Police say non-payment of allowances could jeopardise Lagos security (Guardian)
Policemen serving with Lagos Police Command are lamenting non-payment of allowances and running cost to ensure adequate security in the state.
The officers accused Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of abandoning the state police command, thereby, grounding its activities in the twilight of his administration. Read more
Ambode seeks prayers for Sanwo-Olu (Nation)
Ambode gave this charge last week at the second session of the 34th synod of Lagos Diocese, Anglican Communion at Our Saviour Church TBS, Lagos. Read more
Eddie Ugbomah dies at 78, two days before surgery (Nation)
Veteran filmmaker, Chief Eddie Ugbomah, died yesterday, 48 hours before a scheduled surgery.
The respected filmmaker died in a Lagos hospital following a protracted illness. He was 78.
Although details of his ailment were not disclosed, Ugbomah had said it had to do with the nerves, his ears and brain.
His death was announced by Shaibu Hussein, a member of a committee set up to raise funds for his treatment. Read more
15-year-old boy emerges best student as JAMB releases 2019 UTME results (DailyTrust)
A 15-year-old boy, Ekele Franklin from Imo, has emerged the overall best candidate in the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculations Examination (UTME), conducted between April 11 and April 15.
Franklin, who made University of Lagos his first choice, scored 347 and may not be admitted because of his age. Read more
Don’t cause chaos in S’West, group tells Gani Adams (ThisDay)
The Council of Yoruba Obas in Diaspora has hailed the proactiveness and commitment of the Olugbo of Ugbo kingdom, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Obateru Akinruntan to the preservation of the Yoruba culture, both at home and in the Diaspora.
The council, however, queried the basis of opposition to the endorsement of some kings in Diaspora by the monarch in its palace, saying a campaign of calumny against the royal father would not stand. Read more
New Emirs appointed before court order, says Ganduje (Nation)
The Kano State government yesterday declared that it did not receive any court order restraining Governor Abdullahi Ganduje from issuing letters of appointment to the new first class Emirs of Rano, Karaye, Gaya and Bichi.
The government, in a reaction to media reports that a State High Court sitting at Ungogo on Friday granted an order staying action on the appointment of the new traditional rulers, said letters of appointment were served them before the court’s decision. Read more
Nigeria to generate 60 million jobs through gas industrialisation (Leadership)
A new gas-based Industrialisation (GBI) policy of the federal government is set to generate massive job employment, according to experts.
At least 60 million jobs are targeted to come through its implementation, according to a study by experts in the industry. Read more
Osinbajo promises more projects for Bauchi (Guardian)
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has assured the people of Bauchi State that the Federal Government would soon embark on various developmental projects and programs in the state.
Osibanjo made the promise during the official commissioning of Burra Rural Electrification Project in Burra, Ningi Local Government Area of the state on Saturday. Read more
FG adamant, says Kokori was never NSITF chair nominee (Nation)
There were strong indications yesterday that the Federal Government did not at any time nominate labour hero, Comrade Frank Kokori as chairman of the board of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).
Labour and Employment Minister Chris Ngige only recommended Kokori to head the Board of the Michael Imoudu National Institute of Labour Studies (MINILS), highly placed sources told The Nation yesterday. Read more
Naira Marley, Zlatan remain in EFCC custody (Punch)
Up-and-coming artistes, Afeez Fashola (aka Naira Marley) and Temidayo Omoniyi (aka Zlatan), who were arrested on Friday morning by the Economic and Financial Crimea Commission in connection with alleged cases of internet fraud and money laundering, were still in detention on Saturday night, SUNDAY Punch has learnt.
The EFCC’s acting Head, Media and Publicity, Tony Orilade, in an interview with our correspondent, confirmed that the artistes had not been released. Read more
South Africa’s ruling ANC marks weakest election victory (WPost)
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress on Saturday marked its weakest victory in national elections in a quarter-century, while President Cyril Ramaphosa declared that the vote had given him and others “a firm mandate to build a better South Africa for all.”
