News Headlines Today [Sun-02-May-2021] ?ikomoto? ¦ Punch Gunmen abduct Nasarawa lawmakers brother, demand N10 million Insecurity worsening, Nigerians dying, Buhari should go – PFN president, Kukah, Ighodalo El-Rufai absent from The Platform after public outrage Video of Mbaka attacking Buhari for being stingy goes viral Again, gunmen kill two cops, raze police vehicles in Akwa Ibom Alleged terrorism: Our hands tied on Pantami, says Senate Reps panels shun Gbajabiamilas deadline, fail to present reports May Day: No going back on minimum wage, angry workers tell govs Buhari’s sincerity in fighting Boko Haram insurgency questionable given his support for Pantami — Col Stan-Labo Nigerians jostle for Indian visas despite deadly COVID-19 variant outbreak Labour union links insecurity in Kaduna, Niger, Kogi to workers' sacking PFN president laments worsening insecurity, seeks Buhari's removal Killings: We will defend our law, land Benue group UCH resident doctors protest unpaid salaries, down tools Buhari should have spoken with Biden, not US Secretary - Kukah After amnesty, Zamfara bandit leader returned to crime, killed Zamfara cant implement minimum wage, Matawalle tells workers Nine die in Benue, Delta herders’ attack, market levy tussle We export gas, buy, import back into Nigeria – Essien Nigeria in chaos, says PDP caucus Kizz Daniel celebrates birthday, welcomes set of twins Insurgency in Nigeria declined since 2015 Fayemi Zulum hands over to deputy, begins 21-day vacation 11 arrested as Yoruba Nation agitators, police clash in Ogun Insecurity: Nigeria, Chad, others spend $18.5bn on arms, hardware in 2020, says report How Baba Ijesha ‘predicted’ current predicament in movie Killings: Alaafin, Ooni ask FG to beef up security in South-West Baptist convention tackles Oloyede over JAMB fee hike claims Five major banks post N680bn bad loans Eight dead, 36 injured as truck falls off bridge in Osogbo Insecurity: Katsina Emirate council suspends district head Opposition sponsoring militants to make Imo ungovernable -Uzodinma Nothing bad in taking care of Enugu ex-governors, deputies — Assembly Leader Dont relocate to Canada, better Nigeria possible, Fayemi urges youths Well keep to deadline on APC convention Caretaker secretary 20 feared dead, scores injured in Osun, Ogun, Imo accidents Times are hard, food prices keep increasing - Workers Nigeria sick, needs prayers, say C&S leaders Insecurity: UNIJOS orders students to vacate hostels My son won’t play for Nigeria – Foluke Daramola Lagos locates 150- bed children’s hospital near LAWMA refuse loading station Inflation eroding minimum wage value, says NLC Insecurity: Akwa Ibom restricts motorcycle operations How stray bullet from soldiers celebrating reunion with colleague killed my wife –Imo panel beater I’m not interested in sleeping with many women — Rema Being divorced, not having sex helped me as a swimmer – Gagbe Obaseki rewards Edo 2020 gold medallists with N250,000 Bottas beats Hamilton at Portuguese Grand Prix Grammys scrap secret nomination committees ¦ Vanguard We die alone, burry our people alone, what we get are statements from govt ' Kukah Ohaukwu attack: Benue LG Chairman threatens litigation against Ebonyi govt over wrongful accusation, incitement UCH resident doctors on strike over unpaid salaries Contract as Compensation: Nigerians react to Presidency, Mbaka's face-off 11 arrested as Yoruba Nation's agitators defy Police, hold rally in Abeokuta Why Borno Govt is delaying payment of promotion benefits ' HoS Only 8 injured, 2 died in Imo truck accident ' Police Again, gunmen kill two Policemen, burnt 5 vehicles in A-Ibom Insecurity: Bandits, kidnappers now have monopoly of violence ' Alaafin Oyo Insecurity: Nigeria no longer a safe place to live, seek international help ' Ondo workers tell Buhari Banditry: Why are you withdrawing security men from their posts Insecurity: Resign, if you no longer know what to do ' Cleric tells Buhari Security threats have been contained, Uzodinma assures Imo residents New Minimum Pension: FEPPPAN gears-up to engage Salaries, Wages Commission Benue killings: We'll defend our land,law ' Benue youths vow Again, Fani-Kayode warns Gumi, says stop insulting, provoking the South Labour demands for implementation of N30,000 minimum wage in Kogi Devolution of power not the answer, let's address poverty, Olisa Agbakoba says Imo attacks: investigation to unmask sponsors at advanced stage ' Uzodimma We are sad, not celebrating May' Day ' C'River workers Insecurity: PDP rates Buhari low Our federal cabinet doesn't understand Flutterwave, Paystack, but borrowing ' Osita Chidoka How fear of Zik forced Awolowo to hold Action Group meetings in secret 'Basorun Arogbofa Mbaka is a contractor ' Presidency Ekiti 2022: Cold war brews in PDP group over Olujimi, Akerele's guber ambition Why govt is yet to reopen burnt Lagos Airport flyover ' Sanwo-Olu's aide May Day: Review upward pension, workers salaries