Woman commits suicide over alleged abuse by brother (Guardian)
Residents of Isawo community in Ikorodu area of Lagos State were, on Sunday, thrown into mourning after a 23-year-old lady committed suicide over alleged abuse from her elder brother.
The lady, identified as Sherifat Suleiman, was said to have killed herself after efforts to ensure her elder brother stopped his incessant molestation proved abortive in Ikorodu-West Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
It was gathered that due to the failed efforts, the lady, described as gentle by neighbours, was said to have consumed a substance believed to be an insecticide after she was beaten by her brother on Sunday. Read more
Return to work, Lagos appeals to doctors (DailyTrust)
The Lagos State Government has appealed to the members of the medical Guild who embarked on a three day warning strike to return back to work. The Medical Guild is the association of medical doctors employed by the Lagos State Government. I’m distressed by death of Lagos lawmaker, Buraimoh – Tinubu Lagos doctors begin 3-day warning strike Monday The Dr Oluwajimi Sodipo-led medical guild administration has embarked upon a three day warning strike over issues that affect their safety and welfare. Sodipo said the strike, which would run from Monday, July 13 to 16, would exempt members working in the state’s COVID-19 isolation centres. Read more
Anxiety as fresh crisis erupts in UNILAG (Guardian)
The internal crisis rocking the University of Lagos (UNILAG) is far from over as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is poised for a showdown with the institution’s governing council led by Dr. Wale Babalakin (SAN).
It was learnt that Babalakin had fixed the council meeting for Wednesday, July 15 but the university teachers, who had a few months ago declared the pro-chancellor persona non grata over his alleged role in the postponement of the school’s convocation ceremony, had scheduled its congress for the same day. Read more
SCOAN’s Collapsed Building: Court fixes sept 24 for adoption of written address (Independent)
A Lagos High Court sitting at Igbosere has fixed September 24 for adoption of final written addresses in the trial of the two engineers who built the collapsed six-storey building belonging to the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Ikotun, Lagos.
Justice Lawal-Akapo fixed the date on Friday after taking submissions from counsel.
During the last sitting of the court on February 21, Justice Lawal-Akapo had ordered the defence counsel to file and adopt their final written addresses within 14 days while the prosecution, on the other hand, was asked file and adopt their written addresses within 21 days. Read more
Hairstylist bags 20 years in prison for rape (Guardian)
A 28-year-old hairstylist, Tayo Bakare, was yesterday sentenced to 20 years in prison by an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for rape and kidnapping.
The convict had been accused of luring, kidnapping and raping a student on Industrial Training (IT) in one of the media houses in Lagos.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that Justice Abiola Soladoye had found Bakare guilty of four out of the charges of conspiracy, robbery, deprivation of liberty and rape proffered against him by the Lagos State government. Read more
Banks to place chronic loan defaulters on watch list (Punch)
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday released the guidelines aimed at reducing non-performing loans in the banking sector and monitoring chronic loan defaulters.
The CBN released the guidelines through a circular to all banks and other financial institutions, with the title ‘Operational guidelines on global standing instruction – Individuals.
The circular, which was signed by the Director, Financial Policy and Regulation Department, CBN, said, “The Bankers’ Committee, at its meeting on February 18, 2020, approved the go-live on the Global Standing Instruction, which aimed at facilitating an improved credit repayment culture; reducing non-performing loans in the Nigerian banking system; and watch-listing consistent loan defaulters.” Read more
Bayero reverses father on contentious Kano stool (Independent)
Aminu Bayero, the Emir of Kano, on Monday re-installed Aminu Babba Dan-Agundi as a member of the Kano Emirate Council, barely 17 years after he was deposed by the reigning emir’s father, Ado Bayero.
Sarkin Dawaki Maituta was sacked from the council by the late Emir of Kano over alleged insubordination in 2003, and lost a legal battle to reclaim the stool up to the Supreme Court.
The Apex Court, in its unanimous ruling by Justice Mary Odili on June 5, 2020, held that Dan-Agundi’s removal by the late Bayero from the positions of Sarkin Dawaki Maituta and District head of Gabasawa Local Government Area was in order. Read more
NFIU submits report on Magu’s forex transactions to panel (Punch)
The suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, on Monday appeared before the Justice Ayo Salami-led presidential panel for the second week running.
Magu has been appearing before the panel sitting inside the old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, since last Monday when he was arrested.
He has since then been in police custody from where he is being moved to the venue of the sitting daily. Read more
Fake pharmaceutical industry thrives in West Africa (BBC)
It is rare to have a conversation in Nigeria about the problem of falsified medicine without a mention of the My Pikin syrup tragedy.
