American attempts suicide on Third Mainland Bridge (DailyTrust)
An American citizen attempted to commit suicide on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Monday.
The Lagos State Police command disclosed this in a statement.
The statement revealed that the American, who is in his early 30s, had directed his baby mama to park her vehicle while he walked to a spot on the bridge, intending to jump into the Lagoon. Read more
Tinubu replaces Arase with Argungu as PSC chair, appoints Sheidu as NPTF boss (Leadership)
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd) as the chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC).
The President has also approved the appointment of Onyemuche Nnamani as Secretary of the Commission and DIG Taiwo Lakanu (Rtd) as member of the Commission.
According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate. Read more
Kidnapped Kaduna Catholic Priest regains freedom (Channels)
The kidnapped parish priest of Saint Thomas Catholic Church, Zaman Dabo community in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Reverend Father Gabriel Ukeh, has regained his freedom.
The priest was abducted from the Rectory of St Thomas Parish, Zaman Dabo, Zango Kataf where he shepherds on Sunday, June 9th, 2024.
However, the Director-General of Communications, Kafanchan Catholic Diocese, Reverend Father Gabriel Okafor confirmed that the kidnapped priest was released at about 9 pm on Monday. Read more
Court affirms Amaewhule, 26 others as Rivers PDP members (Tribune)
A Port Harcourt High Court, presided over by Justice Gbasam on Monday affirmed that Martin Amaewhule and the 26 other members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, are still members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
This as the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dagogo Iboroma a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, immediately urged the public to disregard the reports describing it as misleading.
Justice Gbasam further held that membership of a party is only proven by being listed on the party’s register. Read more
Women Affairs Ministry, NAPTIP conclude plans on rehabilitation of victims of human trafficking (ThisDay)
The Ministry of Women Affairs has concluded plans to partner the
National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for the long-term rehabilitation of victims of human trafficking.
Specifically, the ministry and NAPTIP are to jointly rehabilitate the 10 Nigerian girls, victims of human trafficking who were recently rescued in Ghana. Read more
26 killed in Katsina attack as bandits target villagers, police (Vanguard)
No fewer than 26 people have been killed in a brutal attack by bandits in Katsina State.
The attack occurred on Sunday, June 10 at about 3:00 PM in Gidan Boka village, Kankara LGA.
The Katsina State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, released a statement detailing the incident. Read more
APC, not right party for Nigeria — Ex-Gov, Lamido (Tribune)
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, expressed his views on the All Progressives Congress APC) party, stating that he believes it is not the right party for Nigeria.
Speaking on Channelstv’s Politics Today program on Monday, June 10, 2024, Lamido criticized the APC, alleging that the party’s inception was primarily focused on seizing power, which has resulted in ongoing challenges for the country.
He emphasized, “From the very beginning, APC is not the right party for Nigeria. In 2014, they were just trying to grab power and appropriate it, and now we are nursing the consequences. Read more
Court judgement can’t be dismissed by Rivers govt — Chidi Lloyd (Nation)
Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area in Rivers State, Dr. Chidi Lloyd, has hailed the judgement of the State High Court that declared the 27 lawmakers led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule as members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and House of Assembly.
Lloyd said the judgement would subsist and that a ruling of a court of competent jurisdiction could not be dismissed by mere press briefings of the state government.
He said: “The judgement was delivered today. So only the state government cannot be right. Lawyers, parties were in court to hear the judgement. The attorney-general dismissed the judgement of the court of competent jurisdiction as rumour, let’s see how far it goes. Read more
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in talks to reunite for “Practical Magic 2” (Independent)
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are in talks to reprise their Practical Magic characters for a new sequel.
The original 1998 film was directed by Griffin Dunne and adapted from Alice Hoffman’s 1995 novel of the same name. It followed Bullock and Kidman as Sally and Gillian Owens, a pair of sisters who are descended from a long line of witches. Raised by their aunts after the death of their parents, they are taught the practical uses of magic.
Akiva Goldsman, best known for writing films including 1995’s Batman Forever and 2004’s I, Robot, will write the screenplay for the sequel. Read more
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are selling their Beverly Hills mansion amid marriage strain (People)
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are selling the Beverly Hills mansion they’ve shared together since June 2023, a source tells PEOPLE.
TMZ was first to report that the pair are listing the home they bought after they married. Reps for Lopez and Affleck have not commented.
This latest development comes on the heels of the “Can’t Get Enough” singer, 54, canceling her This Is Me… Live tour via a statement on Friday, May 31 on her OntheJLo website because she is, “taking time off to be with her children, family and close friends.” Read more
Rishi Sunak awkwardly stumbles on BBC interview over tax claim (Mirror)
Rishi Sunak has come under fire for repeatedly suggesting that Treasury officials have found that Labour would hike taxes by £2,000 – something Keir Starmer has branded a ‘lie’
Rishi Sunak clashed repeatedly with the BBC’s Nick Robinson as he doubled down on his dodgy tax claims.
The Prime Minister has come under fire for repeatedly suggesting that Treasury officials have found that Labour would hike taxes by £2,000 – something Keir Starmer’s has branded a “lie”. It was dubbed “misleading” by the UK statistics watchdog and even the top official at the Treasury warned that it “includes costs beyond those provided by the Civil Service”, as the sums are based on assumptions by Tory aides. Read more
Plane carrying Malawi’s vice president, 9 others missing (UPI)
An aircraft carrying 10 people including the vice president of the African nation of Malawi was reported missing Monday after it failed to make a scheduled landing, the government confirmed.
“All efforts by aviation authorities to make contact with the aircraft since it went off the radar have failed thus far,” according to an official statement by a Malawi government spokesperson before 6 pm local time Monday in the capital of Lilongwe.