NICOT tells Buhari Suspected Okada thief burnt to death by angry mob in Ilorin ¦ The Nation Nigeria: A season of bloodletting Abductors of 65 Adara natives demand N350m ransom - SOKAPU I've started praying God should remove Buhari, says Wale Oke Nigerias debt stock approaches N34 trillion Protesting youths block Abuja-Kaduna expressway Gunmen kill two policemen, burn five police vehicles in AIbom Kaduna APC declares 38 chairmanship aspirants unsuitable Abdulrazaq begs as workers insist on N30, 000 minimum wage NLC appeals to Benue govt to pay 72 months pension arrears We cant pay leave grant, gratuities, Gov. Bagudu tells NLC Baba Ijesha, the law and industry Sack of 30, 000 workers responsible for insecurity in Kaduna Labour Kizz Daniel celebrates 27th birthday, welcomes twins First Bank board right to sack Adeduntan Awosika How CBN countered First Bank coup Lekki shootings: Lagos to counter protesters with two expert witnesses Davido calls Chioma Mama Ify, sends casual 26th birthday wishes FG declares custodial centres red zones UCH resident doctors on strike over unpaid salaries Govs, NLC on collision course over minimum wage, pensions, others Don't edit my photos, Rema warns photographers Nigerians knock presidency over alleged Mbaka's demand for contracts My relationship with Mark Angel comedy cordial, says Uzzyeffizzy Knocks for Presidency, Mbaka over contract demand allegations Kidnappers of 65 Adara natives demand N350m ransom SOKAPU Banky W, Reekado Banks decry insecurity Why we cannot ban Baba Ijesha from theatre association, by Mr Latin Nurses, midwives protest killing of member by unknown assailant Three killed as communities clash over imposition of N5,000 levy on traders Southwest demands more action from Amotekun as insecurity worsens I'm not a kidnapper, 90-year-old Cross River chief cries out Nigerian football coach stabbed to death in London ¦ Tribune Bandits, kidnappers now have monopoly of violence, says Alaafin of Oyo Goni Gora residents block Kaduna /Abuja road over kidnapping Customs officials raid Ibadan market, seize five truckloads of rice bags Workers' Day: NLC demands reversal of 26 sacked workers by Kano govt I did not accuse el-Rufai of sponsoring bandits, kidnappers ' Oshiomhole IPOB, ESN not after me, my wife ' Umahi Controversy rocks Nollywood over Baba Ijesha's rape saga More troubles for Baba Ijesha as top socialites, actors move against him Loses endorsement deals, may be banned 'This is shameful, embarrassing Workers Day: We are making efforts to pay N30,000 minimum wage ' Matawalle Workers' Day: Reduce political offices, expenses, TUC advises politicians May Day: Demand for N30,000 minimum wage subdues other issues in Kwara Insecurity: Buhari has failed, says PDP National caucus How the pandemic almost killed my business ' Nseobong Akpan Detainee's death exposes police, Task Force's illegal midnight raids I dream to be in Hollywood, win Oscar 'Nollywood Actress, Damipe Adekoya Prime kidnap locations in Oyo revealed, govt mounts cameras My outrage fatigue about Nigeria My wife shaved her head, said she was mourning me, man tells court Workers' Day: Labour calls for upward review of salaries for workers My dream was to become a medical doctor, but' 'Ned Nwoko May Day: Rivers insists it commenced implementation of Judicial autonomy in 2020 Workers day: We are still expecting full implementation of new minimum wage ' Anambra NLC Defeat your frustration by not picking up Canadian visa, Fayemi urges Nigerian youths World Press Freedom Day: When information is no longer for public good For Nigeria to move forward, Buhari must end discrimination 'Yamsat Why Buhari's govt is collapsing 'Mbazulike PDP NEC: Pitching tent with Secondus amid rumbles Nigerian youngster who drowned while saving woman that fell inside river in UK nominated for Bravery Award Accident claims 15 in Imo, several injured ¦ Linda Ikeji Singer Skales marries his model fiance, Hasanity (video) CCTV evidence reportedly shows Baba Ijesha seen kissing, fondling female minor, raising her skirt and caressing her He asked her to remove her pant, he removed his pant and asked her to sit on his p*nis''- Princess gives details of how Baba Ijesha allegedly raped her foster daughter seven years ago Nigerians sing praise of woman who is one of the first pilots to land a plane at the new Anambra Airport "I don't know anything about this" Man accused of inviting missing Akwa Ibom woman for interview denies involvement in her disappearance You are a disgrace to motherhood''- Iyabo Ojo slams Bukky Black for coming out to defend actor, Baba Ijesha, who has been accused of raping a minor (video) Oral sex is not stated in the bible - Bishop Chris Kwakpovwe says in debut edition of Relationship and Marital Issues Rape: Youre not supposed to be counted among women - Actress Ada Ameh slams Actress Bukky Black for supporting Baba Ijesha (video) Actor, Mr Latin speaks on molestation case against