Girl, 8, tests HIV positive after mother’s boyfriend raped her (DailyTrust)
A woman and her 8-year-old daughter (names withheld) have reportedly tested positive to HIV after the woman’s boyfriend, identified simply as Jude Chinedu aka, Ijiegbe, allegedly raped the minor in their house in Delta State.
It was gathered that the incident occurred at Alegbor Community, Uvwie LGA of the state
Copies of the medical tests showed that the woman and her daughter are infected with the dreaded disease.
A source in the know of the incident said, “The suspect who is a married man has fled the area. Read more
Mother who starved son, 3, to death found not guilty due to insanity (Guardian)
A mother who starved her three-year-old son to death by causing him to join her in a religious fast when she was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia has been found not guilty of manslaughter and child cruelty by reason of insanity.
Olabisi Abubakar’s mind was “thrown off balance” by the Covid lockdown and concerns about her immigration status and she began denying herself and her child, Taiwo, food, hoping fasting and prayers would save the world from coronavirus.
When police forced their way into her small flat in Cardiff after a friend raised the alarm, Abubakar, 42, an asylum seeker from Nigeria and a devout Pentecostal Christian, was thin, malnourished and dehydrated while Taiwo’s body was emaciated. He had been dead for some time, weighing only 9.8kg (1st 5lb), and pathologists concluded he had suffered from malnutrition and dehydration. Read more
Banana Island: NIWA orders suspension of reclamation works (Vanguard)
The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA has ordered the immediate suspension of all reclamation work around Banana Island where the building collapse occurred recently.
This is as the Federal Government agency also distances itself from the issuance of building permits or issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, C-of-O, faulting accusation by the Lagos State government linking it to the building collapse in a recent news publication.
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NIWA, Goerge Moghalu gave the order when he visited the site of the incident and ordered the immediate suspension of all reclamation activities within the area of the incident in the Island pending the conclusion of the investigation ordered by the Lagos State Government. Read more
I hit my father’s head with iron rod in his sleep — 18-year-old murder suspect (Tribune)
An 18-year-old Taofeek Adeagbo has been arrested for killing his father by hitting him with an iron rod in his sleep, while his mother, Rashidat Adeagbo, was also arrested for concealing information of the murderous act.
The suspect who was paraded alongside 25 other suspected criminals at the Oyo State Police Command, Ibadan, carried out the heinous act in Tede, Atisbo local government on the day of Eid Fitri celebration.
The suspect, who according to the Police report had confessed to the crime, hit his father on the head with an iron rod while he was asleep. Read more
Drug peddler jailed five years in Lagos (Punch)
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State, on Thursday, sentenced a man, Udogwu Johnson, to five years imprisonment for unlawful importation of 300 grams of cocaine.
Justice Nicholas Oweibo handed down the jail term after finding Johnson guilty of the offence preferred against him by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
The convict pleaded guilty to an amended charge filed against him when he was arraigned before the court. Read more
FG declares Monday May 1st, public holiday to mark Workers’ Day (Channels)
The Federal Government has declared Monday 1st of May as Public Holiday to mark this year’s Workers Day Celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. He congratulates workers across the country on this year’s celebration.
Ogbeni Aregbesola commended workers for their hard work, diligence and sacrifice, noting that their efforts are largely responsible for the greatness of the country and the respect Nigeria now commands in the comity of nations. Read more
Tinubu joins Buhari in Aso Rock for Jum’aat prayers (Nation)
The President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Friday, joined President Muhammadu at the State House Mosque, Abuja, to observe the Jum’aat prayers.
He was accompanied by Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila and his retinue of personal and security aides.
The Chief Imam of the State House Mosque, Ustadh Abdul-Wahid Suleiman, led the two rakaat (units) of prayers. Read more
Senate presidency: Kalu, Akpabio jostle for Tinubu’s endorsement (Vanguard)
As the hustle for leadership of the 10th legislature becomes intense, the All Progressives Congress, APC has continued in its push to make its nomination, a decision which was deferred till after Ramadan.
