US court orders FBI, anti-drug agencies to release Tinubu’s records (Guardian)
Judge Beryl Howell of the US District Court for the District of Columbia has ordered top law enforcement agencies to release the records of President Bola Tinubu to the public.
According to Howell, protecting the information from public disclosure is “neither logical nor plausible.”
He gave the order in response to a motion by one Aaron Greenspan who had accused the law enforcement agencies of violating the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Read more
NDLEA destroys largest drugs seizure of 1.6m kilograms (Channels)
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has destroyed heaps of illicit drugs weighing about 1.6 million kilograms of assorted illicit substances seized across Lagos, Ogun and Oyo state, in what is till date the largest volume of seizures to be set ablaze at a time in the history of the Agency.
A statement by its Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in Abuja on Saturday, said the destruction of the illicit substances was witnessed by representatives of government officials, traditional rulers, clergymen, other security agencies, international partners, NGOs and community leaders, among others.
It said the activity was conducted at an isolated location at Ipara, along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, Ogun state, on Saturday, 12th April 2025. Read more
Army decries poor Igbo youths’ enlistment in military service (Vanguard)
The Nigerian Army has raised alarm over the poor enlistment of South East youths into military service, and called for a change of attitude to reverse the trend.
According to the Army, while Kaduna State has recorded over 3,000 applications in the ongoing 2025 recruitment exercise, Enugu State is still struggling with just a hundred.
While noting that the story was not different with other South East states, the leader of 2025 Army recruitment enlightenment team, Brigadier-General Chima Ekeator urged Enugu and Southeast youths to apply in their numbers in the ongoing recruitment to fill their quotas. Read more
2027: Stop unauthorised re-election campaigns, Tinubu tells supporters (Tribune)
Amid rising political undercurrents barely two years into his first term, President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern cease-and-desist order to supporters and groups promoting a premature campaign for his re-election in 2027.
The Presidency on Sunday, through a statement signed by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, expressed deep concern over a growing number of billboards and other campaign materials surfacing in key cities, including Abuja and Kano, projecting Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for the next presidential race.
The directive comes as the political climate across the country begins to simmer, despite the 2027 general elections being over two years away and no official timetable yet released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Read more
Victim of Lagos CCTV shop explosion dies (Punch)
One of the five victims injured in Friday’s explosion at a CCTV dealer’s shop on Kodesho Street, near Computer Village in the Ikeja area of Lagos State, has died.
A dealer in the popular tech hub told PUNCH Online on Sunday that the victim succumbed to injuries on Saturday.
The source, who preferred not to be named due to the sensitive nature of the incident, said, “We lost one of them on Saturday evening. The doctors made efforts to save him, but he didn’t make it. Read more
Obi Cubana’s Birthday: AY Makun labels Pretty Mike ‘‘attention seeker’’ (NewTelegraph)
Popular Nigerian comedian, Ayo Makun, better known as AY Makun, has labeled Pretty Mike an ‘attention seeker’ at Obi Cubana 50th’s birthday celebration in Lagos.
New Telegraph had earlier reported that Obi Cubana celebrated his 50th birthday in style, hosting a bash attended by prominent figures and entertainment personalities.
However, Pretty Mike’s grand entrance with 50 accident victims at Obi Cubana’s event has sparked reactions as well as social media criticism. Read more
Nigerian Navy raises fraud alarm, warns investors against swindlers (ThisDay)
The Nigerian Navy has raised a fraud alarm, warning prospective investors in its properties at Lake View Estate, Navy Town Asokoro, to beware of swindlers pretending to be its commissioned third-party agents online.
A statement by the Public Relations Officer of Navy Holdings Limited (NHL), Commander Abdulsalam Sani, explained that NHL has not engaged the services of any third party as an agent to facilitate sales of its land or property. He stated that NHL, being the sole owner of Navy lands, deals directly with its subscribers.
According to him, “The attention of Navy Holdings Limited (NHL) has been drawn to a trending video on some online platforms, featuring unscrupulous elements attempting to swindle unsuspecting Nigerians out of their hard-earned money regarding its properties at Lake View Estate, Navy Town Asokoro. The NHL wishes to state that it has not engaged the services of any third-party agent to facilitate sales of its land or property. As the sole owner of Navy lands, the NHL deals directly with its subscribers; therefore, it advises potential subscribers not to engage with individuals posing as agents.” Read more
SZA was “relieved” when Super Bowl Halftime Show appearance got shortened (MusicNews)
SZA was “relieved” when her appearance during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show was reduced because it gave her less opportunity to mess up.
During the sports extravaganza in February, the Kill Bill hitmaker took to the stage at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana to perform with her frequent collaborator Kendrick.
SZA, real name Solana Rowe, revealed on The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller & Adam Scott that she was initially supposed to be on stage for longer and was relieved when her time got reduced. Read more
Convalescing Pope Francis opens Holy Week with appearance at St. Peter’s Square (CBS)
A convalescing Pope Francis made a surprise in-person appearance when he greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, another reassuring sign of his recovery from a life-threatening battle with double pneumonia.
The 88-year-old pontiff was brought in a wheelchair down a ramp to the main altar, where he issued a brief greeting wishing more than 20,000 faithful a “Good Palm Sunday, a good Holy Week.” Francis was not wearing nasal tubes for supplemental oxygen, as he had during a similar appearance last Sunday.
On his way back to St. Peter’s Basilica from where he had emerged, Francis blessed a rosary and offered candy to a boy who greeted him. Read more
Academy Awards to give Oscar for best stunt design starting in 2027 (Guardian)
After many years of impassioned calls for an Oscar recognizing the art of the stunt, the film academy has decided to give it an official award.
