Security forces bust “insurgents camp” in Anambra, rescue priest, 2 others (Channels) Joint Security Forces in Anambra State on Friday broke into “insurgent’s camp” at Ogbunka in Orumba South Local Government Area, rescuing three abducted persons including a reverend father…
*Police arrest car wash attendant who zoomed off with customer’s vehicle (Vanguard)*Court remands jealous lover for killing girlfriend (Punch)
Police arrest car wash attendant who zoomed off with customer’s vehicle (Vanguard) Operatives of the Police Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos have arrested a 22-year-old car wash attendant, Issa Muhammed, for allegedly stealing a customer’s vehicle. The command’s spokesperson,…
Melvin Van Peebles: “Godfather of black cinema” dies at 89
Pioneering filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles, dubbed the “godfather of black cinema”, has died aged 89, with directors Spike Lee, Ava DuVernay and Barry Jenkins leading the tributes. Van Peebles, famous for 1970s films including Watermelon Man and Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss…
“Titane” wins top prize at Cannes Film Festival
Titane has won the top award at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. The film described by critics as an outlandish film packed full of sex and violence is by 37-year-old director Julie Ducournau, who is only the second woman to…
Thomas Jefferson Byrd: Spike Lee pays tribute after actor’s ‘tragic murder’
Oscar winner Spike Lee has paid tribute to actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd, who has been shot and killed in the US. Writing on Instagram, Lee called the actor his “beloved brother”, adding: “Tom is my guy.” The 70-year-old had starred…
*Police nab 185 suspected cultists in Ikorodu, recover arms (Guardian) *Command nabs Lagos traffic robber (Punch)
Police nab 185 suspected cultists in Ikorodu, recover arms (Guardian) Fresh onslaught against cultism and gang violence in Lagos State has led to arrest of no fewer than 185 suspects by special forces attached to Lagos State police command. Two…