*I was defrauded N36m after meeting river goddess – Woman (Punch)*Lagos reiterates commitment to save lives, prevent building collapse (Independent)

I was defrauded N36m after meeting river goddess – Woman (Punch) An 88-year-old woman, Tawakalitu Ilumoka, has told Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting at Ikeja, Lagos State, how she was allegedly defrauded of N36m by one…

*Nigerian troops find kidnapped Chibok girl (Guardian)*Social media doesn’t surprise me anymore, says Burna Boy (Punch)

Nigerian troops find kidnapped Chibok girl (Guardian) Nigerian soldiers have found one of the more than 200 schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram jihadists eight years ago in the conflict-torn northeast, the military said Wednesday. The attack on a girls’ boarding…

*Former PDP Spokesman, Olisa Metuh spotted preaching in Garki Market (Vanguard)*Woman dies in toilet evading EFCC arrest (Sun)

Former PDP Spokesman, Olisa Metuh spotted preaching in Garki Market (Vanguard) Former National Publicity Secretary of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, was spotted at the Garki International Market in Abuja on Saturday morning preaching the gospel…

*After 10-year relationship, Maria’s ex-boyfriend battered, killed her for seeking better life with new lover – Sister (Punch)*Joseph Ameh breaks silence on divorce with dancer wife Kaffy (Vanguard)

After 10-year relationship, Maria’s ex-boyfriend battered, killed her for seeking better life with new lover – Sister (Punch) A 31-year-old Abuja-based lady, Maria Ali, was allegedly murdered by her ex-lover. According to the victim’s sister, Cecilia Ali-Ene, the family is…

*Ukrainian refugee snatches host’s husband (MicroSecondNews)*Banky W wins PDP House of Reps primaries in Lagos (Vanguard)

Ukrainian refugee snatches host’s husband (MicroSecondNews) A Ukrainian refugee who eloped with the head of the family that provided her with accommodation and food after she fled the war in Ukraine has spoken up to defend her action. She claims…

*Danish man gets death sentence for killing Nigerian wife, child (Guardian)*Customs review depreciation on vehicle duty, begin e-valuation today (Punch)

Danish man gets death sentence for killing Nigerian wife, child (Guardian) A Lagos High Court on Friday sentenced a Dane, Peter Nielsen, to death by hanging for killing his Nigerian wife and daughter. Justice Bolanle Okikiolu-Ighile convicted Nielsen, 54, on…

*Court rules on Lagos monarch’s alleged fake kidnapping suit May 17 (Guardian)*ASUU strike: Students protest in Lagos, Benin, vow to block N’ Assembly, airports (Punch)

Court rules on Lagos monarch’s alleged fake kidnapping suit May 17 (Guardian) Justice Hakeem Oshodi of a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja , yesterday,  fixed May 17, for judgment in a fake kidnapping suit involving the dethroned Monarch, Mutiu…

*Yul Edochie’s second wife ready to tell her side of the story (Guardian)*How I escaped death in Lagos building collapse – Tenant (DailyTrust)

Yul Edochie’s second wife ready to tell her side of the story (Guardian) Judy Austin Moghalu, second wife to Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, has revealed that she might be ready to tell her side of the story. The actress hinted…

*Navy has detained my vessel for four years – Shipowner (Punch)*Army arrests 12 suspected impostors in Lagos, Ogun (Guardian)

Navy has detained my vessel for four years – Shipowner (Punch) A shipowner, Captain Dada Olaniyi Olabinjo, has said that despite meeting the bail conditions, his vessel, MT Adeline Jombo, has been detained by the Nigerian Navy since 2018. Olabinjo,…

*Osinbajo joins presidential race, meets 12 APC governors (Punch)*More victims of Kaduna train attack appear in new video (Guardian)

Osinbajo joins presidential race, meets 12 APC governors (Punch) After months of speculation and consultation, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday joined the presidential race ahead of the primary of the All Progressives Congress which comes up next month. Osinbajo at…

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