Lagos, firm sign MoU for Lekki-Epe International Airport construction (Punch)
Lagos State Government, on Saturday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a construction company, Summa Group, to construct the long-awaited Lekki-Epe International Airport.
In a statement on his X handle on Saturday, the state governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, noted that the airport is an essential part of his administration’s vision to improve connectivity in the state and stimulate economic growth, as well as draw in global investments.
The statement read, “We signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the internationally acclaimed construction company, Summa Group, to develop and construct the much-awaited Lekki-Epe International Airport. Read more
LAWMA arrests 25 persons for illegal waste disposal (NewTelegraph)
The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) on Saturday announced the arrest of over 25 individuals for illegal dumping of refuse, including six vehicle owners who were caught using their vehicles to dispose of large volumes of waste.
The agency spoke in a statement issued on Saturday state Commissioner for the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab.
Confirming the arrest, Wahab said the LAWMA’s Managing Director, Muyiwa Gbadegesin had mobilized the officials in response to a public complaint raised on social media regarding illegal dumping activities at Abati Primary School along Shasha Road in the Alimosho area of the state. Read more
Gospel musicians not different from Davido, Tiwa Savage – Abel Damina (Guardian)
Pastor Abel Damina of Abel Damina Ministries has stated that those who call themselves gospel music ministers are no different from singers like Davido, Tiwa Savage and Burna Boy.
According to him, there’s no such thing as gospel music ministers in the Bible, adding that there is nothing gospel about their lyrics.
The clergyman said this while addressing his congregation amid a viral video showing Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy lamenting that he had to let go of some gospel music ministers because they were only doing it for the money. Read more
Oyakhilome reveals why some gospel artistes left Christ Embassy (Vanguard)
Founder of LoveWorld, also known as Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has explained why some gospel artistes parted ways with his church.
According to Oyakhilome, the musicians focused more on fame and financial gain than their spiritual calling. He expressed concern that worship in the church had taken a worldly turn, with music losing its essence as a form of true devotion.
He noted that while these artistes actively led praise and worship, they often skipped prayer sessions, which he saw as a sign that they were not genuinely committed to serving God. Read more
NCAA initiates ‘maximum enforcement’ action against Kenya Airways (Channels)
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it has initiated maximum enforcement action against Kenya Airways for many consumer protection infractions.
Among the infractions is the airline’s refusal to tender an official apology, refund and compensate a Nigerian traveller, Gloria Omisore, within 48 hours.
According to the NCAA, while the airline requested an extension of one hour after 48 hours elapsed, it failed to comply with the agency’s determination. Read more
CDS confirms killing of 2 terror kingpins in Zamfara (Nation)
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musa, has confirmed the killing of two notorious terrorist kingpins, Kachalla Gwammade and Kachalla Shehu, in Zamfara State.
He made the disclosure at the closing ceremony of CDS Joint Task Force Commanders Conference at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja.
Gen. Musa said the successful operation has left wanted terrorists leader Bello Turji in disarray, desperately seeking escape routes as pressure mounts. Read more
El-Rufai’s son throws weight behind probe of father’s tenure (Sun)
Nasir El-Rufai’s eldest son, Mohammed El-Rufai has voiced his approval of a probe into his father’s administration by the Kaduna State government.
Mohammed, who disclosed this in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service on Saturday, added that he supports the probe provided it is without bias.
He harped on the need to focus on uncovering facts rather than settling personal scores, stating that such investigations should not be used as a political weapon. Read more
Nigerian government reaffirms commitment to economic growth (VON)
The Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the country’s economic landscape by supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), promoting industrial growth, and attracting foreign direct.
The Permanent Secretary of the Nigerian Ministry of Industry Trade and Investment, Amb. Nura Rimi disclosed this during a visit by participants of the Strategic Management and Policy Studies Course 7/24 from the Nigerian Army Resource Centre to the ministry in Abuja.
