Suicide bomber killed in failed attempt on Abuja military cantonment (Punch)
A suspected suicide bomber was killed on Monday in an attempted infiltration into the Mogadishu Cantonment (popularly known as Abacha Barracks) in Abuja, after an Improvised Explosive Device he was carrying detonated.
According to military sources, the incident occurred around 2:14 p.m. beneath the pedestrian bridge near the cantonment, close to a checkpoint where passengers are often dropped off before taking tricycles into the barracks.
One of the source said the suspect alighted from a Volkswagen Golf vehicle and attempted to move toward the checkpoint.
The source noted that his suspicious movements drew the attention of a military police officer on duty, who halted him and requested he step back for identification. Read more
Co-wife dispute turns deadly as woman stabs rival to death (Guardian)
A 23-year-old housewife, Rabi’a Labaran, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her senior co-wife, Zainab Lawal, 30, to death in Daura Local Council of Katsina State.
The tragic incident, which occurred on Saturday night, May 24, was reportedly triggered by a misunderstanding between the two women. Police spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, confirmed the incident in a statement issued yesterday. He disclosed that the deceased was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Daura, where she was pronounced dead by the medical doctor on duty.
“A tragic incident occurred behind Dadi Primary School, Sabon Gari Area of Daura town, Daura Council, when a domestic dispute between co-wives was suspected to have escalated into a fatal confrontation. Read more
Tinubu intervenes in FCT ground rent saga, grants defaulters 14-day waiver (Nation)
President Bola Tinubu has intervened in the ongoing crackdown on defaulters of ground rent payment on landed properties in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Officials of the FCT Administration Monday commenced enforcement on the 4,794 properties revoked for non-payment of Ground Rent, from 10 to 43 years.
Both properties owned by government institutions, corporate organisations and individuals were affected. Read more
Saudi deportation: Gumi urges FG to stand up for Nigerians’ rights abroad (Vanguard)
Renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has spoken out regarding his recent deportation by Saudi Arabian authorities, emphasising the Nigerian government’s involvement and underscoring the importance of upholding Nigeria’s sovereignty and citizens’ rights.
In an exclusive interview with Vanguard, Sheikh Gumi shared his thoughts on the incident and the broader implications for Nigeria and its relations with foreign governments.
When asked about the deportation, Sheikh Gumi said, “Yes, the Nigerian government is on top of it. Nigeria should stand by her principles as a free nation. Every Nigerian has the freedom of speech as long as you do not call for violence, discrimination, and ethnic cleansing. Your expressed views should not be used against somebody intending to go for worship.” Read more
Nigeria targets $7m daily revenue from fertiliser export (Leadership)
The federal government is looking to earn a daily revenue of $6.5 to $7 million from fertiliser exports as part of a broader strategy to boost non-oil foreign income and strengthen Nigeria’s blue economy.
This was revealed during a high-level engagement between the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), held at the NPA headquarters in Lagos on Monday.
Speaking at the meeting, President of DIL, Aliko Dangote, disclosed that Nigeria was on track to become a major player in global fertiliser exports, with the potential to export up to 16,000 tonnes daily. Read more
Tinubu departs for Lagos to mark ECOWAS 50th anniversary, commission projects (Channels)
President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday for Lagos to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Tinubu will, along with other leaders, celebrate the ECOWAS golden jubilee, which was flagged off in Accra, Ghana, in April.
According to a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Ononuga, and posted on X on Monday, the Lagos events will include reenacting the 1975 declaration at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs in Victoria Island. Read more
Uba Sani breaks 20-year jinx, commissions road in Kagarko (Punch)
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has commissioned the Kagarko township road, three months after it was flagged off, bringing joy to the people of the local government, after 20 years of failed promises.
The Governor who commissioned the road on Monday as part of the activities marking his second anniversary in office, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to bridge the infrastructure gap between urban and rural communities.
Speaking at the event, Governor Uba Sani emphasized that the road project is part of a larger effort to fulfil one of his campaign promises, which is to accelerate rural development across the state. Read more
King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed in Ottawa amid US tensions (BBC)
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have arrived in Canada for a visit meant to underscore Canada’s sovereignty in the face of tensions with the US.
The two-day visit began on Monday with a whirlwind of pomp and pageantry that included a welcome ceremony for the King and Queen at the airport, a street hockey puck drop and a ceremonial tree planting.
It comes ahead of a big day on Tuesday, when the King will deliver the Speech of the Throne – which will lay out the government’s priorities and goals – to parliament. Read more
Billy Joel’s daughter speaks out after singer’s brain disorder diagnosis (Independent)
Billy Joel’s daughter Alex Ray Joel has shared a touching message for her father following his diagnosis with a rare brain disorder.
The “Piano Man” star, 76, announced on Friday (23 May) that he was cancelling all scheduled concerts after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain ventricles.
It is described by the NHS as an uncommon and poorly understood condition that typically affects people over the age of 60. Read more
Alan Yentob, BBC arts broadcaster, has died aged 78 (FarOut)
Alan Yentob, long-serving BBC arts broadcaster and documentary-maker, has passed away aged 78.
