Students to block Abuja airport, Kaduna road today (Punch)
The National Association of Nigerian Students has said its members will block the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja and Kaduna-Abuja Expressway on Wednesday (today) as part of its protest against the ongoing industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities.
The PUNCH had reported that students, on Monday, blocked the access roads to both the local and international terminals of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, leaving air passengers and others stranded.
Speaking to The PUNCH on Tuesday, the chairman, NANS National Task Force, ‘EndASUUstrike,’ Olumide Ojo, said students did not protest at the Apapa Port as earlier scheduled for Tuesday to allow them strategise and plan for an impactful protest on Wednesday.
Ojo said, “We decided to use today (Tuesday) to appraise our protest on Monday at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja. By tomorrow (Wednesday) morning, we will be grounding the Nnamdi Azikwe Airport, Abuja and Kaduna-Abuja Expressway. Read more
556 outstanding LASU students get scholarship (Guardian)
The management of Lagos State University has awarded a scholarship of 50 per cent refund of school fees in the academic session to 556 outstanding undergraduate students of the institution.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that this is in line with a promise made by Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, when she assumed duty on Sept. 20, 2021, as the ninth substantive Vice-Chancellor of LASU.
She promised a 50 per cent refund of school fees to students with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.50 every academic session.
Olatunji-Bello had said that the decision to introduce the policy was to promote healthy competition among the students.
The VC announced the scholarship awards to 556 beneficiaries at a public lecture on the first anniversary of her assumption of office on Tuesday, in Lagos. Read more
5 arraigned over N40.6m fraud in Lagos (Punch)
The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned five people before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court for allegedly forging and stealing N40,604,929,73, from a health company in the state.
The defendants, Martins Isuman 41, Alaran Olayinka 23, Malomo Adeola 36, Falilat Babatunde 42 and Patience Ekere 42, were arraigned before Magistrate Mrs T. A. Ojo, on Thursday.
They are facing five-count bordering on conspiracy, obtaining by false pretence, forgery, stealing and breach of public peace, preferred against them by the police.
The police prosecutor, Supol Francis Igbinosa, told the court that the defendants and others now at large, conspired and committed the alleged offences between January 2019 and July 2022. Read more
How lawyer died chasing husband, alleged side chick (Nation)
More facts have emerged on how a lawyer and mother of three died in a crash while chasing her husband and an alleged side chick in Calabar last Sunday.
The Nation gathered the deceased, Claret Opara Bassey has been married for over 10 years to Mr. Sunday Bassey.
That fateful Sunday, she reportedly got a call from one of her friends that her husband was sighted in a shopping mall with the alleged side chick.
She was said to have immediately taken one of their cars and headed to the mall. On reaching there, the husband was about to leave the premises of the shopping mall and inside his car with the sidekick identified as Laticia.
Upon sighting the wife, he hurriedly drove off with Laticia on the front seat, making the angry wife to go after them. Read more
How I raped, killed teenager inside church –Suspect (Punch)
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, Tosin Kolade, for allegedly raping and killing a teenage girl, Ifeoluwa Apanpa.
The suspect, who was paraded on Tuesday told journalists that he lured the girl inside a church where he raped her and strangulated her to death.
The suspect his mum is a cleaner at the church where he committed the crime. He said he had waited for his victim to pass through the place to her church and he requested her to help him carry some chairs when he pounced on her.
“On 17th September 2022, I went back home around 1pm from work because we didn’t have work that day. We were just sleeping at the shop, I told my boss that I wanted to go and ease myself, my boss allowed me and said I should come back quickly.
“When I got home, I took the key to our church because my mum is the cleaner of the church and went to church. I packed all chairs in the church together, I knew the time Ifeoluwa would pass through our church on the way to her church. Read more
Buhari celebrates King Sunny Ade at 76 (Nation)
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, celebrated internationally renowned artist and King of Juju Music, Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye aka King Sunny Ade, who turns 76.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, Buhari lauded the veteran artist for advancing Nigerian music on the world stage, being the first Nigerian to receive a Grammy Awards nomination with his songs used in Hollywood movies.
“President Muhammadu Buhari joins the entertainment industry in celebrating juju music maestro and multi-instrumentalist, Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, better known as King Sunny Ade, who turns 76 on September 22, 2022. Read more
How medical doctor, others were arrested over fake surgery in C’River (Vanguard)
A medical doctor and CEO of Life First Medical Centre, Dr Austin Adugba, has been arrested by the Police in collaboration with the Cross River State Task Force on quackery and related violation in the healthcare delivery system of the state.