In 2009, 84 children were killed by a batch of teething syrup that contained diethylene glycol, an industrial solvent and ingredient found in antifreeze and brake fluid. Two employees from the company which made the syrup were found guilty by a court.
‘Bad drugs’
The case was significant as convictions for manufacturing or selling falsified medicines remain uncommon in Nigeria.
“That’s the one that got into the papers,” Dr Alero Roberts said, adding: “We’ve had numerous issues.” Read more
Hong Kong dissident Nathan Law says Britain new home (Aljazeera)
Nathan Law, one of Hong Kong’s most prominent democracy activists, announced on Monday he has relocated to Britain, five days after confirming he fled his home because of Beijing’s new security law.
“My destination: London,” Law wrote in a Facebook post on Monday, his 27th birthday.
“Thus far I’ve kept a low profile on my whereabouts in order to mitigate the risks,” he added.
“In this strange land, I began planning for the life ahead of me. There remains so many uncertainties.” Read mAle
South China Sea dispute: China’s pursuit of resources ‘unlawful’, says US (BBC)
China’s pursuit of offshore resources in parts of the South China Sea is “completely unlawful”, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said.
Mr Pompeo said he wanted to make clear that Beijing’s “campaign of bullying to control” the disputed waters was wrong.
China said that the US “deliberately distorts facts and international law”.
China has been building military bases on artificial islands in the region also claimed by Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam. Read more
Glee star Naya Rivera dead at 33 (Vulture)
Five days after Naya Rivera went missing while on a boating trip with her son, the Glee actress is confirmed to be dead at the age of 33. During a Monday press conference, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department said that Rivera was found in Lake Piru during the ongoing recovery mission to locate her body. She was discovered on the morning of July 13. “We are confident that the body we found is that of Naya Rivera,” a sheriff explained. “She was found in the northeastern portion of the lake, near the surface of the water.” The department also confirmed that there was “no indication of foul play” and “no indication that this was a suicide.” An autopsy will be performed on Rivera’s body. Read more
‘Empire’ star Bryshere Gray arrested for domestic violence (TMZ)
Bryshere Gray – famous for playing Hakeem Lyon on Empire – has been busted in Arizona for domestic violence.
We’ve learned Bryshere was arrested early Monday morning in Goodyear, just outside Phoenix, after a standoff with a SWAT team and crisis negotiators, and he allegedly beat the hell outta his wife … according to cops.
Goodyear PD says officers responded to a call to assist a woman at 10:15 PM Sunday night at a Circle K. Police and say the woman flagged down a good Samaritan for help and claimed her husband, Bryshere, assaulted her for several hours at their home.
Police say Bryshere’s wife had numerous visible injuries on her body, and cops say she claimed Bryshere strangled her and she temporarily lost consciousness during the alleged assault. Read more
Trudeau apologizes for not recusing himself from WE Charity contract discussions (CBC)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday he was sorry for not recusing himself from cabinet discussions about awarding WE Charity a multi-million dollar contract to administer the summer student grants program.
“I made a mistake in not recusing myself. I am sorry,” Trudeau told reporters.
He said he should never have been part of the cabinet talks, given his family’s close personal ties to the charity. Read more
Hong Kong Disneyland to close again after surge in coronavirus cases (People)
Hong Kong Disneyland will be closing its gates once again due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns.
“As required by the government and health authorities in line with prevention efforts taking place across Hong Kong, Hong Kong Disneyland Park will temporarily close from July 15, 2020,” the park announced on its website on Monday.
While Hong Kong Disneyland will be temporarily shuttered, its resort hotel “will remain open with adjusted level of services,” according to the website.
“Enhanced health and safety measures that reflect the guidance of health and government authorities have been put in place, such as social distancing measures and increased cleaning and sanitization,” the announcement read. Read more
Quadri to defend African title in 2021 (Independent)
African Table Tennis king, Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri will have to wait till 2021 before he and women defending champion, Egyptian Dina Meshref will defend their titles.
This is because the championships, the ITTF-Africa Senior Championships, billed to hold in Cameroon in October has been postponed till 2021 with dates yet to be decided.
The postponement was occasioned by the Cornavirus pandemic that is raving the world, Africa inclusive.
The ITTF-Africa in a statement signed by its president, Khaled El-Salhy, stated that the championships which serve as the continental qualification for the World Championships, became necessary owing COVID-19 pandemic which has halted sporting activities globally. Read more
Oshoala queries Africans’ attitude to women football (Guardian)
Super Falcons Captain, Asisat Oshoala, is worried that despite the strides women football has made in recent times, Africans still do not accord the ladies the respect they deserve. The FC Barcelona Ladies top striker is particularly disturbed by the apathy those running the game in the continent display when it comes to women’s teams.
