Tragedy strikes as water tanks crash through roof, killing young woman in Lekki (NewsExpress)
A tragic incident unfolded in the heart of Lekki, Lagos, where a young woman, Cynthia Chizoba Oguzie, met her untimely death in the most unexpected and horrific way. As she peacefully rested in her bedroom, two water tanks crashed through the roof ending her life on her bed. The 30-year-old, known affectionately as Zoba, was killed in her sleep, leaving behind a family shattered by the sudden loss.
Her brother, Chukwuebuka Kanayochukwu, took to Facebook to express his grief and frustration. He wrote:
“Beware of Lekki’s buildings and their precarious water stands. This is how my sister was sent to an untimely grave. Read more
Amnesty Int’l demands probe into police assaults as protesters want Cybercrime Act repealed (Guardian)
Despite police warnings, yesterday, youths across the country under the umbrella of the #TakeItBack movement staged a rally to draw attention to several national issues. Key among the concerns raised by the organisers were the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act, worsening economic hardship in the country, and the emergency rule in Rivers State.
Worried by the treatment meted out to protesters and journalists in Abuja, Yobe and Port Harcourt. Amnesty International condemned the attacks on demonstrators in these cities and demanded a probe into the incidents.
The protesters, wearing orange berets, carried placards with various inscriptions, such as “Stop the repression” and “Let us breathe”. They were, however, greeted with heavy police presence in many of the locations across the country. Read more
Bandits Kill 3 Fishermen In Sokoto Community (Leadership)
Suspected bandits have continued their wave of violence in Sokoto State, killing three fishermen at Sanyinna Community in Tangaza local government area during an early morning attack on Tuesday.
According to a local source, the victims who were fishing for their daily livelihood were ambushed by their assailants.
In a separate incident on Monday, bandits also reportedly attacked Sutti and Takkau villages, also in Tangaza LGA, injuring two people during the assaults. Read more
‘We’re losing ground’, Gov Zulum decries Boko Haram attacks (DailyTrust)
Borno State governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has expressed concern over the recent Boko Haram attacks on major military formations, saying the state is at risk of returning to turmoil.
The governor stated this on Tuesday while heading an expanded Security Council Meeting held at the council chambers, Government House, Maiduguri.
“Many military locations were dislodged, especially in Wulgo, Sabongari, Wajirko among others. It seems we are losing ground and this is a very important thing that we need to discuss. Read more
Protest: NUJ Demands Apology From Police Over Assault On Journalists (Channels)
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Rivers State Council, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Rivers State Police Command to tender an unreserved public apology over the assault on five journalists during a peaceful protest in Port Harcourt or risk a statewide media blackout.
In a statement jointly signed by the Council Chairman, Comrade Paul Bazia, and Secretary, Dr. Ijeoma Tubosia, the NUJ condemned the actions of police officers involved, demanding their immediate identification and prosecution.
“The NUJ, as a watchdog of society, will not sit idly by while media practitioners are subjected to barbarism and brutality. Enough is enough,” the statement warned, noting that any further attack on journalists in the state would be “vehemently resisted.” Read more
Natasha sues Nwaebonyi for N5bn in defamation case (Sun)
Suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a N5 billion defamation lawsuit against Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi. She claims he falsely said she had six children with different men.
The suit, marked CV/1259/25, is before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja. Akpoti-Uduaghan, through her lawyer Mr M.J. Numa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), said Nwaebonyi’s words were a deliberate attack on her reputation. She told the court that these claims hurt her credibility and caused her great distress. Read more
US imports $643m Nigerian goods in two months – Report (Punch)
The United States imported $643.1m worth of goods from Nigeria in the first two months of 2025, just a month before the implementation of new tariffs by the Trump administration, The PUNCH reports.
The tariffs, which take effect on April 9, 2025, have raised concerns about their potential impact on Nigeria’s trade.
However, oil and minerals are exempted from the new tariff regime, offering some relief to Nigeria’s major export sectors. Read more
FG to demolish 700 houses for Lagos-Calabar Highway (Guardian)
The Federal Government has marked 700 properties for demolition for the Lagos-Calabar Highway project.
Lagos State Controller of Works, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting on the ongoing Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project.
According to her, the number was significantly lower than initial estimates. Read more
Why Madonna and Elton John ‘finally buried the hatchet’ after decades-long feud: ‘I Needed to Confront Him’ (People)
A Madonna and Elton John collaboration could be on the way.
In an Instagram post on Monday, April 7, the “Like a Prayer” singer revealed that she and the EGOT winner are no longer feuding. “We Finally Buried the Hatchet!!!” Madonna, 66, began her caption, telling fans she saw John, 78, perform at Saturday Night Live this weekend.
“I remembered when I was in high school- I snuck out of the house one night to see Elton perform live in Detroit! It was an unforgettable performance that helped me understand the transformative power of music.” Read more
Robbie Williams reveals he contracted ‘a 17th-century pirate disease’ as he shares health update (Standard)
Robbie Williams has revealed he was diagnosed with scurvy after rapid weight loss caused by taking an appetite suppressant — describing the condition as a “17th-century pirate disease.”
The 51-year-old singer explained he shed two stone while on the medication, which he compared to Ozempic, a drug originally used to treat type 2 diabetes but increasingly linked to celebrity weight loss.
However, his dramatic transformation came at a cost. Read more
Pope Francis sending Cardinal Krajewski back to Ukraine to deliver 4 more ambulances (CNA)
Pope Francis has donated to Ukraine four ambulances that will be deployed in hardest-hit areas in a concrete gesture of his closeness and concern for those suffering the devastating effects of the war there. The vehicles bear the Vatican’s coat of arms.
