Fire guts warehouse in Lagos (Punch)
A fire incident occurred at Flux Logistics warehouse in the Ikeja Area of Lagos State and left a property destroyed.
It was gathered that no casualty was recorded.
The fire affected the company’s warehouse located on Sapara Street, off Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja, where Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service battled to contain it.
It was reported that the fire started around 08:58am on Sunday morning. Read more
Bandits invade female hostel in Zamfara, abduct students (DailyTrust)
Bandits invaded a female hostel of the Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State, on Sunday.
The criminals stormed Sabon Gida village in Bungudu and broke into the rented female hostel of the university where they locked up the two civilian guards and dispossessed them of their handsets before abducting two female students of Microbiology Department of the university.
Confirming the incident, Police Public Relations Officer in Zamfara, SP Muhammad Shehu, said the police Tactical Team moved to the scene, but the hoodlums had already fled with the victims to a yet to be identified destination.
He said the Commissioner of Police had further deployed reinforcement to complement the ongoing rescue operation. Read more
NDLEA declares prophetess, celebrity couple wanted over drug trafficking (Vanguard)
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA on Sunday said it has declared a Port Harcourt, Rivers State based popular prophetess and founder of Christ Power Adoration Ministries, Faith Ugochi and a celebrity couple: Igho Ubiribo and Danielle Simba Allen wanted for recruiting teenage girls into drug trafficking.
Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy in a statement said the prophetess and the celebrity couple serve as the arrowheads of an international illicit drugs syndicate operating from Los Angeles, USA.
He said, “The lid was blown off the cartel when NDLEA operatives at the NAHCO import shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja Lagos intercepted a consignment of 32.70 kilograms of Loud, a strong variant of cannabis concealed in cartons of used wears on Wednesday 16th November 2022. Read more
Police nab 2 suspects over alleged murder of constable in Niger (Guardian)
Two suspects are police net in Niger over the alleged murder of a police constable, Mr Nasiru Yusuf.
They were arrested in Minima village in Lavun Local Government Area of the state over the alleged murder.
Police spokesman in the state, DSP Wasiu Abiodun told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Sunday that the murder took place when assailants attacked two police operatives on duty in the area. Read more
Ugochinyere urges DSS to arrest promoters of Lagos election violence, release Igbo leader (ThisDay)
The House of Representatives member elect for Ideato North, South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Ugochinyere has called on the
Department of State Services (DSS), to immediately release the Eze Igbo of Ajao Estate, Lagos, Fredrick Nwajagu, who was arrested in a midnight raid by the agency and the Nigeria Police over his comment of inviting IPOB to Lagos to protect the Igbos.
The Eze had allegedly on Friday vowed to invite members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to Lagos to secure properties of Igbo people in the state. Read more
Oyedepo breaks silence on leaked audio (DailyTrust)
Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church says he has never campaigned for any politician during any election in the country.
He said this on Sunday at the church’s headquarters in Ogun State while speaking on the subject of faith.
This come less than 24 hours after an online newspaper, Peoples Gazette, released an audio where Obi solicited the support of Oyedepo to help get votes from Christians in South-West. Read more
4 injured as traditionalists attack worshippers inside mosque (Vanguard)
Four persons were reportedly injured as traditional religion worshippers attacked some Muslims while praying in a mosque in Ile-Ile, Osun state.
It was gathered that the Muslim worshippers were inside the mosque on Thursday evening preparing for the 4pm (Asr) prayer when the traditionalists, who were carrying out the pro ritual, attacked the mosque.
Saturday Vanguard learnt that traditionalists in the town had on Wednesday announced that Oro cult will be observed in some parts of Ife between 2pm to 7pm, thereby warning residents to steer clear of the areas. Read more
UNICEF donates therapeutic diets for child nutrition, in Bayelsa (Guardian)
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has donated therapeutic diets to lactating and expectant mothers (pregnant women) in Bayelsa.
