We must embrace multilateralism to secure sustainable peace, development, Tinubu tells African leaders (Nation)
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged world leaders on the need to embrace multilateralism and cooperative partnership over protectionism in achieving global peace and security.
Tinubu gave the charge on Thursday while addressing a high-level meeting on peace and security at the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), in Beijing, China, in his capacity as Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government.
The President commended the African Union’s consistent advocacy for global peace and its efforts towards realizing the vision of a peaceful and secure Africa, as outlined in Agenda 2063. Read more
Flash floods devastate Niger, 70 households affected, N992m lost — Official (Tribune)
The Niger State Government reported that 70 households were affected by flooding in Mashegu and Magama Local Government Areas last weekend.
The Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Abdullahi Baba Arah, made a press statement on Thursday in Minna.
The heavy rain, which lasted for 11 hours from 2 am to 12 pm on Friday, 30th August 2024, caused the collapse of 187 buildings. Read more
Petrol scarcity will be over soon but we have no control over prices – FG (DailyTrust)
The federal government has assured Nigerians that the fuel crisis experienced in the country will soon be a thing of the past.
Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), gave the assurance on Thursday, while briefing State House reporters after meeting with Vice-President Kashim Shettima, joined by the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari.
Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser, also attended the meeting which is not unconnected with the recent hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and the backlash that has trailed the development. Read more
Kano judicial commission begins inquiry into #EndBadGovernance protests (Channels)
The Kano State Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the violent unrest that erupted in early August held its inaugural session on Thursday, September 5, at the Kano State High Court.
The panel, formed to investigate the killings, arson, looting, and destruction that occurred during the #EndBadGovernance protest, began its work with a call for public and media cooperation.
Governor Abba Yusuf inaugurated the 14-member commission on Monday, granting it a one-month deadline to deliver its findings. He assured the public of non-interference in the commission’s work. Read more
Lagos to monitor agric investments, says commissioner (Punch)
Agricultural investments will be monitored to track state support and hold everyone in the food value chain accountable, according to the Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Abisola Olusanya.
The commissioner disclosed this Wednesday at the Agriculture & Allied Group 2024 Symposium/Fair organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Lagos.
Olusanya said the Lagos State Government aimed to build the largest food logistics hubs and other middle-level hubs to enable it to trace food items. Read more
HPV Vaccine Drive: Lagos takes awareness campaign to communities (Leadership)
The Lagos state government has embarked on a massive awareness campaign at grassroots level, as an effort to boost the uptake of the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPVV).
Recall that Lagos state has reached 478,528 girls with the vaccine as at August, 2024, while aiming to reach one million girls with cancer-blocking HPV shot by year’s end.
To achieve this target, the director of health education and health promotion services, Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board (LSPHCB), Mrs. Honfor Grace Adesola, at a town hall meeting organised by LSPHCB and the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria with support from Pathfinder International, said there is need to tackle social media misinformation about the HPVV. Read more
Police arrest 22 suspects, recover ₦10m worth of stolen items in Katsina (Vanguard)
The Katsina State Police Command has successfully arrested 22 individuals suspected of theft and vandalism, recovering various exhibits and stolen items.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Abubakar Sadiq, one of the incidents occurred on August 24, 2024, at approximately 5:15 PM. Three suspects, Hamza Lawal, Safiyanu Usman, and Mariya Adamu, were arrested in connection with a criminal house trespass and theft incident in GRA Katsina. Read more
Asue Ighodalo campaigns in Etsako East and Central, promises development (Channels)
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took its governorship campaign to Etsako East and Etsako Central Local Government Areas in Edo State on Wednesday, with Governor Godwin Obaseki and other party leaders canvassing for votes for their candidate, Asue Ighodalo, and his running mate, Osarodion Ogie.
Governor Obaseki addressed large crowds of supporters, asserting that Ighodalo is the most credible candidate for the upcoming election.
He emphasised that a vote for the PDP would ensure progressive growth and development in Edo State. Read more
Megan Thee Stallion remixes Queen’s “We Will Rock You” in Gladiator-themed Pepsi ad (HipHopDX)
Megan Thee Stallion has teamed up with Pepsi to drop a remix of Queen’s “We Will Rock You” in a Gladiator-themed ad.
Meg took to Instagram on Thursday (September 5) to share the news and the trailer.
In the clip, gladiators (played by NFL players Travis Kelce, Justin Jefferson, Josh Allen and Derrick Henry) amp up a crowd before Meg yells “Silence! Open the gates.” Read more
Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan’s last moments revealed in frantic 911 call from girlfriend (DailyMail)
The distraught girlfriend of late rapper Rich Homie Quan could be heard in the harrowing moments after his death during a frantic 911 call.
Amber Williams, who has two sons with the rapper, relayed that the rapper wasn’t breathing, didn’t have a heartbeat and began foaming at the mouth when she turned him over, according to the audio obtained by TMZ.
The 34-year-old musician, real name Dequantes Devontay Lamar, had been asleep on the living room couch since the night before and had never come to bed, according to Williams. Read more
Florence Pugh shuts down ‘weird’ rumors about why she shaved her head for We Live in Time role (People)
Florence Pugh is opening up about the why she chose to shave her head for her new film, We Live in Time.
Speaking with Vanity Fair in an interview published on Thursday, Sept. 5, the actress, 28, explained why she decided to shave her head to immerse herself in her role as Almut, a chef who, at a point in the plot, is diagnosed with cancer and undergoes treatment.
