Lagos LG boss suspends Epe monarch’s installation, cancels Sallah prayers (Punch)
The chairperson, Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Surah Animashaun, has suspended the installation of the new Olu of Epe.
Two individuals are currently laying claim to the stool.
Animashaun, who also suspended all Eid-al-Kabir celebration and Jumat prayer in the local council’s central mosque and eid ground, made this known in a letter addressed to the the community’s Grand Chief Imam on Tuesday. Read more
BU expels ‘missing’ student for unauthorised exit, Yahoo plus, occultism (Sun)
The management of Babcock University (BU), Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, has expelled Oladipupo Siwajuola, a student who went “missing” for gross violation of university rules and regulations.
After Oladipupo’s mysterious disappearance on April 28, his mother, via a recorded video that went viral, accused the university of negligence, complicity and demanded that BU produce her son.
In a statement made available to Daily Sun, dated Wednesday, June 4, 2025, and signed by the Director of Marketing and Communication, Dr. Joshua Suleiman, said Oladipupo was expelled after a thorough investigation revealed many infractions, which includes impersonation, drug peddling on campus, occult practices, Yahoo Yahoo Plus and left the university without authorization. Read more
Lagos taskforce raids black spots in Gowon estate, arrests 19 suspects for drug offences (Nation)
In a determined effort to curb criminal activity and restore public order, the Lagos State Taskforce has raided several notorious black spots around Gowon Estate and its environs, arresting 19 suspects allegedly involved in drug peddling and related offences.
The early morning raid, conducted today, led to the discovery of a large cache of illicit drugs, including Colorado, Indian hemp, narcotics, and other banned substances. Many of the items were found hidden in the boots of abandoned vehicles parked along the streets.
Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, described the operation as part of the agency’s unwavering commitment to eradicating illegal drug activities and safeguarding residents. Read more
Passengers lament, trek long distances as gridlock on Ibadan-Lagos highway persists for hours (Tribune)
There was serious gridlock on the Ibadan-Lagos highway on Tuesday, which resulted in commuters trekking long distances and transporters lamenting losing several hours.
The gridlock was said to have arisen from the ongoing rehabilitation of bad portions of the road at the Guru Maharaj-ji Village and other areas.
Vehicular movement was restricted to a single lane on the highway, while commuters were forced to trek long distances. Read more
DSS asks court to bar Utomi from shadow government activities (Vanguard)
The Department of State Services, DSS, has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, praying it to restrain a former presidential candidate, Prof. Patrick Utomi, from making public comments or engaging in any form of rally, relating to his announced plan to establish a shadow government in the country.
The security agency had accused Utomi who was the candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the 2007 presidential election, of attempting to illegally usurp the executive powers of President Bola Tinubu.
In a fresh application it filed on Wednesday, through its team of lawyers led by Mr. Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, DSS told the court that it got an intelligence that the defendant, Utomi, who is currently outside the country, has concluded plans to return on June 6 to engage in protests, road shows and media interviews. Read more
NAF Reaffirms Commitment To Defend Nigeria’s Airspace (Leadership)
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Air Force to defending the nation’s airspace and protecting lives and property across the country.
The CAS stated this on Wednesday 4 June 2025 during the Second Quarter Route March in Abuja.
In a statement by the NAF Spokesman Air Cdre Ehimen Ejodame, the CAS emphasised that the protection of all Nigerian was the NAF’s highest priority. Read more
DJs risk 5-year jail term for performing music without licence (Guardian)
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has warned that henceforth, the full weight of the law will be invoked on any Disc Jockey (Deejay) who publicly performs a musical work without the requisite authorisation.
The NCC, in a warning letter signed by its Director General, Dr. John Asein, said it has noticed the practice of some Disc Jockeys (Deejays) who publicly perform music without obtaining the requisite copyright licences from rightsholders or their approved Collective Management Organisations (CMOs).
It said under sections 9 and 12 of the Copyright Act, 2022, the owner of copyright in a musical work or sound recording has the exclusive right to reproduce, perform, or communicate it to the public. Read more
Diddy paid $100k for Cassie hotel assault video (HipHopDx)
Diddy allegedly paid $100,000 for the security footage of himself assaulting Cassie in a hotel corridor.
In the Bad Boy mogul’s ongoing sex trafficking trial, Eddy Garcia, a former security guard at the InterContinental Hotel where the assault took place, began giving evidence.
Garcia told the court: “He said it had to be the only copy and that he didn’t want it getting out and if I was sure nothing was on the cloud.” Read more
Meghan Markle celebrates Princess Lilibet’s 4th birthday with never-before-seen delivery room photo (PageSix)
Happy birthday, Princess Lilibet!
Meghan Markle rang in her and Prince Harry’s daughter’s fourth year with a touching tribute via Instagram Wednesday.
“Happy birthday to our beautiful girl!” she captioned a black-and-white snap of them cuddled up on a boat — as well as a never-before-seen delivery room photo.
“Four years ago today she came into our lives — and each day is brighter and better because of it,” Markle continued. “Thanks to all of those sending love and celebrating her special day!” Read more
A 19th-Century Condom With a Bawdy Print Makes Its Museum Debut (Artnet)
The condom is the first such object to enter the Rijksmuseum’s collection. Photo: courtesy the Rijksmuseum.
In November last year, two print curators from the Rijksmuseum were perusing the showrooms of an auction house in Haarlem, northwest Netherlands, when something unexpected caught their eye: a 19th-century condom with an erotic print stretched across its parchment-colored surface.
