I have not had sex in 2 years — Actress Yvonne Nelson (DailyTrust)
Ghanaian actress and model, Yvonne Nelson, has revealed that she has not had sex in two years.
Speaking during an interview on Kingdom + FM in Accra, the actress stated that it has been hard to find love in Ghana.
She said, “Finding love in this country is quite difficult. Ghanaian men do not love me. I’ve met a couple of people that I liked but they didn’t even believe that I liked them.”
Nelson also explained that she had lost interest in finding love and has not had any form of sexual relationship with anyone in two years because she has self-control.
During the interview, she asserted, saying, “After a year, I went straight without it. I can control myself when it comes to that. I don’t have a love interest even though I wish I did”. Read more
Gunmen attack JAMB officials, kill gateman in Lagos hotel (Vanguard)
A gateman with Mabila Hotel in Ikorodu, Lagos State, was killed in the early hours of Wednesday by some unknown gunmen and robbed some officials of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) that lodged there.
The Police spokesman for Lagos Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
He said that the JAMB officials had been relocated to a safe place.
The PPRO said, “One Prof. Odunsi, an official of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) who lodged at the hotel was robbed of his two phones, one HP Laptop and N20,000 cash. Read more
Hanifa: School proprietor promised to marry me – Co-Defendant (DailyTrust)
Two of the defendants charged with the kidnap and murder of five-year-old Hanifa Abubakar have said the first defendant, Abdulmalik Tanko, deceived them.
Tanko, the proprietor of the school attended by the late Hanifa, is the principal suspect in the murder trial.
The duo of Hashim Isyaku and Fatima Jibril Musa stated this while testifying before the Kano State High Court.
Standing as the second defence witness, 37-year-old bricklayer, Isyaku, told the court that Tanko informed him that there was a woman who had a daughter in his school and that her husband wanted to marry a second wife. Read more
Nigeria’s education minister running for president resigns (Guardian)
Nigeria’s minister of state for education Emeka Nwajiuba has resigned his position.
Nwajiuba tendered his resignation on Wednesday after President Muhammadu Buhari issued a directive for all ministers and aides seeking elective offices next year to resign.
The former lawmaker is seeking the presidential nomination of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming general elections.
Others expected to resign from the cabinet include Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, transport minister Rotimi Amaechi, Niger-Delta minister, Godswill Akpabio, labour minister Chris Ngige, science, and technology minister Ogbonnaya Onu, mines minister Uche Ogar, and women affairs minister Pauline Tallen. Read more
May 16 resignation deadline: I’ll consult President, constituents —Ngige (Vanguard)
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has said that he is not in a hurry to resign from his appointment as he has to consult with President Muhamadu Buhari and his constituents before tendering any resignation letter.
Recall that President Buhari, at the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting today, had told his cabinet members that have ambition to contest election in 2023 to resign before May 16, 2022.
However, asked to react to the President’s directive for those holding any political ambition to resign before May 16, the Minister said that the President had given a window for those that need clarifications on his pronouncement to meet him.
Besides, he said that the ministerial position he occupies is in trust for the government and his state, adding that he would consult them before taking any decision. Read more
2023: Southern governors won’t shelve position on power shift ― Sanwo-Olu (Tribune)
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said governors across political divides from the Southern part of the country would not drop their agitation on the zoning of the exalted seat of President to the region.
Governor Sanwo-Olu restated the stance of the Southern Governors Forum led by his Ondo State counterpart, Rotimi Akeredolu, on Tuesday, while speaking with journalists shortly after submitting his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms.
Checks revealed that both the ruling All Progressives Congress and the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party were yet to take a position on zoning.
Further checks revealed that the PDP would hold an emergency meeting of its National Executive Committee on Wednesday and a position is expected to be taken on the contentious power rotation. Read more
LASBCA demolishes distressed building in Ebute-Metta, marks 10 others for demolition (Guardian)
Commends communal efforts, residents’ cooperation
As part of ongoing removal of distressed buildings, the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has demolished a distressed building located at 47 Jebba Street in Ebute-Metta area of Lagos.
The agency also marked over 10 others for demolition for being structurally defective and unsafe for habitation.
General Manager of LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Oki, who spoke during the demolition and enforcement exercise, commended the communal efforts of the community leaders, youths and residents of the areas for cooperating with the enforcement team of the agency.
