Security agents will henceforth arrest hate speech makers – Buhari (Punch)
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned Nigerian elites to stop misleading the people through their unguarded utterances. Buhari, who is the visitor to the University of Uyo, according to the News Agency of Nigeria, gave the warning at the 24th convocation ceremony of the institution on Saturday. The President, who was represented by the Director of Corporate Communications, National Universities Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Yakasai, said development and progress could not thrive in a hate-filled and divisive society. Read more
Ekiti: Fayose sacked as PDP leader (Nation)
Stakeholders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State yesterday removed former Governor Ayo Fayose as the leader of the party in the state while affirming the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Biodun Olujimi, as PDP’s new leader in Ekiti State and Southwest region. Olujimi is the party’s highest ranking political office holder in the southwest geo-political zone. Read more
Fuel scarcity looms as NUPENG backs NLC planned strike (Punch)
There may be shortage of fuel next week as the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers has pledged its loyalty to the Nigeria Labour Congress and any step that the NLC decides to take. The Federal Government on Friday obtained an order from the National Industrial Court restraining the organised labour from embarking on strike. Read more
Army buries Gen. Alkali in Abuja (Punch)
The Nigerian Army, on Saturday, buried the remains of Maj.-Gen. Idris Alkali (retd.) at the military cemetery in the Gudu District of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Senior officers and men of the army, led by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, held prayers at the cemetery before lowering Alkali’s body into the grave after full military honours were given to it. Read more
Ojukwu’s first son Debe dies at 60 (Nation)
The President-General of Nnewi Town Union (Nzuko Ora Nnewi), Sir Ugochukwu Udemezue, says the death of Debe Ojukwu, the first son of the late Dim Odumegwu Ojukwu, is a big loss to the community. He confirmed the death of Debe, the 60-year-old first son of the late Ikemba Nnewi, from Umudim. When contacted however to confirm the death, Bianca, the widow of late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, said it was not her duty to make announcements on behalf of the Ojukwu family. Read more
Oshiomhole speaks from both sides of his mouth – Okorocha’s son-in-law (Punch)
A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, who claimed to have won the governorship primary held in the state on October 6, Uche Nwosu, has described the National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole, as a man who contradicts the truth by speaking from both sides of his mouth. Nwosu, who spoke with our correspondent on Saturday, lamented that it was unfortunate that Oshiomhole was elected national chairman of the APC “at this time when the party ought to concentrate on wining the general elections rather than being entangled in intra-party crisis.” Read more
Cameroon opposition candidate calls for presidential vote recount (Independent)
Cameroon opposition candidate Maurice Kamto has called for an independent recount of last month’s presidential poll, urging the international community to “assume its responsibilities.” Kamto, who according to official results, came second with 14.23 percent of the vote behind incumbent Paul Biya, posted the appeal online in a video late on Friday. He called for an independent, international committee accepted by all sides to carry out the recount and vowed to abide by its conclusions. Read more
Blasphemy case husband pleads for asylum (BBC)
The husband of a Pakistani Christian woman acquitted of blasphemy after eight years on death row has pleaded for asylum from the UK, US or Canada. Asia Bibi’s husband, Ashiq Masih, said they were in great danger in Pakistan. The Supreme Court overturned Asia Bibi’s conviction on Wednesday, saying the case against her was based on flimsy evidence. Read more
Israel’s Netanyahu hails Trump for Iran sanctions (Guardian)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday hailed US leader Donald Trump for reimposing sanctions against mutual foe Iran, ahead of a fresh round of penalties set to kick in Monday. “Thank you, President Trump, for this historic move. The sanctions are indeed coming,” Netanyahu said in a statement released by his office. Read more
Glowing chemical ‘could aid brain cancer surgery’ (BBC)
A chemical that makes brain tumours glow pink could help surgeons to remove the cancer safely, a trial suggests. Scientists gave people with suspected glioma a drink containing 5-ALA, a substance known to accumulate in fast-growing cancer cells. The pink glow the chemical causes was found in people with the most aggressive cancers. Researchers hope it will make it easier for surgeons to distinguish between cancer cells and healthy brain tissue. Read more
Evelyn Akhator, D’Tigress forward: How we conquered Argentina in Spain (Nation)
That D’Tigress forward Evelyn Akhator played a key role in Nigeria’s giant leap at the 2018FIBA Women’s World Cup in Spain would be putting it mildly. On court, the 23-year-old became the greatest influence in D’Tigress rise to eighth position in the world, winning three games along the way. The former WNBA player featured in the D’Tigress’ four games, totalling 58 points with an average of 14.5 points per game, 10.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists to help Nigeria defeat Turkey, arch rivals Argentina and Greece. She is also the only African to make the MVP shortlist at the World Cup. Read more
Leicester beat Cardiff in emotional game (BBC)
Leicester City played with great will and nerve to beat Cardiff City on an emotional day as the Foxes returned to action for the first time since the death of their owner in a helicopter crash. On an afternoon when football seemed both an irrelevance and a form of release for Leicester’s grieving players and fans, the two clubs united to remember Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and the other four people who lost their lives on 27 October. Read more
Newcastle win first EPL match of the season (Vanguard)
Newcastle United recorded their first Premier League win of the season with a 1-0 win against Watford at St James’ Park. The Hornets, who had won their last two matches to nil ahead of the trip up north, had the better of the first-half chances although their wastefulness in the final third stopped them from going ahead at the break. Read more
Ramos scores as Madrid beat Valladolid (Vanguard)
Real Madrid grabbed a fortunate victory against Real Valladolid in Santiago Solari’s first La Liga game in charge – their first league win in six games. Valladolid hit the crossbar twice in the second half before a late own goal gave Madrid the lead. Brazilian teenager Vinicius Jr cut in from the right wing and hit an effort that was going well off target until a deflection off Kiko Olivas. Read more