Police Nab 19 Suspects In Sagamu Cult Clashes

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September 25, 2023

About 19 people suspected to be members of different cult groups have been arrested by the police in Ogun State in connection with the recent cult clashes.

The clashes have left eight persons dead in the Sagamu area of the State.

Police Public Relations Officer in state, Omolola Odutola said this in a statement made available to journalists on Monday.

Odutola said the suspects were arrested at different locations in the Sagamu area of the state through a combined effort of various formations of the police force.

She stated that during the operation, a suspected kingpin of the Eiye Confraternity, Ogunnibi Hammed, who was allegedly responsible for attacks against rival cult groups in the state was also arrested.

The statement read in part, “On the 24th of September 2023, a successful tactical operation carried out by the Ogun State Police Command led to the arrest of Ogunnibi Hammed, the kingpin of the Eiye Confraternity.

This notorious cultist has been widely known for his involvement in gruesome attacks against rival cult groups in Ogun State.

“The operation was a result of a combined effort between the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, the Anti-Cultism Unit (AKU), and the Obalende Division of the police force.

Acting on intercepted information, the operation targeted the suspected cultists who had been causing terror in various areas including Odogbolu, Sagamu, Ijebu Ode, and Ilishan.

“Among those apprehended were Sodipo Azeez, also known as Bintobo, Ilori Gbenga, Lamina Yusuf, Kolawole Rasaq, Adelaja Otusanya, Adeyemi Soneye, Oseni Toheeb, Thank God Naba, Lekan Qudus, Adelusi Omotayo, Timothy Monday AYOMIDE Ishmael, Oboje Jeremiah, Ayoola Oladayo, Jacob Chidi, John Innocent, Ayangbile Victor, and Jacob Sunday. All of these individuals have confessed to being active members of different cult groups.”

She noted that the state commissioner of police, Abiodun Alamutu, has ordered an immediate investigation of the individuals arrested while assuring that the public will be duly informed of further development on the case.

“The Commissioner of Police (CP) is informed about the arrests and has ordered an immediate investigation into the individuals apprehended.

As the investigation progresses, the police will provide updates to the public regarding any relevant developments in this case,” Odutola concluded

Cord Jefferson’s ‘American Fiction’ Wins Toronto Film Festival Audience Award

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Emenike Agu

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September 25, 2023

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“American Fiction,” Cord Jefferson’s Blistering Satire Of Race And Media, Captured The Toronto International Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award, Bolstering Its Oscars Chances.

Tiff’s People’s Choice Award Is Considered To Be Among The Best Predictors Of Eventual Awards Success, Though The 2023 Festival Hosted A Weaker Lineup Than Most Years Due To The Writers And Actors Strikes That Saw Some Prominent Contenders Skip A Canadian Premiere. In The Past, Winners Of The Prize Such As “Green Book,” “12 Years A Slave” And “Nomadland” Went On To Be Named Best Picture At The Academy Awards. Other Recipients, Including “Belfast,” “La La Land,” “Jojo Rabbit,” And 2022’s Winner, “The Fabelmans,” Were All Best Picture Nominees.

The People’s Choice Category Was Created In 1978. Seven Recipients Won Best Picture At The Oscars, With Five Of Those Victories Coming In The Past Two Decades.

Alexander Payne’s Boarding School Dramedy “The Holdovers” Was The First Runner-Up For The People’s Choice Award, While Hayao Miyazaki’s Animated Coming-Of-Age Story “The Boy And The Heron” Was The Second Runner-Up.

“Dicks: The Musical,” A Raunchy Satire From “Borat” Director Larry Charles, Won The People’s Choice Midnight Madness Award. A24 Will Release The Film Later This Month. The First Runner-Up In The Midnight Madness Category Was Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s “Kill,” While “Hell Of A Summer,” Co-Directed By Finn Wolfhard And Billy Bryk, Was The Second Runner-Up.

Mission: Impossible 7 Ends Its Domestic Run In Red

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Emenike Agu

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September 25, 2023

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After Leading One Of The Most Successful Films Of 2022 With Top Gun: Maverick, Tom Cruise’s Career Suffers A Setback With Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, Which Is Now One Of The Biggest Flops Of 2023 At The Domestic Box Office. It’s Been 27 Years Since Tom Cruise First Became Ethan Hunt In The 1996 Film Directed By Brian De Palma. At That Time, No One Would Have Imagined That It Would Become One Of The Most Popular Action And Espionage Sagas In The Entire History Of Cinema.

Entry After Entry, Mission: Impossible Has Achieved Huge Numbers At The Box Office, Both Domestically And Globally. However, The Latest Installment Has Not Managed To Keep Up With The Previous Films. According To Reports, The Movie Directed By Christopher Mcquarrie Will End Its Domestic Run With A Total Grossing Of $172 Million Dollars, Becoming The Second Worst For The Entire Franchise, Being Surpassed Only By 2006’s Mission: Impossible Iii, Which Only Grossed $134 Million Dollars.

