1-year-old baby killed, 15 houses razed as gunmen invade Lagos community (Vanguard)
Gunmen numbering over 100, invaded a riverine community in Egan Oriomi Otto Awori Local Council Development Area of Ojo, at the early hours of today, setting several houses on fire.
A 15-month-old baby, who was sleeping, was burnt beyond recognition.
Also, no fewer than 15 houses were burnt, with property worth millions destroyed. Read more
Buga’: Tekno refutes being paid N500m by Kizz Daniel (Tribune)
Nigerian singer and producer, Augustine Miles Kelechi, popularly known as Tekno, has refuted a viral report claiming that he received almost a billion naira from Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, for his collaboration on the 2021 hit song “Buga”.
The viral post had claimed that the singer, in an interview, disclosed how he got paid millions on “Buga ” collaboration despite not signing a legal agreement with the “Twe Twe” crooner, Kizz Daniel.
In a series of posts by X accounts like, @budgettvafrica, and others. The post goes thus;
“I got on Kizz Daniel’s Buga with no sort of legal agreement. I wasn’t expecting anything from him. Read more
Our manufacturing, business sectors will become comatose –NUEE warns over tariff’s hike (Sun)
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) at the weekend raised the alarm that the recent hike in the electricity tariff will lead to more closure of businesses and manufacturing sectors in the country.
Calling for withdrawal in a letter to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, NUEE warned that the hike in the electricity tariff is grossly detrimental to the economic diversification, growth, and well-being of Nigerians.
In the letter signed by the Acting General Secretary of the union, Dominic Igwebike, the union noted that the “recent hike in electricity tariff from N68 /kwh to N225 /kwh is absurd in a country where the majority of the masses are grappling with basic survival and an electricity access rate of about 55%.” Read more
UN-supported NGO plans 400,000 housing units in Nigeria (Leadership)
A United Nations support NGO, Global Centre For Empowerment And Care For Life Challenges (GECLC), said it has concluded a plan to build 400,000 housing units across the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The move according to the Centre is part of efforts towards meeting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) goals number 9 and 11, which are; innovation and infrastructure, and sustainable cities and communities respectively in Nigeria by 2030.
Speaking at the project’s public launch press conference in Kaduna on Saturday, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Centre, Amb. Vincent Ejikeme Agbo said, under the project, 10,000 housing units would be built in each of the 36 states and FCT in two phases. Read more
NNPP urges FG to safeguard schools, rescue remaining Chibok girls (Punch)
The New Nigeria Peoples Party has urged the government to implement measures to protect Nigerian schools from kidnappers and intensify efforts to rescue the remaining Chibok girls.
On Sunday, April 14, 2024, it marked a decade since 276 girls from the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, a community in Borno State, were abducted by the Boko Haram terrorist group. Despite some rescues by security agencies, 89 out of the 276 girls remain unaccounted for.
NNPP in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary,
Ladipo Johnson, on Sunday, said the incident continues to haunt the memories of the parents, relatives of the abducted girls, and the nation as a whole. Read more
Humanitarian ministry fraud: We’ve not cleared Betta Edu, says EFCC (DailyTrust)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has not cleared anyone involved in the ongoing probe of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, which led to the suspension of Betta Edu, the minister.
In January, President Bola Tinubu had ordered the suspension of Edu and Halima Shehu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Social Investment Programme Authority (NSIPA).
The president had ordered the anti-graft agencies to go after the individuals and their agencies so as to get to the root of the matter. Read more
Army detains soldier for alleged killing of girlfriend in Enugu (Nation)
The Nigerian Army has announced the detention of one of its soldiers serving in the 82 Division, Enugu, Private Adamu Muhammad, for allegedly killing his lover, Miss Hauwakulu Tabra inside the Airborne and Amphibious part of the division.
The incident, which was said to have happened on Thursday, was reportedly discovered on Friday by the daughter of an army lieutenant around the division’s officers quarters.
