Dave Chappelle targets trans community, disabled people in ‘The Dreamer’ Netflix special

After receiving harsh criticism for his remarks about transgender and LGBTQ+ communities in his previous Netflix special The Closer, Dave Chappelle again took a jab at trans people and targeted the disabled community in his latest special ‘‘The Dreamer’’. Chappelle…

*Oyetola took N18b loan after losing election – Adeleke (Punch)*We’ve recovered over N30b from suspended AGF – EFCC Chairman (DailyTrust)

Oyetola took N18b loan after losing election – Adeleke (Punch) The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has disclosed that his predecessor, Gboyega Oyetola, took N18 billion loan after he lost the July 16th, 2022 Osun governorship election. This is as…

*4 to die by hanging for conspiracy, armed robbery, others (Guardian)*Alleged violence: Davido’s cousin Sina Rambo, wife split (Punch)

4 to die by hanging for conspiracy, armed robbery, others (Guardian)  An Ado- Ekiti High Court, on Monday, sentenced four persons: Ojo Ajaiyi, 22; Matthew Osalade, 23; Adebisi Ogundare, 23 and Busayo Adeniyi, 23 to death by hanging for armed…

*Lagos contractor in court over N6m missing kerosene (Punch)*Ondo: 39-year-old tricycle operator allegedly beats colleague to death (Guardian)

Lagos contractor in court over N6m missing kerosene (Punch) A defendant, Isaac Bassey, has told Magistrate S.K. Matepo of the Samuel Ilori Courthouse in Ogbà, Lagos State, that he is not part of the contract that led to the disappearance…

*DSS silent on official who jumped into Lagoon (Punch)*Student allegedly kills sex-worker for stealing his phone (Guardian)

DSS silent on official who jumped into Lagoon (Punch) The Department of State Services has declined comment on the reported suicide of one of its official, Adetutu Adedokun, who jumped into the Lagoon on Thursday. The Uber driver whose vehicle…

Dave Chappelle opens up about the ‘ugly’ side of Will Smith after Oscars slap

Comedy icon Dave Chappelle said Will Smith’s “mask” came off when he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars earlier this year, revealing something ugly beneath. And he said hopes the mask stays off. “A lot of people forget who Will…

*Lagos market leaders visit Jandor, decry incessant market closure (Independent)*Lagos commissioner warns land grabbers over illegal encroachment (Punch)

Lagos market leaders visit Jandor, decry incessant market closure (Independent)  Market leaders from various major markets across Lagos State Saturday made a solidarity visit to the Lagos State Peoples  Democratic  Party (PDP), governorship candidate, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran also called…

*Ajasa raises concerns over dragging of suit challenging Lawal’s coronation as Oniru (Guardian)*Family petitions police over missing undergraduate, mother hospitalised (Punch)

Ajasa raises concerns over dragging of suit challenging Lawal’s coronation as Oniru (Guardian) There are growing concerns over the apparent snail pace of the case challenging the installation of Gbolahan Lawal as the Oniru of Iru land in June 2020…

*Omo-Agege rewards heroic tanker driver with N1m (Guardian)*Marketers notify FG on planned fuel price hike, queues persist (Punch)

Omo-Agege rewards heroic tanker driver with N1m (Guardian) Deputy Senate President and Delta APC’s governorship candidate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, has rewarded brave tanker driver, Ejiro Otarigho, with a personal donation of N1 million. On June 10, Otarigho averted monumental disaster…

Dave Chappelle’s attacker says LGBTQ jokes angered him

Isaiah Lee, Dave Chappelle’s attacker, has claimed that the comedian’s LGBTQ jokes triggered his attack against him (Chappelle). Accused of attacking Chappelle on stage earlier this month, Lee said he found the comedian’s jokes about the LGBT community “triggering”. Speaking…

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