Despite These Disappointing Numbers, Adding Its Global Gross, Mission: Impossible 7 Has Made $566.2 Million Against A Budget Of $291 Million. So, While It Cannot Be Considered A Smash Hit, It Is Not An Absolute Disaster Either. Unfortunately, One Of The Biggest Problems The Film Had To Face Was Its Competition, As It Shared Much Of Its Time In Theaters With Barbie And Oppenheimer, Which Have Become Two Of The Biggest Movies Of The Year.

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One Is The First Chapter Of A Larger Story That Will Come To An End In June 2024 With Dead Reckoning Part Two, Also Directed By McQuarrie.

Outbreak Won’t Affect Presidential Election Petition— Spokesman

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September 25, 2023

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The Public Relations Officer for the court, Festus Akande has said the fire incident that occurred on Monday morning has no connection with and won’t have any effect on the presidential election petition.

LN247 reported earlier that a wing of the Supreme Court complex situated at the Three-Arm-Zone, Abuja, was engulfed by fire this morning.

Fire outbreak at Federal Capital Territory

Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, Monday, Akande stated that the fire outbreak won’t affect anything in the court.

He said: “As a matter of fact, there’s no single connection, and it won’t affect anything in the court.

“This incident occurred in a chamber equipped with a computer and other equipment, as well as a functional library used by any justice occupying such chamber.

“The only thing that was affected were the books and computer equipment in the chamber. Even the books are replaceable.

“Also, it has nothing to do with it because it was from an electrical fault, which could happen anywhere, and there are things that happen daily.”

Oppenheimer Surpasses $900 Million At Worldwide Box Office

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September 25, 2023

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Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer Keeps Climbing At The Box Office With More Than $900 Million In Global Ticket Sales To Date.

Over The Weekend, The R-Rated Historical Drama Added $12.8 Million Globally, Including $10.7 Million Overseas And $2.1 Million Domestically. After Nine Weeks Of Release, Oppenheimer Has Grossed A Staggering $910 Million Worldwide, With $318 Million From North American Theaters And $594 Million Internationally.

Oppenheimer, Starring Cillian Murphy As The So-Called “Father Of The Atomic Bomb,” Continues To Crush Expectations And Stands As The Third-Highest Grossing Release Of The Year Behind “Barbie” ($1.41 Billion) And “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” ($1.36 Billion). At This Rate, The $1 Billion Benchmark Isn’t Out Of The Question — But It Would Require “Oppenheimer” To Continue Playing In Theaters For Several More Weeks. (Awards Attention And Theatrical Re-Releases Would Help As Well.

Menendez Vows to Fight For Congress Seat

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faith Jegede

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September 25, 2023

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U.S. Senator Bob Menendez to make first remarks following indictment — U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) delivers remarks, after he and his wife Nadine Menendez were indicted on bribery offenses in connection with their corrupt relationship with three New Jersey businessmen, in Union City, New Jersey, U.S., September 25, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Segar

U.S. Democratic Senator Bob Menendez has denied wrongdoing and vowed to stay in Congress

This Monday, prosecutors charged him and his wife with taking bribes from three New Jersey businessmen.

Menendez’s stance defied calls from elected officials in his state of New Jersey, including the state’s Democratic governor, to step down.

His decision to remain in the Senate may complicate his party’s efforts to maintain their narrow 51-49 majority in that chamber.

Menendez has stepped down temporarily from his role as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Senate Democratic rules require any member charged with a felony to give up their leadership position, though they can take it back if they are found not guilty.

The 69-year-old senator, Menendez, in his first public remarks since he was charged said, “I firmly believe that when all the facts are presented, not only will I be exonerated, but I still will be New Jersey’s senior senator,”, said

U.S. prosecutors said Menendez accepted gold bars and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash in exchange for wielding his influence to aid the Egyptian government and interfere with law enforcement investigations into the three businessmen.

Prosecutors want Menendez to forfeit assets including his home, a 2019 Mercedes-Benz convertible and $566,000 in cash, gold bars and bank account funds.

Menendez said he has worked to hold countries, including Egypt, accountable for human rights abuses and that the cash in his home was withdrawn from his accounts and kept for emergencies.

NG Clearing Announces New CEO Pending SEC Approval

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September 25, 2023

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NG Clearing, West Africa’s Premier Central Counterparty, has announced the appointment of Mr. Farooq Adedayo Oreagba as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, subject to approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

According to a statement from the clearing house, Oreagba brings a wealth of experience, having served in various executive leadership roles throughout his career.