It was rumoured that the alleged killer soldier was a repented Boko Haram member, who after his repentance joined the Civilian Joint Task Force and was later enlisted into the Nigerian Army in the year 2021. Read more
3 dead, others injured as soldiers, tricyclists clash in Yobe (Channels)
Three persons have been killed while an unspecified others were injured after a Nigerian Army patrol vehicle hit a Keke Napep rider, causing injuries on the driver and his passengers.
An eyewitness, Adamu Hassan, told Channels Television, that the incident happened on Sunday afternoon at the popular Garin Alkali market via Gashua, the headquarters of the Bade Local Government Area of the state.
“After the incident happened, the association of the Keke Napep riders mobilised and staged protests in some locations blocking the main road leading to Gashua, the headquarters of Bade local government area. Read more
Gwen Stefani brings out Olivia Rodrigo during No Doubt reunion at Coachella (Standard)
Gwen Stefani brought US pop star Olivia Rodrigo on stage during a No Doubt reunion at Coachella.
The two-time Grammy-winning band performed a string of their hits including Hey Baby, Just A Girl, and Hella Good during their Saturday slot at the Californian music festival.
It comes almost a decade after the US rock band last appeared on stage together in 2015 – having sporadically performed together since their hiatus in the early Noughties. Read more
Salman Rushdie: Losing an eye upsets me every day (BBC)
Sir Salman Rushdie has spoken in chilling detail to the BBC about what he remembers of the attack two years ago, in which he was stabbed on stage.
The Booker Prize-winning author said his eye was left hanging down his face “like a soft-boiled egg”, and that losing the eye “upsets him every day”.
“I remember thinking I was dying,” he said. “Fortunately, I was wrong.” Sir Salman said he is using his new book, Knife, as a way of fighting back against what happened. Read more
Executor named in O.J. Simpson’s will says he’ll ‘do everything’ to ensure Goldman family gets ‘zero’ from estate (People)
O.J. Simpson’s final will was filed in Clark County, Nevada, on April 12, two days after his death at 76.
Simpson’s will, filed by Cassady Law Offices this week, was signed by the controversial figure on Jan. 24, per the Eight Judicial Court Portal’s website.
In the full legal document, Simpson’s longtime lawyer Malcolm LaVergne was named as the executor of his estate — with Simpson’s son Justin Simpson being named as his successor. Read more
50 Cent weighs in as Rick Ross continues to troll ‘BBL Drake’ online (HipHopDx)
50 Cent and Rick Ross have been sworn enemies for the longest time — so, naturally, the G-Unit head honcho couldn’t resist the opportunity to weigh in on the Biggest Bawse’s ongoing beef with Drake.
After Ross posted a video in which he referred to Drake as “BBL Drake” accompanied by a nose emoji — a reference to the Toronto rapper’s alleged plastic surgery on both his stomach and his nose — Fif weighed in on the drama in a now-deleted Instagram post made on Sunday (April 14).
He posted a photo of the text message exchange between Drake and his mother — which makes reference to the nose job insult lobbed by Ross — and wrote, “Mounjaro makes you hungry and racist [questioning face emoji] we don’t need this shit [angry face emoji] take it off the market! LOL.” Read more
At least 33 killed in Afghanistan as heavy rains set off flash floods (AlJazeera)
At least 33 people have been killed over three days of heavy rains and flash flooding in Afghanistan, according to the government’s disaster management department.
“From Friday onwards, because of the rains there were flash floods which caused high human and financial losses,” department spokesman Janan Sayeq said on Sunday.
“The primary information shows that, unfortunately, in the floods, 33 people were martyred and 27 people got injured.” Read more
Chicago mass shooting leaves 8-year-old girl dead, 10 others injured (NBC)
Chicago police believe gang-related violence led to the fatal shooting of an 8-year-old girl that also left 10 others injured Saturday night in the city’s South Side.
