Police foil bank robbery, arrest kingpin in Lagos (Guardian)
The Lagos State Police Command says it has foiled an attempted bank robbery by a suspected team of robbers in Ejigbo area of the state and arrested its ring leader with his arms. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bala Elkana, stated this on Sunday in a statement. Elkana said that on Aug. 9, at about 9. 45a.m, the Ejigbo Police Station received a distress call that some armed robbers on motorcycles were operating outside Access Bank along Egbe Road by NNPC Junction at Ejigbo. Read more
Distance yourselves from those who preach violence —Buhari tells Muslims (Punch)
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed concerns that violent extremist ideas sometimes shown by some Muslims give Islam a wrong name. He, therefore, urged Muslims to distance themselves from those who preach violence. Buhari spoke on Sunday during his Eid-el-Kabir message to the nation, as made available by his Special Assistant On New Media, Bashir Ahmad, via his verified Twitter handle, @BashirAhmaad. The President stated, “I wish all Muslims in Nigeria and around the world happy and joyous Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. Read more
Bello warns against attack on FG (Nation)
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has cautioned leaders in the country to desist from inciting the public against the President Muhammadu Buhari administration, saying that the president is doing his best and will continue to transform the nation. The governor who stated this during the Eid-Kabir prayer in Okene, Kogi State, advised Nigerian leaders who have lived their lives and have benefitted immensely, to give peace a chance in the interest of the country. “Leaders should stop inciting people against the security agents of the country and the president, as whoever found wanting will certainly face the full wrath of the law. Read more
Eid-el-Kabir: Church distributes food to IDPs, needy Muslims in Kaduna (Punch)
Pastor Yohanna Buru, General Overseer, Christ Evangelical and Life Intercessory Fellowship Ministry, Kaduna, has distributed food packages to more than 2,000 needy Muslims to enable them celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival. Among the beneficiaries of the gesture were Internally Displaced Persons, beggars, people living with disabilities, identified poor Muslim families and ‘Almajiri’ (Quranic education pupils). Read more
16 Ekiti obas sue Fayemi over traditional council chair (Punch)
Sixteen most prominent traditional rulers in Ekiti State, the Pelupelu Obas, have sued Governor Kayode Fayemi, challenging his appointment of the Alawe of Ilawe Ekiti, Oba Adebanji Alabi, as chairman of the state Traditional Council. The monarchs, in the suit with registration number HAD/76/2019, filed before an Ado Ekiti High Court, are seeking nullification of the appointment, saying the governor’s action of picking someone outside the 16 obas as chairman was “a violation of the Ekiti State Chieftaincy Law.” Read more
I informed ICPC about ambulance in my house, ex-Deputy Whip (Nation)
Immediate past Deputy Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon Pally Iriase, has said that he informed the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) about the ambulance kept at his residence by members of Otuo Community. The ambulance was part of the Constituency project Iriase attracted to his community for use by the Otuo General Hospital. Read more
I’ve not quit politics, says Ladoja (Nation)
Following reports of his purported decision to quit politics, a former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja has cleared the air that he only decided not to contest any political seat again and not quit politics. The Osi Olubadan who said he is and will be available for any developmental politics in any parts of the country said he will never adopt the ‘siddon look’ approach to politics as been rumoured in some quarters. Ladoja spoke with journalists in his Bodija, Ibadan residence on Sunday after observing the Eid-el-Kabir prayers. Read more
DisCos suspension has minimal effect on electricity consumers —TCN (Guardian)
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), says suspension of some Distribution Companies (DisCos) from the Electricity Market does not affect most electricity consumers in their franchise areas. Mrs Ndidi Mbah, the General Manager Public Affairs of TCN made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. Read more
Driver, conductor arrested for pick-pocketing with bus (Nation)
