Car crushes vulcanizer to death (Sun)
A Vulcanizer simply identified as Morufu was on Monday crossed to death by a car in Osogbo, Osun state, Monday.
It was gathered that the incident happened in the Okebaale area around 5 pm.
An eyewitness account revealed that a Toyota Camry car lost control while trying to avoid an upcoming tipper. Read more
Court sentences man to death by hanging for killing 11-year-old girl (Vanguard)
An Ogun State High Court, sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, on Monday sentenced a 23-year-old man, Azeez Akinpelu to death by hanging for killing an eleven-year-old girl, Rokibat Odeyale, in Owode Egba, in Obafemi/Owode local government area of the State.
Akinpelu, a resident of Owode, was convicted on a five-count charge of conspiracy, possession of fire arms, manslaughter, attempted murder, and murder.
Delivering her judgement, Justice O.O Stanley, held that the prosecution has proved its case beyond reasonable doubt that Akinpelu was guilty as charged. Read more
3 jailed 5 years for trafficking 38.50kg tramadol (Punch)
The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday convicted and sentenced a 51-year-old Qatar-based Nigerian businessman, Uchegbu Obi, and two others to five years imprisonment, for trafficking 38.5 kilograms of tramadol.
The other two convicts sentenced alongside Obi are Usman Inda, 48, and Sani Salisu, 48.
The convicts were arraigned on two counts bordering on conspiracy and drug trafficking preferred against them by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. Read more
Lagos lifts suspension on road transport association’s activities (DailyTrust)
The Lagos State Government has lifted the ban on activities of Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in the state.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, said this in a statement on Monday.
Giwa said the suspension was in furtherance of the state’s quest to foster peace and smooth working relationship among union members in its transportation sector. Read more
Cement manufacturers agree to reduce price of product (Channels)
Cement manufacturers in Nigeria have agreed to bring down the price of the product to between N7,000 and N8,000 per 50kg depending on the location nationwide.
The manufacturers present also expressed their readiness to bring down the prices in the future as soon as the Federal Government intervention is fulfilled.
This agreement between the Federal Government and the manufacturers was reached at a meeting called by the Minister of Works Senator David Umahi on Monday in Abuja. Read more
Civil Society Organisations endorse redeployment of NUPRC personnel to Lagos (ThisDay)
Members of the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations, have endorsed the redeployment of some personnel of the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), noting that the move will foster accountability, and productivity and save costs for the nation
Addressing journalists on behalf of the coalition during a press briefing, the Coalition’s Spokesperson, Comrade Shina Loremikan stated that, based on their findings the commission is not relocating its headquarters to Lagos, saying, “NUPRC not leaving Abuja as erroneously speculated.”
According to him, “Some persons, including politicians and analysts, who are aware of NUPRC’s various roles, have come to perceive the actions of NUPRC more from the realm of politics than economics. Take the latest efforts to move some personnel, especially field officers to Lagos, where many oil and gas companies have offices for example. Read more
Ogun Assembly summons ex-Commissioner, 2 others over alleged financial infractions (Tribune)
The Ogun State House of Assembly, on Monday, summoned former commissioner for Information and Strategy, Waheed Odusile, former Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Abiodun Awere and the Director of Finance and Accounts, who served in the ministry between 2021 and 2022, to appear before it for clarifications of some financial infractions in the audit reports of the financial years.
The Chairman, House Committee on Public Accounts and Anti-Corruption, Hon. Damilare Bello, gave the directive, while considering the Ministry’s auditor’s reports for the year 2021 and 2022 and the financial records as presented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Waheed Adesina at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
The trio, according to Bello, were expected to appear before the Committee on Thursday, 29th of February, 2024 at 1.00pm to provide further information on various infractions regarding N92.9m released to the ministry from the Governor’s contingency fund to supplement funds released for the expenditures of the Ministry. Read more
Ebonyi to recruit 2,600 forest guards (Nation)
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has approved the recruitment of 2,600 youths into the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS).