Briefing newsmen in Calabar, on Tuesday, Chairman of the Task Force, Dr David Ushie, said six persons, including Dr Adugba, conspired to carry out the fake surgeries on nine persons out of the 10 patients that were found in the facilities visited by the team.
Ushie also revealed that Adugba has allegedly been recruiting quacks in his facility (Life First) and mobilising them to carry out all sorts of illicit activities in rural communities and defrauding unsuspecting members of such localities.
“This briefing is about fake doctors operating in Aladim community of Ogoja LGA, it’s about the sad incident that we received a tip-off concerning some wonder surgeons in the community.
Guard arrested for beating labourer to death in Abuja (DailyTrust)
The police in the FCT have arrested a security guard for beating an 18-year-old labourer to death at Karsana, opposite Kubwa, Abuja.
City & Crime learnt that the incident happened on Sunday night at the site of a massive housing project.
Narrating the incident to City & Crime, a brother to the deceased, Abdussalam Isa, said his late sibling, Abdullahi, came to Abuja last Friday from Sabon-Birni in Sokoto State.
He said, “He joined me here to work as a labourer for this housing estate under construction. The facility is under our elder brother’s security guards.’’ Read more
INEC releases final list of presidential candidates
(ThisDay)
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Tuesday released the final list of presidential candidates of all the political parties contesting next year general election.
In a statement, the INEC national commissioner in charge of publicity and chairman voters education, Festus Okoye said the commission also approved the final list of candidates for national elections (Presidential, Senatorial and Federal Constituencies) pursuant to section 32(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 and item 8 of the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2023 General Election.
He said the publication of the full names and addresses of all nominated candidates follows the political parties’ conduct of primaries and completion of the nomination exercise.
According to Okoye, Nigerians may recall that at end of the process, the personal particulars of all nominated candidates were displayed in their constituencies nationwide as provided by section 29(3) of the Electoral Act. Read more
Uganda declares Ebola virus disease outbreak (Vanguard)
Uganda health officials on Tuesday declared another outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease following the confirmation of a case of the Sudan ebolavirus confirmed in Mubende district in the central part of the country.
The case was confirmed after Uganda Virus Research Institute tested a sample taken from a 24-year-old man. This follows an investigation by the National Rapid Response team of six suspicious deaths that have occurred in the district this month. There are currently eight suspected cases who are receiving care in a health facility.
Ebola is a severe, often fatal illness affecting humans and other primates. It has six different species, three of which (Bundibugyo, Sudan and Zaire) have previously caused large outbreaks. Read more
Stormzy & Rina Sawayama win big at AIM Awards 2022 (MusicNews)
Stormzy and Rina Sawayama will be recognised for their outstanding achievements and ground-breaking work at this year’s Association of Independent Music (AIM) Awards. The final list of nominees are also unveiled ahead of the star-studded ceremony on 28 September at London’s Roundhouse, with rising star Pixey completing the line up of the live show.
Iconic British musician and philanthropist Stormzy will be honoured as Diversity Champion for using his platform to level the playing field in the music industry and inspiring wider society through his charity #Merky Foundation and #Merky Books. Since its launch in 2018, the Stormzy Scholarship has provided financial support for 19 UK Black students to attend Cambridge University, helping to transform their University experience and positively change their lives. In 2017, the University admitted 58 Black British students to undergraduate degree courses. In 2020, this rose to 137, with the increase being coined ‘The Stormzy Effect’. #Merky Foundation, founded by the musician, is committed to fighting racial inequalities, justice reform, discrimination and more within the Black community. Read more
Charlamagne explains why Chied Keef isn’t one of hip-hop’s most influential artists (HipHopDX)
Charlamagne Tha God recently gave his top four picks for most influential rappers of all time, and he did not put Chicago’s own Chief Keef on the list.
Many people would argue the “Love Sosa” rapper should be up there when it comes to influence, thanks to his contributions in ushering in the drill sound in the early 2010s. However, during a recent conversation on The What?!, Charlamagne gave his list and explained why Chief Keef isn’t there.
“I’m not going to say the order number, but there’s four: Kanye [West], JAY-Z, [2]Pac and [Lil’] Wayne,” Charlagmagne said. “The four most influential rappers of all time.”
