Netizens react as Pastor Ibiyeomie claims God gave him N25k, foodstuff after N5k offering (Nation)
The leading Pastor of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeomie, has claimed giving God his salary of N5,000 in 1997 led to a series of miracles.
He said this in a video posted on Instagram on May 28, 2024.
Ibiyeomie, who was standing behind the pulpit in the video, stated his wife requested his N5,000 salary so that she could buy foodstuff at the market. Read more
Minimum Wage: Walking out of discussions, strike won’t solve problem, MAN DG tells Labour (Channels)
The Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, has appealed to the organised labour to reconsider its decision to embark on a nationwide strike from June 3rd over the tripartite committee’s inability to agree on a new minimum wage.
The President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo announced the strike at a joint news conference with the leadership of the NLC in Abuja on Friday.
The organised labour had pulled out of the negotiation and rejected two Federal Government offers, the latest being N60,000. They are insisting on N497,000 as minimum wage. Read more
Abba Kyari released after 27 months in detention (FRCN)
Abba Kyari, the suspended deputy commissioner of police, has been released from the Federal Capital Territory’s Kuje Custodial Center in Abuja.
He has been held in custody for 27 months.
Adamu Duza, the spokesperson of the Service, confirmed that Kyari was released on Friday following the fulfillment of his bail conditions.
Federal High Court sitting in Abuja had given Abba Kyari, temporary bail to allow Abba Kyari to pay his last respects to his mother, Yachilla Kyari, who died on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Read more
Ogun to join oil producing states as exploration commences (ThisDay)
The quest of Ogun State to be an oil producing state would soon materialise as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is set to begin oil and gas exploration in the Gateway State.
Stakeholders in the oil industry, including the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri; Managing Director, Shell Petroleum Development Company Ltd, Mr. Osagie Okubor; Chief Executive, Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe and the Group Chief Executive Officer, NNPC Ltd, Mr. Mele Kyari, were in Ogun State yesterday, on plans by the federal government to start oil exploration in the state.They were received by Governor Dapo Abiodun and his Deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele. Read more
Lagos-based lawyer unveils 450-page compendium for law firm’s 30th anniversary (Tribune)
Legal luminary, Professor Yusuf Olaolu Ali (SAN) on Saturday unveiled a 450-page compendium as a contribution to the legal and general community to celebrate 30 years of his law firm, Ghalib Chambers.
Speaking during the event in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, Ali said that the compendium is not to be sold. He also said that the law firm would institute an annual national discourse day next year when the chamber would turn 31.
“l am pleased to inform this audience that as part of the activities of this 30th anniversary of Ghalib Chambers, we have compiled a compendium of over 450 pages which will be unveiled by the Vice President during the course of this event. I wish to state further that the compendium is not to be sold. It is the contribution of Ghalib Chambers to the legal and general community. Read more
AfDB approves increased capital of $117b to support Nigeria, others (Vanguard)
The Board of Governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, has approved a capital increase of 117 billion dollars to further support Nigeria and other countries on the continent.
The AfDB President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, said this at the closing of the 2024 Annual Meetings of the bank in Nairobi.
“So the Board of Governors of the AfDB approved a general callable capital increase for the bank for 117 billion dollars. Read more
Hit-and-run driver kills woman in Anambra (DailyTrust)
A driver hit and killed a female pedestrian along the Awka-Onitsha Expressway in Anambra on Friday night, according to the state Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
Mr Adeoye Irelewuyi, Commander of the FRSC in Anambra, told newsmen on Saturday in Awka that the driver fled the scene after the incident.
Irelewuyi said that the likely cause of the accident was excessive speeding. Read more
Activist to paste court processes on Ngige, Obi, Obiano’s homes (Punch)
A Federal High Court, in Awka, Anambra State, has granted an activist, Ifeanyichukwu Okonkwo, leave to paste originating court processes and other processes at the home address of three former Anambra State Governors.
Also to be served by substituted means are some House of Assembly members in the state.
This was contained in the court’s certified true copy obtained by our correspondent, Saturday in Abuja. Read more
Nicki Minaj’s 2nd Amsterdam concert cancelled following arrest for marijuana posession (Complex)
Amsterdam Barbz are even more disappointed now that two Nicki Minaj concerts have been cancelled in their city.
According to Deadline, the second Amsterdam show on Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 World Tour was cancelled on Friday night (May 31), one week after the rapper was detained for allegedly having marijuana in her luggage.
The show’s cancellation was announced on the website for Dutch promoter Mojo, where the message translates to “Due to the events of last week, the Nicki Minaj show on Sunday, 2nd June at Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam will no longer be taking place. Tickets will be refunded at the point of sale.” Read more
South Africa election: ANC loses its 30-year majority in landmark vote (ITV)
The African National Congress party has lost its parliamentary majority in South Africa.
The historic election result puts the country on a new political path for the first time since the end of the apartheid system of white minority rule 30-years-ago.
The ANC had held a majority in the country since the landmark result of 1994 which ended apartheid and brought the party to power under Nelson Mandela. Read more
Kehlani reaffirms support for Palestine with music video for ‘Next 2 U’ (HipHopDx)
Kehlani is unwavering in her support for Palestine, reaffirming her stance in her latest music video, “Next 2 U.”
