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*Gorilla ‘swallows’ N6.8 million in Kano zoo (Guardian) * We’ll pass budget within three months —Senate President Lawan (Punch)

Gorilla ‘swallows’ N6.8 million in Kano zoo (Guardian) A finance officer at Kano Zoological Gardens has claimed that a gorilla swallowed N6.8 million that went missing under their watch. The finance officer, according to radio station in the state, Freedom…

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Sanwo-Olu preaches to LASTMA Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has warned officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to shun corruption and be civil while discharging their duties. Sanwo-Olu gave the warning during an interactive session with staff…

*Obasanjo, Atiku are villians of June 12, says Pro-Buhari group (Nation) * Gombe State 6th Assembly: Abubakar Ibrahim emerges Speaker (Guardian)

Obasanjo, Atiku are villians of June 12, says Pro-Buhari group (Nation) The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) said on Friday that former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and his former boss, former President Olusegun Obasanjo deserve to be listed among the villains…

Lagosians expect LASTMA officials who will not collect bribes —Sanwo-Olu (Punch)

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Friday, warned officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority to shun corruption and be civil while discharging their duties. Sanwo-Olu gave the warning during an interactive session with staff of the agency,…

Buhari directs CBN to blacklist firms importing palm oil, 42 other items (Punch)

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria to blacklist any firm, its owner and top management caught smuggling or dumping any of the restricted 43 items into Nigeria. The Presidential directive was disclosed by the CBN Governor,…

Ornella Muti faces jail threat after attending Putin gala (BBC)

Italian actress Ornella Muti has been told she could go to jail if she fails to pay damages for cancelling tour dates to attend a dinner with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and actor Kevin Costner. Muti had been due to perform…

Bollywood actor Nana Patekar cleared of sexual harassment charges (BBC)

Bollywood actor Nana Patekar was cleared of sexual harassment charges after police said on Thursday that they did not find sufficient evidence. Patekar was accused by actress Tanushree Dutta, who said he had harassed her in 2008 on the sets…

Chelsea agree deal for Sarri to join Juve (BBC)

Chelsea have agreed a deal in principle for their manager Maurizio Sarri to join Serie A champions Juventus. An agreement was reached late on Thursday evening after talks between senior officials. A deal could be completed as early as Friday.…

Christchurch attack: Brenton Tarrant pleads not guilty to all charges (BBC)

The main suspect in the Christchurch attacks in March, has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Brenton Tarrant is charged with the murder of 51 people, 40 counts of attempted murder and one terrorism charge in New Zealand’s deadliest peace…

Otedola foots Fregene’s medical bills (Punch)

Help has finally come the way of ailing former international, Peter Fregene, as billionaire businessman and Chairman of Forte Oil Plc, Femi Otedola, agreed to foot the medical bills of the former Nigeria goalkeeper, who has been bedridden since 2001,…

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