Alleged Forgery: Court frees Fani-Kayode, says he has no case to answer (Channels)
The Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has acquitted and discharged a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, of the charge of medical forgery levelled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe who freed the former minister while delivering ruling on the no case submission filed by his counsel held that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against him.
The court upheld the no case-submission filed by his counsel, Norrison Quakers (SAN) and ruled that Fani-Kayode had no case to answer as the EFCC did not link him to the offence. Read more
Romance Scam: TikToker jailed three years for impersonation (Punch)
Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Lagos, on Monday, convicted and sentenced a TikToker, Olamide Bello, to three years imprisonment for impersonating an American citizen.
The judge sentenced him after finding him guilty of the offence of impersonation, but gave him an option of N600,000 fine, in lieu of the sentence.
The court further ordered the forfeiture of the convictโs iPhones 14, pro Max and a GLK 2013 model, to the Federal Government of Nigeria. Read more
Uncle sells out nephew’s family to kidnappers, gets N200k reward out of N13m ransom (Leadership)
A 50-year-old informant, Ado Haruna, has been arrested for conspiring with bandits to kidnap his nephew, Alhaji Bashiru Anas, and his family in Zaria, Kaduna State.
Despite facilitating the abduction that led to a ransom payment of N13 million, four new motorcycles, and N300,000 worth of Airtel recharge cards, Haruna received only N200,000 as his reward.
The IGP Intelligence Response Team (IRT) operatives apprehended Haruna, who was among the criminal suspects paraded in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. Read more
Use criticisms against Nigeria to prioritise development, Peter Obi urges (Tribune)
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has stated that opinions highlighting Nigeriaโs shortcomings should be used to prioritise development decisions and policies rather than vilifying those who express such views.
โItโs not enough to resort to blind patriotism by vilifying those who point out our shortcomings.
โInstead, we should use these criticisms as a catalyst to prioritize critical areas of development and improve the lives of our people,โ Obi posted on his X handle on Tuesday. Read more
El-Rufai blasts Uba Sani, says โthe people of Kaduna will judgeโ (DailyTrust)
Malam Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, has aimed a dig at Governor Uba Sani, his successor.
El-Rufai, stopped from becoming a minister in 2023 by his opponents in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has recently become a vocal critic of the party and Tinubuโs administration.
At a programme in Abuja last week, El-Rufai said many things were not right with the ruling party and government in power. Read more
FRSC partners developers to provide affordable housing for staff (Nation)
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced partnership with private developers to provide affordable housing for its staff members.
This initiative is aimed at addressing the housing needs of FRSC personnel and improving their overall well-being.
The Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, announced this on Tuesday at the maiden 2025 Corps Marshalโs Parade at the FRSC National Headquarters in Abuja. Read more
Police arraign suspended Ogun traditional ruler for assault (Channels)
The suspended traditional ruler of Orile Ifo, Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, has been arraigned before the Ifo Magistrate Court.
Adewale, who was arraigned by the Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday, faces a three-count charge of conspiracy, assault and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace.
This is sequel to his suspension by the Ogun State Government over his alleged uncivil conduct. Read more
Oyebanji felicitates ex-Gov Adebayo on 67th birthday (Independent)
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has congratulated the first elected Governor of the State, Otunba Richard Adeniyi Adebayo on his 67th birthday.
Oyebanji, in a press statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, celebrated Otunba Adebayoโs virtues of selflessness, humility and exemplary service to Ekiti in particular and Nigeria in general.
While describing Adebayo as a history maker, Oyebanji lauded him for laying a solid foundation for Ekiti development which his successors are building upon which has taken the state to an enviable status among the comity of states in Nigeria. Read more
Tina Knowles celebrates Beyoncรฉ’s Album of the Year win with GloRilla video (Complex)
Tina Knowles and GloRilla are aligned.
Ms. Knowles hopped on Instagram to share her excitement that her daughter, Beyoncรฉ finally won Album of the Year at the Grammys for her latest effort, Cowboy Carter. Tina illustrated her point by sharing a clip of Big Glo yelling and cheering Bey on as she walked to the stage to accept her award.