Per the article, director John Crowley told Pugh that wigs and other hairpieces were options — but she was adamant about fully committing to her character’s journey with a real-life transformation. Read more
Linkin Park returns with new singer and drummer 7 years after Chester Bennington’s death (EW)
Linkin Park is back.
The rock band, whose lead singer Chester Bennington died by suicide in 2017, has a new lineup and plans for a new album and tour.
On Thursday, the group announced that Emily Armstrong, of Dead Sara, will sing for them — she’ll share vocals with veteran singer Mike Shinoda — while Colin Brittain, a producer and songwriter who has worked with Papa Roach, has joined the band as a drummer. He replaces former drummer Rob Bourdon. However, members Brad Delson, Joe Hahn, and Phoenix, as well as Shinoda, are all returning. Read more
Warner Bros. Discovery launches new experiences division, including theme parks and studio tours (THR)
Warner Bros. Discovery is making a big bet on live experiences like theme parks, studio tours, themed exhibitions and retail, creating a new division meant to capitalize on that opportunity.
The new division is called Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, and will encompass both owned and operated experiences like its studio tours or exhibitions, as well as licensed entertainment, like its deals with Universal Destinations and Miral (which are the home of Harry Potter in theme parks).
Simon Robinson, COO of WBD Studios, will lead the new division, reporting to Bruce Campbell, WBD’s chief revenue and strategy officer, while continuing to report to CFO Gunnar Weidenfels on content operations. Read more
Father of suspect in Georgia school shooting arrested (BBC)
The father of a 14-year-old boy accused of killing four people at his high school in the US state of Georgia has been arrested.
Colin Gray, 54, is facing four charges of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder and eight of cruelty to children, said the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
Authorities have charged his son, Colt Gray, with four counts of murder and said they plan to prosecute him as an adult. His first court appearance is due on Friday morning. Read more
First mpox vaccines arrive in Congo after outbreak labelled ‘‘public health emergency’’ (ITV)
The first batch of mpox vaccine has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) capital three weeks after the World Health Organisation declared the virus a global emergency.
Manufactured by the Danish company Bavarian Nordic, the European Union (EU) donated 100,000 doses of the MVA-BN vaccine through its health emergency agency (HERA).
By August, more than 511 deaths had been recorded as a result of the virus in the DRC since the start of the year, and more than 14,000 cases. Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes 1st man to score 900 goals (ABC)
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first men’s player in history to score 900 goals in official matches, reaching his latest milestone in Portugal’s UEFA Nations League match against Croatia in Lisbon on Thursday.
Ronaldo secured the historic goal with a volley from six yards off a cross from Nuno Mendes to put Portugal 2-0 up in the 34th minute.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is 58 goals ahead of his nearest-challenger, Lionel Messi, on 842. Brazilian legend Pelé is third on the list with 765. Read more
Golf: Runsewe excited over Essien’s SLU invitational exploits (ThisDay)
President of Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe has commended Nigeria’s female teenage golf sensation, Iyene Essien for her inspiring outing at the St. Lawrence University Fall Invitational in Canton, New York, the United States.
Essien over the weekend had a record-setting display to start her collegiate career at the SLU Fall Invitational with rounds of 70 and 81 to earn medallist honours with a record 151.
En route to the feat, the first-year Electrical Engineering student shattered the school record by five strokes in her collegiate debut with a round of 70 laced with three birdies, an eagle, and no holes higher than bogey. Read more
Osimhen arrives Super Eagles camp ahead of AFCON 2025 qualifiers (Vanguard)
Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen has arrived camp for Nigeria 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
Osimhen’s late arrival is connected to his transfer to Galatasaray from Napoli which he had to finalise.
He arrived in Uyo on Thursday and immediately joined his teammates to intensify preparations for Saturday. Read more
Late penalty drama inflicts defeat on Scotland in Nations League return (Independent)
Scotland‘s first encounter with top-tier Nations League football ended in despair as Nicola Zalewski’s penalty in added time handed Poland an undeserved 3-2 win at Hampden Park.
Sebastian Szymanski’s long-distance strike gave Michal Probierz’s visitors the lead after only eight minutes of the League A Group I opener.
Scott McTominay thought he had levelled in the 23rd minute but referee Glenn Nyberg chalked it off for handball and there was more dismay for the Tartan Army when Poland’s superstar striker Robert Lewandowski netted a penalty to make it 2-0 before the break for his 84th international goal. Read more
San Marino, world’s worst team, score 1st win in 20 years (ESPN)
San Marino defeated Liechtenstein 1-0 in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday for their first-ever competitive win and first win in any game in 20 years.
Nicko Sensoli scored in the 53rd minute to give the tiny nation surrounded by Italy their first triumph in a competitive game.
San Marino are No. 210 — last — in FIFA’s world rankings. Liechtenstein aren’t far ahead at No. 199. Read more
Aryna Sabalenka beats Emma Navarro to reach her 2nd straight U.S. Open final (WashingtonTimes)
When things suddenly got quite tight in the second set of Aryna Sabalenka’s U.S. Open semifinal, and the Arthur Ashe Stadium spectators suddenly got quite loud while supporting her American opponent, the 2023 runner-up found herself flashing back to a year ago at the same site.
“I was like, ‘OK, Aryna, you have to stay focused. Stay in your thoughts. Focus on yourself,’” Sabalenka said. “And, yeah, I was thinking a lot.”
The No. 2-seeded Sabalenka moved into her second consecutive final at Flushing Meadows with a strong start and a late surge, taking the last seven points to beat Emma Navarro 6-3, 7-6 (2) on Thursday night with her usual brand of high-risk, high-reward tennis. Read more