According to the Dicastery for the Service of Charity on Monday, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, papal almoner, will be responsible for delivering the ambulances, which are in addition to the medical equipment that has been donated in the past.
On other occasions, the pope has blessed the ambulances before the trip, but the Holy See press office did not specify if he did so this time. Read more
FTSE 100 stages tentative recovery after sweeping losses (CityAM)
The FTSE 100 rose one per cent on open this morning after Trump’s tariffs dented the index yesterday.
The UK’s blue-chip FTSE 100 opened 1.5 per cent higher this morning, recovering some of the losses recorded over the past three trading days amid the fallout of US president Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.
Yesterday, the FTSE 100 slumped more than four per cent as global stock markets digested the effects of a potential global trade war.
But in early deals this morning, the market staged a tentative recovery. Read more
Prince Harry and King Charles did not reunite despite both being in London on Sunday (Hello!)
Although King Charles and Prince Harry were both in London on Sunday, father and son were unable to reunite, HELLO! has learned.
Charles was seen touching down in London on Sunday ahead of his state visit to Italy, on his royal helicopter, arriving at Kensington Palace at 10:30am. The Duke of Sussex was also in London, touching down in London at around 3pm, ahead of heading to court to appeal a decision over his security arrangements.
HELLO! understands that the King headed to London on Sunday for a private appointment, therefore it was “not possible” for Harry and the monarch to reunite. Read more
Daisy Edgar-Jones reads reviews of her films “all the time’’ (FilmNews)
Daisy Edgar-Jones can’t resist reading reviews of her performances.
The Normal People actress admitted to ELLE that she has been plagued by imposter syndrome throughout her career and has a fear of “not being good enough” at her job.
As a result, she is unable to resist reading reviews of her work “all the time”. However, theatre director Rebecca Frecknall recently encouraged her to stop reading what critics and social media users thought of her. Read more
Jeremy Clarkson calls James May ‘‘senile’’ over former co-host’s latest The Grand Tour claims (Independent)
Jeremy Clarkson has called James May “senile” over his former co-host’s latest claims about The Grand Tour “reunion”.
Last month, it was confirmed that Amazon would be releasing four special episodes of the fan-favourite car show, which concluded in September 2024 with a one-off special that was thought to bring the 22-year-long partnership between Clarkson, May, and Richard Hammond to an end.
The trio first worked together on BBC’s Top Gear in 2002 before moving to Amazon for the Prime Video series The Grand Tour. Read more
Enyimba will qualify for CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals, Eguma insists (Leadership)
Enyimba technical adviser, Stanley Eguma believes his team can still qualify for the next round of the 2024/2025 CAF Confederation Cup.
Eguma declared that it is not over yet for Enyimba in the competition.
The Aba club moved to third position in Group D following their 1-1 draw with Egyptian side Al-Masry at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Sunday. Read more
CAF B-Licence course holds in Nigeria after 7-year break (DailyTrust)
In a move to enhance the quality of football coaching in Nigeria, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has inaugurated the CAF B License Coaching Course after a seven-year break.
The program, which commenced yesterday at the FIFA Goal Project site within the Package B section of the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, will see 25 coaches undergo intensive training as they work towards meeting the Confederation of African Football (CAF)’s certification requirements. CAF has established a structured framework for coaching certifications aimed at equipping coaches across the continent with essential skills and knowledge. These certifications, which span from foundational to elite levels, cater to coaches at various stages of their careers. Read more
Real Madrid line-up vs Arsenal ‘leaked’ ahead of Champions League quarter-final (Metro)
Real Madrid’s starting line-up for their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Arsenal has been revealed hours before kick-off on Tuesday night.
Mikel Arteta‘s side host the Champions League holders at the Emirates Stadium and will be looking to secure a positive result ahead of the return leg in Spain next Wednesday.
Madrid suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat at home to Valencia in La Liga on Saturday and Carlo Ancelotti is said to be making five changes from that side. Read more
Duke basketball star & top NBA draft pick may be deported under new Trump visa policy (People)
One of the breakout stars of the college basketball season could potentially be deported under a new, much maligned visa policy by the Trump administration that targets South Sudan.
Duke freshman Khaman Maluach, who has been projected to be a potential top-10 NBA draft pick this year, could be among the U.S. visa holders from South Sudan who President Donald Trump and his administration say will have their documents revoked “effective immediately.”
“I am taking actions to revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders and to restrict any further issuance to prevent entry into the United States, effective immediately, due to the failure of South Sudan’s transitional government to accept the return of its repatriated citizens in a timely manner,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote in a statement Saturday on social media. Read more
Why Verstappen and Norris received no penalties for pit lane incident (RacingNews365)
In what was a lacklustre Japanese Grand Prix, one moment between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris did trigger a sudden heart rate increase.
At the end of Lap 21, Verstappen and Norris who were separated by just over one-second whilst running in first and second, entered the pit lane together.
McLaren performed a one-second faster pit stop than Red Bull, resulting in the two drivers being side by side as they exited the pit lane. Read more
2-time Masters winner fights back tears as he reveals ‘it’s time to quit’ (Mirror)
Bernhard Langer fought back tears as he watched highlights of his two wins at Augusta ahead of his final Masters appearance. The German, 67, won the green jacket in 1985 and 1993.
But Langer, still competing on the Champions Tour and a winner of the PNC Championship with son Jason in December last year, is calling time on his playing career after his 41st Masters showing this week. Speaking on Monday, he revealed: “It’s time to quit”.
After watching highlights of his triumphs, Langer said: “It’s very emotional. You can tell already my voice is breaking a bit just realising it’s going to be my last competitive Masters. After four decades, it’s going to be bittersweet. I think I knew it was time to call it quits as a player. I wanted to do it last year but I couldn’t with my Achilles surgery. Read more