Ambode receives Africa’s football legends (Nation)
Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday received top Africa’s football legends at the Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja. They will be participating in a testimonial match for the governor as part of activities marking the end of tenure of his administration.
Some of the soccer legends who visited the governor include: Kanu Nwankwo, Finidi George, Victor Ikpeba, El Hadji Diouf, Diomansy Kamara, Didier Zokora, Khalilou Fadiga, Austin Eguavoen, Mutiu Adepoju, Waidi Akanni, Uche Okechukwu and Seydou Keita. Read more
Son kills father for preventing him from going out (Punch)
One Babatunde Olagesin is currently cooling his heels in police custody after he allegedly hacked his father, Taiwo Olagesin, to death with a cutlass.
City Round learnt that a fight broke out between the father and son on Monday, May 6, 2019 in their residence in the Ijoko area of Ogun State.
It was gathered that the suspect had wanted to leave home for Oshodi, Lagos State, around 6am, but was prevented by his father, who insisted that he (son) would accompany him somewhere. Read more
Lagos finances are secure, says Ambode (Vanguard)
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday commissioned the new digitized central storage facility of the State Treasury Office (STO), saying it was gratifying to note that the financial outlook of the State is very positive.
The Governor also commissioned dualised Bisola Durosinmi Etti Road and new Hakeem Dickson Road in Lekki, Eti-Osa. Read more
‘Why we specialised in robbing only women’ (Nation)
It was the end of road for three suspected members of a robbery gang, which specialised in snatching exotic vehicles from women in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja.
The suspected robbers were arrested by operatives of the Inspector General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team(IRT). Read more
EFCC arrests herbalist for impersonating GMD NNPC, others (Punch)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a 31-year-old Islamic scholar and herbalist, Jamiu Isiaka, for allegedly impersonating the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Dr Maikanti Baru, and the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, among other prominent citizens.
The EFCC’s acting Head, Media and Publicity, Tony Orilade, in a statement, said the suspect, with others who were still at large, allegedly used the names of the senior government officials to scam a South Korean national, Keun Sig Kim, under the pretence of getting him an NNPC licence that would enable him purchase a company. Read more
Emefiele outlines 5-year national development strategy (Leadership)
A day after his confirmation by the Senate as Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor for another five years, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, yesterday unveiled more strategies to develop the national economy in the next dispensation.
Emefiele said that in the next five years, the CBN would aggressively pursue policies that would further diversify the Nigerian economy. Read more
Govt should fix country, stop harassing young Nigerians-Lese (Punch)
As the music industry keeps expanding, new acts are being discovered daily to give the old artistes a run for their money. One artiste that is currently making a breakthrough into the mainstream music is Idol Records’ new signing, Ebenezer Adeboye, who prefers to be called Lese.
Prior to his unveiling by the record label a few weeks ago, Lese had been exhibiting glimpses of what the fans should expect from. Read more
I overcame challenges in govt through prayers – Jonathan (Vanguard)
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has urged Nigerians to pray and support the federal government’s effort towards tackling the security challenges rocking the nation, saying constant prayer was the secret behind the achievements of his five-year administration.
Jonathan said this even as the Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh, lamented the failure of those in government to punish evil doers within their fold and provide democracy dividends to the people. Read more
Kano Police intercept 303 cartons of Tramadol worth N2bn (Nation)
Kano State Police Command yesterday made a big haul, following the seizure of 303 cartons of hard drugs, comprising of tramadol tablets, valued at N1 billion.
Briefing reporters at the Police Command Headquarters in Bompai, the Commissioner of Police, Wikili Mohammed, said the seizure, followed a tip-off, prompting a police special squad to impound the 303 carton at No. 157, Miller Road, Bompai, in the Nassarawa Local Government Area of the state. Read more
Onnoghen’s suspension stands, S’Court rules (Leadership)
In a split decision of six to one, the Supreme Court yesterday dismissed the suit filed by the Cross River State government against the suspension and trial of former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).
