" WOMAN KILLED HUSBAND OVER EXTRA MARITAL AFFAIRS"

                                 

The police have arraigned a 23-year-old woman, Folashade ldoko, before an Ebute-Meta Magistrate’s Court, on Tuesday in Lagos State, for allegedly stabbing her husband to death.Idoko was brought before the court on one-count bordering on murder.

She allegedly stabbed her husband, Lawrence Idoko, at Aiyetoro, in the Ijanikin area of the state after an argument ensued between them on August 20, 2017.
Folashade had reportedly accused Lawrence, 33, of engaging in extra-marital affairs, which led to the argument.It was reported that the couple had two kids together, but their three-year old relationship was ‘wrapped’ in violence.

US STUDENT "TORTURED BEYOND BELIEF"

                               

The parents of a US student who died after being jailed in North Korea say their son was "systematically tortured" and "destroyed" by the authoritarian regime.Otto Warmbier was jailed for stealing a Pyongyang hotel sign in 2016 and died days after being medically evacuated to the US in June.His parents Fred and Cindy said that when Otto was returned home he had a shaved head, was blind, deaf and "staring blankly into space, jerking violently", "howling" and making an "involuntary, inhuman sound"."As we looked at him and tried to comfort him it looked like someone had taken a pair of pliers and rearranged his bottom teeth," Mr Warmbier said.

US PRESIDENT PROMISED TO "FIX THE MESS"

                               

The US President said North Korea should have been dealt with years ago and promised to "fix the mess" left by previous leaders.He also blamed past US administrations for failing to resolve the situation on the Korean peninsular and pledged to "fix the mess".

Speaking at a White House press conference, the US President said military action was "not a preferred option" but "if we have to take it, we will".

MONEY LAUNDERING: FANI -KAYODE TO BE TRIED IN LAGOS

                         

The court stated that the case cannot be transferred to Abuja because the Chief Judge had reassigned the case from justice Muslim Hassan to him and that if the Chief Judge wanted to transfer the case he would have.

The court further stated that some of the transactions in question happened in Lagos, therefore the Federal High Court has jurisdiction over the case. Chief Judge Reassigns Fani Kayode”s Suit To Another Judge.

A PERFECT HAT -TRICK AS SPURS MAINTAIN WINNING RUN

                                 
The in-form striker gave Spurs a first-half lead against the run of play when he latched on to Toby Alderweireld's through-ball and finished coolly, after the hosts had earlier hit the crossbar.
Hugo Lloris was forced into two good saves after the interval as APOEL continued to threaten, but deadly Kane finished off another swift breakaway when he was set up by Moussa Sissoko.

NPS DISMISSES 20 OFFICERS OVER JAILBREAKS

                                     

Nigeria Prisons Service{NPS} has dismissed twenty 20 officers in relation with jailbreaks as well as trafficking in alcoholic items for prisoners and themselves.

A senior prisons official said, “I can tell you that since the new Comptroller-General (CG) came on board, bad eggs have been shown the way out of Service. “In fact, this exercise (dismissal of errant officers) affected 20 personnel.
The Comptroller-General, while placing emphasis on welfare, training and other motivational instruments, has also demonstrated zero tolerance for corruption and other acts of misconduct. “Over 11,000 officers and men were promoted across board by the CG.”

POLICE PARADE 6 SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS AND OTHERS

                               

Men of the Nigerian Police Force have arrested 31 suspected members of notorious kidnap and armed robbery gangs terrorising travellers along the Abuja–Minna and Abuja–Kaduna highways.

The suspects, including six fake soldiers, were paraded by the Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood, on Tuesday at Dikko in Niger State.

PRO said, the arrest followed the reinforcement of Operation Absolute Sanity on the Abuja-Minna Highway with more police personnel by the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris.

He said the team was deployed to tackle the gang of kidnappers that escaped arrest on the Abuja–Kaduna Highway and relocated to some roads in Niger State.
The police spokesman said five suspected kidnappers died in a gun battle with the police, while one Sergeant Shettima Abdulahi lost his life earlier on Tuesday when the team fell into an ambush by the suspects.

WWE's JEFF HARDY OUT FOR SIX MONTHS

                                 

The 40-year old needs surgery after tearing his rotator cuff in a match on last week's RAW.

Hardy will have the operation on October 3 in a procedure that usually keeps sports entertainers out for up to six months.

OSUN: DOCTORS SUSPENSE STRIKE

                                   

 Osun Chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has called off its strike.

The association, therefore, directed its members working with the state government to resume work after a seven-day warning strike over salary arrears and poor working condition, strike began on September 18.The directive for the resumption of work is contained in a communiqué jointly signed by the NMA Chairman, Dr Tokunbo Olajumoke and Secretary, Olalekan Ajayi.

FAYOSE TO REVEAL PRESIDENTIAL AMBITION

                               

Governor Fayose Ayodele will on thursday, formally reveal his intention to contest for the position of president come year 2019 election 

Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, said that Governor Fayose, in a letter addressed
to leaders of the PDP, that his ambition to be president was without prejudice to the party’s position, but in the overall interest of the party and Nigeria.