An achievement in stunt design prize will be added starting with the 100th Academy Awards, which will recognize films released in 2027, the film academy said on Thursday.
“Since the early days of cinema, stunt design has been an integral part of film-making,” the Academy’s CEO, Bill Kramer, and president, Janet Yang, said in a joint statement. “We are proud to honor the innovative work of these technical and creative artists, and we congratulate them for their commitment and dedication in reaching this momentous occasion.” Read more
Davina McCall says brain tumour is ‘‘not coming back’’ in ‘‘final’’ surgery update (Standard)
TV presenter Davina McCall has said her “final MRI” shows her benign brain tumour was removed in full during surgery and is “not coming back”.
The former Big Brother host, 57, underwent an operation in November 2024 to remove a colloid cyst, which was found after she was offered a health check-up as part of her menopause advocacy work.
She has been updating her fans on her recovery online and in her “final brain surgery update”, McCall said she feels “lucky to be able to draw a line under this” when “so many people can’t”. Read more
Bella Thorne claims Mickey Rourke gave her “bruises on my pelvic bone” (Farout)
Actor Bella Thorne has described working with Mickey Rouke as one of the “worst experiences of my life” and alleged that he bruised her pelvic bone during filming.
Rourke entered the Celebrity Big Brother house earlier this week and received a formal warning from producers following homophobic remarks he made to fellow contestant Jojo Siwa, which has led Thorne to share her experience of working with the Oscar-nominee.
Sharing a screenshot of a news article regarding Rourke’s behaviour on Celebrity Big Brother, Thorne wrote on Instagram Stories, “This fucking dude. GROSS. I had to work with this man – in a scene where I’m on my knees with my hands zip tied around my back. He’s supposed to take a metal grinder to my knee cap and instead he used it on my genitals thru my jeans. Hitting them over and over again. I had bruises on my pelvic bone.” Read more
The Bodyguard remake coming from Taylor Swift: Eras Tour director (Variety)
Warner Bros. is planning to remake The Bodyguard with Sam Wrench on board to direct. Wrench directed the box office smash Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. Jonathan Abrams, who debuted as a feature screenwriter with Clint Eastwood’s courtroom drama Juror #2 last fall, has been tapped to pen the script. No casting decisions have been set.
The news was revealed by Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, the co-heads of the Warner Bros. Pictures Group, in an interview with Deadline.
Aside from directing The Eras Tour, Wrench has oft toed the line between the film and music industries, helming Laufey’s A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl and A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter, as well as concert docs for stars like BTS, Billie Eilish and Lizzo. Read more
Osimhen: I will make best decision on my transfer (Nation)
The Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen said he hopes to make the best decision as it concerns his future.
“There are always rumours about me. But I live in the moment. I’m enjoying myself right now,” Osimhen said after he scored his 29th goal for Galatasaray on Friday at Samsunspor.
“The fans have also given me incredible support. They’ve been there not only for me but also for my friends and family. The decision will be made for what’s best for everyone. Read more
Carlos Alcaraz seals major rankings boost with Monte Carlo Masters triumph (Tennis365)
Carlos Alcaraz has sealed a significant jump in the ATP Rankings after rallying from a set down to beat Lorenzo Musetti in the Monte Carlo Masters final.
In an intriguing contest, second seed Alcaraz claimed his sixth Masters 1000 title and first Monte Carlo title with a rallying 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 triumph over a tiring and hampered Musetti on Sunday.
It is Alcaraz’s second title of 2025, following his victory at the Rotterdam Open back in February, and is his first Masters 1000 title since winning in Indian Wells back in March 2024. Read more
Hundred investors force ECB onto sticky wicket over revised £975m deal (Sky)
A £975m deal to transform the finances of English cricket risks facing further demands for revision over proposals including one allowing the sport’s governing body to cancel The Hundred tournament in seven years time.
Sky News has obtained a revised document sent this weekend by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to prospective investors in the eight Hundred franchises – who include some of the world’s most powerful technology company executives.
The document outlines a series of changes to the ECB’s original proposals, in an attempt to persuade the competition’s new shareholders – who have collectively agreed to stump up £520m for their team stakes – to sign binding contracts within weeks. Read more
Oscar Piastri edges out Mclaren teammate Lando Norris in Bahrain final practice (ITV)
Oscar Piastri set a blistering pace to get the better of Lando Norris in final practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
McLaren’s rivals have suggested that this would be the weekend which would show the advantage of the papaya cars and all evidence so far would point towards that being the case.
The reigning constructors’ champions have topped every practice session and Piastri and Lando Norris appear set to duel it out for pole under the lights at the Sakhir circuit. Read more
Julio De La Cruz climbs off the floor to stop Dilan Prasovic in Cuba (BoxingScene)
Professional boxing returned to Cuba last night with the Agon Sports Cuban Fight Night at the 5-star Hotel Melia International in Varadero.
Montenegro heavyweight Dilan Prasovic, 18-6 (15 KOs), came close to an upset in the headliner when he knocked down Julio De La Cruz, 4-0 (4 KOs), in the second round with a left cross. But De La Cruz got up and knocked out Prasovic with devastating body punches in the third and won this WBA bridgerweight final eliminator. In total, Prasovic was down once in the second and three times in the third.
The sole non-Cuban Agon-promoted fighter on the bill, Spanish-Moroccan junior lightweight Moussa Gholam, 23-1 (13 KOs), stopped Dominican Misael Vazquez, 17-5-1 (15 KOs), in the third round to win the vacant WBA Continental America Gold title. Read more