โThis was me last night when they announced @beyonce won for Album Of The Year at home watching by myself,โ Ms. Knowles wrote. โThrough all those years, she was so gracious when not winning, still remaining humble and being genuinely happy for those who did win.โ
โI always told her that I really appreciated and admired her humbleness and classy graciousness. So yes, last night. @glorillapimp was me and I was her!! We were the same person. Thank you for all the prayers and love she received last night.. thank you to the BeyHive and everyone who supported her.โ Read more
M23 rebels declare ceasefire in Goma for humanitarian reasons (AfricaNews)
Rwanda-backed rebels who took control of Goma, a crucial city in eastern Congo, have declared a unilateral ceasefire in the area for humanitarian purposes.
The M23 group made this announcement on Monday, responding to calls for a safe passage for aid and the needs of hundreds of thousands of displaced individuals.
Goma is situated in a region rich in mineral resources, yet it remains under rebel control. There has been no immediate response from the Congolese government. Read more
Julien Baker and Torres announce joint US tour (Pitchfork)
Julien Baker and Torres are all-in on their new collaborative album Send a Prayer My Way, out April 18, and are eager to bring those country songs to life onstage together. The two artists have announced a U.S. tour for this spring, during which they will play material from the LP. Check out the full list of tour dates below.
After kicking things off with a special set at Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee at the end of March, Baker and Torres will make their way across the Midwest, South, and East Coast for this run. Along the way, the two will perform at a handful of other music festivals, too, including Kilby Block Party, Newport Folk Festival, and Green River Festival.
Send a Prayer My Way is Baker and Torresโ first album written and performed together, but has been a shared idea between the two artists dating as far back as 2016. Itโs led by the singles โSugar in the Tankโ (which the duo performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon) and โSylvia.โ Read more
The Weeknd thriller โHurry Up Tomorrowโ Unveils First-Look Photos (Deadline)
Lionsgate has unveiled the first stills from Hurry Up Tomorrow, its psychological thriller co-written, produced by and starring Abel โThe Weekndโ Tesfaye, which is slated for an exclusive theatrical release on May 16.
Tied to The Weekndโs sixth studio album of the same name, which released January 31, Hurry Up Tomorrow marks the artistโs first leading film role. The story follows a musician plagued by insomnia who is pulled into an odyssey with a stranger who begins to unravel the very core of his existence.
Filmmaker Eddie Alcazar On Creating The Weekndโs Surreal Short โRed Terrorโ, โAn Experience That Pushes Boundariesโ
Co-starring Jenna Ortega (Wednesday) and Barry Keoghan (Saltburn), the film is directed by Wavesโ Trey Edward Shults, who co-wrote the script with Tesfaye and Reza Fahim. Tesfaye and Fahim also produced the project, along with Kevin Turen and Harrison Kreiss. Read more
Travel back to the 1960s in first โFantastic Four: First Stepsโ footage (Collider)
The first footage from The Fantastic Four: First Steps has been released. After many months of anticipation, fans are getting their first look at one of the biggest blockbusters of the summer. The short footage from the movie depicts children excitedly attempting to get a look at the team’s take off through television sets from a store. The first full trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps will be released tomorrow. In the meantime, audiences will have to wait while enjoying this short teaser that also includes a preview of the film’s soundtrack. The stage has been set for some of the most recognizable characters from Marvel’s catalog to make their official return to the big screen.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps will introduce the iconic team into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness presented a version of Reed Richards portrayed by John Krasinski, the upcoming movie directed by Matt Shakman will present Marvel’s first family in its entirety. Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are the actors who Marvel Studios has selected to bring the team to life. Read more
El Salvador offers to take in US criminals and migrants (BBC)
El Salvador has offered to take in “dangerous criminals” held in American jails – including those with US citizenship, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says.
After meeting President Nayib Bukele on a visit to the Central American country, Rubio said the US was “profoundly grateful”, adding that “no country’s ever made an offer of friendship such as this”.