Other buildings marked for demolition before the end of the week by LASBCA are located at 37 Coates Street, 3, Ondo Street, 14, Ondo Street, 16 church Street, 13, Ibadan Street, 3 Simpson Street, 35 Jebba Street, 11 Jebba Street and 19 Ibadan Street. Read more
Sexual Acts: 4 Chrisland teachers accused of cover-up get N1.2m bail (Punch)
The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned four teachers of Chrisland Schools, Lagos State, for allegedly covering up sexual acts involving some pupils of the school.
The teachers were arraigned on Tuesday before a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court on two counts of conduct likely to cause breach of public peace and attempt to pervert justice.
The charges read, “That you, Oladotun Sotunde, Elesho Tajudeen, Rhoda Olanipekun, Ajiboye Hammed, on or before April 25, 2022, at Chrisland Schools, Victoria Garden City, Idimu, Lagos, in the Lagos Magisterial District, did conspire among yourselves to commit felony, to wit: conduct likely to cause breach of the peace and indecent practices among your school pupils during their participation in the World School Games, thereby committing an offence punishable under Section 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
“That you, Oladotun Sotunde, Elesho Tajudeen, Rhoda Olanipekun, Ajiboye Hammed, on or before April 25, 2022, at Chrisland Schools, Victoria Garden City, Idimu, Lagos, in the Lagos State Magisterial District, having returned from the World School Games, involving your students, did intentionally obstruct, prevent, pervert or defeat the course of justice by concealing the indecent acts of your school girl sex video among the students before it went viral, thereby committing an offence punishable under the Section 97 (1) (3) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.” Read more
Appeal Court sets aside judgment voiding Section 84(12) of Electoral Act 2022 (Guardian)
The Court of Appeal on Wednesday set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court in Umuahia, Abia State which voided the provision of Section 84 (12) of the Electoral Act 2022.
A three-member panel of the court headed by Justice Hamma Akawu Barka held that the Federal High Court Umuahia had no jurisdiction to entertained the case because the plaintiff, Nduka Edede, lacked the locus standi to have filed the suit in the first place.
The appellate court added that Edede did not establish any cause of action to have warranted his approaching the court on the issue because he did not establish that he was directly affected by the provision.
The Court of Appeal struck out the suit marked: FHC/UM/CS/26/2022 which Edede filed before the Umuahia court. Read more
Netflix’s ‘Blood Sisters’ becomes top 10 rated in over 30 countries (Vanguard)
The newly NetFlix movie produced by Mo Abudu, ‘Blood Sisters’ has gained global applause as it hits the top 10 rated in over 30 countries across the world.
Kate Henshaw took to Instagram to make the announcement on Tuesday and shared photos of the cast that made the movie a success.
Blood Sisters has been the talk of the town since its release and movie lovers are really impressed with the well-crafted art staring Ini Dima-Okojie, Nancy Isime, Ramsey Nouah, Kate Henshaw, Gabriel Afolayan, Uche Jombo, Kehinde Bankole, Daniel Etim Effiong, Wale Ojo and Deyemi Okanlawon. etc
Sharing the photos Henshaw who was one of the leading actresses of the blockbuster, noted that she has been an ’emotional roller coaster’ over the success of the film. Read more
“Rust”: Producers of Alec Baldwin film deny safety failures over shooting (BBC)
The producers of Alec Baldwin film Rust have disputed an official report saying they were indifferent to gun safety before an on-set shooting tragedy.
The film’s cinematographer was killed and its director injured when a gun held by Baldwin fired last October.
Last month, the New Mexico Environment Department imposed its maximum fine on Rust Movie Productions for “serious and wilful” failures.
But the company has said it “enforced all applicable safety protocols”.
In legal documents filed to contest the authority’s findings, the firm also said it “did not ‘wilfully’ violate any safety protocol”. Read more
Anthony Hopkins models for Loewe fashion campaign at 84 (PageSix)
Sir Anthony Hopkins is a supermodel.
The 84-year-old “Westworld” actor is the star of high-fashion brand Loewe’s new pre-fall 2022 campaign, posing in two different looks from the label.
In one of the sunny outdoor shots by photographer Juergen Teller, Hopkins strikes a pose in a logo sweatshirt ($690) paired with black trousers and sneakers.
In the other, he beams in a colorful donut-print T-shirt, and long studded coat, gesturing to one of Loewe’s “Anagram” totes.
“For some fun, today’s gig is modeling,” the Oscar-, BAFTA- and Emmy-winning thespian captioned his Instagram post showing off one of the ads Tuesday, drawing praise from the likes of Lindsay Lohan in the comments. Read more
Al Jazeera reporter killed during Israeli raid in West Bank (BBC)
A veteran Palestinian-American correspondent for Al Jazeera has been killed while covering a raid by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank.