A commercial bus driver Ezekiah Andrew Ovotu 31 and his conductor Abdulmon Mustapha 32 have been arrested by operatives of the Lagos state police command Special Anti-Robbery Squad(SARS) for using their bus to pickpocket their passengers along Oshodi Mile2 road in Lagos. According to source, the operatives of SARS got an intelligence report of the suspects’ nefarious activities along Oshodi Mile2 through the Directorate of the State Secret Service (DSS) and arrested them after many days of surveillance. Read more
Rocket fire hits Libya airport, breaking Eid truce (Punch)
Rocket fire hit the Libyan capital’s sole functioning airport Sunday, violating a temporary truce between the unity government and forces loyal to strongman Khalifa Haftar, airport authorities said. “Mitiga airport has been targeted by fire this morning, the first day of Eid al-Adha”, the airport’s management said in a statement on Facebook, referring to the three-day Muslim holiday that began on Sunday. Air traffic was suspended “until further notice”, the statement added, alongside photos showing columns of smoke rising from the runway and parked planes. Read more
Family forced to flee through windows after fire ravages house in arson attack (Metro)
Four people were forced to escape through windows after their house was deliberately set on fire in an arson attack this morning. A woman, a teenage boy, 17, and two girls, 16 and 11, are being treated in hospital after a blaze destroyed the house in Heckmodwike, West Yorkshire at just after 4am. The boy is in a serious but stable condition after he jumped from an upstairs window, police said. Read more
Vladimir Putin riles Ukraine with Crimea bikers’ festival trip (BBC)
Ukraine has protested to Russia after a leather-clad President Vladimir Putin visited the annexed Crimean Peninsula to attend a bikers’ festival. Its foreign ministry described Saturday’s visit as a “blatant violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty”. Ukraine said attempts by Moscow and its media to present such visits as routine were “pathetic”. Crimea was annexed from the Ukraine in 2014, triggering a wave of ultra-patriotism in Russia. Read more
Married teacher, 36, jailed for having sex with schoolgirl, 15, at her home (Metro)
A married teacher who admitted having sex with an underage pupil has been jailed for five years. Lauren Coyle-Mitchell, 36, sexually assaulted the girl, 15, after taking her back to her home in New Jersey, US. The fireman’s wife said the ‘affair’ started with her sending the schoolgirl ‘raunchy’ texts but she said it became ’emotionally and morally damaging’. Read more
Pakistan PM says world inaction on Kashmir like appeasing Hitler (Guardian)
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan asked Sunday if the international community would stand by as Indian Hindu nationalism spread into Muslim-majority Kashmir, saying it was the same as appeasing Hitler. His outrage on Twitter came as tensions simmered between the two countries over the divided Himalayan region after New Delhi last week rescinded years of autonomy enjoyed by the Indian-ruled part of Kashmir and gave full control to the central government. Read more
Guatemala poll pits ex-first lady against ex-prison chief (BBC)
Polls have opened in Guatemala for the final round of the presidential election. The two candidates in the run-off have both stood for the presidency before. Ex-first lady Sandra Torres hopes it will be third time lucky, while ex-prison chief Alejandro Giammattei is running for the fourth time. Guatemalans have cited insecurity as their main concern, followed by unemployment, high living costs and corruption. Read more
Cop faces life-changing injuries after suspected car thief drove over him in police car (Metro)
A man remains in custody on suspicion of attempted murder after a police officer was run over in Birmingham. The police constable, 42, is facing ‘potentially life-changing’ injuries after being hit by a suspected car thief, a senior officer has said. The married traffic officer of West Midlands Police suffered a broken pelvis as well as head, abdominal and other internal injuries and will return to the operating theatre for a second day of surgery this evening. Read more
Sex attacker jailed for assaulting woman after she fell asleep at friend’s house (Metro)
A man who sexually assaulted a woman as she slept after a night out has been jailed for three years. Carl Chappillon, 33, shared a cab back to his victim’s friend’s house where the woman in her twenties fell asleep shortly after arriving. She was terrified to wake up to Chappillon sexually assaulting her and told police about the attack in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire. Read more
The Hunt: Universal Pictures cancels film release (BBC)
