Lagos police arrest ‘most wanted’ cult killer, suspected armed robbers (Guardian)
Operatives of Lagos State Police Command have arrested the ‘most wanted’ alleged serial cultist killer, Segun Agodo, at Odonguyan outskirts of Ikorodu.
According to the spokesman of the command, Muyiwa Adejobi, police detectives attached to Sagamu Road Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, Sagamu Road, Ikorodu, apprehended the suspect.
Segun, a senior member of a notorious cult group, had been on the run for a while since he got the wind that he had been declared wanted by the police for his alleged atrocities in Ikorodu area of Lagos State.
“But he was sighted in Ikorodu today, April 4, 2021, while the DPO Sagamu Road Division and his operatives were on surveillance patrol around Ikorodu. Read more
Snakes, alligators have taken over Ikorodu government warehouse, terminal, freight forwarders raise alarm (Tribune)
The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has raised the alarm that due to many decomposing overtime cargoes littering the Ikorodu terminal/government warehouse, snakes, alligators and other reptiles have taken over the terminal, thereby posing a threat to the continuous operation of the facility.
In a statement signed at the weekend by the Spokesman of NAGAFF, Mr. Ezenga Stanley, the group called on the board of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to urgently restore the terminal/government warehouse to its original masterplan, to meet the aspirations and yearnings of industry stakeholders and Nigerians in general.
According to the statement titled: State of Ikorodu Terminal/Government Warehouse And Cargo Clearance Out Of Customs Control, NAGAFF stated that, “We are worried by the raging threat to the operations of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Ikorodu Terminal/ Government Warehouse, and we wish to use this medium to call on the board of the NCS to urgently restore the Terminal/ Government Warehouse to its original masterplan, to meet the aspirations and yearnings of industry stakeholders and Nigerians in general. Read more
Ladipo Market inaugurates executives (Nation)
The reelected executives of Ladipo Market Association, Mushin, Lagos have been inaugurated. They are President, Mazi Jude Nwankwo and Vice President, Frederick Ezebulana.
Others were the General Secretary, Ogudoro Ndukalu; Assistant Secretary, Victor Nnaji Ikechukwu; Financial Secretary, Valentine Dimanyichie; Public Relations Officer (PRO), John Martin Ezeh; Assistant PRO, Ezekiel Ezekwo Ichukukwu; Treasurer, Nnamdi Ukanya; Provost, Michael Eriugo; Assistant Provost, Chizoba Afonne, and Welfare Secretary, Uche Okoye.
Mr Chimaobi Adiele, a lawyer, performed the ceremony. Read more
FRSC, safety experts, laud NIWA’s plan to barge containers from Lagos to Onitsha port (Sun)
The plan by the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to improve water transportation, especially movement of containers by barges from Lagos to Onitsha, has been commended by the Federal Road Safety Corps {FRSC}, road safety experts and businessmen in the eastern part of the country.
The Managing Director, Dr. George Moghalu, had at a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja disclosed that NIWA was accelerating action on the construction of new river ports, completion of work on world class jetties and the commencement of barging of containers from Lagos ports to Onitsha River Port and other places.
One of the envisaged results, the NIWA Managing Director disclosed, would be that if about 50,000 containers that would have been trucked from the Lagos ports to their destinations by road are moved by barges, it means “we have removed 100,000 trailers from the roads.” Read more
Ex-governors, senators own 130 Dubai assets (Nation)
More than 130 choice assets have been bought with looted funds in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), by some ex-governors, ministers and senators.
These assets are among the over 800 traceable to Nigerians in the UAE, including top security and military officers.
Four areas have been identified through which the nation’s resources are looted.
These are Bribery and corruption, proceeds from commercial tax evasions, illicit activities engaged in by corporations and business ventures and proceeds derived from criminal activities. Read more
2 kids burnt to death as fire guts flat in Suleja (DailyTrust)
Two children, identified as Suraiya, 7, and Habib, 9, were burnt to death after a mysterious fire burnt down a flat at Anguwar Dawaki in Suleja, Niger state.
Daily Trust learnt that the father of the two kids, Alhassan Jibirin Yanji, who sustained various degrees of burns in attempt to rescue his two kids was still receiving treatment at a hospital in Suleja.
A resident, Bashir Ibrahim, said the incident happened in the early hours of Friday, at about 3am when fire gutted the flat in which the victims were living.
He said the two children were sleeping in their room, while their father was sleeping in his bedroom, when he woke up to discover that the entire house was filled with thick smoke. Read more
Nigeria’s troubles growing by the day, Kukah laments (Independent)
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, on Sunday lamented that Nigeria’s troubles are growing by the day, calling on everybody to stretch out his or her hands in supplication to God.
Most Rev. (Dr.) Matthew Hassan Kukah berated the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government, saying Nigeria is now a “massive killing field”.
