How unregistered tiger nut drinks caused cholera outbreak in Lagos – Official (Vanguard)
The Lagos State Government has attributed the recent cholera outbreak in the state to an unregistered tiger nut drink.
The cholera outbreak has impacted multiple local government areas in Lagos, including Lagos Island, Eti-Osa, and Kosofe, with hospitals reporting the highest number of cases.
As of June 21, Lagos has recorded 24 deaths and 35 confirmed cholera cases, with Eti-Osa identified as the epicenter of the outbreak in Nigeria’s commercial capital. Read more
Unauthorised operation by Lagos taskforce officers results in civilian death (Tribune)
A tragic incident occurred involving two police officers from the Lagos State Taskforce who engaged in an unauthorised operation, accompanied by civilians, has left one dead.
The illegal activity resulted in an attack by motorcycle riders, leading to the death of one civilian.
According to SP Benjamin Hundeyin in a post on X said, the two officers undertook the illegal duty on June 19, 2024, without official sanction and brought civilians to increase their numbers. Read more
Atiku, Tambuwal, other PDP leaders visit Buhari in Daura (NewTelegraph)
The Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar has paid a visit to the immediate past President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.
Saturday Telegraph reports that Atiku, the former Vice President visited Buhari at his Daura residence on Saturday, June 22.
Senator Aminu Tambuwal, the immediate past Governor of Sokoto State, alongside other PDP stakeholders accompanied Atiku on his visit. Read more
Court orders final forfeiture of over N12.18b choice properties linked to Emefiele (DailyTrust)
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has permanently forfeited to the Federal Government properties valued at over N11,140,000,000.00 (billion) and N1.04 billion linked to the embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele.
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke made the order of final forfeiture after hearing a motion filed and argued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), through its counsel Chineye Okezie. Read more
Lagos PDP crisis: Adewale’s ward counters SEC, says suspension illegal (Punch)
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party Ward M1, Alimosho Local Government Area in Lagos, said the party’s former State Chairman, Otunba Segun Adewale (aka Aeroland) remains a bonafide PDP member at the ward.
Recall that Adewale whose political base is Alimosho, was suspended by the PDP LGA exco for allegedly causing disaffection in the party and tarnishing the party’s image.
Adewale’s suspension was announced by Alhaji Isiaka Shodiya, the PDP Chairman in Alimosho LGA , at a news conference on June 11 in Lagos.
FAAN sets up joint task force comprising AVSEC, Air Force to combat touting at airports (Independent)
Following the increasing spate of touts and touting activities at the nation’s airports, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has set up a joint task force to tackle the menace.
The joint task force comprised Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel, a department in FAAN and the Nigeria Air Force (NAF).
An internal memo dated, June 21, 2024 with the head: ‘Touting/Illicit Activities At The Airports,’ distributed to all directors and airport managers in FAAN, signed by Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director, FAAN and obtained by Daily Independent, indicated that the taskforce would commence work on Monday, June 24, 2024 nationwide. Read more
Burna Boy didn’t pay all patients’ bill, UPTH clarifies (Channels)
Music star Burna Boy did not pay all the medical bills for patients during a recent visit to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), the hospital management has said.
Contrary to reports that the musician settled all the medical bills of patients, the hospital clarified that Burna Boy only settled the bills of selected patients at the facility.
“However, contrary to reports stating that all patient’s bills in UPTH were paid during the visit, only selected patients received cash gifts or donations,” UPTH’s spokesperson, Elabha Meni, said on Friday. Read more
O.J Foundation founder bags Nelson Mandela leadership award (Nation)
A humanitarian and philanthropist, Dr Olamide Junaid, has bagged the Nelson Mandela Leadership Award of Excellence and Integrity of the West Africa Youth Council.
She was also decorated as the council’s West Africa Youth Ambassador in recognition of her great advocacy for youth development and empowerment, passion and selflessness for humanity.
The award, according to the Council, was in recognition and commendation of Dr Junaid’s efforts and support for the less privileged and the downtrodden in the society through her Ibadan based O.J Foundation. Read more
Taylor Swift takes selfie with Prince William and his children at Eras Tour show in London (Fox)
Taylor Swift was greeted with a warm welcome from Prince William and his two oldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, during her “Eras Tour” stop in London on Friday.
After Swift’s show at Wembley Stadium, the Prince and Princess of Wales’ official Instagram account shared a photo of the “Fortnite” singer taking a selfie with Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte backstage.
“Thank you @taylorswift for a great evening!” the caption read, alongside a photo of Swift taking a selfie with the royal trio. Read more
Jonathan Majors tearily accepts perseverance award (THR)
“I reckon folks want to know about the last year,” Jonathan Majors began at the Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards on Friday, where he was honored with the Perseverance Award, before beginning a tear-filled, 17-minute long speech about his much-publicized trial and misdemeanor conviction for domestic assault in April.
“As a Black man in the criminal justice system, I felt anger, I felt sadness, hurt, surprise. When they snatched me up out of my apartment in handcuffs, I didn’t feel like all that,” the actor said, gesturing to the screen that had just played a highlight reel of his onscreen performances. “I didn’t feel like Jonathan Majors, Mr. Creed, Mr. Kang; I felt like a little scared, weak boy, despite the support and evidence that was in my favor, I knew shit was bad. And it was bad because of who I was and what I am. This is what happens to Black people all too often.” Read more
Kendrick Lamar hiring LASD deputies for Compton Music Video security (HipHopDX)
Kendrick Lamar and his team are shelling out a pretty penny to have LASD Deputies as security at his upcoming video shoot in Compton.