The Malawi Defense Force aircraft carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima, 51, and nine other individuals took off from Lilongwe at 9:17 a.m. local time Monday morning. It is unclear for now who else was on board. Read more
Childish Gambino previews new song with Ludwig Göransson ahead of new album (HipHopDX)
Childish Gambino (real name Donald Glover) has been in the zone over the past few months, and a new clip of him cooking in the studio with longtime collaborator Ludwig Göransson suggests the best is yet to come.
On Sunday (June 9), the 40-year-old rapper and singer took to his private Instagram page to share a video of the two working on new music together.
Whereas it is unclear what exactly they are discussing, the Awaken, My Love! hitmaker can be heard telling his peer: “Everything now is like— y’know, less people play instruments, so like everybody’s just using their voice and they’re filling it up with a bunch of reverb.” Read more
Organisation behind the Oscars elects board of governors for 2024-25 term (ABC)
The organization behind the Oscars elected over a dozen individuals to its board of governors, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Monday. The 2024-2025 board of governors include both first-timers, like director Patricia Cardoso, and veterans like Rita Wilson, Warner Bros. co-chair and CEO Pam Abdy and composer Lesley Barber.
Those elected to the board for the first time include production designer K.K. Barrett and producer Jennifer Fox. All will join the likes of Ava DuVernay, Lou Diamond Phillips, Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Reitman, Ruth E. Carter and Jason Blum on the 55-person board representing the organization’s 19 branches.
As of this election, representation of those belonging to an underrepresented racial or ethnic group increased from 25% to 27%. Female representation remained static from last year at 53%. Read more
American troops begin withdrawal from Niger (AfricaNews)
The process of withdrawing American troops from Niger has officially commenced, marking a significant milestone in the relationship between the two nations. With a total of 946 soldiers stationed in various bases across Niger, the withdrawal operation has begun from key locations such as Agadez, Ouallam, and Diffa, with the destination set for Niamey.
Over the past weekend, the first steps of this withdrawal were initiated as troops began their journey back to the United States. Nearly a thousand soldiers gathered at Niamey International Airport’s squadron base, preparing for their gradual departure. This significant move comes following the signing of a withdrawal agreement between Niger and the USA on May 19, signifying a formal start to the withdrawal process. Read more
Super Eagles can still qualify for 2026 World Cup – Onigbinde (CompleteSports)
Former Super Eagles coach Adegboye Onigbinde says he’s optimistic that Nigeria will qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Recall that the Super Eagles lost 2-1 to Benin on Monday. Raphael Onyedika of Club Brugge gave the Super Eagles the advantage when he slotted in cooly just inside the box.
But unfazed, the Cheetahs of Benin, coached by a former Nigerian gaffer, Gernot Rohr, leveled proceedings in the 37th minute from Jodei Dossou after a defensive error from the Super Eagles. Read more
WNBA star DiJonai Carrington brutally mocks Caitlin Clark for flopping (DailyMail)
Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington appeared to take a dig at Caitlin Clark amid the raging row surrounding the WNBA rookie.
Clark has been caught in the middle of controversy since her arrival in the WNBA with aggressive fouls on her dominating headlines over the past week.
However, Sun star Carrington seemed to suggest that the Indiana Fever rookie was drawing the fouls by overreacting. Read more
Boulter beats Dart in marathon Nottingham match (BBC)
Defending champion Katie Boulter edged out Harriet Dart in a marathon all-British tie to reach the second round of the Nottingham Open.
Opening her grass-court season, third seed Boulter won 6-7 (5-7) 6-4 7-5 in a contest lasting three hours and 13 minutes.
But the enthralling match was tainted as a frustrated Dart repeatedly argued with the chair umpire over what she believed to be incorrect line calls. Read more
Super Eagles coach, Finidi George under fire after shock defeat to Benin (Punch)
The Super Eagles’ 2-1 defeat to Benin in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Monday has sparked a wave of criticism directed at the head coach, Finidi George, with fans questioning his tactics and player selection.
The loss, which saw Nigeria fall behind Benin and South Africa in their qualifying group, has left the team’s hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup hanging.
Reacting to the disappointing result, DISTINGUISHED KPMG LinkedIn Everest @novieverest via X urged fans to remain positive, saying, “Instead of spoiling the image of the Super Eagles just because you don’t like Coach Finidi George, why not pray for the Super Eagles? Learn to be positive and pray.” Read more
Charles Barkley threatens to punch fan after being trolled to his face over not winning an NBA ring (DailyMail)
Charles Barkley has threatened to punch a fan after being trolled to his face over his lack of NBA rings in street footage that went viral over the weekend.
‘Chuck,’ 64, was walking downtown somewhere, possibly Dallas ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals, when the TikToker – a Mavericks fan – noticed him and called him out.
Barkley – a former forward – played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, and Houston Rockets from 1984 to 2000, winning the MVP award in 1993. Read more
‘‘Enough is enough’’: Cricket legend Wasim Akram lashes out at Pakistan after agonising loss to India (Fox)
Legendary cricketer Wasim Akram has lashed out at Pakistan’s side following Sunday’s agonising loss to India in the T20 World Cup, calling for a mass overhaul of the squad.
Pakistan suffered a six-run loss to its arch rivals at New York’s Nassau County International Cricket Stadium after failing to reel in a modest 120-run target, equalling the record for lowest team score successfully defended at Men’s T20 World Cups.
Babar Azam’s men at one stage needed 48 runs from 48 deliveries with eight wickets in hand, but stamped on the brakes after Indian superstar Jasprit Bumrah snared a couple of quick wickets. Read more