Lagos school guard arrested for defiling 4-year-old pupil (DailyTrust)
An unnamed security guard of a private school in Lekki, Lagos State, has been arrested by the police for allegedly defiling a four-year-old pupil of the school.
This is just as the family of the girl accused the school management and a police station in the area of attempting to frustrate investigations on the case.
A twitter user, identified as Omolomo, @TheVawulence, said the father of the girl went to the police station – Ajiwe division – to report the incident but was reportedly threatened by some thugs on the orders of the school proprietor. Read more
Abuja teenager punches neighbour to death (Punch)
An 18-year-old man, Biliya Lawal, has died after receiving a punch in his stomach during a fight with his 14-year-old neighbour, simply identified as Danladi.
The duo was said to have engaged in a heated exchange of words at their compound in Gadabiu in the Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory which resulted in a physical fight.
Our correspondent gathered that the incident which happened around 6 pm on Friday had become the talk of the town.
A commercial driver in the area who gave his name as Aliyu said the reason behind the exchange of words and subsequent exchange of punches was unknown. Read more
Woman tortures house-help for allegedly throwing baby on floor (Nation)
A 25-year old woman, Chinyere Ifesinachi, has been arrested for allegedly abusing her little house-help, Idinmachukwu in Nnewi, Anambra State.
The suspect reportedly used cane and pestle to inflict varying degrees of injury on the victim who she accused of throwing her baby on the floor.
The Nation gathered the suspect, a native of Alor in Idemili South Local Government Area but married to an Enugu man, blamed the devil for the act, pleading for mercy. Read more
Sanwo-Olu seeks partnership with Sweden on clean energy for Lagos public transport (Leadership)
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday stressed his intention to work closely and partner with the Swedish government in the areas of economic cooperation and getting clean energy for its public transportation sector.
Governor Sanwo-Olu stated this when he received the ambassador of Sweden to Nigeria and other ECOWAS States, Ms. Annika Hahn-Englund, on a courtesy call at the State House, Marina.
He said Lagos State government was not unaware of the emerging issues surrounding operations of public transportation, disclosing that plans were underway towards strengthening safety and improving transport infrastructure to give commuters new experience. Read more
Fashion Academy opens in Lagos (Vanguard)
The founder and creative director of the popular clothing line, AY Stitches, Olujoye Ayodeji, is set to launch a fashion academy where basics and advanced pattern making in female fashion designs will be taught.
According to Ayodeji, a popular fashion designer has been in the fashion industry for more than two decades with his AY Stitches brand catering to the fashion needs of hundreds of both the upper class and the middle class in society including notable Nollywood stars, the Academy is a subsidiary of Aystitches.
“We aim to produce and deliver an intensive well-rounded curriculum in pattern making and to offer a high standard level of bespoke designs to individual body sizes and shapes because we understand the importance of perfect fittings when it comes to outfits.” Read more
8 killed, 7 injured in Bauchi road accident (Tribune)
THE Bauchi State command of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of eight persons in a road accident that occurred in the early hours of Thursday.
In a statement, the Sector Commander, Yusuf Abdullahi, said the crash, in which seven other people were injured, occurred at Kili village on the Darazo-Kari Federal Highway at 12.03 a.m.
“It was a lone traffic crash involving a gray Volkswagen Sharon mini bus with vehicle registration number BCH 465 XA belonging to the fleet of NURTW used for commercial purposes”, Abdullahi said. Read more
Army donates health centre, remodelled school to Rivers community (Leadership)
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has charged the people of Buguma community members to put to best use, medical equipment donated to the community health center as well as the remodeled Asalga Nursery and Primary school.
The COAS gave the charge as he commissioned and handed over the remodeled Asalga nursery and primary school as well as medical equipment for use at the community health center.
