2 die, many injured in Lagos road crashes (DailyTrust)
Two persons have been confirmed dead while many others sustained severe injuries in a separate accident on Alfred Rewane Road by Marriage Registry intersection and around Isheri, Igando area of Lagos.
The Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA) Zonal Head at Isheri, Mr Afolalu Gbenga, who confirmed the accident in the area, disclosed that two people (a pedestrian and passenger) died instantly in the crash that involved a PSP truck and a Honda Civic car (black APP 79 HF).
The two dead victims were said to have been handed over to medical personnel present at the scene of the accident by LASTMA officials. Read more
Aisha Buhari denies posting fake news on old naira notes, says accounts were hacked (Guardian)
The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has denied posting a purported Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) statement on her Instagram page for the recirculation of old 500 and 1000 naira notes.
Aisha in a statement said the post was published on her social media handles after being hacked on Tuesday.
CBN thereafter refuted the claim in the purported statement that it has directed commercial banks to recirculate old 500 and 1000 naira notes. Read more
Traders accept old notes at Lagos APC presidential rally (Nation)
Traders are accepting the old naira notes at the grand finale of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential rally in Lagos, in compliance with an order of the Supreme Court that restrained the Federal Government from banning the old naira notes.
Some of the traders, who spoke with The Nation, explained that was the only way to assuage the pains and difficulties of those who still have the old notes.
They also said they had no choice but to continue to accept the old naira notes as the new ones were not available for transactions. Read more
17 passengers escape death as boat capsizes in Lagos (Independent)
Seventeen passengers escaped death by a whisker on Monday, as a ferry conveying them en route Ebute Ero from Ikorodu in Lagos State capsized.
The General Manager, Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, said this in a statement in Lagos.
Emmanuel said that they were rescued by first responders, including officers of the LASWA. Read more
Prominent Islamic Cleric: 73 of ny excos chose Atiku but I am for Tinubu (DailyTrust)
The Chairman Council of Ulama, Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa’Ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, has endorsed Asiwaju Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming Presidential election.
According to him, the choice of Tinubu is based on his personal interest and conviction but should not stop his followers from voting candidates of their choice.
Sheikh Jingir made the endorsement at the closing of the JIBWIS’s 30th National Annual Seminar held in Jos. Read more
Explosion rocks administrative block of Okehi LGA Office in Kogi (Channels)
An explosion has rocked the administrative office of the Okehi local government area of Kogi state.
The incident was confirmed by the State police command on Tuesday in Lokoja.
The public relations officer, SP William Aya while briefing our Correspondent revealed that gunmen had stormed the Secretariat around 5 pm and planned the explosion that ripped through the administrative block of the Secretariat. Read more
Abuja pastor apologises for mounting pulpit with AK-47, suspends duties (Punch)
The presiding pastor of House on the Rock Abuja, Pastor Uche Aigbe, has tendered an unreserved apology to his congregation and the entire Nigerians for mounting the pulpit with an unloaded AK-47.
A remorseful Aigbe said he was disappointed in himself for not considering the consequence of bringing the firearm to illustrate a passage in the scripture before taking the decision.
The PUNCH had reported how the preacher caused a stir when he mounted the pulpit with the rifle to address the congregation during a sermon titled ‘‘Guarding the Faith.’’ Read more
Tems Wins NAACP Image Award With Cover Of Bob Marley’s “No Woman, No Cry” (DancehallMag)
For the second year in a row, Nigerian singer Tems has won the NAACP Image Award for Oustanding International Song, this time for her cover of Bob Marley’s No Woman, No Cry.
The announcement was made on Monday, during Night One of the 54th Annual NAACP Image Awards.
The other nominated songs in the category were Diana, a collaboration between Nigerian singer Fireboy DML, American singer Chris Brown and Jamaican singer Shenseea, Bad to Me by Wizkid, Last Last by Burna Boy, and Stand Strong by Davido and Sunday Service Choir. Read more
Hayden Panettiere’s brother dead – Walking Dead and Ice Age star Jansen dies aged 28 (OK!)
Hayden Panettiere’s younger brother Jansen has died aged 28.
A representative for Hayden confirmed her brother’s death to ABC News, as they said that a cause of death is unknown and that an investigation is underway.
The publication said that Hayden asked for privacy in the wake of Jansen’s death.
Another US media outlet, TMZ, quoted a source as saying Jansen’s death was discovered after law enforcement was called to a residence in New York on Sunday evening around 5.30pm. Read more
Ariana DeBose deactivates Twitter account following divisive viral Baftas rap (Standard)
Ariana Debose has deactivated her Twitter account following the response to her rap rendition at the British Academy Film Awards.
The actress, who previously won a Bafta and Oscar for her role in last year’s West Side Story, has been the hot topic of conversation on social media after her high-energy performance at the ceremony on Sunday.
