Why a naval officer slapped me in US, reveals Tinubu (Vanguard)
President Bola Tinubu says a naval officer once slapped him for overcharging him unintentionally when he was a taxi driver in the United States.
The president made this known as his shared stories of humble beginning in a biography published on the back page of a national daily.
The biography titled, Tinubu: My life as gypsy cab driver in the US, was authored by Nigeria’s seasoned journalist, Mike Awoyinfa. Read more
Tributes as renowned Mass Com Prof, Lai Oso, dies in road accident (DailyTrust)
Prof. Lai Oso, one of Nigeria’s foremost Communications scholars, is dead.
According to reports, Oso, a professor of Communications at the Lagos State University (LASU), died aged 67, in an accident while returning from a conference in Abraka, Delta State.
Idris Mohammed, one of his students, broke the news in a Facebook post on Sunday.
“It’s with great sadness and heavy heart that I bring to you the passing away of our very own Professor Lai Oso of the Mass Communication Department, Lagos State University in the evening today as a result of a ghastly accident on his way back to Lagos from Abaraka, Delta State. Read more
KYC: CBN directs banks to demand additional information from customers (Sun)
The Central Bank of Nigeria CBN has directed banks to demand additional information from depositors, in a move aimed at deepening Know-Your-Customer (KYC) initiative.
In line with the new regulations, financial institutions are now to gather additional customer information, including social media handles, email addresses, telephone numbers, and residential addresses.
The new arrangement seeks to strengthen the identification process within the banking system. The CBN outlined these requirements in its recently-released document titled ‘Central Bank of Nigeria (Customer Due Diligence) Regulations, 2023.’ Read more
NDLEA intercepts 5, 344 kg imported skunk consignments (Nation)
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted two imported consignments of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis, with a combined weight of 5,344.1 kilograms along the Epe-Lekki corridor and Alfa beach, Lekki area of Lagos State.
Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA Femi Babafemi announced this in a statement on Sunday.
Babafemi said based on credible intelligence, NDLEA operatives laid ambush for a white truck conveying 50 jumbo bags of the illicit substance weighing 2, 434.1kg along the Epe-Lekki expressway in the early hours of Monday 19th June. Read more
Lagos Deputy Governor Hamzat denies renouncing Nigerian citizenship (Channels)
The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has denied renouncing his Nigerian citizenship.
According to a statement by the deputy governor’s media office, Hamzat described claims that he dumped his Nigerian citizenship as “misleading and inaccurate”.
Last Thursday, an immigration lawyer in the United States, Olubusayo Fasidi, told the Lagos Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal that Hamzat took an oath of allegiance in the US to renounce his Nigerian citizenship. Read more
Emefiele: “2 persons can’t answer the crimes”, probe Buhari, ex-ministers, others – Sani tells Tinubu (Tribune)
Former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has asked President Bola Tinubu to courageously allow a full-scale probe of the “plunder” that occurred under the former President Muhammadu Buhari administration.
The former lawmaker demanded that the investigation should begin with former President Buhari, his ex-ministers, his service chiefs and the cabal wing of his Government.
Following Tinubu’s assumption of office, he removed Godwin Emefiele as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and Abdulrasheed Bawa as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Read more
New UK visa policy aimed at managing students’ social services – Envoy (Guardian)
British High Commissioner to Nigeria Richard Montgomery says the UK government’s new policy on the restriction of foreign student visas is aimed at managing the pressure on social services for scholars.
Montgomery, who said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, explained that the policy was not aimed at discouraging Nigerian students studying in the UK.
According to him, at the moment in the UK, Nigerians desiring to study in the UK have 97 per cent visa approval rate. Read more
Court restrains Kano Govt, other agents from demolishing building (Vanguard)
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has restrained Kano State Government and other agents from demolishing building in Salanta area, along BUK road.
The presiding judge, Justice S.A. Amobeda gave the order following an ex-parte motion filed by a resident of the area, Alhaji Saminu Shehu Muhammad.
A certified true copy of the court order sighted by Vanguard, the presiding judge, Justice Amobeda ordered that all the defendants and their agents should stay action pending the determination of the substantive suit. Read more
Here’s the full setlist that Lana Del Rey would have played at Glastonbury (NME)
Last night, Lana Del Rey‘s highly anticipated Glastonbury 2023 headlining set at The Other Stage was cut short over curfew limitations after the singer took to the stage half an hour behind schedule.
As a result, six songs – including ‘Video Games’ – were cut, as the singer’s mic was shut off mid-way through ‘White Mustang’. Del Rey suggested that her hair was the reason for her showing up late to the performance. “I was so fucking livid that I am about to rush this set today,” she said.
“If they cut power, they cut power, I’m super fucking sorry,” before adding: “My hair takes so long to do, I love you. Let’s keep on running this set as it’s supposed to go.” Read more
Mel C says ‘‘all of the Spice Girls’’ would like to perform at Glastonbury (BelfastTelegraph)
Spice Girl Melanie C has raised hopes the famous girl band could play at Glastonbury in the future, saying they “all” would like to perform at the music festival.
The singer, 49, took to the stage on Saturday night on the Avalon Stage, and speaking to BBC Radio 6 Music’s Matt Everitt, she responded to whether the Spice Girls would accept an offer to play the legends slot.
According to BBC News, she told Everitt: “All of the Spice Girls would like to play Glasto, that is the truth. Read more
Julian Sands search: Body found in California mountains where actor disappeared (Guardian)
Hikers have found human remains in a southern California mountain area where British-born actor Julian Sands disappeared five months ago, authorities said.
The body was discovered at around 10am on Saturday in wilderness near Mount Baldy and was transported to the coroner’s office for identification next week, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement.
