Tinubu didn’t approve tenure extension for IGP – Police (Channels)
President Bola Tinubu did not extend the tenure of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun.
This is according to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) which said instead, the President gave his approval to the law governing the tenure of the office as required.
In a statement on Friday, Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the IGP’s appointment is for four years. Read more
EFCC hands over recovered $180,300, 53 vehicles to Canadian Police (Leadership)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has handed over a total of $180, 300 to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on behalf of the victims of financial crimes in Canada.
The EFCC also handed over 53 vehicles stolen in Canada, moved to Nigeria and recovered all over Nigeria.
While handing over the recoveries, the Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukayode said out of the $180, 300 US Dollars, the sum of $164, 000 was stolen from a Canadian Elena Bogomas in a romance scam, while $16,300 Dollars was stolen from Sandra Butler. Read more
FUNAAB grieves over Christianah’s abduction, killing (Punch)
The management of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, has mourned the death of the 300-level student of Pure and Applied Botany of the university, Christianah Idowu, saying that her abduction and senseless murder in Ikorodu, Lagos State, has left the entire university broken-hearted.
The university conveyed this condolence message in a statement made available to journalists on Friday and signed by Olasunkanmi Olajide, acting Head, Directorate of Public Relations of the institution.
The university said that the news of the abduction and subsequent killing of Idowu had brought the school great pain and untold sorrow. Read more
Tinubu defends petrol price hike, says hard decisions must be taken (DailyTrust)
President Bola Tinubu has reacted to the recent hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol.
Daily Trust reports that the newest hike, implemented by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company’s (NNPCL) Retail Management, range from N855 to N897 per litre, depending on the location, from the previous N568-N617.
Independent marketers have adjusted their prices to between N930 and N1,200 per litre of petrol. Read more
Ladipo Market: Tension builds over election in Aguiyi Ironsi section (Vanguard)
Elections in most international markets in Lagos State are often marred by violence, especially as the election draws closer. The Aguiyi Ironsi International Market Traders Association, Ladipo, Mushin area of Lagos is no exception. As the election season reaches its peak, the tension in the market becomes palpable.
Lagos market history of electoral violence is well-documented. During and after elections, traders have clashed brutally, with reports of dangerous objects being used to intimidate opponents. The police have struggled to maintain order, and at some point, the markets were forced to shut down temporarily. As the current election draws near at the Aguiyi Ironsi’s end, a bitter power struggle is brewing. Read more
Lagos community protests against unlawful demolition of buildings (Nation)
Indigenes and residents of the Odo-Ogun community in the Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State have protested against the illegal demolition of their ancestral homes and buildings.
A communiqué issued at the end of a meeting held on Friday urged the state government to intervene to prevent mayhem in the community.
The communiqué read in part: ”Unfortunately, some officials of the state government colluded with one Onikoro Family to perpetrate illegality to execute a fake judgment of 1936 that is being contested in courts. Read more
Nigerian flag designer, Taiwo Akinkunmi, buried (Punch)
The designer of the Nigerian flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, has been laid to rest after a year-long wait for a promised state funeral.
Akinkunmi, who passed away at 87, was celebrated for his iconic contribution to the nation.
His funeral service, organised by the Oyo State government, was held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan, attended by a large gathering of mourners, including family, friends, and government officials. Read more
Shettima demands stronger ties between FG, traditional institutions (Vanguard)
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for stronger ties between the federal government and traditional institutions.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to engaging royal fathers as key stakeholders in national development and social cohesion.
Speaking on Friday during a visit to the Ningi Emirate in Bauchi State, the Vice President offered condolences for the late Emir of Ningi, HRH Alhaji Yunusa Muhammed DanYaya. Read more
Selena Gomez reaches billionaire status from various business ventures including Rare Beauty (People)
When you’re ready, Selena Gomez, come and get your billionaire title.
The singer, actress and businesswoman, 32, has surpassed billionaire status, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, as the outlet reported she’s worth $1.3 billion — making her one of the youngest female self-made billionaires in the United States.
Gomez’s wealth reportedly comes from her various business ventures, with the outlet stating more than 81% of her money is in her Rare Beauty cosmetics brand. Read more
At least 17 students killed in Kenya boarding school fire (AlJazeera)
A fire ripped through the dormitory of a boarding school in central Kenya, killing 17 boys who were sleeping and injuring 14 others, police and government officials said.
The death toll could rise, police warned on Friday, following the disaster at Hillside Endarasha Primary School in Nyeri county, as the survivors are being treated in numerous hospitals.
Government spokesman Isaac Mwaura said the boys were in grades 4 to 8, putting their ages at about nine to 13 years. The dormitory housed 156 boys. Read more
Woman ‘kept as sex slave had teeth and lips removed by Poland’s Josef Fritzl’ (Metro)
A woman who claims to have been locked in a barn and kept as a sex slave for four years had all her teeth and lips removed in ‘cruel experiments by Poland’s Josef Fritzl’.
The woman, who has been identified by her first name Malgorzata, is alleged to have been held captive for four years in a barn near Glogow, Poland.
