Siblings bury teenager alive over missing phone in Zaria (Punch)
In a shocking and disturbing incident, a 16-year-old boy, Abubakar, was buried alive by his two siblings over a missing phone, in Zaria, Kaduna State.
The brothers, aged 22 and 18, were arrested by the police after a good Samaritan discovered Abubakar’s head protruding from a hole in an abandoned property.
According to eyewitnesses, the siblings had a heated disagreement over a missing phone in Abuja, where they worked. Read more
‘It’s a skit,’ says husband whose ‘passport was torn’ at airport (Vanguard)
The man featured in a viral video, in which his wife reportedly tore up his passport upon their return to Nigeria, has clarified that the entire incident was staged as a skit.
In a recent video shared on the family’s Instagram page, the man could be seen in the company of his children begging Nigerians to forgive him and understand.
According to him, what his wife tore was not a passport, adding that as a Nigerian, he cannot go against the laws of the country. Read more
Customs releases guidelines on food import waiver (Leadership)
The Nigeria Customs Service (NSC), on Wednesday, released import guidelines for the implementation of a Zero Percent Duty Rate and Value Added Tax (VAT), exemption on selected basic food items.
A statement by the service’s Public Relations Officer, Abdulahi Maiwada, noted that the guidelines were released by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun.
According to statement, the policy is effective from 15th July 2024 and will remain in force until December 31, 2024. Read more
Give us special courts to prosecute oil thieves, EFCC tells National Assembly (NewTelegraph)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday asked the National Assembly to create special courts for the prosecution of crude oil thieves and sundry crimes in the petroleum industry.
The Chief of Staff to the EFCC Chairman, Michael Uzokwe, who made the request at the ongoing investigative hearing of the House of Representatives special committee probing ‘crude oil theft and other losses’ said there was the need to create the special courts in order to accelerate prosecution of suspects.
He lamented that the delay in attending to cases in court was affecting the speedy dispensation of justice, adding that with special courts, the commission will be able to fast track the prosecution of oil thieves. Read more
Kano CoS denies diverting palliatives, says allegation politically motivated (Nation)
Kano Chief of Staff (CoS) Shehu Sagagi has denied allegation he diverted palliatives, describing it as “baseless, misleading, and politically motivated.”
Kano APC chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, who made the allegation also called for “investigation and prosecution of the culprit,” even threatening legal action.
But Sagagi, in a statement on Wednesday, said the accusation by the APC chairman was an antic deployed by the opposition party in a “desperate attempt to tarnish his image in the eyes of right thinking Nigerians. Read more
Tinubu approves new permanent secretaries for FCTA (Tribune)
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 4 Permanent Secretaries for the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).
This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday by the Director of Press in the office of the FCT Minister, Anthony Ogunleye.
According to the statement, the appointments were necessitated by the imminent retirement from the service of two Permanent Secretaries and the creation of the Youth Development Secretariat. Read more
About 60% of under-5 children in Kano stunted – UNICEF (DailyTrust)
UNICEF says 56.9 per cent of under-five-year children in Kano are affected by stunting due to malnutrition.
Mr Oluniyi Oyedokun, UNICEF Nutrition Specialist, Kano office, stated this on Wednesday in Kaduna at a two-day stakeholders inception meeting on scaled-up Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) for improved pregnancy outcomes in Kano.
According to him, out of two children in Kano, one is stunted. Read more
Kano APC Forum donates food items to vulnerable (Independent)
Political Appointees under the administration of the immediate past administration of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Wednesday donated food Items to Vulnerable in Kano.
Known as APC Strong Forum, the group is led by the former Managing Director of the Kano State Water Board, Dr Garba Ahmad.
In its first outing on Wednesday, the forum distributed 2,481 10kg bags of rice to the people. Read more
Taylor Swift to close out European leg of Eras Tour with five nights at Wembley (BelfastTelegraph)
Taylor Swift is to close out the European leg of her Eras Tour with five nights at London’s Wembley Stadium.
It comes after the US pop star, 34, paid tribute to victims of the Southport attack last month, which saw three young girls die after a mass stabbing at a holiday club themed on the singer.
Swift had been touring to packed stadiums across the continent this spring and summer until earlier in the month when her three shows at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium were called off as a result of a suspected plot. Read more
Kaley Cuoco is engaged to Ozark alum Tom Pelphrey (People)
Kaley Cuoco is engaged!
The Flight Attendant star, 38, announced on Instagram Stories on Aug. 15 that she’s engaged to Ozark alum Tom Pelphrey. “Amazing weekend,” she captioned a photo showing off the ring with the actor.
The Big Bang Theory alum publicly confirmed her relationship with Pelphrey in May 2022 on Instagram. The pair share a daughter Matilda Carmine Richie whom they welcomed in March 2023.
“The new light of our lives! We are overjoyed and grateful for this little miracle. Thank you to the doctors, nurses, family and friends who have helped us immensely over the last few days. We are blessed beyond belief,” Cuoco captioned a series of photos of the newborn. Read more
Dame Dash hits back at JAY-Z’s legal filing over sale of Roc-A-Fella shares (HipHopDX)
Dame Dash has responded to JAY-Z making a legal filing about the copyright ownership of his debut album Reasonable Doubt ahead of the sale of Dame’s Roc-A-Fella shares.
In a recent filing, Hov and his lawyers claimed that legal ownership of Reasonable Doubt will refer back to him in 2031, regardless of who owns the record label at that point.