Making the donations at the Primary Health Centre, Sagbama town, headquarters of the Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa, the Head, UNICEF, Port Harcourt field Office, Dr Anselem Audu, leading staff members of the UN agency, stated that the essence of the donations was to ameliorate the impact of the shortage of adequate nutrition for children in the area.
The UNICEF team was accompanied to the ancient town of Sagbama by officials from the state Ministry of Health. Read more
Customs seize 27 containers of vegetable oil, others in Rivers (Punch)
Operatives of the Area 2 Command One of the Nigeria Customs Service in Rivers State have confiscated a total of 27 containers over violations of the country’s laws and guidelines on imports.
The Area Comptroller, Baba Imam, disclosed this on Friday during a press conference at the Customs facility in Onne, Rivers.
Imam said 26 of the containers were seized while one was detained over infractions ranging from contraband goods, false declaration, lack of end-user certificate requirement, and National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control permit/licence, among others. Read more
She’s gone on 34 first dates in 19 countries over the past year. Here’s what she’s learned (CNN)
Loni James boarded a flight from Washington state to London last year with a duffel bag, a day pack and an unconventional itinerary.
It was late March, and her plan was simple: To travel the world and go on a date with a local in every country she visited.
Days after she arrived in London, she swiped right on Tinder and met a French and British dual citizen who loved traveling. Pints of beer with him at a pub near the Tower Bridge turned into a five-hour dinner date and long conversations about previous trips. Read more
Chaka Khan and Rufus’ “Ain’t Nobody” Is Now Certified Platinum (Vibe)
Chaka Khan and Rufus have collectively earned a new RIAA certification. Their 1983 hit single, “Ain’t Nobody,” is now a platinum song. Though this is their first platinum certification, the former collaborators have two gold plaques for “Sweet Thing” and “Tell Me Something Good.”
This feat also marks the songstress’ first new nod in nearly 40 years with her fifth studio album I Feel For You (1984) earning its platinum plaque on December 18, 1984.
“Ain’t Nobody” stems from Khan and Rufus’ final album, which peaked at No. 4 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart (formerly the Top Black Albums chart), No. 1 on the Hot Black Singles chart, No. 6 on the Dance Club Songs chart, and No. 50 on the Billboard 200. Read more
Dolly Parton and Snoop Dogg feature on Bebe Rexha’s new album ‘‘Bebe’’ (NME)
Bebe Rexha has shared the tracklist for her imminent new album ‘‘Bebe’’, which features Dolly Parton and Snoop Dogg.
The new album, which follows Rexha’s 2021 LP ‘‘Better Mistakes’’, is set to land on April 28 and features recent first single ‘Heart Wants What It Wants’.
Ahead of the album’s release, Rexha has shared its 12-song tracklist, which features collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Dolly Parton and David Guetta. Read more
Shemar Moore to reprise his role on The Young and the Restless (Today)
Welcome back, Malcolm Winters!
Shemar Moore confirmed in an Instagram post that he will reprise his beloved role as Malcolm on the CBS daytime soap The Young and the Restless next month to help celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary.
In a celebratory post, Moore shared a photo of the Deadline article, captioning it, “Aaayyee!!! Ya Boy Malcolm Winters is coming back to @youngandrestlesscbs on Monday MAY 8th.
The news comes as “The Young and the Restless” celebrated its 50th birthday on March 26. According to Deadline, the show will film an episode where Malcolm returns to Genoa City to bond with his daughter Lily (Christel Khalil) and nephews Devon (Bryton James) and Nate (Sean Dominic). In the comments section, fans expressed their joy about his return. Read more
Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash trial may not be over (NYPost)
The doctor who sued Gwyneth Paltrow over a ski crash and lost may be planning an appeal.
An attorney for Terry Sanderson, the doctor who alleged the actress injured him on the Utah slopes in 2016, said his client is considering all options — including a motion to the court for a new trial or a possible appeal, TMZ reported Saturday.
Attorney Robert Sykes told the outlet he thinks errors were made in the case that could form the basis of an appeal. Read more
Chris Pratt addresses criticism against his ‘‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’’ casting (ET)
Chris Pratt isn’t letting the haters get him down.