Speaking at the weekend, Oshoala faulted the outright cancellation of the 2020 African Women’s Cup of Nation’s by CAF, saying it was not the right direction “to take at this critical moment when women football is struggling to grow in the continent.” She said the decision further shows that women football is not regarded as an important aspect of life in Africa.
She argued that if it involved men or boys, the national federations would have risen against the cancellation. Read more
Cameroon pulls out of hosting African Champions League semi-finals and final (BBC)
Cameroon will not host the mini-tournament to decide the 2020 African Champions League winners, the country has announced.
Last month, after assessing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on African football, Caf said the semi-finals and final would be played in a “Final Four” format in September.
A recent spike in coronavirus cases has prompted Cameroon to turn down the chance to host the matches.
At the time of writing, Cameroon has recorded 14,916 cases with 11,525 recoveries and 359 deaths. Read more
Solskjaer expects Man Utd to ‘put it right’ after Southampton dent top-four hopes (BBC)
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says his players “will put it right” after they missed a chance to climb into the Premier League’s top four by conceding an injury-time equaliser against Southampton.
United led 2-1 for 73 minutes before substitute Michael Obafemi scored in the 96th minute, bundling in a set-piece at the back post after it had been flicked on by Jan Bednarek.
Stuart Armstrong had given Southampton a 12th-minute lead, but Anthony Martial set up Marcus Rashford to equalise before firing a superb second goal for United. Read more
Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana keen on Chelsea transfer (Metro)
Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana is keen to join Chelsea this summer, according to reports. Frank Lampard is reportedly in the market for a new goalkeeper due to the inconsistent performances of Kepa Arrizabalaga this season.
Manchester United’s Dean Henderson, who has impressed on loan at Sheffield United this term, is reportedly on Chelsea’s radar ahead of the summer transfer window. Read more
Real two points from La Liga title after surviving Granada scare (BBC)
Leaders Real Madrid moved to within one win of the La Liga title after surviving a scare against Granada.
France defender Ferland Mendy opened the scoring with a ferocious finish from a tight angle before countryman Karim Benzema doubled the lead.
Woman commits suicide over alleged abuse by brother (Guardian)
Residents of Isawo community in Ikorodu area of Lagos State were, on Sunday, thrown into mourning after a 23-year-old lady committed suicide over alleged abuse from her elder brother.
The lady, identified as Sherifat Suleiman, was said to have killed herself after efforts to ensure her elder brother stopped his incessant molestation proved abortive in Ikorodu-West Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
It was gathered that due to the failed efforts, the lady, described as gentle by neighbours, was said to have consumed a substance believed to be an insecticide after she was beaten by her brother on Sunday. Read more
Return to work, Lagos appeals to doctors (DailyTrust)
The Lagos State Government has appealed to the members of the medical Guild who embarked on a three day warning strike to return back to work. The Medical Guild is the association of medical doctors employed by the Lagos State Government. I’m distressed by death of Lagos lawmaker, Buraimoh – Tinubu Lagos doctors begin 3-day warning strike Monday The Dr Oluwajimi Sodipo-led medical guild administration has embarked upon a three day warning strike over issues that affect their safety and welfare. Sodipo said the strike, which would run from Monday, July 13 to 16, would exempt members working in the state’s COVID-19 isolation centres. Read more
Anxiety as fresh crisis erupts in UNILAG (Guardian)
The internal crisis rocking the University of Lagos (UNILAG) is far from over as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is poised for a showdown with the institution’s governing council led by Dr. Wale Babalakin (SAN).
It was learnt that Babalakin had fixed the council meeting for Wednesday, July 15 but the university teachers, who had a few months ago declared the pro-chancellor persona non grata over his alleged role in the postponement of the school’s convocation ceremony, had scheduled its congress for the same day. Read more
SCOAN’s Collapsed Building: Court fixes sept 24 for adoption of written address (Independent)
A Lagos High Court sitting at Igbosere has fixed September 24 for adoption of final written addresses in the trial of the two engineers who built the collapsed six-storey building belonging to the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Ikotun, Lagos.
Justice Lawal-Akapo fixed the date on Friday after taking submissions from counsel.
During the last sitting of the court on February 21, Justice Lawal-Akapo had ordered the defence counsel to file and adopt their final written addresses within 14 days while the prosecution, on the other hand, was asked file and adopt their written addresses within 21 days. Read more
Hairstylist bags 20 years in prison for rape (Guardian)
A 28-year-old hairstylist, Tayo Bakare, was yesterday sentenced to 20 years in prison by an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for rape and kidnapping.