The Qatar-based network said Shireen Abu Aqla was shot “deliberately” and “in cold blood” by Israeli troops in Jenin. Her producer was also wounded.
Israel’s prime minister said it was “likely” they were shot by Palestinian gunmen during an exchange of fire.
It comes amid a surge in violence between Israel and the Palestinians.
The Palestinian president said he held the Israeli government fully responsible for what he described as a “crime of execution”. Read more
Polish editor and former dissident wins top Spanish prize (France24)
Polish editor Adam Michnik, a leading communist-era dissident, was Wednesday awarded Spain’s prestigious Princess of Asturias communications and humanities prize.
The jury honoured the 75-year-old editor-in-chief of Warsaw-based daily newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza “for his commitment to quality journalism and for his influence in restoring and defending democracy in Poland”.
A member of the Solidarity trade union that led the Polish struggle against communist rule since it was founded in 1980, he spent six years in jail for his efforts to end his country’s repressive regime.
After Poland’s communist leaders were toppled in a 1989 election, Michnik took a seat in parliament and co-founded Gazeta Wyborcza, which is now one of Eastern Europe’s most popular newspapers. Read more
Single shot from cheap missile wipes out £4,000,000 Russian tank (Metro)
Ukraine’s military claims to have taken out a £4 million Russian tank with a single shot from an inexpensive missile launcher.
The Kremlin hoped the high-end tank would help tip the balance on the ground but defending forces seem to have identified a chink in its very expensive armour.
Drone footage appeared to show a T-90m armoured fighting vehicle being wiped out by a Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle near Kharkiv.
The Swedish-made portable launcher costs £16,000 and looks to have been fired by a lone soldier lying in wait in tree cover by a narrow road. Read more
Passenger with ‘no idea how to fly airplane’ lands safely after pilot gets sick (NYPost)
A passenger with no flying experience successfully landed a small plane in Florida Tuesday afternoon after his pilot suffered a medical emergency.
The incredible aviation accomplishment happened at Palm Beach International Airport with the help of air traffic controllers, according to WPBF-TV.
“I’ve got a serious situation here,” the Cessna Caravan passenger was reportedly heard telling air traffic control about 70 miles north of his final destination. “My pilot has gone incoherent. I have no idea how to fly the airplane.”
“Roger. What’s your position?” a dispatcher responded, according to the outlet.
“I have no idea,” the passenger reportedly said. “I can see the coast of Florida in front of me. And I have no idea.” Read more
Bono memoir Surrender to be released in Canada this fall (CBC)
The long-rumoured memoir by Bono, U2′s frontman, is coming out Nov. 1.
Alfred A. Knopf announced Tuesday that the book, first signed up in 2015 but not officially disclosed at the time, will be called Surrender. Reports that he had a deal date back to at least 2019.
Surrender will be published in hardcover, ebook and audio, with the audiobook narrated by Bono. The book will be released simultaneously around the world and will be published in 15 territories, including Penguin Random House imprint Doubleday Canada in Canada.
“When I started to write this book, I was hoping to draw in detail what I’d previously only sketched in songs,” the 62-year-old Irish singer and activist, born Paul David Hewson, said in a statement.
“The people, places, and possibilities in my life. Surrender is a word freighted with meaning for me. Growing up in Ireland in the 1970s with my fists up (musically speaking), it was not a natural concept. A word I only circled until I gathered my thoughts for the book. I am still grappling with this most humbling of commands. Read more
Sri Lanka crisis: Ex-PM flees to naval base as arson attacks spread (BBC)
Security forces are out in force across Sri Lanka with orders to shoot looters on sight amid continuing protests at the government’s handling of a devastating economic crisis.
Despite a nationwide curfew, there was a second night of arson attacks.
Shops near Colombo were torched, as well as a resort owned by former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son.
The ex-PM is holed up in a naval base after resigning on Monday when fury erupted over fuel and food shortages.
Sri Lankans are desperate as basic items run out or become unaffordable. Read more
Super Eagles’ call-up excites Cyriel Dessers (Punch)
Super Eagles star Cyriel Dessers has expressed joy over his call-up for Nigeria’s international friendly matches against Mexico and Ecuador in the United States of America.
Dessers reacted in a tweet after the team list was released on Wednesday.
“We are back, Let’s go!” he tweeted with an eagle and Nigerian flag emoji.