Debose gave a rap rendition of Madonna’s 1990 track “Vogue” as she celebrated the women nominated for a Bafta this year, which included Ana De Armas, Cate Blanchett and Viola Davis. Read more
Rihanna scores big on Billboard 200 Albums Chart After Super Bowl performance (Billboard)
Rihanna scores big on the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated Feb. 25) following her Super Bowl LVII halftime show performance on February 12.
For the first time, the superstar places five albums on the Billboard 200 – and all of them are in the top 50. She becomes only the seventh act in the last 50 years to hold five albums in the top 50 simultaneously.
Rihanna’s Billboard 200 hit parade is led by her most recent studio effort, Anti, which vaults from No. 50 to No. 8 – the former No. 1’s first visit to the top 10 since 2016, its year of release. It’s also the first time that Rihanna has placed any album in the top 10 since Anti in 2016. Read more
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds rock Brighton seafront (MusicNews)
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds are set to headline a huge outdoor gig on Brighton’s seafront.
The former Oasis rocker and his band have been confirmed for the English seaside resort’s On The Beach series on July 30.
The Vaccines, The Coral and Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes will support the ‘Easy Now’ singer.
Tickets go on general sale on Friday 24th February at 10am GMT. The pre-sale takes place on Thursday 23rd February at 10am GMT and fans can sign up for access at noelgallagherbrighton.com. Read more
Eminem files opposition to Gizelle Bryant, Robyn Dixon’s ‘‘Reasonably Shady’’ podcast (PageSix)
Will the real Slim Shady please stand up?
Eminem filed an opposition on Feb. 14 against Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon’s trademark application for “Reasonably Shady,” the name of their podcast, according to docs obtained by Page Six.
In the docs, the “Lose Yourself” rapper — whose real name is Marshall Mathers — says he believes his brand will be “damaged” if the “Real Housewives of Potomac” stars are issued the trademark for their broadcast. Read more
Boy found in shipping container in Malaysia returns to Bangladesh (StraitsTimes)
The 16-year-old Bangladeshi boy, named Fahim, who was found in a shipping container in Port Klang last month, has been safely repatriated back to his home country.
Malaysia’s Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the boy, who had sailed from Chittagong in Bangladesh to Port Klang, was found in a weak condition on Jan 17 when the ship docked at port.
Datuk Seri Saifuddin said based on investigations, there are no elements of human trafficking in this case. He added that the container in which the boy was found was brought in by the MV Integra which sailed out of Bangladesh. Read more
Lulu, Uchegbulam file N1.5b suit against Sports Ministry, NFF, others for unlawful prosecution (Sun)
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Alhaji Sani Lulu and his ex-First Vice President, Mr Amanze Uchegbulam, have asked the Abuja division of the Federal High Court to issue an order reinstating them in office.
Their suit also demanded the sum of N1.5 billion from the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development as damages for unlawful prosecution.
In the suit filed by their counsel, Mike Enahoro-Ebah, and pending before Justice James Omotosho, the plaintiffs listed the Sports Ministry and former minister of Sports, Ibrahim Isa Bio, as 1st and 2nd defendants. Read more
Barca’s Torres saw psychologist after falling into “bottomless well” (RFI)
Barcelona forward Ferran Torres turned to a psychologist for help escaping “a bottomless well”, he said Tuesday.
The former Manchester City winger has struggled for form this season and fallen out of favour, but played superbly in his team’s 2-0 win over Cadiz on Sunday in La Liga.
Torres has been behind Ousmane Dembele and Raphinha in coach Xavi Hernandez’s pecking order in recent months. Read more
Body of Hatayspor sporting director found near where Christian Atsu was discovered following earthquake (IrishIndependent)
The body of Hatayspor’s Sporting Director Taner Savut was recovered on Tuesday more than two weeks after two devastating earthquakes struck in Turkey and Syria, in which more than 47,000 people have died.
Savut had been missing since February 6. His body was found close to where Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu, of the same club, was discovered dead last week.
“We feel the deep sorrow of losing our Sporting Director Taner Savut,” Turkish side Hatayspor said on Twitter on Tuesday. “We will not forget you teacher Taner. Rest in heaven. You are always in our hearts.” Read more
Felipe Drugovich chosen as Lance Stroll’s initial stand-in for Bahrain pre-season test (PlanetF1)
With Lance Stroll unable to take part in the F1 2023 Bahrain pre-season test, Aston Martin reserve Felipe Drugovich will step in initially.
Stroll’s pre-season preparations have come across an unwelcomed interruption after it was confirmed that he suffered “minor injuries” in a cycling accident while training in Spain, which will rule him out of the three-day Bahrain test in its entirety.
“I’ve had an unfortunate accident whilst training on my bike in preparation for the season,” said Stroll as he explained the incident. Read more
Solheim Cup: Suzann Pettersen will captain Europe at 2023 and 2024 events (BBC)
Suzann Pettersen will lead Europe in consecutive Solheim Cups having been announced as skipper for the 2024 event in the United States.
The Norwegian two-time major winner had already been appointed captain for this year’s trophy defence.
The 2023 event runs 22-24 September at Finca Cortesin on the Costa del Sol. Read more