Yentob had many friends in high places, as a professional profiler and interviewer for series such as Omnibus, Arena and Imagine. David Bowie, Charles Saatchi, Maya Angelou and Grayson Perry are among many creative figures who were interviewed by Yentob.
In particular, the Yentob 1975 Omnibus feature, Cracked Actor, showed David Bowie opening up to him in the back of a limousine at an “intensely creative time”, the filmmaker later recalled. Bowie was also at his most “fragile and exhausted”, trusting only Yentob to deliver the interview so gracefully. Read more
Namibia to hold 1st commemoration of German genocide this week (RFI)
Colonial-era German troops massacred tens of thousands of indigenous Herero and Nama people who rebelled against their rule in the southern African country between 1904 and 1908.
Namibia was known from 1884 to 1915 as German South West Africa, or Deutsch-Südwestafrika in German – part of the German empire on the continent and which included Togoland in West Africa, German Kamerun in central Africa, and German East Africa (the area now made up of Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda).
Genocide Remembrance Day will be celebrated on 28 May in the gardens of Namibia’s parliament and feature a candlelight vigil and minute of silence, according to a government programme released Monday.. Read more
Netflix starts production on two new Argentinian features (ScreenDaily)
Netflix has announced two new Argentinian features, continuing what the streamer describes as its “unwavering” commitment to the Latin American territory.
Lo dejamos acá stars Ricardo Darín, from Oscar nominee Argentina, 1985, and Diego Peretti in the story of a pragmatic psychoanalyst who has lost faith in traditional psychological methods and the creatively blocked writer who comes to him for help.
Hernán Goldfrid directs from a script by Emanuel Diez. Kenya Films is the production company. Read more
Brazilian leader Lula released from hospital after suffering vertigo (CNN)
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was diagnosed with labyrinthitis Monday after suffering from vertigo, hospital officials said.
The 79-year-old leftist leader has already returned to the country’s presidential residence, where he is resting.
The Sirio-Libanes Hospital said in a statement that Lula underwent imaging and blood tests, and its results came within normal limits. Labyrinthitis is an inflammation of the labyrinth in the inner ear, which is responsible for hearing and balance. Read more
Oborududu to retire after Gateway Games (Punch)
Olympic silver medallist, Blessing Oborududu, will retire from the game of wrestling at the 2024 National Sports Festival in Ogun State, the Nigerian Wrestling Federation has announced.
The 36-year-old will take to the mat for her last competitive matches at the Obafemi Awolowo Civic Centre in Ikenne, Ogun State, one of the venues of the 22nd National Sports Festival.
Wrestling got underway on Monday with the Greco Roman event while Oborududu and her female counterparts will begin their quest for medals on Tuesday (today). Read more
Lamentations as Heartland suffer fourth relegation in 9 years (Nation)
There was gloom at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri on Sunday evening, as Heartland FC’s 2-1 victory over Akwa United proved too little, too late.
Despite ending the season on a winning note, the result wasn’t enough to save Emmanuel Amuneke’s side from relegation to the Nigeria National League (NNL).
Heading into the final matchday of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign, Heartland’s survival hopes were already precarious. They not only needed a win but also relied heavily on El-Kanemi Warriors dropping points against Sunshine Stars in Maiduguri—an outcome that never came. Read more
Norris savors ‘dream’ Monaco maiden win to close gap on Piastri (JapanToday)
Lando Norris beamed with satisfaction on Sunday after he trimmed McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri’s lead in the drivers’ world championship to three points with a controlled maiden triumph at a chaotic and tactical Monaco Grand Prix.
In a race heavily influenced by the introduction of a mandatory requirement for two pit stops by each driver, Norris managed to focus on his task and turn his 11th pole position into the sixth win of his career.
“It feels amazing,” he said.
Norris resisted intense pressure to claim his deserved victory, his first since Australia’s season-opening race, to finish 3.131 seconds ahead of Ferrari’s local hero Leclerc with championship leading McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri third. Max Verstappen finished fourth. Read more
A day of joy and celebration for Liverpool turned into one of horror (Guardian)
The Strand had been a scene of sheer euphoria 25 minutes earlier.
At 5.41pm the open-top bus parading the Liverpool team had passed by the Royal Liver Building and a huge crowd broke into a powerful rendition of You’ll Never Walk Alone to celebrate the new Premier League champions.
Fireworks and ticker-tape exploded overhead. From an apartment on Mann Island, former Liverpool managers Jürgen Klopp and Sir Kenny Dalglish waved to jubilant supporters below. Read more
Sinner overcomes late wobble to win Paris opener (BBC)
World number one Jannik Sinner defied a late wobble to begin his French Open campaign with a straight-set victory over Arthur Rinderknech.
Playing his first Grand Slam match since serving a three-month doping ban, Italian Sinner beat his French opponent 6-4 6-3 7-5 on Court Philippe Chatrier.
It was not as comfortable as the scoreline suggests, however, with the 23-year-old forced to fight back from a double break down in the third set against a resurgent Rinderknech. Read more