Universal Pictures has pulled the release of The Hunt following a series of mass shootings and criticism from US President Donald Trump. The Hunt, a satirical film in which liberals hunt Trump supporters and kill them for sport, was due to be released on 27 September. Marketing of the film had already been put on hold following the El Paso and Dayton shootings. Read more
Victor Osimhen stars on debut as Lille make winning start (Punch)
New signing Victor Osimhen marked his Ligue 1 debut with two goals as last year’s runners-up Lille kicked off their new campaign with a 2-1 victory over Nantes on Sunday. Christophe Galtier’s hosts, who finished 16 points behind champions Paris Saint-Germain last term, were indebted to 20-year-old Osimhen at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Read more
Aubameyang gives Arsenal winning start at Newcastle (Guardian)
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang fired Arsenal to a 1-0 win at Newcastle in their Premier League opener on Sunday, providing hope of an improved run this season for Unai Emery’s side. The Gunners finished last season in turmoil after blowing their bid for a top-four place with a disastrous spell in the final weeks. Adding to Emery’s woes, Arsenal were crushed by Chelsea in the Europa League final to shatter their dreams of Champions League qualification. Read more
Jose Mourinho hails Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for ‘genius’ goal in Arsenal’s win over Newcastle (Metro)
Jose Mourinho showered Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with praise after the striker’s ‘genius’ goal sealed a 1-0 victory for Arsenal in their Premier League opener away to Newcastle. Aubameyang latched onto Ainsley Maitland-Niles’ pinpoint cross and calmly dinked the ball over Martin Dubravka in the 58th minute after some lacklustre defending from Steve Bruce’s side at St James’ Park. Read more
Wolves have goal ruled out by VAR in stalemate at Leicester (BBC)
Wolves had a goal ruled out by the video assistant referee as their Premier League game at Leicester City ended in a goalless draw. Joao Moutinho’s right-wing corner was headed goalwards by Leander Dendoncker and hit the arm of Wolves’ Willy Boly at close range before Dendoncker shot the rebound past Kasper Schmeichel from eight yards out. But, after a review, the goal was disallowed by on-field referee Andre Marriner, much to the frustration of some Wolves players. Read more
Man City’s reserves could win title says Mourinho (Guardian)
Jose Mourinho claims Manchester City are so strong the Premier League champions could even win the title with their second-string side. Mourinho, working as a pundit for Sky Sports on Sunday, was asked who can win the title this season and the former Manchester United boss was quick to highlight City’s strength in depth. Read more
Jose Mourinho aims dig at Anthony Martial over playing as Manchester United’s main striker (Metro)
Jose Mourinho has aimed a dig at Anthony Martial by claiming that the Frenchman wants to play as Manchester United’s main striker ‘for the wrong reasons’. Romelu Lukaku’s departure to Inter this summer has opened up an opportunity for Martial to play more as a central forward under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. But Mourinho hinted that Martial’s reluctance to track back when he plays in a wider role could be behind his desire to start more games as United’s No.9. Read more
Chadli joins Anderlecht on loan from Monaco (Punch)
Belgium international Nacer Chadli has joined Anderlecht on a season-long loan from Monaco, the French club announced on Sunday. Chadli, 30, had arrived at the Ligue 1 outfit last August from English Championship side West Bromwich Albion on a three-year deal. The record 34-time Belgian champions have an option to buy Chadli, who has played 56 times for his country. Read more
Gareth Bale: Real Madrid forward recalled for Roma friendly (BBC)
Gareth Bale has been recalled to the Real Madrid squad for their final pre-season friendly against Roma on Sunday. He played in two friendlies before missing the Audi Cup in Germany last month, as well as Wednesday’s game with Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg. The Wales forward, 30, was reportedly not in the right mental state to play after Real blocked a move to China. Read more
Andy Murray to play Zhuhai and Beijing singles tournaments in China (BBC)
Former world number one Andy Murray is to step up his return to singles by playing events in Zhuhai and Beijing. The Briton will make his singles return at this week’s Cincinnati Masters – seven months after fearing he might have to retire. He has added the tournaments in China in September and October to his schedule but has not committed to playing singles at the US Open. Read more