Delivering his Easter message titled, ‘Nigeria: Before our Glory Departs’, Kukah said Nigeria’s current predicament reminded him of Israel’s situation that led to the death of Eli, the great high priest of Israel. Read more
Immigration to issue passports in 774 LGAs (ThisDay)
The Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, has disclosed that applicants would soon begin to get Nigerian passports within 24 hours.
In a statement issued yesterday, the minister said passports would be issued in each of the 774 local government areas in the country to reduce the problem of getting it.
Aregbesola stated this at the newly inaugurated Maitama Passport Express Centre.
He explained that the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Passport Express Centre, Maitama Abuja was established in partnership with the private sector to make passport Issuance more convenient and quick. Read more
Bloody Easter: Bandits kill 5 in Kaduna (Sun)
No fewer than five persons were killed by bandits yesterday, just as two others were injured in Chikun and Jema’a Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kaduna State.
Report said a decomposing body was discovered in Zangon Kataf LGA of the State, but was buried immediately.
This was contained in a statement, yesterday, by the Commissioner for Internal security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan.
The report read: “Security agencies have reported that armed bandits attacked Katarma village in Chikun Local Government Area. According to the report, five persons were killed in the attack. One person was injured, and is receiving treatment in a neighbouring state.
“In another incident, troops of Operation Safe Haven reported a clash between some youths in Atuku village, Jema’a LGA. Read more
Taylor Swift unveils tracklist for rerecorded version of “Fearless” (Metro)
Taylor Swift has finally confirmed the tracklist for the rerecorded version of her second studio album Fearless – and it includes a collaboration with Keith Urban. The singer, 31, has already released the new version of the album’s hit single Love Story and previously unreleased track You All Over Me featuring Maren Morris to give fans a taste of what to expect on the record – which will drop in less than a week. Taylor had recently sent fans into a frenzy when she shared a very cryptic teaser to social media, with a series of hints and clues regarding the new ‘From The Vault’ songs which will feature alongside rerecordings of the album’s existing tracks. Read more
Chadwick Boseman’s widow accepts SAG 2021 award on his behalf (PageSix)
As Chadwick Boseman continues to sweep the awards season, his widow once again accepted an honor on his behalf during the 2021 SAG Awards.
Beginning her speech by thanking God, Taylor Simone Ledward donned a bright yellow and green ensemble while accepting Boseman’s award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a leading role for “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” on Sunday.
Ledward, who appeared virtually for the pre-taped award show, also thanked Boseman’s parents and August Wilson, the writer of the play on which the film is based.
“If you see the world unbalanced, be a crusader that pushes heavily on the see-saw of the mind,” she said, adding, “That’s a quote by Chadwick Boseman.” Read more
Gundecha Brothers: Famous Indian music gurus accused of sexual assault (BBC)
Three famous classical musicians, the Gundechas, have been accused of sexual harassment
Her discomfort and nervousness is palpable, even across the Zoom screen. Monica’s name has been changed to protect her identity because she fears reprisal. But she is keen to share her story.
She alleges that she was raped by the late Ramakant Gundecha, a famous classical Indian musician, while she was a student at his school, Dhrupad Sansthan, in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
Gundecha died in November 2019 but he and his brothers, Umakant and Akhilesh, have since been accused of sexual harassment and assault by female students of the music school. Over the course of a three-month investigation, the BBC has heard multiple allegations against all three Gundechas brothers. Umakant and Akhilesh deny the allegations. Read more
Israel’s Netanyahu due in court for corruption trial, as coalition talks ramp up (France24)
Israel’s legal and political dramas converge Monday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu due in court for his corruption trial and the president to launch talks to help form a government.
Judges have ordered Netanyahu appear at the Jerusalem District Court for the prosecution’s opening arguments in the case where he is charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust — allegations he denies.
While lead prosecutor Liat Ben-Ari will be laying out the criminal case against Israel’s longest-serving leader, across the city President Reuven Rivlin will hold discussions that could determine Netanyahu’s political fate. Read more
This useful Gmail trick uncovers which companies are selling you out (Metro)
If you find your Gmail inbox routinely attacked with spam messages, it’s likely because you’ve been added to a distribution list. When you sign up for a web service, or a new app or perhaps make a purchase, you’ll often be asked to provide your email address. This lets the company contact you but also lets them pass it on to others who, in turn, may start sending you unwanted mail. However, there’s a relatively simple trick you can employ to figure out who is passing on your details. Read more
Flash floods in Indonesia and Timor Leste kill more than 50 (BBC)
At least 50 people have died after flash flooding and landslides hit Indonesia and Timor Leste on Sunday.
Torrential rain sparked widespread destruction, with flood water from overflowing dams submerging thousands of homes on the islands.
The affected area stretched from Flores island in eastern Indonesia to the neighbouring nation of Timor Leste.