She revealed her ordeal to doctors after she arrived at hospital to be treated for a dislocated shoulder. Read more
YouTubers build world’s largest iPhone (UPI)
A pair of YouTubers broke a Guinness World Record by constructing a scaled-up iPhone 15 Pro Max measuring 6.74 feet tall.
Tech reviewer Mrwhosetheboss, aka Arun Maini, enlisted the help of gadget-building specialist DIYPerks, aka Matthew Perks, to build the world’s largest smartphone replica.
Maini said he wanted to create a giant iPhone to celebrate the milestone of his YouTube follower count surpassing that of the official Apple account. Read more
Indie band English Teacher win Mercury Prize (BBC)
Indie band English Teacher have won the Mercury Prize for their debut album This Could Be Texas.
The quartet, who formed while studying at the Leeds Conservatoire in 2020, are the first act from outside London to win the prize since Young Fathers in 2014.
Judges said their album stood out “for its originality and character” and displayed a “fresh approach to the traditional guitar band format”. Read more
Grammy-winning Brazilian musician dies after battling long Covid (Sky)
A Grammy-winning Brazilian musician who worked with the Black Eyed Peas, Stevie Wonder and Justin Timberlake has died after months of battling long COVID.
Sergio Mendes, who introduced international audiences to Brazilian music genre bossa nova, died at the age of 83 in Los Angeles.
“His wife and musical partner for the past 54 years, Gracinha Leporace Mendes, was by his side, as were his loving children,” his family said in a statement. Read more
Ian McKellen slams Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry in scathing critique of royal family (Fox)
Sir Ian McKellen is not holding back when it comes to the royal family.
The British actor, 85, claimed the late Queen Elizabeth II was “quite rude” during their meeting in 2008.
McKellen recalled the time when he received a medal for acting and had an allegedly heated exchange with the monarch. Read more
Simon scoops Nantes’ Player Of The Month award (CompleteSports)
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has won Nantes’ Player of the Month award for August, reports Completesports.com.
Simon scored two goals in three league appearances for the Canaries in the month under review.
The Nigerian was on target in Nantes’ win against Auxerre and Montpellier. Read more
Nigeria keen to prevent double humbling against Benin (Punch)
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are determined to avoid another humiliating defeat at the hands of the Cheetahs of Benin Republic as they face off in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener on Saturday (today) at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, The PUNCH reports.
The Super Eagles are out for redemption, with memories of their shocking 2-1 World Cup qualifier defeat to their neighbours still fresh. The Augustine Eguavoen’s team are seeking a reversal of fortunes, facing the same opponents the second time in the last three months.
The June defeat was Nigeria’s first competitive loss to Benin Republic, a result that led to the resignation of former head coach George Finidi, who was asked to step down from the saddle by the Nigeria Football Federation for an incoming foreign technical adviser. Read more
Roy Keane accused of sour grapes after Jack Grealish’s Ireland U-turn (Express)
England star Jack Grealish’s decision to snub the Republic of Ireland in favour of the Three Lions is claimed to have sparked bitterness from Roy Keane.
The rival nations are set to meet in a Nations League clash at the Aviva Stadium today (Saturday), with Grealish vying for a place in interim boss Lee Carsley’s side after earning an England recall.
The Manchester City winger hasn’t had the most straightforward international career, opting to represent the Republic of Ireland at age-group level before turning down call-ups to the senior side and eventually declaring his allegiance to England. Read more
Calafiori sustains injury in bizarre incident during France 1-3 Italy (FootballItalia)
Italy coach Luciano Spalletti is confident Riccardo Calafiori did not sustain a significant injury after the Arsenal man was hurt in a bizarre incident by France’s Ousmane Dembele.
The Nations League match at Parc des Princes saw the Azzurri concede a Bradley Barcola goal after 14 seconds, but then fight back to win 3-1 with goals from Federico Dimarco, Davide Frattesi and Giacomo Raspadori.
It was not entirely without incident, because Calafiori was forced to limp off in the second half after he was clattered from behind by a flying Dembele. Read more
Charles Leclerc videoed crashing his £303k car days after winning the Italian Grand Prix (Mirror)
Charles LeClerc has been filmed hitting another vehicle in his £303,000 ($400,000) Ferrari road car, just days after claiming victory at the Italian Grand Prix.
LeClerc had held off a strong challenge from Oscar Piastri in Monza, adopting a one-stop strategy as he beat the MacLaren driver by 2.6 seconds in what was his second win of 2024.
There were jubilant celebrations after LeClerc’s shock victory as the Monagasque started fourth on the grid before edging Piastri. Read more
Jannik Sinner downs ailing Draper to reach US Open final (RNZ)
Italian top seed Jannik Sinner took down ailing Briton Jack Draper 7-5 7-6(3) 6-2 to reach the US Open final, overcoming muggy conditions at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Sinner appeared to have suffered a wrist injury when he fell over in the second set but rallied to reach his second major final after winning the Australian Open earlier this year.
Little went right for Draper, who vomited three times in the second set as he struggled with the heat and humidity that also left his shirt soaked in sweat. Read more