Clearing House Will Bring Transparency To Transfer Market, Says FIFA Boss

Chairman, Board of Directors, NG Clearing Limited, Oscar Onyema, stated: “After a transparent, competitive and comprehensive search process, the Board is pleased to have found the best individual to assume leadership of this world-class organization.

Jawan Becomes Second-Biggest Bollywood Movie In Global Box Office History

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September 25, 2023

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Now In Its Third Weekend In Theaters, The Indian Blockbuster Jawan Is Continuing To Break Box Office Records. Over the Weekend, The Film Passed Pathaan To Become The Highest-Grossing Hindi-Language Movie Of All Time In Its Home Country. Incidentally, Both Pathaan And Jawan Were Released In The Same Year, And Star Bollywood Icon Shah Rukh Khan. Fondly Known As SRK, He Is Perhaps The Most Popular Romantic Lead That India Has Ever Produced, But After Three Decades Of Dominance, Has Decided To Refashion Himself Into An Action Hero.

According To SRK’s Production Company, Red Chillies Entertainment, Jawan Has Grossed A Total Of 9.79 Billion Rupees Globally, Which Converts To Approximately $118 Million. This Puts Jawan Just $12 Million Shy Of Overtaking Pathaan’s $130 Million Lifetime Gross At The Global Box Office And Claiming The Number Two Spot On The All-Time List Behind Aamir Khan’s 2016 Sports Drama Dangal, Which Grossed Around $250 Million. Most Of Dangal’s Revenue Came From China, A Territory That Neither Jawan Nor Pathaan Played In.

With Over $13 Million Domestically, Jawan Will Soon Overtake Last Year’s RRR, Which Ended Its Stateside Run With Just Over $14 Million. Pathaan, By Comparison, Grossed $17 Million Domestically Earlier This Year. But In India, Jawan Overtook Pathaan’s $78 Million Lifetime Gross On Friday To Become The Biggest Hindi-Language Hit Ever. The Movie Had Already Broken Opening Day, Opening Weekend, And Opening Week Records. SRK Also Earned The Unique Distinction Of Having Become The Only Bollywood Star To Deliver Two $100 Million-Plus Grossers In The Same Year.

Merry Men 3 Lands Official Release Date

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Emenike Agu

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September 25, 2023

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Ay Makun Has Announced The Theatrical Debut Of The Third Sequel Of Merry Men.

He Took To Social Media To Share The Name Of The Upcoming Film Along With The Release Date. Titled Merry Men 3: Nemesis, The Third Sequel Drama Is Set For An October 2023 Release After Wrapping Principal Photography In May 2023.

Directed By Moses Inwang And Produced By Darlington Abuda. Merry Men 3 Promises An Action-Packed Drama As We Await The Teaser Release Later Today, September 22, 2023.

From The Stills Released From The Principal Photography, We Can Expect A Love Affair And Wedding Between Ramsey Nouah And Nadia Buari.

The First Instalment Of The Successful Franchise Men: The Real Yoruba Demons Explored The Lives Of Four Of Abuja’s Most Eligible And Notorious Bachelors, Their Thriving Businesses, Fast Cars, Homes, And Women.

This Is Much Of What The Second Sequel Merry Men 2: Another Mission (2019) Also Followed And What We Can Expect In The Next Sequel.

We Can Also Expect The Return Of William Uchemba, Regina Daniels And Then The Addition Of Buari And Sam Dede.

Following The Successful Reign Of Merry Men 2: Another Mission At The Nigerian Box Office With A Total Gross Of ₦235 Million, Expectations Are High As We Await The Release Of The Third Sequel.

Merry Men 3: Nemesis Will Be Distributed By Filmone Entertainment Across Cinemas Nationwide. It Is Set To Premiere On October 13, 2023

Irish Gymnastic Federation Accused Of Racism After Overlooking Little Girl

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September 25, 2023

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The attention of sports stars around the world, including four-time Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, have been drawn to a medal presentation in Dublin, where a little girl was overlooked by officials.

A video of the girl, who was the only child of obvious African Negro descent in the line of young gymnasts, being overlooked as all of the rest of her peers received medals, has been viewed by millions of people online.

Biles, who said the video broke her heart, said she sent the girl a video message to offer encouragement, adding that “there is no room for racism in any sport or at all.”

Biles’ teammate and Olympic silver teammate medalist, Jordan Chiles described the incident as “beyond hurtful on so many levels”.

The girl has since received a written apology from gymnastics Ireland after her parent’s alleged racist behaviour by the official who left her out of a medal ceremony more than a year ago.

Following recent backlash, gymnastics Ireland said it received a complaint from the girl’s parents following the incident, alleging racist behaviour and that it “engaged immediately” with the official in question.

“Initially we attempted to address the matter through the informal process of our discipline and complaints policy, however, following a series of communications with the parents they informed gymnastics Ireland that they would not be engaging in the process and were seeking legal advice.” the statement read in part