Amb. Rimi, represented by the Director of the Federal Produce Inspection Service, Mr. Dafang Sule, welcomed delegates from the Nigerian Army Resource Centre initiative. Read more
Kathy Bates dedicates Critics Choice trophy to ‘Matlock’ producer who lost his home in L.A. fires (THR)
Kathy Bates dedicated her win for best actress in a drama series for Matlock at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards to the show’s producer, Eric Olsen, who lost his home in the L.A. wildfires.
Bates, appearing stunned to win the award, thanked the firefighters who helped Olsen and the community of Los Angeles in the devastating tragedy.
“I really have to thank the firefighters. Our producer, Eric Christian Olsen, had a house in the Palisades and it burned down. And so it’s very personal to us,” she said. “To watch all the film of you guys standing in a line with just a wall of flames in front of you is just terrifying. And I don’t know how you did it, but I thank you so much for so many of us in Los Angeles.” Read more
‘We left pieces of our life behind’: Indigenous group flees drowning island (BBC)
“If the island sinks, I will sink with it,” Delfino Davies says, his smile not fading for a second.
There is silence, except for the swish of his broom across the floor of the small museum he runs documenting the life of his community in Panama, the Guna.
“Before, you could hear children shouting… music everywhere, neighbours arguing,” he says, “but now all the sounds have gone”.
His community, living on the tiny low-lying island of Gardi Sugdub, is the first in Panama to be relocated because of climate change. Read more
Trump task force on anti-Christian bias will review policies of FBI, DOJ, other agencies (CNA)
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday evening to create a task force to eradicate anti-Christian bias within the federal government.
The Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias will review policies in federal departments and agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). It will be led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was confirmed by the Senate on Tuesday. The heads of other departments will also serve on the task force.
According to the order, the task force will review policies in every department to “identify any unlawful anti-Christian policies, practices, or conduct” and recommend agency heads to end them. The task force, which will conclude in two years, will also submit reports to the president 120 days from its creation, one year after its creation, and a final report when it finishes its work. Read more
Meta informs staff that layoffs will begin Monday morning in a now-leaked internal memo (Entrepreneur)
Meta sent employees an internal memo on Friday outlining what to expect as the tech giant implements its latest round of layoffs affecting 5% of its 72,000-person workforce, around 3,000 employees.
A memo obtained by Business Insider and posted to Meta’s internal Workplace forum by Vice President of Human Resources Janelle Gale said that employees affected by the performance-based cuts will be notified Monday morning through an email sent to their work and personal email addresses.
The times are scheduled for different time zones beginning Sunday at 1 p.m. PT with some international employees not hearing the news until February 18. Read more
Trump rules out deporting Prince Harry: ‘He’s got enough problems with his wife’ (NYPost)
Prince Harry can breathe freely in Montecito, because President Donald Trump has ruled out deporting the self-exiled British royal.
Harry’s immigration status is the subject of litigation in Washington DC, with the Heritage Foundation alleging that he may have concealed past illegal drug use that should have disqualified him from obtaining a US visa.
But the president told The New York Post Friday that he isn’t interested in throwing Harry out of the country. Read more
China hunts for survivors following landslide in Sichuan province (AlJazeera)
China has launched a search for more than 30 people after a landslide hit the southwestern Sichuan province.
The landslide hit Jinping village in the city of Yibin on Saturday at about 11:50am (03:50 GMT), state broadcaster CCTV reported. Authorities said dozens are missing, with conditions remaining dangerous.
“Ten houses had been buried, more than 30 people were missing, and about 200 people were evacuated and relocated,” CCTV said. Read more
Massive cancer breakthrough as scientists discover ‘switch’ that reverses disease (Mirror)
A “switch” that reverses cancer cells has been discovered by scientists – who say it’s a major breakthrough in finding a cure to the disease.