One of the hosts asked about Chief Keef, and the radio Hall of Famer replied: “No, you know why I don’t put Chief Keef in there? Because Chief Keef didn’t influence the world, he influenced a sound of a region. Those four people I named literally influenced people all over the world.” Read more
80th Golden Globe Awards ceremony to air Jan. 10 on NBC (UPI)
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, dick clark productions and NBC announced Tuesday that the Golden Globe Awards honoring excellence in film and TV will air live on NBC and Peacock Jan. 10.
“We recognize the HFPA’s commitment to ongoing change and look forward to welcoming back the Golden Globes to NBC for its landmark 80th anniversary in January 2023,” Frances Berwick, chairman of entertainment networks at NBCUniversal television and streaming, said in a statement.
“We are thrilled to announce the return of the Golden Globe Awards on NBC and to hosting the ‘party of the year’ for audiences around the world who have been waiting for its return,” added Helen Hoehne, president of the HFPA.
“It’s great to be back at the Beverly Hilton for the must-see celebration recognizing the best in film and television. The HFPA remains committed to important changes and supporting programs which prioritize diversity, inclusion, and transparency. See you on Jan. 10!” Read more
Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears molestation lawsuit dropped by accuser (People)
The woman who accused Tiffany Haddish and comedian Aries Spears of molestation has dropped the lawsuit against them, according to multiple reports.
Per court documents obtained by TMZ, the plaintiff — a 22-year-old woman identified as Jane Doe — requested the case be dismissed with prejudice, meaning the plaintiff cannot refile the same claim again in that court.
“My family and I have known Tiffany Haddish for many years — and we now know that she would never harm me or my brother or help anyone else do anything that could harm us. We wish Tiffany the best and are glad that we can all put this behind us,” Jane Doe said in a statement to TMZ, who first reported the news.
Jane Doe and lawyers for Haddish and Spears did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s requests for comment. Read more
Serial podcast drops bombshell new episode after Adnan Syed’s release from prison (Metro)
The Serial podcast has returned with a brand new episode, following Adnan Syed’s release from prison.
Syed’s case became a huge phenomenon in 2014, after he was convicted of strangling ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee and burying her body, with the first series of the podcast focusing on the case.
On Monday, the verdict was overturned by Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn, who ordered Syed’s release – with Sarah Koenig and Julie Snyder dropping a brand new episode on the update earlier today.
Fans are able to listen to the new episode, titled Adnan Is Out here, with an episode description reading: ‘It’s Baltimore, 2022. Adnan Syed has spent the last 23 years incarcerated, serving a life sentence for the murder of Hae Min Lee, a crime he says he didn’t commit. Read more
Meghan Markle asked for meeting with King Charles to ‘clear the air’: report (PageSix)
Meghan Markle requested a one-on-one meeting with King Charles III to “clear the air” before she and Prince Harry left the UK, according to a royal reporter.
“She’d now like, before they return back to California, to have a one-to-one audience with King Charles III,” Neil Sean said in a YouTube video (via Sky News).
“That’s right, Meghan one-to-one with King Charles III. You heard correct.”
Sean claimed his source told him that the Duchess of Sussex, 41, made the request in a “formal letter,” and that the meeting would serve as “an opportunity to clear the air, put the rights from wrongs and explain some of the rationale behind what they’ve been doing over the last two years.”
Sean added, “Now you have to admire Meghan’s self belief, whatever you think.” Read more
Spain PM condemns Atletico over Vinicius racism incident (Guardian)
Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez condemned Atletico Madrid on Tuesday for not taking a stand against the racist chants from their supporters aimed at Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior.
Some sectors of the crowd chanted “You are a monkey, Vinicius, you are a monkey,” before and during Real Madrid’s 2-1 win at Atletico’s Metropolitano stadium on Sunday, while missiles including lighters were thrown at him and Brazilian compatriot Rodrygo as they celebrated a goal.
Liga will report the events to the Spanish Football Federation’s disciplinary committee but Atletico have not made a public statement about the incidents. “I’m a big supporter of Atlético Madrid, so I was very sad,” Sanchez told Politico while at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
“I expected a strong message from the clubs against this kind of behaviour, this is what I will ask of my team. I think its important that football clubs take this kind of behaviour seriously and react.”
The storm was sparked after Pedro Bravo, the head of the Spanish football agents association, said on television that Vinicius needed to stop ‘acting the monkey’ when dancing to celebrate goals. Read more
Edwards deserved win against me – Usman (Punch)
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman says many people get it wrong when they think that Leon Edwards was lucky in their fight.