The actor, who stars as the titular Mario in the upcoming “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”, had the perfect answer when asked about the criticism he received after it was announced in September 2021 that he had been cast as the main hero of the Mushroom Kingdom.
“Oh, I totally get it, man. There’s a passionate fan base and I’m one of the fans. I get it,” he told Gizmodo during a recent interview. “Mostly, people don’t want something like this to get screwed up. They’re precious about it. They’re careful. And I’m grateful for that.” Read more
Pope Francis released from hospital following stay for bronchitis (UPI)
Pope Francis was released from Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Saturday after two days of treatment for bronchitis, the Vatican announced.
Francis greeted several hospital officials who had helped him during his brief stay as he left the facility, according to official Vatican media.
The 86-year-old pontiff stopped his car briefly to greet well wishers and prayed with a couple who had lost their daughter during the night. Read more
‘He made the difference’, Xavi praises Fati after impressive outing (Vanguard)
Barcelona coach Xavi has showered praises on forward Ansu Fati following Saturday night’s 4-0 win over Elche in La Liga.
The win, which saw Fati bang in the second goal of the game, increased Barca’s lead over Real Madrid to 15 points until at least Sunday afternoon.
It was Fati’s 10th La Liga start of the season, and the 20-year-old did put up an impressive performance to end on a high a ‘tumultuous’ week.
The player’s father, Bori Fati, had expressed anger over his son’s lack of playing time this season with reports that Fati himself was displeased with his father’s outburst. Read more
Rodgers leaves struggling Leicester by mutual consent (France24)
Leicester parted company with manager Brendan Rodgers on Sunday as they look to maintain their Premier League status.
The Foxes dropped into the relegation zone after conceding late to lose 2-1 at Crystal Palace on Saturday, which extended their winless run to six games.
Rodgers, who recently celebrated four years in charge at the King Power, delivered two top-five finishes in the Premier League and the club’s first ever FA Cup win in 2021, but leaves by mutual consent. Read more
Chelsea in pole position to secure Osimhen’s signature (Guardian)
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, might be playing his next season’s league in Europe with the English Premier League heavyweight, Chelsea FC, according to the Evening Standard.
The former Nigerian junior international is one of Europe’s most sought-after strikers after scoring 25 goals in 29 appearances for the runaway Italian Serie A leaders, Napoli, this season.
According to the report, the Blues regard the 24-year-old as their primary target this summer, as they hunt for a physical goalscorer up top. Read more
WSL: Galton brace sends Manchester United clear at top (RTE)
A Leah Galton brace extended Manchester United’s lead at the top of the Women’s Super League table with a 4-0 win against Brighton.
The forward scored either side of the break before late goals from substitutes Rachel Williams and Lucia Garcia helped United go three points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table, while Brighton still remained one place above the relegation spot.
It was a tough day at the office for Irish midfielder Megan Connolly at the heart of the Brighton engine room. Along with her clubmate, goalkeeper Megan Walsh (an unused sub here), Connolly was this week named in Vera Pauw’s squad for the Irish women’s trip to the US. Read more
Yin, Kim share LPGA LA Open lead (France24)
China’s Yin Ruoning fired eight birdies in a career-low LPGA round of seven-under 64 on Friday to grab a share of the second-round lead with Kim Hyo-joo at the Los Angeles Open.
Yin, 20, teed off on the 10th at Palos Verdes Golf Club and was three-under through her first eight holes.
She picked up four birdies in a five-hole stretch, including three straight at the fifth, sixth and seventh on the way to a 10-under par total of 132. Read more
NBA, players strike 7-year collective bargaining agreement, pending ratification (CBC)
The NBA will have labour peace for years to come.
The league and its players came to terms early Saturday on a seven-year collective bargaining agreement, the NBA announced. It is still pending ratification, though that process is almost certainly no more than a formality.
The deal will begin this summer and will last at least through the 2028-29 season. Either side can opt out then; otherwise, it will last through 2029-30. Read more