With all votes counted, the ANC had 57.5%, the electoral commission said . It was the worst-ever showing at the polls for the party of the late Nelson Mandela that has ruled since the end of the apartheid system of racial discrimination 25 years ago. The party won 62% of the vote in 2014. Read more
Venezuela’s Guaido seeks U.S. Pentagon cooperation to solve political crisis (Euronews)
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido said on Saturday he has asked his envoy to the United States to meet with Pentagon officials to “cooperate” on a solution to the South American country’s political crisis.
Guaido, the leader of the opposition-controlled National Assembly, added he had received word from China that the country would join a diplomatic effort between European and Latin American countries, known as the International Contact Group on Venezuela, to negotiate an end to the crisis. Read more
Government worker sacked over porn career (Sun)
Pity poor Sonia Pellizzari.
The 28-year-old Argentinian has been fired from her job as a social worker for being enterprising.
An enterprising government employee is a rare thing indeed.
But Pellizzari may have gone too far by posting naughty photos and video of herself online in a desperate effort to boost her meagre earnings and pay off her student loan. Read more
Super Falcons beat Niger 15-0 in WAFU Cup (DailyTrust)
The first half recorded 9 goals with all the goals coming brilliantly from the Nigerian side at the at Parc des Sports. Read more
Liverpool look to make history, beat Man City to Premier League title today (DailyTrust)
Liverpool are bidding to becoming the first team to overtake the Premier League leaders on the final day as they look to wrest the title from champions Manchester City.
The Reds, who host Wolves, are one point behind leaders City, who visit Brighton – with both games on Sunday at 3pm (Nigerian time). Read more
Remo Stars can’t truncate our play-off ambition, says MFM’s Ohanu (Guardian)
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club (MFM FC) striker, Michael Ohanu, has said that his side would strive to triumph in today’s clash against Remo Stars of Sagamu, in order to boost her chances of qualifying for a play-off, and ultimately secure a continental ticket next season.
The encounter, a Match Day 19 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) fixture, is slated for the Temple Stadium in Agege, Lagos State. Read more
Djokovic Edges Past Thiem To Reach Madrid Final (Leadership)
Novak Djokovic enhanced his credentials as the greatest threat to Rafael Nadal winning a 12th French Open title next month after he beat Dominic Thiem on Saturday to reach the Madrid Open final.
If Nadal overcomes the talented Stefanos Tsitsipas later on Saturday, it will be the Spaniard and Djokovic in Sunday’s final, in what could prove a dress rehearsal for the title match at Roland Garros too. Read more
Volleyball: Nigeria eye 2019 AAG qualification in Abidjan (Leadership)
Head Coach of Nigeria Senior Volleyball Team, Japhet Nuhu has expressed his confident on the selected players to excel when they lock horns against their continental counterparts at the 2019 Men’s All Africa Games qualifiers in Abidjan.
The Zone 3 Men’s All Africa Games Qualifiers is scheduled to run from Friday 17th to Saturday 25th May 2019 the capital city of Côte d’Ivoire. Read more
Luqman Gilmore: Being Muslim helped me deal with soccer setbacks (Nation)
Despite being part of the national youth setups since 2012 when he came on stream to the Golden Eaglets, Luqman Gilmore has not been opportune to play for any of the national teams. The youngster who marked his 23rd anniversary on 10th May shares his pains and perseverance in a conversation with Morakinyo Abodunrin.
His faith preaches patience and perseverance but no Nigerian upcoming footballer has probably displayed such rare candour in the face of adversity as much as Luqman Gilmore, the youngster currently attached with FC Zugdidi in the Georgian Liga 3. Read more
Halep Misses out on No 1 with final loss to Bertens (ThisDay)
Romania’s Simona Halep missed out on regaining the world number one ranking as she lost the Madrid Open final to Kiki Bertens yesterday.
A win would have seen Halep overtake world number one Naomi Osaka but she lost 6-4 6-4. Read more