According to police, the shooting took place near 52nd St. and South Damen Ave. at approximately 9:18 p.m. An 8-year-old girl was killed from a gunshot wound to the head, while two boys — a 1- and 7-year-old, were critically injured after being shot multiple times.
Chicago Police Department Deputy Chief Don Jerome said police aided in response efforts for the other eight victims, ranging in age from 19 to 40, by applying tourniquets and chest seals. Read more
DR Congo: Infectious disease experts coordinate efforts against Monkeypox (AfricaNews)
In a concerted response to the growing threat of the Monkey Pox virus, also known as simian pox, Africa is mobilising to strengthen its response. On April 13, nearly 250 experts gathered in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) under the aegis of the World Health Organization (WHO) and Africa (CDC), to develop strategies to stem the spread of this disease in the African region.
The situation is alarming, with over 92,000 human cases reported in more than 110 countries. In 2023, the DRC was one of the hardest-hit countries, recording 14,600 cases and 654 deaths.
For Professor Jean-Jacques Muyembe, renowned virologist and co-discoverer of the Ebola virus, the urgency of the situation is clear: “Very recently in the DRC, for the first time we observed sexual transmissions of MPOX, and so if we take this sexual, heterosexual transmission, we take the severity, we take the spread of the disease, almost every province is affected. It’s a public health emergency.” Read more
NFF to deliberate on Super Eagles coach (Leadership)
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Committee will meet next Tuesday in Abuja to decide on a new coach for the Super Eagles.
As first reported, the committee last month shortlisted seven coaches for the consideration by the NFF Executive Committee.
It was learnt that the shortlisted coaches included Finidi George and Emmanuel Amuneke.
Coal City United crowned Enugu Federation Cup champions (Punch)
The Enugu State FA on Saturday confirmed NNL side Coal City United FC champions of the state’s Federation Cup, after Enugu Rangers allegedly refused to play penalties after the final game ended 1-1 in 90 minutes.
The match, which was held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu was scheduled to go into penalties by officials of the competition but Rangers were said to have rejected the option after regulation time.
While presenting the giant trophy to Coal City United, the state’s Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Lloyd Ekweremadu, described the winners as worthy champions.
WWE star Tony Jones dies aged 53: ‘Rest in power’ (Metro)
Former WWE wrestler Tony Jones has died aged 53.
All Pro Wrestling confirmed the news on their official social media page, as they shared a photo of Jones.
‘All Pro Wrestling is extremely saddened to learn of the passing of former APW Universal Heavyweight Champion, “Shooter” Tony Jones,’ the accompanying statement read, adding: ‘Shooter, Rest in Power. Read more
Women’s FA Cup: Marc Skinner says ‘we haven’t won anything yet’ after Manchester United reach final (BBC)
Manchester United manager Marc Skinner warned his side “we haven’t won anything” after they defeated Chelsea to reach the Women’s FA Cup final.
United lost 1-0 to the Blues in last year’s Wembley final, but gained some revenge with a tense, hard-fought 2-1 win in Sunday’s semi-final at Leigh.
Skinner’s side will take on Tottenham at the national stadium on 12 May.
“I will be very clear, we’ve won nothing yet – it will be an incredibly tough final,” said Skinner. Read more
Serie A: Chukwueze shines in AC Milan, Sassuolo’s 6-goal thriller (CompleteSports)
Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze was at his best as AC Milan played out an entertaining 3-3 draw with Sassuolo in Sunday’s Serie A game.
The Nigerian international, who was making his 20th appearance, has scored one goal and bagged two assists for AC Milan in the ongoing season.
Chukwueze netted a goal in the 63rd minute but had the goal disallowed by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). Read more
US athletes qualified for 2024 Paris Olympics (NBC)
The U.S. Olympic team roster for the 2024 Paris Games will ultimately include more than 500 athletes.
It will be one of, if not the biggest, delegation at the Games, which open July 26.
Athletes will make the team via Olympic Trials, international results and rankings and through discretionary selections into July. Read more