•Quincy Jones in 2014 Quincy Jones, a titan of American entertainment who worked with stars from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson and Will Smith, has died aged 91. Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, said he died on Sunday night at his…
*Fuel queues resurface in Lagos as supply dips (Sun)*Davido acquires 3rd private jet worth N102b ($78M) (Tribune)
Fuel queues resurface in Lagos as supply dips (Sun) Motorists in Lagos had a hectic time getting petrol yesterday as queues worsened across filling stations in the state. Findings by Daily Sun revealed a shortage in supply compounded by the…
*‘This marriage wrecked me’ — Man narrates how DNA shows he’s not father of SS ‘son’ (Vanguard)*Middleman bags 11-year jail term for N48.5m theft (Punch)
‘This marriage wrecked me’ — Man narrates how DNA shows he’s not father of SS ‘son’ (Vanguard) A Nigerian man, Steven Opeyemi Moses, has cried out after a DNA test revealed that he is not the biological father of a…
*Isese: Lagos declares Monday work-free day (Punch)*UNILAG denies another increment in school fees (Channels)
Isese: Lagos declares Monday work-free day (Punch) The Lagos State Government has declared Monday, August 21, as a work-free day for all public servants in the state in commemoration of the 2023 Isese Day celebration which will be held on…
“Leaving Neverland” director condemns new Michael Jackson biopic
The proposed new Michael Jackson biopic will glorify a man who abused children, according to the director of Leaving Neverland. Filming is due to begin on the story of Jackson’s life, produced by Graham King (who previously produced the Queen…
*Tragedy averted as container falls on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Punch)*”Nonsense!” – Nigerians criticise Imo poly student who graduated with help of private parts (Vanguard)
Tragedy averted as container falls on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Punch) Another tragic incident was averted on Monday night after an articulated truck conveying a 40ft container fell on the Kara bridge end of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The truck was said to be…
*Korra Obidi: Divorce not for the weak-minded (Nation)*I needed money for baby items, says photographer arrested over car theft (Vanguard)
Korra Obidi: Divorce not for the weak-minded (Nation) Popular American-based dancer, Korra Obidi, has offered insights into some of the painstaking and consequences of divorce. In March, she divorced, a month after she gave birth to her last child. The…
*Buhari meets family members of Abuja-Kaduna train abduction (Guardian)*Effective enforcement: Restore old glory of LASTMA- newly appointed Sanwo-Olu’s SA tasks officers (Vanguard)
Buhari meets family members of Abuja-Kaduna train abduction (Guardian) Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari is meeting with family members of the Abuja-Kaduna train abduction in Abuja. Presidency in a tweet disclosed that Buhari is meeting with people whose relatives were abducted…
*Anambra demolishes Odumeje’s church in Onitsha (Tribune)*Sources: Officers who spoke with terrorists after Kuje attack arrested (DailyTrust)
Anambra demolishes Odumeje’s church in Onitsha (Tribune) Popular Anambra pastor, Chukwuemeka Odumeje’s church was demolished by the Anambra State Government, on Thursday. Grace And Power Prophetic Ministry situated in Onitsha was a church owned by the famous pastor also known…
*Pastors sacked by Winners’ Chapel ‘unfruitful, blatant failure,’ says Oyedepo (Punch)*2 employees arraigned for allegedly stealing employer’s N574k (Guardian)
Pastors sacked by Winners’ Chapel ‘unfruitful, blatant failure,’ says Oyedepo (Punch) Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church International aka Winners’ Chapel has said the pastors recently sacked by the church were unfruitful. One Pastor Peter Godwin had claimed…