The approval aims to enhance the capacity of security agencies in the state to fight banditry, kidnapping and others, especially those committed within the forests.
Ebonyi State Commander of NHFSS, Igwe Larry, said this in a statement.
He said the approval was a testimony of the confidence of the state government in the ability of the NHFSS to contribute effectively to the curbing of insecurity in the country by complementing the efforts of the Police, Army and other security agencies. Read more
Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice take home silverware at People’s Choice Awards 2024 (HipHopDx)
Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice were among the winners at the People’s Choice Awards 2024.
While she was not in attendance, Queen Bey picked up R&B Artist of the Year, beating out SZA, The Weeknd, Usher, Victoria Monét, Janelle Monáe, Brent Faiyaz and Tems.
It was her only win of the night as she lost out on Female Artist of the Year to Taylor Swift and also Concert Tour of the Year to the “Antihero” singer. Read more
Madonna awkwardly falls off a chair during Seattle concert (Fox)
Madonna took a tumble during her Seattle show on Sunday night.
During a performance of “Open Your Heart,” the pop icon, 56, awkwardly fell off a chair onstage. After beginning to sing the song, one of Madonna’s back-up dancers began to drag the chair.
The dancer only made it a few feet before losing their footing and falling to the floor with Madonna. In the video of the accident, Madonna is seen laughing off the fall before rolling off the chair with a smile. Read more
BBC comes under fire over uncomfortable Andrew Scott interview on Baftas red carpet (HuffPost)
An uncomfortable clip of Andrew Scott being interviewed about Barry Keoghan’s Saltburn nude scene on the Baftas red carpet has been met with criticism on social media.
On Sunday night, the Fleabag star was a guest at this year’s Baftas, where his latest movie All Of Us Strangers was nominated for six awards, including Outstanding British Film and an acting nod for co-star Paul Mescal.
As he made his way into the event, Andrew spoke briefly to the BBC, where things took an awkward turn after he was asked about his friendship with Saltburn star and fellow Irish performer Barry Keoghan. Read more
Boy Meets World actors detail alleged grooming and manipulation by guest star Brian Peck (PageSix)
Boy Meets World actors Rider Strong and Will Friedle lifted the lid on guest star Brian Peck’s alleged grooming and manipulation that they claim they experienced during and after his time on the iconic sitcom.
The men — along with former castmate Danielle Fishel — discussed “the difficult subjects of grooming, childhood sexual abuse and their effects on victims” with family therapist Kati Morton on Pod Meets World, per the official description of the latest iHeart podcast episode.
Four years after “Boy Meets World” ended, Peck, now 63, was convicted of sexually abusing an unknown Nickelodeon child actor in 2004. Subsequently, he served 16 months behind bars after being charged with eight counts of sexual abuse. Read more
Westside Gunn ‘‘never going back to Canada’’ following racist treatment at border (HipHopDX)
Westside Gunn has claimed that Canada’s border control was “racist” towards him and stated he’s “never going back” to the country again.
The Buffalo, New York native took to X on Saturday (February 17) to voice his frustration with the way he was treated by authorities while attempting to travel across the border.
“Unless I’m getting a big bag the way I was just treated infront of my kids I’m never going back to Canada,” he wrote. Read more
WikiLeaks’ Assange set to begin last-ditch effort to stop extradition to US (VOA)
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange begins what could be his last chance to stop his extradition from Britain to the United States on Tuesday after more than 13 years battling the authorities in the English courts.
U.S. prosecutors are seeking to put Assange, 52, on trial on 18 counts relating to WikiLeaks’ high-profile release of vast troves of confidential U.S. military records and diplomatic cables.
They argue that the leaks imperiled the lives of their agents and that there is no excuse for his criminality. Assange’s many supporters hail him as an anti-establishment hero and a journalist who is being persecuted for exposing U.S. wrongdoing. Read more
Widow of Haiti’s president, ex-prime minister and former police chief indicted in assassination (NBC)
A judge investigating the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse issued a final report on Monday that indicts his widow, Martine Moïse, ex-prime minister Claude Joseph and the former chief of Haiti’s National Police, Léon Charles, among others.
