Armed men rob travellers, set bus on fire in Ogun (Punch)
Some armed men, on Saturday, attacked and looted a luxury bus at Oke Ado Junction, Ijebu-mushin, along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway.
The passengers were said to be on their way to the southeast for Easter celebrations when the incident happened.
The hoodlums, after successfully robbing the passengers, decided to set the bus ablaze. The spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, SP Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident to our correspondent on Sunday. Read more
Tinubu leaves for Dakar Tuesday for inauguration of Senegal’s new President Faye (ThisDay)
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, for Dakar, Senegal, to attend the inauguration of Senegal’s President-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
According to a release issued on Monday by presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, the
president’s trip is on the invitation of the Republic of Senegal. Read more
3 presidential jets proposed for sale (Nation)
Three jets in the Presidential Air Fleet (PAF) are to be sold off, it was learnt at the weekend.
This is part of the cost-saving measures being adopted by the Tinubu Administration, an official told our correspondent.
There are 10 aircraft in the fleet – six jets and four helicopters – which will be cut to seven if the planned action sails through. Read more
Wike distributes Ramadan food items to Muslims in Abuja (Independent)
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, demonstrated solidarity with the Muslim community by distributing food items on Saturday, in observance of the Ramadan fast.
The distribution took place at the Cyprian Ekwensi Centre for Arts and Culture in Area 10, Garki, Abuja, with Head of Service, Samuel Udo Atang, representing the minister.
At the event, 5000 bags of rice, 1000 cartons of vegetable oil, 1000 cartons of sugar, and 1000 cartons were distributed to beneficiaries, including the 17 FCT graded chiefs, mosques in the FCT, the six Area Councils, and welfare associations.
46-year-old woman gets free N3m IVF service in Osogbo (Tribune)
A 46-year-old woman (name withheld) resident in Oyo town, would benefit from a free In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) worth N3 million courtesy of SW Aqua CARES Fertility and Women Health, a private health facility in Osogbo, Osun.
In vitro, fertilisation otherwise known as (IVF) is a process of fertilisation where an egg is combined with sperm in vitro (“in glass”).
The process involves monitoring and stimulating a woman’s ovulatory process, removing an ovum or ova (egg or eggs) from their ovaries, and letting a man’s sperm fertilise them in a culture medium in a laboratory. Read more
Troops neutralise several terrorists in Katsina, Zamfara – Army (DailyTrust)
The Nigerian Army says its troops have in a series of coordinated operations, raided terrorists’ enclaves in Katsina and Zamfara States, resulting in the elimination of a significant number of terrorists.
A post on the Nigerian Army’s official ‘X’ handle (formally Twitter), on Monday, said the operations were conducted on March 29 and March 30.
It said the troops had in an operation conducted in Zamfara on March 29, successfully raided the den of a notorious terrorists’ kingpin, Hassan Yantagwaye, in Tsafe Local Government Area. Read more
2 injured as car, truck collide on Badagry expressway (Vanguard)
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says two persons sustained injuries in an auto crash on the Agbara-Badagry expressway in Lagos State on Monday.
FRSC Commander, Badagry Unit, Mr William Manga, who confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said the accident occurred at about 12.54 a.m.
According to Manga, the command was informed around 12.57 a.m. with officers arriving the scene of the accident, involving a car and a truck, at 1.02 a.m. Read more
Notorious bandit Mudi, son killed as Ansaru terrorists, Dogo Gide face off over mining sites (Leadership)
A battle of supremacy by two bandit groups over the control of some mining sites has led to the killing of several terrorists.
A credible intelligence obtained by PRNigeria revealed that the brutal clash was between Jammatu Ansarul Musulmin Biladis Sunna, also known as Ansaru, and Dogo Gide’s group of bandits at Kuyello area of Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna state.
“A wanted terrorist leader, Mudi and his son Murtala, on Dogo Gide’s side, lost their lives. Read more
Shakira feels the Barbie movie is “emasculating to a certain extent’’ (RTE)
Shakira has said the Barbie movie could be seen as “emasculating” to young boys and that she believes women should be empowered “without robbing men of their possibility to be men”.
The Colombian pop superstar, 47, was asked about watching the Greta Gerwig-directed Barbie, which sees Barbieland controlled by women until the Mattel dolls experience patriarchy by entering the real world in the comedy film.
Shakira told Allure magazine: “My sons absolutely hated it. They felt that it was emasculating and I agree, to a certain extent. I’m raising two boys. I want (them) to feel powerful too (while) respecting women. Read more
June Carter Cash’s daughter praises Beyonce’s country album (MusicNews)
Country music legend June Carter Cash’s daughter Carlene has defended Beyonce’s decision to shift genres to country for her new album, Cowboy Carter.
Carlene, June’s daughter by her first husband, Carl Smith, gave her blessing to the star, praising the musician, known as Beyonce Knowles-Carter following her 2008 marriage to Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter.
The 68-year-old, a country singer-songwriter whose mum was married to Johnny Cash and part of the legendary Carter family of musicians, also hit out at those who have criticised Beyonce’s attempt to break new ground with her latest record. Read more
Brit tourist almost loses a finger after monkey mistakes fake nail for peanut (Metro)
A British tourist got more than she bargained for when she went to feed monkeys while on holiday.
Tasmin Tricker was on a spontaneous six-day holiday in Morocco with a friend last month when she went on a day trip to the Ouzoud Falls.