The convict had been accused of luring, kidnapping and raping a student on Industrial Training (IT) in one of the media houses in Lagos.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that Justice Abiola Soladoye had found Bakare guilty of four out of the charges of conspiracy, robbery, deprivation of liberty and rape proffered against him by the Lagos State government. Read more
Banks to place chronic loan defaulters on watch list (Punch)
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday released the guidelines aimed at reducing non-performing loans in the banking sector and monitoring chronic loan defaulters.
The CBN released the guidelines through a circular to all banks and other financial institutions, with the title ‘Operational guidelines on global standing instruction – Individuals.
The circular, which was signed by the Director, Financial Policy and Regulation Department, CBN, said, “The Bankers’ Committee, at its meeting on February 18, 2020, approved the go-live on the Global Standing Instruction, which aimed at facilitating an improved credit repayment culture; reducing non-performing loans in the Nigerian banking system; and watch-listing consistent loan defaulters.” Read more
Bayero reverses father on contentious Kano stool (Independent)
Aminu Bayero, the Emir of Kano, on Monday re-installed Aminu Babba Dan-Agundi as a member of the Kano Emirate Council, barely 17 years after he was deposed by the reigning emir’s father, Ado Bayero.
Sarkin Dawaki Maituta was sacked from the council by the late Emir of Kano over alleged insubordination in 2003, and lost a legal battle to reclaim the stool up to the Supreme Court.
The Apex Court, in its unanimous ruling by Justice Mary Odili on June 5, 2020, held that Dan-Agundi’s removal by the late Bayero from the positions of Sarkin Dawaki Maituta and District head of Gabasawa Local Government Area was in order. Read more
NFIU submits report on Magu’s forex transactions to panel (Punch)
The suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, on Monday appeared before the Justice Ayo Salami-led presidential panel for the second week running.
Magu has been appearing before the panel sitting inside the old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, since last Monday when he was arrested.
He has since then been in police custody from where he is being moved to the venue of the sitting daily. Read more
Fake pharmaceutical industry thrives in West Africa (BBC)
It is rare to have a conversation in Nigeria about the problem of falsified medicine without a mention of the My Pikin syrup tragedy.
In 2009, 84 children were killed by a batch of teething syrup that contained diethylene glycol, an industrial solvent and ingredient found in antifreeze and brake fluid. Two employees from the company which made the syrup were found guilty by a court.
‘Bad drugs’
The case was significant as convictions for manufacturing or selling falsified medicines remain uncommon in Nigeria.
“That’s the one that got into the papers,” Dr Alero Roberts said, adding: “We’ve had numerous issues.” Read more
Hong Kong dissident Nathan Law says Britain new home (Aljazeera)
Nathan Law, one of Hong Kong’s most prominent democracy activists, announced on Monday he has relocated to Britain, five days after confirming he fled his home because of Beijing’s new security law.
“My destination: London,” Law wrote in a Facebook post on Monday, his 27th birthday.
“Thus far I’ve kept a low profile on my whereabouts in order to mitigate the risks,” he added.
“In this strange land, I began planning for the life ahead of me. There remains so many uncertainties.” Read mAle
South China Sea dispute: China’s pursuit of resources ‘unlawful’, says US (BBC)
China’s pursuit of offshore resources in parts of the South China Sea is “completely unlawful”, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said.
Mr Pompeo said he wanted to make clear that Beijing’s “campaign of bullying to control” the disputed waters was wrong.
China said that the US “deliberately distorts facts and international law”.
China has been building military bases on artificial islands in the region also claimed by Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam. Read more
Glee star Naya Rivera dead at 33 (Vulture)
Five days after Naya Rivera went missing while on a boating trip with her son, the Glee actress is confirmed to be dead at the age of 33. During a Monday press conference, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department said that Rivera was found in Lake Piru during the ongoing recovery mission to locate her body. She was discovered on the morning of July 13. “We are confident that the body we found is that of Naya Rivera,” a sheriff explained. “She was found in the northeastern portion of the lake, near the surface of the water.” The department also confirmed that there was “no indication of foul play” and “no indication that this was a suicide.” An autopsy will be performed on Rivera’s body. Read more
‘Empire’ star Bryshere Gray arrested for domestic violence (TMZ)
Bryshere Gray – famous for playing Hakeem Lyon on Empire – has been busted in Arizona for domestic violence.
We’ve learned Bryshere was arrested early Monday morning in Goodyear, just outside Phoenix, after a standoff with a SWAT team and crisis negotiators, and he allegedly beat the hell outta his wife … according to cops.
