Boko Haram: Senate asks military to deploy troops to Borno, Yobe (Channels)
The Senate on Tuesday asked the military to urgently redeploy personnel and advanced equipment to Borno and Yobe states, following a resurgence of attacks by Boko Haram terrorists in the areas.
The resolution followed renewed insurgent attacks in the North-East region, including the killing of over a dozen soldiers in Marte town of the Monguno Local Government Area on Monday, May 12, and a subsequent assault early Tuesday on Gajiram, the headquarters of the Nganzai Local Government Area.
In a motion raised by the Senate Chief Whip, Tahir Munguno, lawmakers noted that while two-thirds of the local government areas in Borno were once under Boko Haram control, collaborative efforts between the Nigerian military and civilian joint task force had successfully reclaimed the territories. Read more
Nigerians demand Tompolo, Okoya’s sons face trial as court jails artist, creator for spraying naira (Guardian)
Nigerians are mounting pressure on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to prosecute former Niger Delta militant, Government Tompolo and the sons of wealthy businessman, Okoya for abusing the naira.
These demands come a day after the Federal High Court in Ikoyi has sentenced Nigerian artiste, Babatunde Peter Olaitan, known as Tee Dollar, and a content creator, Tobilola Olamide, aka Tobi Nation, to six months in prison for naira abuse.
Tee Dollar and Tobi Nation were arraigned for spraying N200 denominations of naira notes at a party and tampering the currency. Read more
Natasha appears in court to challenge suspension from Senate (NewTelegraph)
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday appeared before a Federal High Court in Abuja for the hearing of a suit challenging her suspension by the Senate over allegations of misconduct by one of the parties in the suit
Akpoti-Uduaghan had, in her motion, joined the National Assembly, the Senate, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Senator Neda Imasuem, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct, as defendants.
When the suit which was reassigned to Justice Binta Nyako, following the withdrawal of Justice Obiorah Egwuatu, from the matter, was called on Monday, counsel to the suspended Senator, Jibrin Okutekpa (SAN), told the court that the plaintiff has filed all the documents to be relied on in the matter, in line with the directive of the court at the last hearing. Read more
Ododo motivates hustlers in new anthem ‘Daily Bread’ (Leadership)
Samuel Ugbebor, simply known as Ododo, is gearing up to release a new single titled ‘Daily Bread’ on May 30.
More than just music, ‘Daily Bread’ is a motivational anthem for Nigeria’s youth and everyday hustlers grinding through life’s harsh realities.
Fusing Afrobeat with Afro-drill, Ododo taps into the raw energy and rhythm of the streets, crafting a sound that mirrors the highs and lows of ordinary Nigerians. Drawing inspiration from greats like Fela Kuti and Burna Boy, the Computer Science graduate-turned-singer said music has always been his emotional anchor. Read more
UK slashes graduate visa period, tightens immigration rules (Nation)
Hopes of Nigerians aspiring to study and work in the United Kingdom have taken a hit following the British government’s announcement of sweeping immigration reforms, including a cut to the graduate visa route duration.
The change is part of a broader immigration reform detailed in an Immigration White Paper released on Monday, aimed at tightening what the UK government described as “systemic abuse and mission drift” across the student, asylum, and family visa systems.
“Migration must be controlled and compliant. Our reforms will close the back doors and shut down abuse across the system,” the Home Office stated on its website. Read more
Reps ask IGP to rescue boat passengers abducted in Rivers (DailyTrust)
The House of Representatives on Tuesday asked the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to deploy gunboats to urgently rescue 18 passengers abducted by sea pirates along the Bile and Bonny waterways in Rivers State.
This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance by Rep Hart Cyril Godwin representing Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency of Rivers State.
Rising on a motion of urgent public importance, the lawmaker expressed concern over the wave of insecurity in Nigeria’s maritime routes, particularly in riverine communities heavily dependent on waterways for transportation and trade. Read more
Police rearrest escaped suspected kidnapper of Anambra lawmaker (Punch)
The Anambra State Police Command has rearrested one Ikemefuna Ossai, a suspect linked to the kidnapping and gruesome murder of the late member, representing Onitsha 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Justice Azuka.
It was gathered that the suspect was re-arrested in Asaba, Delta State, by a team of Police operatives led by the former Officer-in-Charge of Anambra Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Ifeanyi Iburu, a Chief Superintendent of Police.
Ossai was first arrested on February 6, the day the lifeless body of the kidnapped lawmaker, who was abducted on December 24, 2024, was found by security operatives near the Second Niger Bridge. Read more
WTO Chief urges cooperation in Japan trade talks (AfricaNews)
Director General of World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met with the Japanese Prime Minister Tuesday during her three-day trip to Japan. “Trade is facing very challenging times right now and it is quite difficult,” she said during the meeting in Tokyo.
The United States and China agreed to roll back most of the tariffs each nation had imposed on the other and declared a 90-day truce in their trade war. U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration said it would reduce the 145% duties it had imposed on imports from China to 30%, while China said it would cut its 125% tariffs on U.S. goods to 10%. Some of the U.S. tariffs — 24 percentage points — will be delayed for 90 days, while the rest of have been removed. “I also feel that there are many important opportunities in trade that we need to look forward to. Read more
Gérard Depardieu found guilty in sexual assault trial (BBC)
French film star Gérard Depardieu has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set at a trial in Paris and given a suspended jail term of 18 months.