El Salvador will also accept for deportation migrants of any nationality who are criminals and in the US unlawfully, the secretary of state said. Read more
5 people wounded in Sweden school shooting (GulfNews)
Five people were shot and wounded at a school in the central Swedish city of Orebro on Tuesday, police said, urging the public to stay away from the area as a large operation was underway.
Images from the scene showed a large police presence with multiple ambulances and emergency vehicles outside the school.
โThe extent of the injuries is unclear. The operation is ongoing,โ police said in a statement.
Police originally said in a statement that four people had been shot, but updated the tally minutes later to five. Read more
Okafor joins Napoli as Kvaratskhelia replacement (Channels)
Napoli announced on Monday the signing of AC Milan attacker Noah Okafor following the departure of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia last month.
Switzerlandโs Okafor arrives at the Serie A leaders on loan until the end of the season, with an option to buy.
Georgiaโs Kvaratskhelia left Napoli in January for Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth a reported 70 million euros ($72 million). Read more
Lobi Stars open newly adopted home with 1-0 loss to Enyimba (DailyTrust)
โNomadicโ Lobi Stars who recently migrated from Lafia Township Stadium to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium Bauchi opened their newly adopted home ground with a 0-1 loss to Enyimba on Monday.
For close to three years now, Lobi Stars have continued to move from one place to another in search of an alternative home ground following the prolonged renovation work on their traditional home ground the Aper Aku Stadium Makurdi.
Unfortunately, as the Benue State government and the contractor, Monimichelle Sport Facility Construction Company, continue to trade blames over the slow pace of renovation work on the stadium, Lobi Stars have remained homeless. Read more
Iheanacho passes medical, seals loan move to Middlesbrough (Leadership)
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has completed a loan move to English Championship club Middlesbrough till the end of the season after passing his medical test yesterday.
The deal marks a significant addition for Michael Carrickโs side as they push for promotion to the Premier League.
Iheanacho was given permission by Sevilla to travel for his medical after being left out of training on Sunday. Read more
Manchester United face tough summer transfer window due to limited funds (IrishExaminer)
Manchester United face another difficult transfer window in the summer due to limited finances, with the ability to considerably strengthen Ruben Amorimโs squad dependent on accruing a profit from player sales.
United could afford only the ยฃ25.1m outlay to buy Patrick Dorgu from Lecce and Ayden Heaven from Arsenal for a fee in the region of ยฃ1.5m during the most recent transfer window. After loaning Marcus Rashford to Aston Villa and Antony to Real Betis, there were no funds to replace the forwards in Amorimโs squad. This was despite a minimum 75% of Rashfordโs ยฃ365,000-a-week wage being paid by Villa, and Betis sourcing 84% of Antonyโs ยฃ150,000-a-week salary.
The constricted budget meant no move was made to sign cover for Lisandro Martรญnez after the defender suffered a suspected season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury in Sundayโs 2-0 defeat by Crystal Palace. Read more
Portugal’s Felix joins Milan on loan from Chelsea (France24)
AC Milan secured a loan deal for Chelsea forward Joao Felix as the Serie A club made four late signings in the winter transfer window in a bid to revive their season.
In a statement Milan said that Portugal forward Felix, who only scored one league goal for Chelsea since signing from Atletico Madrid in the summer, “has signed a contract with the club lasting until 30 June 2025”.
Milan only announced the Felix deal Tuesday, but the required paperwork was submitted before Monday’s transfer deadline. Read more
Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red brand unveils first spring/summer collection (Forbes)
After its successful debut last year, Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red apparel line is launching its first-ever spring/summer collection, expanding its premium โathluxuryโ golf offerings in advance of the kickoff of a new peak season.
The new collection from the 15-time major champion showcases an expanded range of polo shirts, knitwear, and curated accessories. Among the most notable innovations is the brand’s use of 3D Knitting technology for its sweater collection โ a process that creates seamless garments from a single strand of yarn, eliminating bulk while incorporating strategic stretch and flex zones. Read more