The 26-year-old was feeding a Barbary macaque when it decided to leap onto her head, evidently not happy to wait for her to feed him in her own time. Read more
Tyler, The Creator curved Jerrod Carmichael after he admitted he’s ‘in love’ with him (HipHopDx)
Tyler, The Creator rejected comedian Jerrod Carmichael after he declared his love for him.
The two friends sat down for an in-depth conversation on the comedian’s new series Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show where Carmichael revealed he shared his feelings towards the rapper in 2021.
Tyler, who has hinted that he may be gay or bisexual in the past, responded by calling him a “stupid bitch.” Read more
Former Lions player Cameron Sutton turns himself in weeks after domestic violence warrant (People)
Cameron Sutton has surrendered to authorities weeks after being issued a domestic violence arrest warrant.
The former Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers player, 29, turned himself into the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday night. This comes after “weeks of evading law enforcement” over a domestic battery by strangulation charge, the police said.
The office announced that Sutton was in custody on Monday by sharing footage of the player being detained by police on X (formerly known as Twitter). Read more
Togo: After public outcry, President Gnassingbé orders constitutional reform back to parliament (AfricaNews)
After nearly a week of growing public discontent, the Togolese presidency announced that the controversial constitutional reform bill will be tabled again in Parliament.
In a statement unveiled on March 29, the office of President Faure Gnassingbé invokes the “interest aroused” by the adoption of the bill and the “perfectible nature of the law” to justify the request for a “second reading”.
The legislation, initially passed by parliament on March 25, has faced criticism from opposition parties who view it as a ploy to consolidate Gnassingbe’s domination over the structure of power in Togo. Read more
Outrage as traditional Ghanaian priest, 63, marries 12-year-old girl (BBC)
An influential traditional priest aged 63 has sparked an outrage in Ghana by marrying a 12-year-old girl.
The priest, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, married her in a customary ceremony held on Saturday.
In the face of criticism, community leaders have said people do not understand their customs and tradition. Read more
Olympic Qualifiers: Super Falcons open camp for South Africa clash (Channels)
Nine-time African champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria, will open their training camp on Sunday ahead of the African final qualifying fixture for this year’s women’s Olympic football tournament against the Banyana Banyana of South Africa which will be played in Abuja on Friday.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade will be among the early birds and will be joined by home-based goalkeeper Linda Jiwuaku and defender Jumoke Alani.
Young defender Shukurat Oladipo; veteran goalkeeper Tochukwu Oluehi; Japan-based Chidinma Okeke and Spain-based forward Gift Monday are expected in camp early on Monday. Read more
Golf: Olapade wins custodian title at Lakowe (Leadership)
Sunday Olapade of the Ikoyi Club 1938 Golf Section during the weekend claimed the second Custodian Golf Classic at the Lakowe Lakes Golf Club in Lagos to record his first victory on the Professional Golf Developmental (PGD)Tour.
Olapade shot 73, 68, 73 (214), two under par, to pocket the N3 million star prize at the 54-holes affair.
“It was a tough event, given the quality of the players on the field. I think hard work paid off for me and I want to thank God for the opportunity to win this event,” he said after holing the winning put.
Ghana’s Augustine Manasseh led the foreign players’ charge for the title that ended him at 222 (+6), which could only fetch him a joint fourth-place finish alongside Oturkpo-based George Inalegwu. Read more
Pitch invasion: Osayi-Samuel, 2 Fenerbahce players to face panel (Punch)
Nigerian international Bright Osayi-Samuel is one of three Fenerbahce players who will appear at a disciplinary hearing of the Turkish Football Federation following a bust-up with Trabzonspor fans, the TFF announced on Monday.
Home supporters invaded the pitch at Trabzonspor’s stadium after the final whistle of the Super Lig match on March 17 that Fenerbahce won 3-2.
The attacks took place after the Fenerbahce players and coaching staff celebrated their victory, goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic being punched in the face. Read more
US-based Formula 1 owner Liberty Media announces MotoGP takeover (AlJazeera)
Formula One owner Liberty Media has agreed to buy MotoGP in a deal valued at about 4.2 billion euros ($4.5bn), the United States-based company said.
MotoGP said in a statement on Monday that Liberty Media would acquire “approximately 86 percent” stake from Spain-based owner Dorna.
The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of 2024, subject to clearances and approvals by competition and foreign investment law authorities in various jurisdictions. Read more
Kansas City Chiefs player Rashee Rice reportedly sought after multi-vehicle crash caused by speeding luxury cars (NBC)
Dallas police are reportedly looking to speak with Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice after two luxury cars were involved in a high-speed crash and the occupants of the vehicles walked away from the scene
Officers were called to North Central Expressway in Dallas at 6:25 p.m. on Saturday after two speeding drivers lost control and crashed, “causing a chain reaction collision involving four other vehicles.”
Police told The Dallas Morning News on Sunday that the drivers were in a Corvette and a Lamborghini, and the Lamborghini veered onto the shoulder and hit the expressway’s median wall. Read more
Paris 2024: Plumptre ruled out of qualifiers against South Africa through injury (CompleteSports)
Ashleigh Plumptre has been ruled out of the Super Falcons Paris 2024 Olympic qualifiers against South Africa due to injury.
Plumptre’s absence was confirmed on the Falcons X handle on Monday, 1 April, 2024.
She has been replaced by Jumoke Alani who has already arrived camp ahead of the qualifiers. Read more