Released on Friday (May 31) as the next single from her forthcoming album Crash, the video opens with a poem by Palestinian-American writer Hala Alyan and the rallying cry “Long Live The Intifada” – a reference to the 1987 uprising against Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
At the end of the video, the singer includes a personal message and dedication to the children in Palestine who have been killed in the ongoing war. Read more
Israel pounds Gaza, insists on ‘Hamas destruction’ as US presses roadmap (AlJazeera)
Israeli tanks and artillery fire have continued pounding the shattered Gaza Strip and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on the destruction of Palestinian group Hamas as part of a ceasefire plan presented by US President Joe Biden, raising questions about the prospect of a deal.
During a news conference at the White House on Friday, Biden said Israel has put forward “a comprehensive new proposal” to end the war. The three-phase plan seeks to implement a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip that involves the withdrawal of Israeli forces from all populated areas of Gaza and the release of all Israelis held captive in the strip.
Hamas has indicated that it is open to the proposal, raising hopes of a halt to Israel’s eight-month war. Read more
Police investigating theft of over 200 pride flags in Massachusetts (NBC)
Police are investigating the theft of over 200 pride flags in Carlisle, Massachusetts just days before the start of Pride Month, according to police.
The flags were taken from the rotary at the Carlisle Center near the intersection of Lowell Street, Bedford and Westford roads overnight Monday, per a news release. They were last seen in the area Sunday night.
“We are taking this very seriously,” said Police Chief Andrew Amendola. “It is unfortunate, as Carlisle is an inclusive community, and we want everyone to feel safe and welcomed here.” Read more
Spice Girls’ leaked texts and emails about ‘Victoria’s behaviour’ spark ‘fury’ (Mirror)
Spice Girl stars Mel B, Geri Horner and Emma Bunton are said to be highly embarrassed after their messages were leaked, according to reports
Mel B, Geri Horner and Emma Bunton are said to have been left highly embarrassed after a conversation emerged in court documents, according to reports.
The Spice Girls members saw a private conversation between them leaked in a defamation case. Mel B allegedly told her bandmates Geri and Emma that “charity doesn’t pay the bills” in an alleged conversation about a reunion gig. The leaked messages, which are part of a defamation case in the United States, are said to have infuriated the singers. Read more
Vulnerable workers coming to UK in post-Brexit deal at risk of bullying and sexual harassment, report finds (Independent)
Migrant fruit and vegetable pickers coming to the UK to work on farms are being bullied and sexually harassed, a report on the seasonal worker visa scheme has found.
Testimonies from workers detail rape threats and harassment in a “pervasive” environment of bullying and humiliation on UK farms, with workers reporting passing out due to work conditions and having wages withheld.
Focus on Labour Exploitation (FLEX) says it raised concerns about the plight of tens of thousands of workers when a visa scheme was launched three years ago – and that the new research demonstrates the consequences of the government’s failure to act. Read more
World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles can’t afford to lose against South Africa – Troost-Ekong (Leadership)
William Troost-Ekong has said the Super Eagles can’t afford to lose against South Africa in their next 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture.
The Super Eagles have endured a poor start to the qualifiers with two draws against minnows Lesotho and Zimbabwe.
The West Africans will entertain Bafana Bafana in a matchday three encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Friday, June 7. Read more
2026 WCQ: Bafana Bafana can’t match Super Eagles — Nwabali (CompleteSports)
Stanley Nwabali claimed the Super Eagles have enough quality to beat South Africa to the 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket.
The Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana are expected to go toe-to-toe for the Group C ticket.
The two teams will clash in a matchday three encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo next week Friday. Read more
Ibrahima Konate speaks out on Liverpool future amid PSG links (Metro)
Ibrahima Konate admits that his connection to Paris Saint-Germain makes links with a move ‘logical’ but he is happy at Liverpool and is not looking for the exit.
The 25-year-old has been touted as a possible summer signing for PSG after three seasons at Liverpool have passed without him really nailing down a starting place.
The France international started 17 Premier League games this season, the same amount as the previous campaign, with just 11 in his first year in England after signing from RB Leipzig in 2021. Read more
Sabalenka powers past ‘best friend’ Badosa in Paris (BBC)
Aryna Sabalenka continued her quest for a first French Open title by fighting past best friend Paula Badosa to reach the fourth round.
Belarusian Sabalenka, who reached the semi-finals last year, won 7-5 6-1 against the Spanish former world number two.
A competitive and entertaining first set, where both players demonstrated their power from the baseline, saw seven breaks of serve before second seed Sabalenka closed it out. Read more
FIFA moves to further protect the well-being of women in football (AfricaNews)
FIFA has been listening to the concerns of women in the game and, following thorough discussions with key stakeholders and a previous set of landmark reforms, has moved to further protect their well-being by implementing changes to the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) that will enter into force on 1 June 2024.
“One of our key objectives in women’s football is to see more women around the world being able to make a living playing the sport that they love and, in order to do that, we need to make sure that they are protected in doing that. And for women, especially those who are wanting to be mothers or to start a family, to adopt children, it’s important that they are able to do that without having to give up – or have a negative impact on – their footballing career,” said Sarai Bareman, the FIFA Chief Women’s Football Officer.
Approved by the FIFA Council in May 2024, these changes will extend the rights and protections to adoptive parents as well as non-biological mothers. Read more
Mike Tyson’s fight vs. Jake Paul postponed after medical incident (UPI)
Mike Tyson’s fight has been postponed less than one week after the former heavyweight champion experienced a medical emergency on a flight that involved paramedics.
Tyson, 54, underwent a checkup after the incident Sunday on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles.
“During a follow up consultation on Thursday with medical professionals on his recent ulcer flare up, the recommendation is for Mike Tyson to do minimal to light training over the next few weeks and then return to full training with no limitations,” read a statement from Most Valuable Promotions, the fight promoter. Read more