Headlines

• Fubara backs Tinubu’s re-election bid and urges unity and southern solidarity
  
• Ago Ireti Residents Protest against Ondo Government’s Planned Relocation.
  
• Waste management agency protest in ondo
  
• Trump orders US Navy to destroy boats laying mines in Hormuz
  
• Lamine Yamal injured, but expected to be fit for World Cup
  

DETAILS

• Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office to enable him to continue “the good work he is doing”.
The governor said it was important for the President to continue implementing his “bold, daring and ambitious vision” for the inclusive and sustainable development of the country.
Fubara made the call on Thursday while declaring open a meeting of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
He described President Tinubu as a “dedicated and highly patriotic” leader who should be given another chance, stressing that with him in office, Nigerians should rest assured that the nation is in safe hands.
• The resident of ago ireti leprosorium have protested the plan of Ondo State government to remove them from their present to location between Akure and oba Ile community.
The leprosorium is located along airport road Akure
Residence of ago ireti where seen in front of governors office this morning with different placards asking the government to leave them in Thier present location
• The workers of the waste management agency staged a protest today in front of the governor's office
The protesting workers are asking for better working condition
They requested for increase in salary and regular payments of their salary, they want Ondo State government to implement minimum wage for staffs of waste management

Foreign News

President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed the United States would destroy any vessel laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as he rachets up pressure on Iran to reopen the crucial sea passage.
“I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be… that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump posted.
There is to be no hesitation. Additionally, our mine ‘sweepers’ are clearing the Strait right now.”

Sports News

Spain’s Lamine Yamal has picked up a hamstring injury, but is expected to be fit for the upcoming World Cup, his club Barcelona announced Thursday.
“Tests have confirmed that first-team player Lamine Yamal has a hamstring injury in his left leg,” Barca said.
“The player will undergo conservative treatment. Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of the season and is expected to be available for the World Cup,” which runs from June 11-July 19 this year.