Rain wreaks havoc in Lagos, Ogun, destroys buildings, others (Punch)
A downpour that lasted about two hours, on Monday, wreaked havoc on different parts of Lagos and Ogun states, destroying property and telecommunications infrastructure, and uprooting trees.
Many residents of the two states could not go about their daily businesses as a result of flood that accompanied the heavy rainfall. Read more
My wife denies me sex over my small penis – Pastor tells court (Independent)
Pastor Samson Farounbi has told an Idi-Ogungun Customary Court, Agodi, in Ibadan, that the small size of his penis made his estranged wife to deny him sex for a long period.
Farounbi disclosed this on Monday when testifying before the court on a case of divorce he instituted against Tope Farounbi.
He had requested the court to end the 19-year-old union on the grounds of unrest of mind, threat to life and lack of respect for his family. Read more
To transform society, we need qualified teachers – Ambode (Punch)
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has singled out qualified teachers as vital tools for a much-needed social transformation in the country.
Ambode, who was represented by the Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Oluwatoyin Suarau, said this during the 36th, 37th and 38th joint convocation of the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Oto/Ijanikin, Lagos, last Tuesday. Read more
Firm begins free first aid, CPR training with drivers, domestic staff (Guardian)
As part of its corporate social responsibility, Falck Prime Atlantic (FPA), a subsidiary of Prime Atlantic Limited, has kicked-off its free basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, an initiative aimed at equipping 400 Nigerians with skills to save lives during emergency situations.
The programme with the theme: ‘Saving lives, one Nigerian at a time,’ began in Lagos, where some domestic workers and drivers were trained on CPR application, a step-by-step process of reviving an unconscious person. Read more
NDLEA opposes Akeredolu on cannabis, destroys 3,900 hectares in Ondo (Punch)
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has said it never advocated the growth of cannabis sativa for medicinal purpose or economic gain, adding that it had destroyed 3,900 hectares of cannabis sativa in Ondo State.
The NDLEA Chairman, Col. Muhammad Abdallah (retd), stated this on Monday, noting that he and the Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, did not go to Thailand to learn how to grow cannabis sativa for economic gain, as being reported in some quarters. Read more
Ecobank promotes healthy environment with plastic for cash programme (Punch)
Ecobank Nigeria’s campaign to rid the environment of non-biodegradable materials is yielding results as Lagos residents have continued to go the Lagos sewage treatment plant at Amuwo Odofin to exchange used plastic bottles for cash.
In a statement on Monday, the bank said that to mark its 2019 Sustainability Week, Ecobank Nigeria asked residents of Lagos State to submit used plastic materials like soft drink and water bottles to designated collection points to exchange them for cash. Read more
Ranking the deaths in the final ‘Game of Thrones’ season (NYTimes)
“All men must die,” as the saying has it on “Game of Thrones” — some just go sooner than others. Or bloodier. Or better cooked.
Much of the anticipation leading up to the final season was about who would live or die, and whether the show would return to its signature habit of taking out major characters in shocking fashion. In that respect, at least, the divisive Season 8 did not disappoint, even if the execution of the executions occasionally inspired lamentations from “Thrones” devotees. (Even if you weren’t a fan, it was hard to avoid hearing about the deaths of the Night King in Episode 3; Missandei in Episode 4; or the Dragon Queen herself, Daenerys Targaryen, in Sunday’s series finale.) Read more
Woman dies during marathon (10TV)
A 22-year-old woman running in the Cleveland Marathon died Sunday after collapsing in the race.
University Hospitals spokesman George Stamatis says Taylor Ceepo collapsed at Sunday’s race and was dead on arrival at the hospital. He couldn’t provide further information because of patient privacy.
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office says the cause of death hasn’t been determined. Read more
Tiffany Trump’s Cannes film fest vacation cost US taxpayers at least $20,000 (QZ)
Tiffany Trump, the president’s fourth child, attended the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival in the South of France with her boyfriend over the weekend. That means US taxpayers are now on the hook for at least $20,000 in hotel bills.
The two were “all smiles” as paparazzi spotted them at the five-star Hotel Barrière Le Majestic on the French Riviera, the Daily Mail reported. As is true with all of the president’s five adult children, her latest trip also comes with a charge for a Secret Service detail. Read more
Brazil violence: Gunmen kill 11 people in bar in Belém (BBC)
Masked gunmen killed 11 people indiscriminately after bursting into a bar in the northern Brazilian city of Belém on Sunday.
The shooting happened in Guamá, a poor and violent neighbourhood of the city in the Amazon region.