Goodyear PD says officers responded to a call to assist a woman at 10:15 PM Sunday night at a Circle K. Police and say the woman flagged down a good Samaritan for help and claimed her husband, Bryshere, assaulted her for several hours at their home.
Police say Bryshere’s wife had numerous visible injuries on her body, and cops say she claimed Bryshere strangled her and she temporarily lost consciousness during the alleged assault. Read more
Trudeau apologizes for not recusing himself from WE Charity contract discussions (CBC)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday he was sorry for not recusing himself from cabinet discussions about awarding WE Charity a multi-million dollar contract to administer the summer student grants program.
“I made a mistake in not recusing myself. I am sorry,” Trudeau told reporters.
He said he should never have been part of the cabinet talks, given his family’s close personal ties to the charity. Read more
Hong Kong Disneyland to close again after surge in coronavirus cases (People)
Hong Kong Disneyland will be closing its gates once again due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns.
“As required by the government and health authorities in line with prevention efforts taking place across Hong Kong, Hong Kong Disneyland Park will temporarily close from July 15, 2020,” the park announced on its website on Monday.
While Hong Kong Disneyland will be temporarily shuttered, its resort hotel “will remain open with adjusted level of services,” according to the website.
“Enhanced health and safety measures that reflect the guidance of health and government authorities have been put in place, such as social distancing measures and increased cleaning and sanitization,” the announcement read. Read more
Quadri to defend African title in 2021 (Independent)
African Table Tennis king, Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri will have to wait till 2021 before he and women defending champion, Egyptian Dina Meshref will defend their titles.
This is because the championships, the ITTF-Africa Senior Championships, billed to hold in Cameroon in October has been postponed till 2021 with dates yet to be decided.
The postponement was occasioned by the Cornavirus pandemic that is raving the world, Africa inclusive.
The ITTF-Africa in a statement signed by its president, Khaled El-Salhy, stated that the championships which serve as the continental qualification for the World Championships, became necessary owing COVID-19 pandemic which has halted sporting activities globally. Read more
Oshoala queries Africans’ attitude to women football (Guardian)
Super Falcons Captain, Asisat Oshoala, is worried that despite the strides women football has made in recent times, Africans still do not accord the ladies the respect they deserve. The FC Barcelona Ladies top striker is particularly disturbed by the apathy those running the game in the continent display when it comes to women’s teams.
Speaking at the weekend, Oshoala faulted the outright cancellation of the 2020 African Women’s Cup of Nation’s by CAF, saying it was not the right direction “to take at this critical moment when women football is struggling to grow in the continent.” She said the decision further shows that women football is not regarded as an important aspect of life in Africa.
She argued that if it involved men or boys, the national federations would have risen against the cancellation. Read more
Cameroon pulls out of hosting African Champions League semi-finals and final (BBC)
Cameroon will not host the mini-tournament to decide the 2020 African Champions League winners, the country has announced.
Last month, after assessing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on African football, Caf said the semi-finals and final would be played in a “Final Four” format in September.
A recent spike in coronavirus cases has prompted Cameroon to turn down the chance to host the matches.
At the time of writing, Cameroon has recorded 14,916 cases with 11,525 recoveries and 359 deaths. Read more
Solskjaer expects Man Utd to ‘put it right’ after Southampton dent top-four hopes (BBC)
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says his players “will put it right” after they missed a chance to climb into the Premier League’s top four by conceding an injury-time equaliser against Southampton.
United led 2-1 for 73 minutes before substitute Michael Obafemi scored in the 96th minute, bundling in a set-piece at the back post after it had been flicked on by Jan Bednarek.
Stuart Armstrong had given Southampton a 12th-minute lead, but Anthony Martial set up Marcus Rashford to equalise before firing a superb second goal for United. Read more
Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana keen on Chelsea transfer (Metro)
Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana is keen to join Chelsea this summer, according to reports. Frank Lampard is reportedly in the market for a new goalkeeper due to the inconsistent performances of Kepa Arrizabalaga this season.
Manchester United’s Dean Henderson, who has impressed on loan at Sheffield United this term, is reportedly on Chelsea’s radar ahead of the summer transfer window. Read more
Real two points from La Liga title after surviving Granada scare (BBC)
Leaders Real Madrid moved to within one win of the La Liga title after surviving a scare against Granada.
France defender Ferland Mendy opened the scoring with a ferocious finish from a tight angle before countryman Karim Benzema doubled the lead.
But Real were forced to endure a nervous second half after Darwin Machis fired through Thibaut Courtois’ legs. Read more
But Real were forced to endure a nervous second half after Darwin Machis fired through Thibaut Courtois’ legs. Read more