Rescuers are still attempting to find survivors, and officials warned the death toll could rise further. Read more
David and Victoria Beckham lead celebrity Easter celebrations as they reunite with all children (Metro)
David and Victoria Beckham enjoyed a family reunion for Easter weekend as they were lavished with expensive gifts in celebration. Nicola Peltz, fiancée of their son Brooklyn, gifted former Spice Girl Victoria with a special hamper packed with £500-worth of products. The artist formerly known as Posh, 46, shared some snaps of the presents on her Instagram Stories, giving her followers a look at the designer products and chocolates. The package included Dior make-up, Chanel hand moisturiser and Apple AirPods, as well as some beauty goods from her own range. Read more
Kenya’s Chepngetich smashes half marathon world record (DailyTrust)
Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich smashed the women’s half marathon world record on Sunday in a time of one hour four minutes and two seconds in Istanbul.
The marathon world champion sliced almost half a minute off the previous best mark of 1hr 4:31 set by Ethiopia’s Ababel Yeshaneh in February 2020 in the United Arab Emirates.
Chepngetich, 26, was followed across the line in Turkey by Ethiopian Yalemzerf Yehualaw (1hr 4:40) with Kenya’s Hellen Obiri third in 1hr 4:51.
Winning the race for a third time after 2017 and 2019 she pulled clear of Yehualaw in the final stages to seal her place in the record books. Read more
Mason Greenwood seals Manchester Utd win over Brighton (BBC)
Mason Greenwood should not be judged purely on his goal scoring, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said after the teenager’s effort completed a comeback victory over Brighton.
The 19-year-old headed in his first Premier League goal at Old Trafford this season after Paul Pogba’s volley had bounced into the ground.
It was his first in the league since May 2020 and his sixth goal in 40 appearances in all competitions this season, a campaign which started with him being sent home from an England camp after breaching Covid guidelines.
“When he gets those goals, we know he’s going to add another dimension to his game,” said Solskjaer, who could be without forward Anthony Martial for the rest of the season through injury. Read more
Mikel Arteta told to drop Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for Gabriel Martinelli (Metro)
Martin Keown has called for Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to be dropped. Aubameyang has endured a mixed season for the Gunners, scoring 14 goals in 31 appearances in all competitions but often struggling to make an impact for Mikel Arteta’s side. The Gabon international was one of a number of Arsenal players who were criticised following the club’s dismal 3-0 defeat to Premier League rivals Liverpool on Saturday. Read more
Valencia: Alleged racist comment sees team leave pitch (BBC)
Valencia walked off the pitch during Sunday’s 2-1 La Liga defeat at Cadiz after an alleged racist comment, before later returning to complete the match.
Mouctar Diakhaby reacted furiously after a first-half clash with Cadiz’s Juan Cala and spoke with the referee.
Valencia’s players left the pitch in protest and the club said Diakhaby, 24, “received a racial insult”.
He later asked his team-mates to return and they resumed the game but without Diakhaby, who was substituted. Read more
Anthony Martial set to miss rest of Manchester United’s season with knee injury (Metro)
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that Anthony Martial is expected to miss the remainder of Manchester United’s season with a knee injury. Martial was forced off with a knee problem during France’s 2-0 victory over Kazakhstan last Sunday. The 25-year-old was briefly able to continue before he was substituted, while he played no part in France’s 1-0 win against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday. However, France played down the severity of Martial’s injury with Didier Deschamps claiming that the forward’s knee issue was not serious. Read more
Stanford holds off Arizona to claim NCAA women’s championship (NYPost)
Tara VanDerveer hugged each of her Stanford players as they climbed the ladder to cut down a piece of the net.
It took 29 years, but VanDerveer and the Cardinal are NCAA women’s basketball champions again.
Haley Jones scored 17 points and Stanford beat Arizona 54-53, giving the Cardinal and their Hall of Fame coach their first national championship in 29 years on Sunday night.
“Getting through all the things we got through, we’re excited to win the COVID championship,” VanDerveer said. ”The other one was not quite as close, the last one. But we’re really excited. No one knows the score, no one knows who scored, it’s a national championship and I’m really excited to represent Stanford. It’s a great team. We did not play a great game today, however. But if we can win, not playing as well as we need to, I’m excited.” Read more
Davinson Sanchez: Tottenham Hotspur defender suffers racist abuse on social media (BBC)
Tottenham said they are “disgusted” after defender Davinson Sanchez was subjected to racist abuse on social media following Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Newcastle.
The Colombian, 24, posted a picture of the abusive messages on his Instagram Stories after the match, with the words “Nothing changes”.
Spurs said they want “social media platforms to take action”.
Sanchez is the latest footballer to be racially abused on social media.West Brom striker Callum Robinson was abused after Saturday’s win at Chelsea. Read more