Local media speculated that the shooting was carried out by a gang in retaliation for the deployment in March of federal forces to Belém. Read more
Ukraine inaugurates comedian Zelensky as president (Guardian)
Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky stepped into his new role as Ukrainian president with his inauguration on Monday, launching a new era for the country wracked by war and economic difficulties.
A month after scoring a landslide election victory against incumbent Petro Poroshenko, the 41-year-old became Ukraine’s youngest post-Soviet president. Read more
Vulval cancer: Woman undiagnosed for seven years (BBC)
A County Down woman who has had surgery following vulval cancer is appealing to women to check themselves and be aware of changes in their genital area.
Jill Gordon was diagnosed by chance in 2018, after her cancer went undetected for seven years.
Every year, about 30 NI women are diagnosed with cancer of the vulva, which is a woman’s external genitals. Read more
Semenya to contest 3,000-metres at Prefontaine Classic (Reuters)
Caster Semenya will compete in the 3,000 metres at the Diamond League’s Prefontaine Classic in Stanford, California on June 30, a distance she can race without reducing her testosterone levels.
Semenya, who has won two Olympic golds over 800 metres, has been adamant that she will not take medication to lower her testosterone levels to comply with new International Associations of Athletics (IAAF) rules.
The race will be her first since the new rules went into effect. Read more
Pacquiao embraces underdog role in Keith Thurman fight (Boxingscene)
As officially reported last week, Manny Pacquiao will get back into the ring on July 20 to face unbeaten welterweight champion Keith Thurman in what could be a highlight fight of the summer.
Pacquiao, 40, dominated Adrien Broner to retain his portion of the welterweight title in January. He will take on Thurman for the WBA belt.
Pacquiao is the WBA’s “regular” champion at the weight, while Thurman is the “super” champion. Read more
Niki Lauda, Austrian Formula 1 legend, dies at 70 (BBC)
Three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda has died at the age of 70, his family says, nine months after undergoing a lung transplant.
The legendary Austrian took the title for Ferrari in 1975 and 1977 and McLaren in 1984.
For many, he will be remembered for his remarkable recovery and return to racing after being badly burned in a crash in the 1976 German Grand Prix. Read more
Lobi coach Ogbeide slumps, dies in Makurdi (Punch)
The head coach of Lobi Stars, champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League side, Solomon Ogbeide, died in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, on Monday.
Our correspondent learnt that the veteran coach died as a result of Low Blood Pressure, which he had reportedly complained about before his death. Read more
West Ham chasing Chelsea’s Caballero (Independent)
Chelsea’s goalkeeping situation is certainly in a better place now than twelve months ago, but we still have some concerns to attend to.
Kepa Arrizabalaga has made good on his world record transfer fee and is firmly entrenched as the first-choice at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea’s decision to play him as much as humanly possible while surrounding him with veteran guidance has, except for one high profile cup final incident, paid off nicely. Read more
20 gold level runners confirmed for Okpekpe Race (ThisDay)
Twenty gold level running road runners will be among the elite cast of athletes confirmed for Saturday’s 7th Okpekpe International 10km Road Race in Okpekpe near Auchi, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, organisers of the event have confirmed.
Leading the cast of gold level running athletes are former Okpekpe race winners, Alex Korio and Simon Cheprot of Kenya. Korio won in 2015 edition (29.20) while Cheprot outran all his rivals the following year (29:47). Read more
Arsenal fan found guilty of assaulting Chris Smalling (Independent)
An Arsenal fan who ran onto the pitch against Manchester United and shoved Chris Smalling has pleaded guilty to assault.
Gary Cooper was arrested after running onto the Emirates Stadium pitch on March 10 to celebrate with the Gunners after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a penalty.
Gary Cooper collided with Chris Smalling before running on to celebrate with the Arsenal players. Read more
Referee dies after collapsing on pitch (Nation)
A 31-year-old referee collapsed during a Bolivian league match high up in the Andes and died after being taken to the hospital.
The match between the Always Ready and Oriente Petrolero clubs was played at Municipal Stadium in El Alto, which sits about 3,900 meters (12,795 feet) above sea level. Read more
HotSports Wins AFCON 2019 Marketing Rights (ThisDay)
HotSports Media Group, Nigeria’s foremost marketing and production company, has won the rights to market the 32nd Africa Cup of Nations starting in Cairo, Egypt on June 21. It will broadcast on terrestrial television channels across Nigeria.
This remarkable development will be sealed with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) at a signing ceremony in Abuja today. Read more