The PUNCH had reported that Super Eagles’ First Assistant Coach, Salisu Yusuf has released a list of 30 players, including Captain Ahmed Musa and forward Moses Simon. Read more
Gabriel Jesus’ agent reveals Manchester City forward likes Arsenal ‘project’ after transfer talks (Metro)
Gabriel Jesus’ agent says a transfer to Arsenal is a ‘serious possibility’ and claims the Manchester City forward likes the ‘project’ offered by Mikel Arteta’s side.
Arsenal have made the signing of a new striker one of their top priorities for the summer transfer window having failed to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in January, while Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah could both leave at the end of the season when their contracts expire.
Jesus already has experience of working alongside Arteta at City and it’s understood that the Brazil international is keen to secure more playing time ahead of Brazil’s World Cup campaign in Qatar at the end of the year.
City’s decision to press ahead with their £51 million move for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is also likely to reduce Jesus’ playing time, with the 25-year-old starting just 19 games in the Premier League this season. Read more
Eagles’ Collins, Paderborn part ways after five years (Punch)
Jamilu Collins’ time with German II Bundesliga side SC Paderborn has ended after the club confirmed the player was among several others who will leave at the end of the season.
Collins’ contract with Paderborn ends June 30, but the club won’t extend the defender’s contract, which means he will be free to open talks with other clubs and move elsewhere when the summer transfer window opens.
The left-back has made 20 appearances for his German outfit this season, scoring one goal with three assists.
However, Paderborn took to social media to announce that the Super Eagles defender was among the players leaving the club. Read more
Italian Open: Rafael Nadal beats John Isner to reach third round in Rome (BBC)
Rafael Nadal maintained his perfect record of never losing back-to-back matches on clay with victory over John Isner at the Italian Open.
The Spaniard, beaten by Carlos Alcaraz in last week’s Madrid Open quarter-finals, returned to his favourite surface with a 6-3 6-1 win over Isner.
The victory put Nadal into the third round in Rome and got his preparations for his pursuit of a record-extending 14th French Open title back on track.
He faces Denis Shapovalov next.
Third seed Nadal, who had received a first-round bye, was given a stern test in the seventh game of the first set against his American opponent. Read more
EA Sports to end FIFA video-game partnership after three decades (Guardian)
The wildly popular FIFA video-game series will be rebranded EA Sports FC next year, its publisher Electronic Arts said on Tuesday, ending a three-decade relationship with football’s governing body.
Launched in 1993, a generation of millions of football fans and gamers across the globe grew up playing the game and it became a huge money-spinner.
But “months of tense negotiations” between California-based Electronic Arts (EA) and governing body FIFA failed to end in an agreement to extend the partnership, The New York Times reported.
FIFA reportedly wanted the $150 million it gets annually from EA to be increased to $250 million or more.
The game has more than 150 million player accounts, according to EA, and The New York Times said it had generated more than $20 billion in sales over the past two decades. Read more
Lewis Hamilton’s jewellery battle with F1 bosses ‘could get very nasty’ over refusal to back down (Metro)
Lewis Hamilton’s battle with motorsport governing body the FIA over the wearing of jewellery during Formula 1 races ‘could get very nasty’, according to Sky Sports F1 reporter Ted Kravitz.
Along with all 19 other drivers, the seven-time world champion has been ordered to remove all jewellery and piercings by race director Niels Wittich, on the orders of newly-elected FIA president Mohamed Ben Sulayem.
The protocol banning jewellery, piercings, and non-fire proof underwear has been in place since 2004 but was never actively enforced before. Hamilton wears an array of jewellery during race weekends and sports piercings which cannot easily be removed, leading him to protest against Wittich’s demands.
Before last weekend’s inaugural Miami Grand Prix, the 37-year-old turned up to the FIA press conference wearing various necklaces and three different wristwatches in a show of defiance. He has been given a temporary exemption to the rulings until the weekend of the Monaco Grand Prix but insists he will not be complying even then. Read more
NBA play-offs: Devin Booker leads Phoenix Suns to win over Dallas Mavericks (BBC)
Devin Booker led a third-quarter surge as the Phoenix Suns beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-80 to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semi-finals.
The Mavericks had closed to within a point at 49-48 shortly after half-time.
But Booker scored 12 of his 28 points as the Suns outscored Dallas 33-14 in the third quarter to take command.
The Suns can clinch a place in the conference finals by winning game six on Thursday but the away team is yet to win in the best-of-seven series.
Deandre Ayton finished with 20 points for Phoenix, while team-mates Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson scored 14 points each. Read more