In what was arguably the upset of the year, Jamaica-born Brit Edwards ended the reign of Usman in the UFC 278 main event last month.
After the first four rounds in Utah, “The Nigerian Nightmare” had taken control of the contest and appeared firmly on the way to another convincing title defence leading 3-1. But in a moment that shocked MMA fans around the globe, “Rocky” handed the first loss to Usman’s UFC record with a perfectly set up and brutal head kick.
While many gave Edwards credit for delivering one of the most memorable and seemingly unlikely comeback wins in UFC history, some looked to downplay his accomplishment, dismissing the result as nothing but ‘luck’. Read more
Yusuf Alli wants world standard timing at Madojiemu athletics event (Guardian)
Edo State Sports Commission Chairman, Yusuf Alli, has promised to provide an electronic timing device for the Princess Mabel Madojiemu Athletics Championships billed for September 29 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City.
The former African long jump champion wants to ensure the championships, meant for U-15 athletes, are run according to world standards.
“It is part of my contribution to the success of the championships,” Alli stated. “You never know if any of the young athletes can break a record, and so, if there is no acceptable timing device, the efforts are of no use to us.”
The championships are open only to schools in Edo State and, according to the organisers, all arrangements are in top gear as the schools are itching to participate in the catch-them-young event. Read more
‘When it flares up, I can’t even talk’ – Mike Tyson reveals he is suffering from sciatica after being pictured in a wheelchair (Metro)
Boxing legend Mike Tyson has revealed he is suffering from sciatica that sometimes leaves him ‘unable to talk’.
Fears over Tyson’s health grew last month after photographs emerged of him been pushed in a wheelchair through a Miami airport while also clutching a walking stick.
Asked about the incident, the former heavyweight champion revealed to Newsmax TV: ‘I have sciatica every now and then, it flares up.
‘When it flares up, I can’t even talk! Thank God it’s the only health problem I have. I’m splendid now.’
‘Everybody in my house is truly blessed and we’re all very grateful for whatever we have.’
Sciatica is a condition where the sciatica nerve, which runs from the lower back and spread down one leg, is irritated or compressed. Read more
NPFL: Enyimba unveil new assistant coach (Vanguard)
Nigeria Professional Football League giants, Enyimba FC have announced the addition of Olanrewaju Yemi Daniel into its coaching crew.
The Aba-based club on Tuesday announced this on their official website.
Yema as he is popularly known joins Enyimba as an assistant coach having previously worked at Magate FC, MFM FC and Vandrezzer.
In reaction, head coach, Finidi George said that he is excited to have Yema on board, highlighting his passion for coaching and positive mindset.
He said, “Yema is someone I have known for some time now. He is passionate about his job and has a positive mindset. He has very good qualities that will bring value to the team, so I’m very happy to have him around.” Read more
Algeria friendly: Why Aribo was dropped (Punch)
Fresh facts have emerged on why Joe Aribo is missing from Nigeria’s squad for next week’s international friendly against Algeria in Oran, PUNCH Sports Extra reports exclusively.
On Saturday, a 22-man squad was published by the Nigeria Football Federation with the Southampton midfielder not listed.
A team official told PUNCH Sports Extra exclusively that the midfielder asked to be excused from the game to settle in well at his new club.
“The coach (Jose Peseiro) wants to test some other players in the central midfield position and that’s why Raphael Onyedika was invited,” our source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told only PUNCH Sports Extra.
“Also, his (Aribo) exclusion is to help him settle in well at his new club though there are some personal issues he wants to sort out.” Read more
Arsenal handed worrying Odegaard injury update (Independent)
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been handed an update regarding Martin Odegaard’s injury. The 23-year-old midfielder missed the Gunners’ trip to Brentford after picking up a small knock to his calf in training.
He returned to action at London Colney ahead of the clash with Thomas Frank’s side, though he did not feature in the matchday squad. The Norway international has only missed four games for the north Londoners through injury, with his previous absence coming in April 2021 due to an ankle scare.
This comes as a major problem for Arteta, who named Odegaard as Arsenal’s new captain at the start of the season and has since been rewarded for his decision. Despite the midfielder’s knock, he’s still been called up by his country for the international break and Norway head coach Stale Solbakken has given an update on the Gunners star. Read more