Dash responded on Instagram on Tuesday (August 13), commenting: “They can say what they want, this shit is still for sale. You’re not buying a copyright, you’re buying a piece of a company called ROC A FELLA INC.” Read more
Zach Braff explains Scrubs revival delay (FilmNews)
Zach Braff has revealed that business rules are delaying plans to revive the iconic sitcom Scrubs.
The 49-year-old actor played Dr. John ‘J.D.’ Dorian in all nine seasons of the smash medical comedy series between 2001 and 2010 – and even featured in the 2009 spin-off Scrubs: Interns.
And while he is raring to get his co-stars back together for a new season of the hit show, he says rules surrounding show creator Bill Lawrence are frustrating plans. Read more
Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin removed from office in shock court ruling (CNN)
Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has been removed from office after a court ruled he had violated the constitution, in a shock decision that plunges the kingdom into further political uncertainty.
The verdict comes a week after the same court dissolved the country’s popular progressive Move Forward Party, which won the most seats in last year’s election, and banned its leaders from politics for 10 years.
The Constitutional Court in Bangkok ruled Wednesday that Srettha, a real estate tycoon and relative political newcomer, had breached ethics rules by appointing a lawyer who had served prison time to the Cabinet. Read more
Zelenskyy says Ukrainian offensive advancing as Belgorod declares emergency (AlJazeera)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said an incursion into the Russian region of Kursk has been achieving its strategic goals, with Russia swiftly pushing back on the claims.
In a Telegram post on Wednesday, Zelenskyy said Ukrainian troops had advanced between one and two kilometres in various areas of Russia throughout the day.
He said 100 Russian soldiers had been captured in the surprise invasion, which began last week. Read more
WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second time in 2 years (NBC)
The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years, following an outbreak of the viral infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has spread to neighboring countries in Africa.
A “public health emergency of international concern,” or PHEIC, is the WHO’s highest level of alert, and it can accelerate research, funding and international public health measures and co-operation to contain the disease.
Earlier this week, Africa’s top public health body similarly declared mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, an emergency after warning that the viral infection was spreading at an alarming rate. Read more
Ekong in Saudi to complete Al-Kholood move (Punch)
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong arrived in Saudi Arabia Wednesday ahead of his switch to Al-Kholood, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The 30-year-old is set to leave PAOK for the Saudi side ahead of the 2024/25 season after both clubs agreed on a transfer fee.
Last week, the Nigeria international sorted out personal terms with his suitors, with only medicals left to complete the switch. Read more
Handball: Nigeria’s U-18s lose to Croatia in 2024 IHF Women’s Championship Group B Opener (CompleteSports)
Nigeria’s U-18s lost to Croatia 33-11 in their opening match at the 2024 International Handball Federation (IHF) Women’s Championship in Group B on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
Croatia showcased their dominance in both halves, outclassing Nigeria 16-6 in the first half and extending the lead to 33-11 by the end of the match.
The head coach of the Nigeria U-18 women’s handball team, Agboola Shittu, fielded Rahima Bello, Taiwo Babatunde, Damilola Akinlade, Lucy Onyekwere, Precious Samuel, Amina Muhammad, and Chidera Ogbusimba against Croatia. Read more
Kylian Mbappé says Real Madrid have ‘no limit’ after Super Cup win (ABC)
Kylian Mbappé said there’s “no limit” to how many goals he and Real Madrid can score this season, after getting off the mark in his debut as the club lifted the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-0 win over Atalanta.
After a tight first half in Warsaw, Poland, Federico Valverde opened the scoring in the 59th minute, converting Vinícius Júnior’s cross, before Mbappé scored his first Madrid goal nine minutes later from a slick attacking move involving Rodrygo , Vinícius and Jude Bellingham. Read more
Imane Khelif responds to Donald Trump calling her a man (DailyMail)
Imane Khelif has told Donald Trump to stay out of sports after he referred to her as a man following her Olympic gold medal win.
Trump mocked her at a rally in Montana in the aftermath of the Algerian boxer’s gold in France last weekend. He incorrectly said Khelif, who was subjected to intense global scrutiny over if her gender allowed her to compete in women’s boxing, was transgender.
The boxer has since filed a cyberbullying lawsuit in France which apparently names Elon Musk and JK Rowling. And she didn’t spare Trump from her anger in an interview in Algeria with El Birad. Read more
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy to miss season after surgery (UPI)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy underwent surgery for a full repair of his meniscus Wednesday and will miss the 2024 season, coach Kevin O’Connell said.
Dr. Chris Larson performed the operation at Twin Cities Orthopedics in Eagan, Minn.
O’Connell announced Tuesday that McCarthy would undergo a procedure on his right meniscus that would determine the severity of the injury. Read more
Rory McIlroy targets big finish to PGA Tour season and push for record fourth FedExCup victory (SkySports)
Rory McIlroy wants to turn a “pretty good year” into a “very good year” with a strong finish to the PGA Tour season and late challenge for a record fourth FedExCup victory.
McIlroy has won twice on the PGA Tour this season, adding to the early-year victory on the DP World Tour at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, although still remains without a major success since 2014 and has had multiple near-misses during the campaign.
The world No 3 heads into the FedExCup Playoffs third in the season-long standings behind world No 1 Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele, a two-time major winner this year, although he believes he can “change the narrative” of his campaign with a strong three-week stretch. Read more