A statement by the Ag Deputy Director Army Public Relations 6 Div Lt COAS who was represented by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division Lt Col Iweha Ikedichi said the COAS was represented by the Nigerian Army/Land Component Commander Joint Task Force South-South Operation Delta Safe Major General Jamal Abdussalam. Read more
FG airlifts 2,371 stranded Nigerians from war-torn Sudan (Guardian)
The Federal Government has so far evacuated 2,371 Nigerians stranded in war-torn Sudan.
Dr Onimode Bandele, Director of Special Duties, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) gave the figure in Abuja on Saturday when 125 stranded Nigerians arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the batch was the 15th set of Nigerians the Federal Government airlifted back to the country. Read more
The Kelly Clarkson Show employees slam “toxic” behind-the-scenes working environment (Mirror)
Ex-employees of The Kelly Clarkson Show have brutally slammed the alleged “toxic” environment behind the scenes of the much-loved NBC programme.
Speaking out about the toll their jobs took on their mental health, one current employee and 10 past staffers of the show have complained about the working environment on the upbeat and positive programme.
The employees claim they are underpaid, overworked and have poor mental health as a result of working on the show. Read more
Blake Shelton gets his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (CBS)
The 2,755th sidewalk star went down Friday on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame – it was for Blake Shelton, the Oklahoma native who has 28 No. 1 country singles.
Aside from Shelton’s success as a soulful country musician, selling 13 million albums, 52 million singles and raking in 11 billion global streams, he is also entering his final season on “The Voice” reality singing competition show.
“Blake Shelton is one of the music and television world’s most popular entertainers. He keeps “The Voice” audiences in stitches with his witty banter and he has captured many fan’s hearts with his soulful country voice. To think that he began his career at the age of 17 is amazing,” said Ana Martinez, Hollywood Walk of Fame producer. Read more
DC Comics is giving Wonder Woman a daughter named Trinity (EW)
Wonder Woman has been a superhero, a feminist icon, and a movie star over the decades, but this year she’s going to add another title to her resume: mother.
IGN revealed on Friday that DC Comics is introducing Trinity, Wonder Woman’s daughter, in the upcoming anniversary issue Wonder Woman #800. She was created by writer Tom King and artist Daniel Sampere, who are taking over the monthly Wonder Woman comic when it relaunches with a new issue #1 this September.
Like most DC anniversary specials, Wonder Woman #800 will feature stories from multiple creators. King and Sampere’s contribution will introduce Trinity before she takes on a larger role in their series this fall. Read more
Mark Wahlberg has been cast in Mel Gibson movie ‘‘Flight Risk’’ (FarOut)
Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg, the actors who previously teamed up for Father Stu, have reunited to work on a new movie, “Flight Risk”. The project will mark Gibson’s first direction since Hacksaw Ridge and, with Wahlberg on board, promises to be a blockbuster.
Flight Risk is set to be funded by Lionsgate, who will reportedly take the movie to Cannes. Meanwhile, Davis Entertainment will handle production alongside Gibson and Bruce Davey’s production firm Icon Productions.
The recently shared synopsis details that Wahlberg will appear as “a pilot transporting a dangerous criminal for trial.” Read more
Doja Cat blasted after saying fans of her last couple of albums are ‘dumb’ (Unilad)
Doja Cat has been called out after apparently calling her fans ‘dumb’.
The singer came in for some flack this past week when she admitted that her last two albums were ‘cash grabs’ that people ‘fell for’.
One of the albums in question was 2019’s Hot Pink which was responsible for such hits as ‘Streets’, ‘Juicy’ and ‘Like That’. Read more
Ukraine’s Zelensky meeting Pope Francis in Rome (BBC)
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is visiting Rome, where he is meeting political leaders and having an audience with Pope Francis.
“An important visit for approaching victory of Ukraine!” he tweeted as he landed in the Italian capital. He met Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella and is now at Vatican talks with the pope.