The indictments are expected to further destabilize Haiti as it struggles with a surge in gang violence and recovers from a spate of violent protests demanding the resignation of current Prime Minister Ariel Henry. A total of nearly 50 suspects were indicted in the 122-page judge’s report.
Charles, who now serves as Haiti’s permanent representative to the Organization of the American States, faces the most serious charges: murder; attempted murder; possession and illegal carrying of weapons; conspiracy against the internal security of the state; and criminal association. Read more
Kenneth Omeruo reveals another Super Eagles player who received death threats after Iwobi incident (Soccernet)
enneth Omeruo and Ahmed Musa came very close to becoming the first Nigerian players to win two AFCON tournaments but were denied by Sebastien Haller’s late goal.
Super Eagles and Kasimpasa central defender, Kenneth Omeruo has revealed that Nottingham Forest full-back, Ola Aina received death threats after Nigeria lost the AFCON 2023 final, Soccernet.ng reports.
Omeruo, 30, has been a member of the Nigerian football team since making his debut in January 2013, winning the AFCON tournament hosted by South Africa in the same year. Read more
NFF Gen Sec, Sanusi, becomes Legend’s Ryde ambassador (DailyTrust)
E-hailing ride company, Legend’s Ryde has appointed the General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, MON as its Ambassador.
At a modest but colourful ceremony inside the NFF Secretariat, Abuja yesterday, vice chairman of Legend’s Ryde, Hajia Raolah Usman said the company opted for Dr. Sanusi based on the NFF scribe’s high level of integrity, adorable character, charisma and excellent personality.
“We are convinced about the great mileage that Dr. Sanusi will bring to our organization and products as our ambassador. He is not only an eminent personality; he is a man of unblemished character with a great record of performance in office,” Hajia Usman said. Read more
Glasner replaces Hodgson as Crystal Palace boss (France 24)
Crystal Palace named Oliver Glasner as their new manager on Monday, shortly after Roy Hodgson stepped down following a poor run that left the club hovering above the relegation zone.
Glasner, who led Eintracht Frankfurt to Europa League glory in 2022, has signed a deal until the end of the 2025/26 season.
“I am very happy to join Crystal Palace FC as manager,” the 49-year-old Austrian said.
“I am looking forward to working with the talented squad, meeting the club’s supporters and experiencing the Selhurst Park atmosphere I have heard so much about.” Read more
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola apologises to Kalvin Phillips for ‘‘overweight’’ comment (RTE)
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has apologised to Kalvin Phillips for saying publicly that he had returned from the Qatar World Cup overweight.
Guardiola made the comment in a press conference in December 2022 having left the City and England midfielder out of a Carabao Cup tie against Liverpool.
Phillips, who joined West Ham on loan in January, earlier this month told the Observer that “after the World Cup was probably the toughest, when Pep came out and said I was overweight”, adding: “I did not disagree with him but obviously I took a big knock on my confidence and how I felt at City.” Read more
ATP Rio Open: Briton Cameron Norrie beats Hugo Dellien (BBC)
British number one Cameron Norrie started the defence of his ATP Rio Open title with a routine 6-3 6-2 win over Bolivian Hugo Dellien in Brazil.
Norrie, 28, made light work of an opponent who gave him a tough time at the quarter-final stage in 2023.
It took Norrie, who offered up just one break point in the match, one hour and 21 minutes to seal victory.
He will meet Chile’s Tomas Barrios Vera for the first time in his career in the next round. Read more
Steph Curry gives Russell Wilson’s stepson an adorable basketball lesson during 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend (People)
Russell Wilson is making memories with Future Zahir Wilburn with the help of an NBA MVP!
The Denver Broncos quarterback, 35, took his stepson Future, 9, to have some fun in Indianapolis for the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend.
In a video posted to ESPN’s TikTok account, the little boy stands on the basketball court getting a private shooting lesson from Golden State Warriors’ point guard Stephen Curry. Read more