Top leaders of the APC, those aspiring for the leadership of the 10th National Assembly and others lobbying for ministerial and other appointments have been besieging the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu for his endorsement.
The current Senate Chief Whip and former Abia State governor, Orji Kalu, and former Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa-Ibom state are foremost contenders for the Senate leadership seat. Read more
Bhad Bhabie admits she’s getting her six Chief Keef tattoos removed (Complex)
Bhad Bhabie has revealed that she has six tattoos dedicated to Chief Keef from when they unofficially dated back in 2020, and said she plans to get them removed.
Bhabie opened up about her relations with the Chicago rapper in an interview on the High Low With Emrata podcast and said that during their short stint together she managed to accumulate six tattoos dedicated to Keef.
“I have one guy that managed to make it six times, five or six,” she said. “So, I have Chief Keef’s birthday, his last name, his name, his nickname, and I have ‘CK’ on my ankle, then I have his last name right here. Actually, I just covered his birthday, and then I have ‘So’ on my ear, and then I have ‘Keef’ on my wrist.” Read more
James Corden fights back tears on final The Late Late Show as he issues warning to America (Metro)
James Corden struggled to fight back the tears as he signed off The Late Late Show for the final time – but not before delivering a warning to America.
The Gavin and Stacey actor, 44, was at the helm of the CBS show for eight years and made sure his last outing went out with a bang, with appearances from the likes of Joe Biden and Harry Styles.
But after an emotional Carpool Karaoke with Adele and a final final game of Spill Your Guts Or Fill Your Guts with Will Ferrell and the As It Was singer, it was time for The History Boys star to wrap. Read more
Taylor Swift joins The National on new song ‘‘The Alcott’’ (UPI)
The National is back with new music.
The indie rock band released its ninth studio album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein, on Friday.
First Two Pages of Frankenstein features the singles “Tropic Morning News,” “New Order T-Shirt,” “Eucalyptus” and “Your Mind is Not Your Friend.”
The album also includes collaborations with Sufjan Stevens, Phoebe Bridgers and Taylor Swift. Read more
Bebe Rexha is throwing a ’70s Eurodance party with guests Dolly Parton, Snoop Dogg (Variety)
The 1970s — synonymous with great female singer-songwriters and the precursor to Eurodance – represent everything Bebe Rexha had envisioned herself proclaiming to the world with her third and self-titled studio album that arrives today via Warner Records.
“It’s about feeling empowered even while feeling uncertain — of change, growing up, self-reflecting,” Rexha tells Variety. “I’ve always been open in my lyrics — and with life in general — when it comes to talking about what I’ve been through…this album is about expression and tells a story about having a change of heart.”
Add a healthy dose of dance-pop melodies, guest verses from Dolly Parton and a song with Snoop Dogg about getting “higher than a satellite,” and you’ve got “Bebe” — a 12-song set that paints a vibrant tribute to the glitter of the ’70s. Read more
Latinos lag in lead roles on Netflix, despite gains in Asian, female representation (NBC)
Netflix Inc has increased the number of Asian and women in lead roles, but still lags in representing Latinos, the disabled and women of color, a study by the streaming platform and the University of Southern California (USC) found.
While Hollywood has made strides in diversity in recent years, some communities criticize the lack of progress, both on and off screen.
To understand the lack of representation in the industry, Netflix partnered with USC and founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, Dr. Stacy L. Smith, to analyze the inclusion metrics of the streaming service from 2018 to 2021 based on gender, race/ethnicity, LGBTQ+ and disability. Read more
Zendaya recalls 1st date at 15 to see Spider-Man in 3D (THR)
“I love what I do. I love what I do so much.”
So said Zendaya as she received a Star of the Year Award in Las Vegas on Thursday night inside Caesars Palace, host of CinemaCon’s Big Screen Achievement Awards. The starry event closed out the four-day gathering put on by the National Association of Theater Owners, and she dedicated part of her comments to them.