Huigen Leeflang and Joyce Zelen had missed the listing in the catalogue and were intrigued, not only because it represented a gap in the Amsterdam museum’s collection, but also because Zelen’s doctoral work had focused on erotica. First though, they needed permission from the bosses in Amsterdam. They got it, acquiring the 1830s condom for €1,000 ($1,140), something of a steal, the curators believe. There were no other bidders.
The 200-year-old condom is now the centerpiece of “Safe Sex?” a small exhibition at the Rijksmuseum that explores 19th-century sex work and sexual health predominately through Dutch and French prints. In the interim between acquisition and display, the curators catalogued the condom (there was previously no “condom” classifier in the database) and examined it extensively under UV light (it has never been used). Their conclusion? The condom was a souvenir from an upmarket French brothel. Read more
Popemobile converted into ambulance blocked from entering Gaza (CNA)
Prior to his death, Pope Francis donated the popemobile he used during his visit to Bethlehem in May 2014 to be turned into a mobile clinic to assist children in the Gaza Strip.
The initiative was personally entrusted by the late pontiff to Caritas Jerusalem to respond to the grave humanitarian emergency in Gaza, where nearly 1 million displaced children live without access to food, clean water, or basic medical care amid the conflict with Israel.
However, ongoing border restrictions, including the sealing of the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza, have prevented the vehicle, which was refurbished with essential medical equipment, from reaching its destination. Read more
Cillian Murphy won’t appear in ’28 Years Later’ trilogy until end of 2nd movie (Variety)
Cillian Murphy is coming back to the “28 Days Later” franchise — though his return will have to wait. In new interviews with Business Insider and IGN, director Danny Boyle says that Murphy, who starred in the original “28 Days Later” in 2002, does not appear in the upcoming “28 Years Later.” But he will feature in the ending of its 2026 sequel, “The Bone Temple.”
“He is in the second one,” Boyle told IGN. “I shouldn’t give away too much. I’ll get killed.”
Boyle and writer Alex Garland conceived “28 Years Later” as the start of a new trilogy. The franchise revival, which stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes, filmed back-to-back with its follow-up, “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,” which is directed by Nia DaCosta. Read more
Elon Musk unloads on Republicans’ ‘disgusting abomination’ Big Beautiful Bill (HuffPost)
Former White House adviser Elon Musk exploded Tuesday at Republicans over the so-called Big Beautiful Bill cutting taxes and Medicaid.
Just days after leaving his temporary position at the White House, Musk blasted Republicans for moving a bill that would expand budget deficits by more than $2 trillion.
“I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore,” Musk wrote on X. “This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination. Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it.” Read more
Rejecting England changed my career, says Lookman (Punch)
Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman has described his decision to switch international allegiance from England to Nigeria as one of the most defining choices of his football career, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The 2024 CAF African Footballer of the Year, said choosing to represent Nigeria changed everything for him, both personally and professionally.
“Without doubt, it changed my career and my life,” Lookman said in an interview with ARISE TV. Read more
CAF Champions League 2025/26: Remo Stars, Rivers United set to represent Nigeria (Guardian)
Remo Stars and Rivers United are poised to represent Nigeria in the upcoming 2025/2026 CAF Champions League, according to the latest qualifying updates compiled by Agence France-Presse and reported by The Guardian.
Nigeria, ranked among the top 12 African footballing nations by CAF, retains its right to two slots in the premier continental competition. As it stands, Remo Stars and Rivers United are in pole position to fill those berths, having emerged as front-runners in domestic competitions.
The CAF Champions League remains Africa’s flagship club tournament, and qualification is fiercely contested across the continent. The Guardian reports that the list of qualifiers is drawn from domestic league performances and structured mini-leagues in certain countries, with countries like Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, South Africa, and Nigeria enjoying the privilege of nominating two clubs. Read more
Swiatek equals stunning Serena Williams record at French Open (Sun)
Iga Swiatek is one match away from making tennis history after she booked her spot in the French Open semi-finals.
The four-time Roland Garros queen beat 13th seed Elina Svitolina 6-1, 7-5 in the quarterfinals and will face world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the next round.
Swiatek’s win was also her 26th on the bounce at the French Open, which, according to Opta, equalled the longest winning streak at a women’s singles event at a grand slam this century. Read more
Mbeumo confusion explained by biggest signings made by clubs ‘pushing the train’ to Champions League (Football365)
Some clubs don’t need the Champions League to make Champions League signings
Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo picking this abysmal version of Manchester United over Champions League teams has boggled minds but there is plenty of precedent.
While Cunha has joined from Wolves with little competition for his signature, the revelation that Mbeumo wants to join Manchester United, a team which finished five places lower than the Brentford side for which he scored 20 Premier League goals last season, has confused many.
Newcastle, Spurs and Arsenal were all linked with the Cameroonian forward but it is hardly the first time Manchester United have beaten Champions League clubs to a signing despite having no Champions League football to offer themselves. Plenty of other clubs have managed it too. Read more
Katie Ledecky posts third-fastest time in history to open swimming nationals (NBC)
Katie Ledecky nearly broke the 800m freestyle world record for the second time this spring, swimming the third-fastest time in history to open the Toyota U.S. Championships.
Ledecky was under her own world record pace through 650 meters. She ultimately clocked 8 minutes, 5.76 seconds, winning comfortably by 13.91 seconds in Indianapolis to qualify for the World Championships in Singapore in July and August.The only faster times in history are Ledecky’s — 8:04.12 from May 3 and 8:04.79 from the 2016 Olympics. She owns the 11 best times in history globally and the top 29 times in American history, plus is unbeaten in the event for 15 years. Read more