2 allegedly killed as violence, manipulation mar Ifako Ijaiye Reps primaries (Daily Times)
As Lagosians await the result of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election across the state, the people of Ifako Ijaiye Federal Constituency, comprising of Ojokoro LCDA and Ifako Ijaiye Local Government Area are worried about the level of violence and thuggery that greeted the earlier one held on Thursday in the constituency. The worry stems from the fact that violence the greeted the election allegedly claimed two lives, while three other persons were also allegedly shot in Ward F, Ojokoro, while one of them is among the dead, the other two are said to be battling for their lives. Read more
Nigeria needs leader who understands its complexities – Tambuwal (Nation)
Sokoto State governor and Presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) Aminu Tambuwal on Saturday said only a candidate that understands the complexities of the country can deliver it from challenges. The governor who spoke during a visit to the Lagos State PDP Secretariat, told party members that the country is highly complex to be managed by politician who is not well grounded on developments in the country. Read more
Okowa congratulates Isiguzo, new NUJ president (Sun)
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has congratulated Mr. Chris Isiguzo, the newly-elected president of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Governor Okowa, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Charles Aniagwu, and made available to Sunday Sun, in Asaba, on Saturday, extolled the virtues of Isiguzo who was elected new president of the Pen Profession at the NUJ Sixth Delegates’ Conference held in Abeokuta, Ogun State from Wednesday to Friday. Read more
Large turnout of delegates at PDP national convention (Sun)
Large turnout of delegates and heavy presence of security personnel characterised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention holding in Port Harcourt, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The venue of the convention, Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium was agog as delegates trooped peacefully into the pavilions earmarked for their respective states, but accreditation of delegates was yet to commence as at 9.55 a.m. Read more
Army seeks collaboration with security agencies to tackle insurgency (Nation)
The Nigerian Army has called for closer collaboration with security agencies in Borno, to facilitate successful implementation of the counter-insurgency campaign. Brig.-Gen. Texas Chukwu, the Director, Army Public Relations, in a statement issued on Saturday in Maiduguri, quoted Brig.-Gen. Bulama Biu, the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division, as making the call at a meeting with heads of security agencies in the state. Read more
Soldiers kill 5 terrorists, recover arms, communication tools, cooking utensils, others in Borno (Sun)
The Nigeria Army said its soldiers fighting in the counter-insurgency war in the North East have killed five terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition from them. Director Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Texas Chukwu, who made this known in a statement, said soldiers from Sector 3, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, alongside members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, killed the terrorists while on a fighting patrol at Gara village in Northern Borno. Read more
World Teachers’ Day: Okowa lauds Nigerian teachers’ contribution to educational development (Daily Times)
As teachers in Nigeria join their counterparts all over the world to celebrate International Teachers Day, Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has hailed the commitment of teachers in Nigeria to the development of the educational sector. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Charles Aniagwu in Asaba on Friday, Governor Okowa said this year’s emphasis on qualified teachers, echoes the idea that you cannot have genuine or quality education without qualified, committed and competent teachers. Read more
‘N50,000 minimum wage will cripple Nigeria economy’ (Nation)
Second republic senator, Chief Olorunnimbe Farukanmi on Saturday said the N50,000 minimum wage being agitated by Nigerian workers would have dire consequences on the nation’s economy. The financial expert said even though labourers are entitled to their wages,but expressed the need for trade unions to consider and look at various sources of revenue accurable to their employers in order to asses the reality of the wages from which their salaries are paid. Read more
Melania Trump ends Africa tour in Egypt (Punch)
US First Lady Melania Trump held talks in the Egyptian capital on Saturday on the final leg of a solo four-nation tour of Africa that will also see her visit the Pyramids. The low-key tour, during which she has made no comment to reporters, has contrasted with the political tumult back home where her husband was set to score a big political win after days of acrimonious deadlock inside and outside the Senate over his Supreme Court pick. Read more
Brett Kavanaugh: Senate set for final vote on Supreme Court nominee (BBC)
After weeks of controversy, the US Senate is set for a final vote on the confirmation of President Donald Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court, Brett Kavanaugh. If senators do not change their voting intentions, Judge Kavanaugh will be appointed to the top US court. The vote is expected at about 17:00 local time (21:00 GMT). Read more
Interpol demands China ‘clarification’ on its missing police chief (Punch)
Interpol demanded an official ‘clarification’ from China on the whereabouts of its missing police chief on Saturday, after reports said he was detained for questioning on arrival in his homeland. “Interpol has requested through official law enforcement channels clarification from China’s authorities on the status of Interpol President Meng Hongwei,” Jurgen Stock, the secretary general of the international police body said in a statement. Read more
50 die, 100 burnt in tanker explosion in DR Congo (Punch)
About 50 people died and 100 were burnt on Saturday after an oil tanker collided with a vehicle on an arterial highway in the west of DR Congo, the acting governor of the region said. “We have about 50 dead and a 100 people have suffered second-degree burns,” said Atou Matabuana, the interim governor of Kongo Central region, according to the actualite.cd website. Read more
Bus driver suspended for letting monkey ‘drive’ (Punch)
An Indian bus driver who let a monkey behind the wheel of his vehicle was suspended on Saturday after a video of the incident went viral, sparking outrage and humour. The 36-year-old driver is seen smiling and patting the langur monkey as it sits atop the wheel of the moving bus in footage shot by a passenger. Read more
Chelsea’s Cesc Fabregas wishes Maurizio Sarri joined team ‘a bit earlier’ (ESPN)
Cesc Fabregas said he would love to stay at Chelsea beyond this season, while adding he wished Maurizio Sarri had arrived at Stamford Bridge sooner than this year. The Spaniard was voted man of the match as Chelsea battled to a 1-0 win over Hungarian champions Vidi in the Europa League group stage on Thursday evening, making only his third start of the season at the base of midfield. Read more
Arsenal manager Unai Emery plays down winning run: I’m only focused on the future (ESPN)
Arsenal manager Unai Emery insists he is not focused on the club’s eight-match winning run and believes he can balance the Premier League and Europa League commitments this season. Arsenal last achieved such a run under Arsene Wenger in April 2015 and, having lost their first two games, are now within four points of City and Liverpool at the top of the table ahead of their clash with Fulham on Sunday. Read more
La Liga ‘would bet $10,000’ that US match will go ahead (CNN)
Spanish football looks to be on collision course over a mooted plan to play a La Liga game in the US. “I would bet $10,000 that the game will take place,” La Liga president Javier Tebas told CNN Sport of a proposal that has drawn opposition from the Spanish Footballers’ Association (AFE). The players are unhappy about the lack of consultation over the idea. Read more
US Open champ Osaka ‘stressed out’ by great expectations (Guardian)
Naomi Osaka admitted that she gets “stressed out” trying to live up to “the hype” after the US Open champion was beaten in the China Open semi-finals on Saturday. The 20-year-old Japanese, who struggled with a back injury in losing 6-4, 6-4 to unseeded Anastasija Sevastova, opened up afterwards on dealing with ramped-up expectations. Read more