watching it from the beginning. I have been living my Carrie moment โ her influence will be there.โ Read more
EU and US agree trade deal, with 15% tariffs for European exports to America (BBC)
The United States and European Union have reached a trade deal framework, ending a months-long standoff between two of the world’s biggest economic partners.
After make-or-break negotiations between President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen in Scotland, the pair agreed a US tariff on all EU goods of 15%.
That is half the 30% import tax rate Trump had threatened to implement starting on Friday. He said the 27-member bloc would open its markets to US exporters with zero per cent tariffs on certain products. Read more
Small-scale gold miners in Senegal use mercury despite health risks (AfricaNews)
There are thousands of hopeful gold miners in the village of Bantako, deep in the south-east of Senegal.
In the past 20 years, it has become one of the hotspots for prospectors in the region, hoping to find a speck of gold.
Due to geopolitical tensions and the unrest surrounding US President Donald Trump’s trade policy, the gold price has risen to record highs. Read more
Israeli strikes kill 63 in Gaza despite โpausesโ, as hunger crisis deepens (AlJazeera)
Israeli forces have killed at least 63 people across Gaza, hours after the military announced it would begin โpausingโ attacks for 10 hours daily in some areas to allow humanitarian aid to pass through.
On Sunday, the Israeli army said it would temporarily halt military activity each day from 10am to 8pm (07:00-17:00 GMT) in parts of central and northern Gaza, including al-Mawasi, Deir el-Balah and Gaza City. It also pledged to open designated aid corridors for food and medical convoys between 6am and 11pm.
But hours into the first day of the โhumanitarian pausesโ, Israeli air raids resumed.โ Read more
‘Fantastic Four’ tops North American box office with $118m (UPI)
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $118 million in receipts this weekend, BoxOfficeMojo.com announced Sunday.
Coming in at No. 2 is Superman with $24.9 million, followed by Jurassic World: Rebirth at No. 3 with $13 million, F1: The Movie at No. 4 with $6.2 million and Smurfs at No. 5 with $5.4 million.
Rounding out the top tier are I Know What You Did Last Summer at No. 6 with $2.8 million, How to Train Your Dragon at No. 7 with $2.8 million, Eddington at No. 8 with $1.7 million, Oh, Hi! at No. 9 with $1.1 million and The Home at No. 10 with $1 million. Read more
Miracle of Rabat: How we overcame Morocco โ Super Falcons (Vanguard)
Super Falcons coach, Justine Madugu may not be charismatic like other coaches. Still, he turned out to be the one who saw tomorrow with his predictions and analysis of the Super Falcons as they came back from the โdeadโ to maul Morocco 3-2 to lift their 10th title of WAFCON.
The man who had been on the hot seat had displayed an uncommon faith in the players and in his strategy, despite the pressure; he continued to tell everybody to โcalm downโ.
Madugu revealed that self-belief and mental resilience were key to the historic win. Read more
Tinubu to Super Falcons: Safe journey home, I look forward to receiving trophy in Abuja (Nation)
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeriaโs Super Falcons on their historic victory at the 2024 Womenโs Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), expressing pride in their accomplishment and telling the jubilant squad, โSafe journey homeโฆI look forward to receiving the trophy in Abuja.โ
In a post-match video call with team captain Rasheedat Ajibade and other players following their dramatic 3-2 win over host nation Morocco in Rabat, President Tinubu hailed the teamโs resilience, unity, and display of the indomitable Nigerian spirit.
โI am very, very proud of you. The entire nation is proud of you. You have lifted our spirits. You are a pride to your generation, and we are all very happyโ, President Tinubu said during the call. Read more
Emmanuel, Adesuwa win 46th CBN Senior Tennis Championship (Guardian)
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Emmanuel Michael and Adesuwa Osabuohien, at the weekend, underlined the depth of talent in Nigerian tennis when they beat the cast to win the menโs and womenโs singles respectively of the 46th CBN Open Tennis Championship held at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja.
It didnโt matter that the defending champions were not involved in the finals, as the duo gave the fans at the stadium enough excitement for their money.
In the menโs singles, Michael defeated hard-fighting Prosper Okonkwo, 2-1 ( 7-5, 2-6, 6-3) to lift the trophy and take home the star cash prize attached to it, while Chicago-based Osabuohien came from a set down to stop Omotayo blessing, 2-1 also ( 3-6, 5-1, 6-4 ) to emerge victorious. Read more
WโCup qualifiers: Nigeria to face SโAfrica in Bloemfontein (Punch)
World football governing body FIFA has confirmed that South Africaโs 2026 World Cup qualifier against Nigeria will be played at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
According to FIFAโs Head of Qualifiers and International Matches, Gordon Savic, through the NFF, the match will kick off at 5 pm Nigerian time.
The 46,000-capacity Toyota Stadium, formerly known as Vodacom Park and later Free State Stadium, is one of South Africaโs most iconic sporting venues. Opened in 1995, it served as one of the match venues during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Read more
England retain European title with dramatic win over Spain (BBC)
England cemented their place in history with a stunning penalty-shootout victory over Spain to retain their European title at Euro 2025.
Chloe Kelly, who scored the iconic winner at Wembley in the final of Euro 2022, was the hero again as she converted the decisive spot-kick to seal victory after Spain had missed three in a row, with Hannah Hampton saving two of them.
It is the first time an England team has won a major trophy on foreign soil and seals manager Sarina Wiegman’s status as one of the world’s greatest with her third successive European title – achieved with two countries. Read more