“I’m so grateful for all of you because without all of you, what I do wouldn’t have a home or place to go,” said the 26-year-old star who will give audiences a place to go this year in Denis Villeneuve’s epic sequel Dune: Part Two and Luca Guadagnino’s The Challengers. “I think my gift is storytelling. That’s what I love to do, and it means nothing if those stories don’t get to the people they need to get to.” Read more
Ukraine war: 19 dead as Russian missiles hit cities (BBC)
A wave of Russian air strikes on cities across Ukraine, including Kyiv, has left at least 19 people dead.
Seventeen people including a child were killed in an attack that hit a block of flats in the central city of Uman, officials said.
And a woman and her three-year-old daughter were killed in the city of Dnipro, according to the local mayor. Read more
Community-funded Igbajo United relishing FA Cup milestone (Punch)
Little-known Igbajo United, a community-funded amateur side from Osun State, on Wednesday caused a major upset in this season’s FA Cup, when they sent 2002 finalists Yobe Desert Stars packing in the round of 64.
Igbajo United lost 2-1 to Osun United in the Osun FA Cup final, to qualify for the round of 64 of Nigeria’s oldest football competition.
Charged on by their huge fan-base, the minnows held the favourites 1-1 in 90 minutes of explosive football at the FIFA Goal Project pitch in Abuja, before progressing 7-6 on penalties, and also record their biggest win ever. Read more
Manchester United: Alejandro Garnacho signs new 5-year contract until 2028 (BBC)
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has signed a new five-year contract until the summer of 2028.
The 18-year-old Argentina U20 international joined the Red Devils from Atletico Madrid’s academy in 2020.
He made his senior debut last season and has gone on to score four goals in 31 appearances in all competitions.
“I am relishing the future and can’t wait to create more special memories with this group, in front of our amazing supporters,” said Garnacho. Read more
Thomas Tuchel on Bayern Munich’s title chances: ‘‘More difficult’’ but not hopeless (ESPN)
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has said the club are facing a “difficult” situation but is confident they can chase down leaders Borussia Dortmund for the league title with five games remaining.
The Bavarians are looking to secure their 11th consecutive Bundesliga title but dropped to second place, a point behind Dortmund, after last week’s 3-1 loss to Mainz. They face bottom club Hertha Berlin on Sunday.
“The situation has become more difficult for us now but it is not hopeless,” Tuchel told a news conference. “I still have the feeling we will shift up a gear [in the last five games].” Read more
De Vries crash causes Azerbaijan GP qualifying red flag (RN365)
Nyck de Vries will start the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from the back of the grid after crashing out of qualifying.
The AlphaTauri driver was pushing on a flying lap when making an error under braking into Turn 3, hitting the barrier on the corner exit head-on to cause extensive damage to his AT04.
De Vries’ drama continues his run of failing to outqualify teammate Yuki Tsunoda this season and triggered a red flag period whilst his car and debris was cleared from the track. Read more
Andy Murray explains why he is still playing after miserable Madrid defeat (Tennis365)
Andy Murray’s attempts to return to the top of the game appear to be doomed to fail, yet the three-time Grand Slam champion admits he still believes he has a moment of glory left in him.
That may explain why the two-time Wimbledon champion continues to play in the game’s biggest events, even though he is a long way short of the standards required to compete for the biggest titles in tennis.
Murray insists he still believes he can win another Wimbledon title despite his losing run continuing with defeat by Italian qualifier Andrea Vavassori in the opening round of the Madrid Open. Read more
76ers remain unsure if injured Embiid can play in East semis (DailyMail)
The Philadelphia 76ers still aren’t saying if Joel Embiid will be able to return from a sprained right knee and play next week in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The 76ers completed a sweep of the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday, providing a great opportunity for Embiid to rest up. Embiid, an NBA MVP finalist, missed Game 4 with the knee injury. He has yet to practice ahead of Monday’s Game 1 against the winner of the Atlanta-Boston series.
Coach Doc Rivers said Thursday that Embiid was at a doctor’s exam while the team practiced at its New Jersey facility. Read more