TMZ reported on Friday (June 21) that the superstar rapper is paying Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies $120 an hour to keep him, his team and the community safe.
According to the site, the added security has nothing to do with K.Dot’s recent drama with Drake. Read more
Willie Nelson not feeling well, cancels weekend Outlaw Music Festival appearances (UPI)
Country music legend Willie Nelson canceled his planned appearance at the Outlaw Music Festival in Georgia on Friday because he is not feeling well and has been ordered by his doctors to rest.
“He is expected to make a quick recovery and join the Outlaw Music Festival tour next week,” said a statement on the 91-year-old singer-songwriter’s X page Friday.
“In the meantime, Lukas Nelson and the Family Band, along with a few guests, will perform a special set to include Willie’s classics and other songs.” Read more
Jennifer Lawrence to star in Real Housewives inspired murder mystery (FilmNews)
Jennifer Lawrence is set to star in a Real Housewives inspired murder mystery movie.
Titled “The Wives”, the movie will focus on a group of elite housewives, who may or may not have a murderer in their ranks.
Jennifer, 33, will produce and star in the project, that has been bought by Apple Original Films.
Currently in development, it’s not yet known when the film will be released. No other cast members have been revealed yet. Read more
UN confirms Doha talks with Taliban will exclude Afghan rights defenders (VOA)
The United Nations confirmed Friday that a rare meeting of global envoys with Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers this month will not address concerns about Afghan civil society and women human rights defenders.
Roza Otunbayeva, the head of the U.N. Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, or UNAMA, emphasized the importance of the world community opening a direct dialogue with the Taliban, suggesting it could create opportunities for Afghan women to participate in future talks.
“This is what is possible today. … It is a process. Let’s start to speak,” she told reporters in New York after briefing a U.N. Security Council meeting on the Afghan situation. Read more
Man found after 10 days lost in California woods tells how he survived (Sky)
A man has been found after spending 10 days lost in a California wood.
Lukas McClish, 34, was last seen on the morning of 11 June near Big Basin Redwood State Park, around 14 miles north of Santa Cruz.
He was reported missing on 16 June, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office. Lukas McClish, who had planned to go for a three-hour hike before getting lost, says he drank water from creeks, ate wild berries and slept on a bed of wet leaves during the time he was missing – and was followed by a mountain lion. Read more
Amusan, Brume lead Nigerian athletes to Douala ahead of Paris Olympics (Leadership)
Nigeria’s gold medal hopeful Tobi Amusan topped the list of athletes heading to Douala, Cameroon for the 23rd African Senior Athletics Championship, ahead of the forthcoming Olympics Games in Paris.
The world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles is joined by sprinter and long jumper Ese Brume, as well as a host of other athletes looking to clinch medals and/or qualify for their respective track and field events at the Games in July.
Team Nigeria will be looking to better the one bronze medal won by Brume at the last Olympic Games in Tokyo. Read more
Mikel Obi undergoes surgery in UK (Punch)
Nigerian footballer, Mikel Obi, has revealed that he recently underwent surgery at the Princess Grace Hospital in the United Kingdom.
The football star revealed this in photos shared on his Instagram story on Saturday.
He, however, did not disclose the nature of the surgery. Read more
Bayern set to sign winger Olise from Palace (BBC)
Bayern Munich are set to sign Michael Olise after the Crystal Palace winger decided to join the Bundesliga giants.
Bayern, Chelsea and Newcastle had all contacted Palace earlier this month to register their interest in the 22-year-old.
A deal was expected to be complex, with Olise’s release clause worth in the region of £60m, and percentages of any transfer due to Palace, the player himself, and his former club Reading. Read more
England provide Luke Shaw injury update as Euro 2024 fears grow (SportsMole)
Manchester United and England left-back Luke Shaw is still missing from full training as doubts grow over whether he will make the Three Lions’ final Euro 2024 group game versus Slovenia on Tuesday.
The former Southampton man has not been in action since February owing to the severe muscular injury he sustained while playing for Manchester United, and it has now been 12 months since he last played for England.
Nevertheless, Shaw was named in England’s provisional Euro 2024 squad, although Gareth Southgate admitted at the time that the 28-year-old would be a “long shot” for the European Championships. Read more
McLaren team member taken to hospital after paddock fire (RN365)
McLaren has confirmed that a team member has been taken to hospital “as a precaution” following a fire in the paddock at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Shortly before the start of Free Practice 3 on Saturday morning, the McLaren hospitality unit was evacuated after what is believed to be an electrical fire broke out in the kitchen.
Local firefighters were quickly on the scene, with the neighbouring Alpine and Pirelli units also evacuated as a precaution. Read more
Lando Norris beats Max Verstappen in first Spanish Grand Prix practice (StraitsTimes)
McLaren’s Lando Norris set the pace in Friday’s first Spanish Grand Prix practice ahead of Red Bull’s triple Formula One world champion Max Verstappen.
The Briton, a winner in Miami in May, lapped a sunny Circuit de Catalunya with a best time of one minute 14.228 on the soft tyres and 0.024 quicker than Verstappen, who complained of his clutch going into anti-stall.
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz was third on the timesheets, on the mediums and with a full upgrade package, ahead of his last home race for the Italian team and the first of a triple-header of races on successive weekends. Read more