The 76-year-old actor was accused by the two women of groping them during work on a film in 2021. Depardieu had denied the allegations against him and his lawyer said he would appeal.
The court in Paris found that one of the women, a set dresser named Amélie, had given consistent evidence while the actor’s accounts had changed over time. Read more
Woman says her husband confessed to drugging, raping and taking photos of her for years while she slept: Report (People)
A woman in England is speaking out after her husband confessed to drugging her and raping her for years, according to a report.
A victim who was identified by the BBC under the pseudonym “Kate,” recalled how her former partner would spike her tea at night with sleeping medication, before sexually abusing her as she slept.
Kate told her story on the BBC’s File on 4 Investigates journalism documentary series. The case is similar to that of French woman Gisèle Pelicot, whose ex-husband Dominique Pelicot was found guilty in December in a mass rape trial that horrified the world. Read more
Trump meets Saudi crown prince in Riyadh at start of Gulf tour (NewArab)
US President Donald Trump met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Tuesday, kicking off a four-day Gulf tour expected to centre on economic agreements rather than the region’s many security crises, from the war in Gaza to tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme.
Trump arrived at King Khalid International Airport earlier in the day, accompanied by a high-level US delegation. He was received by the crown prince and senior Saudi officials.
The two leaders shared a brief coffee at the airport’s VIP lounge before heading to Al-Yamamah Palace for extended talks between the American and Saudi delegations. Read more
Kim Kardashian takes stand in Paris trial over 2016 armed robbery (CBS)
Kim Kardashian took the witness stand Tuesday in the trial over the 2016 armed robbery in which a masked gang made off with $10 million worth of her jewelry as she visited the French capital. Kardashian testified that one member of the gang pulled her to him while she was in just a bathrobe.
“I was certain that was the moment that he was going to rape me,” Kardashian said. “I absolutely did think I was going to die,” she added.
“I thought about my sister, thought she would walk in and see me shot dead and have that memory in her forever,” she told the court, according to the Reuters news agency. Read more
Journalist among 2 killed in Israeli attack on Gaza hospital (AlJazeera)
Israel’s army has admitted to carrying out “a targeted attack” on the Nasser Medical Complex in the city of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, killing two people, including Palestinian journalist Hassan Eslaih.
Gaza’s Government Media Office on Tuesday confirmed the killing of Eslaih, who was receiving treatment at the hospital’s burn unit for severe injuries sustained during an April 7 Israeli strike on a media tent located next to the hospital.
The AFP news agency footage from Nasser Hospital after Tuesday’s strike showed smoke rising from the facility as rescuers searched through the rubble by the light of torches. Read more
Awoniyi has ‘urgent’ surgery after abdominal injury (BBC)
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has had “urgent” surgery on a serious abdominal injury sustained in last Sunday’s Premier League match with Leicester.
The Nigeria international, 27, collided with the post in the 88th minute of the 2-2 draw at the City Ground as he attempted to get on the end of a cross from Anthony Elanga.
He received treatment on the pitch and was able to continue but was visibly struggling when the match restarted. Read more
Djokovic-Murray coaching partnership ends before French Open (AlJazeera)
Andy Murray will no longer be coaching former rival Novak Djokovic, ending their six-month partnership, the pair announced.
Djokovic stunned the tennis world in November when he said he had hired the retired Murray, who had no track record as a coach, to lead his off-court team.
But the two 37-year-old tennis greats have already parted company, with the former British player thanking Serbian star Djokovic for an “unbelievable opportunity”. Read more
Super Eagles official barber, Joshua, unveiled for World Barbing Marathon (Guardian)
Super Eagles of Nigeria official barber, Mr. Aiyenuro Joshua of T-Jos Signature, has been officially presented to participate and set a world record in the Guinness Book at a Barbing Marathon for the longest haircut in the world.
Joshua was unveiled on Tuesday in Abuja by the leadership of the African Civil Society Forum (AFRICSOF), who are collaborating with T-Jos Signature to drive and actualize the continental vision of African youths.
Speaking during the unveiling on Tuesday in Abuja, President of AFRICSOF, Amb. Blessing Akinlosotu, disclosed that the move was intentional to make a strategic departure from the conventional programming and activities of regular civil society to a partnership venture to promote and manage a young and talented African with lofty aspirations of setting a world record in the Guinness Book at a Barbing Marathon for the longest haircut in the world. Read more
Now pain-free, ‘Windmill’ Deontay Wilder looking to return with a bang (BoxingScene)
Deontay Wilder is excited to get back into the ring when he returns next month.
The former WBC heavyweight champion fights Tyrell Anthony Herndon in Wichita on June 27. The 39-year-old is refusing to call the bout a comeback, following losses to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang.
However, now 43-4-1 (42 KOs), he also hopes to show an improved version of himself, almost three years on from his last win – which came when he battered Robert Helenius in a round. Read more
Boston loses star Jayson Tatum to leg injury as Knicks come up huge at home to take 3-1 lead over Celtics (CNN)
Jayson Tatum will have an MRI on the lower leg injury he suffered during the Boston Celtics’ 121-113 Game 4 defeat against the New York Knicks on Monday.
Late in the fourth quarter, the Celtics forward went down with an apparent non-contact injury as he tried to go after a loose ball. He quickly grabbed his right ankle and appeared to be in a lot of pain.Tatum was helped off the court as he couldn’t put any pressure on his right leg and was taken through the tunnel in New York’s Madison Square Garden in a wheelchair. Read more