The apex court described the suit as incompetent. In her dissenting judgement, Justice Mary Peter-Odili granted all the reliefs sought by the plaintiff after holding that it has the locus standi to institute the action. Read more
Northern Govs map out plans to end insecurity (Nation)
Worried by the spate of killings and kidnapping in the region, the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) rose from a meeting in Kaduna yesterday with a resolve to develop a regional action plan to end the multiple security challenges.
This was as the Forum announced Plateau State Governor, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, as its new chairman with effect from May 29. Read more
France, Germany at loggerheads over next EU president (Guardian)
Next week’s European parliamentary election will set the scene for a summer-long political battle over Brussels’ most powerful posts, with Germany and France at loggerheads over who takes the top spot.
The apparent frontrunner to replace Jean-Claude Juncker as president of the is German MEP Manfred Weber, the candidate of the EPP, the main centre-right bloc in the assembly. Read more
Falcons battle I’Coast for WAFU title (Punch)
World Cup bound Nigeria are firm favourites for the WAFU Women’s Cup after eliminating Cup holders Ghana in the second semi-final following a penalty shoot-out at the Stade Robert Champroux in Abidjan on Thursday.
The nine-time African champions set up a final match date with hosts Ivory Coast, which holds at the same venue on Saturday (today). Read more
Tiger Woods crashes out of the PGA Championship after frustrating day (USAToday)
Just a few weeks after adding to his major total with one of his most memorable wins at Augusta National, Tiger Woods will be watching the final rounds of the PGA Championship instead of competing for career major No. 16.
As Brooks Koepka dominated the field over the first two rounds at Bethpage Black, Woods struggled with nearly every facet of his game, and a terrible stretch of holes late Friday afternoon dropped Tiger below the cut line. Read more
Agu: Eagles focused, eager for AFCON glory (NewTelegraph)
Super Eagles’ goalkeepers’ trainer, Alloy Agu has refuted speculation that the Nigerian national team is complacent heading into the Africa Cup of Nations. Agu said they are all fully focused o n preparations for the continental soccer showpiece, starting on June 21 in Egypt.
The ex-international goalie stated during a live chat on a Lagos-based radio station that the Eagles’ preparations are going well, pledging that the players will give their best to make the country and their fans proud when action finally begins at Egypt 2019. Agu submitted: “We are staying focused on our preparations for the Africa Cup of Nation, and we want to get it right. Read more
Saudi Arabia League: Ahmed Musa guides Al-Nassr to 17th title (Nation)
Super Eagles stand-in captain, Ahmed Musa claimed his 4th career league title with Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr following their 2-1 win at home to Al-Batin to end Al-Hilal two-year reign as league champions, AOIFootball.com reports.
Just one point ahead of Al-Hilal going into the final game of the campaign, Musa and his teammates were backed by a record crowd at the Prince Faisal bin Fahad Stadium with Musa starting his 22nd game of the season. Read more
Who joins Rangers, Akwa United in playoffs? (NewTelegraph)
Enugu Rangers have secured their qualification to play in the Nigeria Professional Football League title playoffs/Super Six scheduled for the end of the season after amassing 37 points from 20 matches in Group A of the abridged league season and are joined by Akwa United from Group B as they also achieved 37 points from same number of matches.
Rangers defeated Bendel Insurance 1-0 in their matchday 20 game played during the week with a well-crafted 85th minute goal by former Super Eagles winger, Felix Ogbuke, who came on as a 72nd minute substitute. Read more
AITEO, Ethiopian Airlines for honours at Super Eagles Supporters Club fund raising, awards night (Guardian)
Nigeria’s foremost oil and gas company, AITEO has been included on the long list of organisations and individuals earmarked for honours in the maiden Fund Raising and Awards Night of the Super Eagles Supporters Club. It will hold on Friday, May 24 at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Ikeja, Lagos.
A statement from the secretariat of the Super Eagles Supporters Club yesterday said: “In view of AITEO’s enormous contributions to the development of football in the country and Africa in general, we had no choice than to include the company among the leading award recipients on the night.” Read more