Additional details were not immediately available. Read more
Ashley Park is treating herself like a lead character (FilmNews)
Ashley Park has decided to treat herself like a lead character after years of supporting roles.
The Emily in Paris actress discussed being often cast in supporting roles in films and TV shows during an interview with Women’s Health.
“I’m very proud that I’ve worked on every rung of the ladder,” she said. “When you go to college, you don’t want to be a senior right away – you want to be a freshman.” Read more
The Hamilton cast scores 1st musical theatre album to be certified diamond by RIAA (AS)
The Hamilton soundtrack has made history by becoming the first Broadway cast recording ever to be certified Diamond by the RIAA. Released in 2015, the Hamilton soundtrack became just as lauded as the stage show of the same name. The record features 46 original songs, all penned by Lin Manuel Miranda.
In addition to the album receiving an RIAA certification, every song on the album has received its own certification – totaling to 34 Platinum and 18 Gold certifications.
The entire original cast of the show – including Miranda, Ariana DeBose, Christopher Jackson, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Leslie Odom Jr – took part in a special plaque ceremony denoting the milestone this past weekend. Read more
Pro-life atheist to convert to Catholicism: “There is a God-shaped hole in my heart” (CNA)
Kristin Turner, a pro-life activist and former atheist, talks with Prudence Robertson on a June 10, 2023,
Kristin Turner was an outspoken supporter of abortion who didn’t believe in God. She even used to speak at events on the topic “Why abortion is good for society.”
But now the 21-year-old activist is an ardent pro-life advocate who recently announced her intention to join the Catholic Church.
“There is a God-shaped hole in my heart,” she wrote on Twitter May 29. “I have tried to fill it with everything under the sun. But that’s not possible. I need him as much as he wants me.” Read more
Netanyahu urges Israeli settlers not to ‘grab land illegally,’ following West Bank violence (CNN)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning Sunday instructing Jewish settlers not to “grab land illegally” in the occupied West Bank, after humanitarian bodies raised the alarm over a series of deadly attacks on Palestinian villagers.
At the same time, Netanyahu repeatedly endorsed the construction of settlements approved by the government, which are considered illegal under international law.
“Calls to grab land illegally and actions of grabbing land illegally, are unacceptable to me. They undermine law and order in Judea and Samaria [West Bank] and must stop immediately,” he said at a cabinet meeting on Sunday. Read more
Nicolas Jackson completes medical ahead of move to Chelsea from Villarreal in €35m deal (Metro)
Nicolas Jackson has completed a medical ahead of his proposed move to Chelsea from Villarreal.
Chelsea have agreed to pay the 22-year-old forward’s release clause which stands at €35million (£30m) and have already agreed personal terms.
The move is now on the brink of completion with The Athletic reporting the Senegal international has successfully undergone a medical. Read more
Lobi Stars, Remo Stars qualify for Naija Super 8 finals (Leadership)
Lobi Stars of Makurdi and Remo Stars FC of Ikenne are the first clubs to qualify for the finals of Naija Super 8 competition scheduled to be held at Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos from July 7-16.
Lobi picked the ticket to represent the North-Central zone by defeating City FC of Abuja 4-3 on penalties after a thrilling match. The Nigeria Professional Football League side and the Nigeria National League played in the opening fixture of the tournament play-offs at the Eket Township Stadium on Friday.
City FC started the match on the front foot and had a clear chance to take the lead in the seventh minute, but failed to make it count. Read more
Arteta wants stronger Arsenal squad to challenge Man City (France24)
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes the Gunners have to strengthen in the transfer market if they are to topple Manchester City as Premier League champions next season.
Arteta’s men topped the table for much of last season, but faltered down the stretch after suffering injuries to key players.
City went on to seal their fourth Premier League title in five years and complete the treble by winning the FA Cup and Champions League. Read more
Lionel Messi gets hero’s welcome at boyhood club – and then scores 1st half hat-trick (DailyStar)
Lionel Messi scored a stunning first half hat-trick in an exhibition match pitting Argentina against Newell’s Old Boys to celebrate former international team-mate Maxi Rodriguez’s retirement.
Messi, who was coincidentally celebrating his 36th birthday, was one of a number of Argentinian icons who took part in the game including the likes of Angel Di Maria, Ariel Ortega and Gabriel Batistuta.
The event was set up for Rodriguez, formerly of Liverpool, but the night belonged to Messi, who was serenaded by thousands of raucous fans packed into the Marcelo Bielsa Stadium as he entered the pitch, with fireworks lighting up the night sky in his hometown of Rosario. Read more
Queen’s 2023 results: Carlos Alcaraz beats Alex de Minaur to win 1st grass-court title (BBC)
Carlos Alcaraz won his first title on grass and regained the world number one ranking with an impressive victory over Alex de Minaur in the Queen’s final.
Alcaraz’s 6-4 6-4 triumph means he moves above Novak Djokovic in the rankings and will be the top men’s seed at Wimbledon, which starts on 3 July.
The Spaniard, 20, who was playing only his third grass-court tournament, has won five titles this season. Read more
Los Angeles Angels break franchise records in 25-1 annihilation of Colorado Rockies (CNN)
The Los Angeles Angels enjoyed a historic night on the road Saturday at Coors Field, setting new franchise records for both runs and hits in a game as they dismantled the Colorado Rockies 25-1, scoring 25 runs on 28 hits.
“We were aggressive. We attacked pitches in the zone and hitting gets contagious sometimes,” Angels manager Phil Nevin said afterwards. “To be honest, we found some holes and then the big blows added on some runs.”
The chaos began in the third inning with the Angels already leading 2-0 as 10-time All Star Mike Trout hit a solo homer, his 17th of the season. Read more