A huge security operation greeted the visit, with more than 1,000 police deployed and a no-fly zone over Rome. Read more
Rod Stewart becomes grandfather for 2nd time as son Liam welcomes child (Express)
Liam Stewart, 28, has shared the exciting news he has become a father for the first time.
The ice hockey player, who is the son of rock legend Rod Stewart, 78, took to Instagram today to share some adorable snaps of his baby boy.
Liam who previously revealed he would be welcoming his baby boy sometime in May with partner Nicole Artukovich, was inundated with congratulatory messages as he shared the news with his 18,900 followers. Read more
NPFL: IMC fines Plateau Utd for assault on match officials (Leadership)
The Interim Management Committee (IMC) have deducted three points and three goals from Plateau United for physical assault on Match Officials by their fans who breached security at the end of MatchDay 17 fixture against Remo Stars at the New Jos Township Stadium on Sunday, May 7.
In addition to the points and goals deduction from their total accrued, Plateau United have also been ordered to pay N2.5m as sanctions for other breaches arising from the incident.
Plateau United was charged for breach of Rules B13.18, B13.52 and C11 which variously were for encroachment on the field of play by supporters to harass Match Officials, failure to ensure adequate and effective matchday security and assault on Match Officials in the course of the MatchDay 17 fixture. Read more
Penalty drama as Leeds and Newcastle share spoils (Eurosport)
Rasmus Kristensen struck a priceless equaliser for relegation-threatened Leeds United as Sam Allardyce’s first home match in charge ended in a rollercoaster 2-2 draw with Champions League chasing Newcastle United at Elland Road.
The home side made a flying start when Luke Ayling hammered in the rebound from close range after Nick Pope had parried Rodrigo’s powerful header on seven minutes.
At this point Elland Road was rocking and the hosts had a chance to make it two on 28 minutes, but Patrick Bamford’s spot kick was well saved by Pope. Read more
Rangers hammer champions Celtic in final Old Firm derby of season
(IrishIndependent)
Rangers trounced Celtic 3-0 at Ibrox as Michael Beale enjoyed his first win over the Hoops as Gers manager.
Midfielder Todd Cantwell fired the home side into the lead after five breathless minutes before returning defender John Souttar headed in his first Light Blues goal from a corner on 34 minutes.
Attacker Fashion Sakala made it 3-0 in the 70th minute to clinch a convincing victory over the below-par cinch Premiership champions. Read more
Brittney Griner participates in 1st WNBA preseason game since being detained in Russia (CBS)
On Friday night, Brittney Griner strolled down the sideline a few hours before the Phoenix Mercury played, offering hugs and high-fiving her teammates, coaches and opposing players.
Then it was a little stretching, a little shooting and a little agility work to prepare for a basketball game.
It was just like old times.
“I’m grateful to be here, that’s for sure,” Griner said. “I’m not going to take a day for granted.” Read more
UFC star Ian Garry predicts fireworks ahead of his bout with Daniel Rodriguez (DailyMail)
It’s only been ten weeks since UFC star Ian Garry last stepped foot inside the octagon but the Irishman is already preparing to lace up his gloves for another huge bout.
Garry will take on American welterweight Daniel Rodriguez at this weekend’s UFC Fight Night event, as he looks to extend his unbeaten record in the organisation.
His win over Song Kenan in March was his fourth since joining the UFC and helped boost his reputation in the division further, after an elite display of striking secured him a TKO victory. Read more
Al-Hilal boss tight-lipped as fans clamour for Messi move (Guardian)
Al-Hilal president Fahd Bin Nafel refused to comment on the possibility of signing Lionel Messi, insisting his Saudi Arabian side is “more important than just one player”, as fans clamour for the World Cup winner.
“Don’t ask me about Messi,” Bin Nafel told reporters when asked after Al-Hilal’s victory in the King’s Cup final in Jeddah on Friday about the Argentine superstar’s transfer rumours.
“I will not tell you any news. If anything comes out from our media centre, you will get it.” Read more