Baba Ijesha (video) Kidnapped Kaduna minor killed after parents paid N5m ransom (photos) Ekiti state university student apprehended while allegedly trying to use his roommate for money ritual (video) Banditry: Katsina emirate suspends district head "I don't want transfer. I want cash"- Bribe seeking police officer tells man driving without a tint permit (video) I have found myself praying that God should remove Buhari'- Bishop Wale Oke says Bridesmaid's breast takes centre stage, causing guest to spray money on her instead of on bride (video) ¦ Goal Tuchel tops Mourinho to make Premier League history with 11th Chelsea clean sheet Borussia Dortmund confirm Sancho has 'gentleman's agreement' over possible transfer Arteta says 72m man Pepe has 'come a long way in last few months' after enduring early struggles at Arsenal Koeman says ban would've been 20 games if he'd said something as Barcelona appeal two-match suspension Messi calls for end to online abuse in impassioned message to mark 200m Instagram followers Aguero will get chance to break Rooney record as Guardiola promises game time to Man City's 182-goal star We think he'll be there' - Pochettino optimistic PSG star Mbappe will be fit to face Manchester City Havertz desperate to start vs Real Madrid after double against Fulham Lacazette lined up for Arsenal return against Villarreal as Tierney also comes into contention Manchester City equal Premier League away record after beating Crystal Palace Aguero 'ready' to face PSG as Man City striker says problematic knee feels 'so good Liverpool aiming for fourth place as Salah plots Manchester United fall Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Everton to move for Man City star Aguero Zidane hopeful defensive duo Varane and Ramos will be fit to face Chelsea Arsenal facing tough £20m transfer call over Newcastle survival hero Willock Pogba to Real Madrid still possible as Raiola speculates on Hazard swap deal with Man Utd Refereeing in the Premier League worse than ever, says West Ham vice-chairman Brady Wolves boss Nuno predicts Raul Jimenez return before end of season Eto'o: English football's social media blackout is powerful message but not direct action Solskjaer hopeful Man Utd improvements will convince Pogba and Cavani to stay No extension talks for James at Everton but Ancelotti claims Colombian is 'happy I am beyond excited' - Augustine Williams delighted to sign for La Galaxy Uganda's Ikpeazu fires Wycombe Wanderers to victory as Mikel's Stoke City fall to QPR Ibrahima Konate: Could Liverpool target hold the key to Reds resurgence Simba SC 2-1 Kagera Sugar: Mnyama roar into quarter-finals in Tanzania Cup Crystal Palace striker Jordan backs brother Andre Ayew and Swansea City for Premier League promotion Pogba picks out toughest opponents as fellow World Cup winner & Real Madrid star get the nod ¦ BBC North Korea accuses Joe Biden of pursuing hostile policy over its nuclear programme Covid: Quarantine for Covid contacts could be scrapped Surgery in the womb: 'I've done the best for her Caitlyn Jenner opposes trans girls in women's sports as unfair Sweden's IVF programme for single women not 'as good as hoped Olympia Dukakis: Moonstruck and Steel Magnolias star dies aged 89 Spain's far-right Vox eye share of power in Madrid The young woman trying to adopt her friend Lebanon Easter biscuit woes symbolise crumbling economy How 'good news' stories hide healthcare woes Why African countries back China against the West on human rights Then and now: When silence descended over Victoria Falls Handprints discovered in ancient Mayan cave Family-meal image wins international food photo contest Zero waste bus delivers healthy food to Johannesburg Joseph Parker beats Derek Chisora by split decision after recovering from early knockdown ¦ CNN Myanmar swimmer Win Htet Oo: 'Genocidaires do not deserve to be in the Olympics How to solve problem of vaccine hesitancy Revelers gather for UK rave experiment without social distancing L.S. Lowry's 'Going to the Match' painting set to sell for $4 million I was always, I can, and I will': Isha Johansen on rise to FIFA corridors of power Return to pre-pandemic life seems close, but Covid-19 confusion remains for many Americans Actor Elliot Page tells Oprah that transition surgery was 'life-saving A 330-ton fatberg is clogging a city's sewer. It won't move for weeks Vaccination drive underway. But supplies are scarce White House bans travel from India, starting May 4 100 million fully vaccinated people are helping the US reopen. But many millions more are needed America's Amtrak moment could finally be here Rep. Cheney asked if Trump should be prosecuted. Hear her answer India records more than 400,000 Covid-19 cases in a single day Blaze at an Indian hospital Covid-19 ward kills 18 Nothing short of an apocalypse': Indian doctor on Covid crisis ¦ Good Morning Family, God Bless Nigeria ¦ ¦ Covid-19 Kills, Stay Safe Always ¦iKomoto¦