A team of researchers in South Korea were able to revert cancerous cells back to a healthier stage by activating this molecular level. In a groundbreaking discovery, they identified a critical moment in the early stages of cancer development – before normal cells irreversibly transform into diseased cells – a finding that could offer a new treatment approach, potentially revolutionising the way we fight the disease.
Traditionally, cancer treatments focus on removing or destroying cancer cells through surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. But this new research points to a third option: helping patients regain their healthy cells, possibly offering therapies that are less toxic and more effective, Dr. Troso-Sandoval told MailOnline. Read more
Remo host hapless Pillars in Ikenne (Punch)
Table toppers Remo Stars will hope to maintain their lead at the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League table on Saturday, when they host former champions Kano Pillars in a high-profile match-day 23 clash in Ikenne, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Remo Stars currently hold an eight-point gap at the top, followed by 3SC, who also play host to Bendel Insurance on second place.
Yet to drop any points in their last five matches and unbeaten in their last seven, Remo Stars are going into today’s encounter with so much confidence, unlike their opponents who have only won two of their last five matches, compounded by the suspension of their coach Usman Abdallah by the club’s hierarchy. Read more
Key Ferrari figure addresses Lewis Hamilton ‘problem’ after Leclerc pace gap (PlanetF1)
Piero Ferrari, the son of legendary team founder Enzo Ferrari, has rejected fears that Lewis Hamilton has joined the Scuderia too late in his F1 career.
It comes after Hamilton was behind new team-mate Charles Leclerc in a Pirelli tyre test in Barcelona earlier this week.
Hamilton is gearing up for his first season as a Ferrari driver, having joined the Italian team from Mercedes on a multi-year contract ahead of the F1 2025 season. Read more
‘A real fighter’ – how Simeone’s son emerged as key to Atletico (BBC)
As a child, over coffee and croissants in their native Argentina, Giuliano Simeone chatted with his father, Diego, about the merits of taking the Atletico Madrid job.
Almost 14 years later, and now the most decorated coach in Los Rojiblancos’ history, there is no sense the boss is merely repaying the youngest of his three sons by giving him a chance at the Metropolitano.
Having swapped Buenos Aires for Madrid as a 16-year-old, leaving River Plate to join Atletico’s youth ranks, the 22-year-old has had to bide his time for a chance in his father’s side. Few can argue he has not earned it. Read more
Luis Enrique signs new deal, targets Champions League glory with PSG (ESPN)
Luis Enrique was delighted to have been given a two-year extension with Paris Saint-Germain as he wants to make history with the French champions.
The Spaniard, who arrived at PSG in 2023, expressed his gratitude for the trust the club has placed in him and said he is motivated to leave a legacy in Paris.
“From day one the club has put everything at our disposal and the support only makes me want to continue working and improving, we want to make history here as a coaching staff,” Luis Enrique told reporters following PSG’s 4-1 win over Monaco on Friday. Read more
Ruud van Nistelrooy fumes at “offside goal” decision as Leicester exited FA Cup late on at Manchester United (RTE)
Ruud van Nistelrooy was furious after an “unacceptable” and “unthinkable” error saw Harry Maguire’s offside winner stand as Leicester exited the FA Cup at his former club Manchester United.
The Dutchman started the season as one of Erik ten Hag’s assistants and stepped up as interim manager, before being let go by Ruben Amorim and swiftly taking up the job as Foxes boss.
Bobby De Cordova-Reid’s first-half header had Leicester dreaming of a fourth-round win at Old Trafford, but substitute Joshua Zirkzee levelled after United reacted to being booed off at the break. Read more
LeBron James becomes oldest player to score 40 points in NBA history, dropping 42 in Lakers’ victory (ABC)
Age is more than just a number to LeBron James.
It’s also a target.
The 40-year-old James became the oldest player to score 40 points in an NBA game Thursday night, putting up a season-high 42 in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors.
James passed the record held by Michael Jordan, his idol and the only other NBA player to score 40 after his 40th birthday. Read more