Lagos police look into Tiwa Savage’s petition against Davido (Punch)
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the receipt of the petition by Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage, over alleged bullying and threats to her life by Grammy nominee, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, while responding to an inquiry by PUNCH Metro on Tuesday, said investigation had begun into the allegations.
He said, “I can confirm to you that we have received the petition and an investigation has commenced.” Read more
UNILAG to graduate 379 first class students at 54th convocation (Nation)
The University of Lagos says a total of 340 students will be graduating with first class at its 54th convocation scheduled for Jan. 17.
The Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, disclosed this at a news conference to announce activities lined up for the ceremony on Wednesday, in Lagos.
According to her, the 340 are among the overall 17,464 students that will graduate during the period.
She noted that David Akanmu, from the Faculty of Engineering, had emerged the overall best graduating student, with a perfect score of 5.00 CGPA. Read more
Court remands ex-minister Agunloye in Kuje prison over $6b Mambila deal (Vanguard)
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of the former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, in Kuje prison.
He was remanded at the Kuje Correctional Center by trial Justice Donatus Okorowo, after he was docked before the court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over his alleged complicity in fraud.
The defendant, who had also served as a Minister of State for Defence, pleaded not guilty to the charge. Read more
FG shuts section of Third Mainland Bridge for 7-week repair (DailyTrust)
The Federal Government on Tuesday assured motorists and users of Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos of seamless travels as the popular bridge and the longest in Nigeria was partially shut down.
The shutdown which would last seven weeks starting from Tuesday was aimed at carrying out comprehensive rehabilitation of the bridge on the Iyana Oworonshoki-Adeniji Adele section of the bridge.
The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, to commemorate the beginning of the rehabilitation. Read more
Strange woman steals newborn baby at Lafia hospital (Vanguard)
A yet-to-be-identified woman stole a new-born baby boy at the postnatal ward of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia on Tuesday.
Mother of the one-day-old baby, Mrs Wosilat Suleiman, told newsmen that she was delivered of the baby early on Tuesday through Caesarean Section.
“My relation that was looking after me introduced the strange woman she met in the ward to me before she went home to pick something. Read more
Prominent Oyo Islamic cleric, Alaga, dies at 80 (Punch)
Sheikh Abdulfatai Muhali Alaga, renowned as the Grand Mufti of Ibadan and also known as Alfa Agba of Ibadanland, is dead.
Alaga, 80, succumbed to a brief illness and his remains were buried at 4 pm on Tuesday.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, expressed his condolences to the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheik Abdulganiyu Agbotomokekere, and the Muslim Ummah in the state, mourning the demise of the Grand Mufti. Read more
Soldier ranting against Sanwo-Olu arrested — Army Chief (Tribune)
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has condemned the viral verbal attack on the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, by individuals claiming to be officers of the Nigerian Army for arresting a soldier for driving against traffic.
Speaking at the opening of the Dragon Officers Mess in Abakpa Cantonment, Enugu State, on Tuesday, Lagbaja noted that only one of those claiming to be soldiers in viral videos on social media was a personnel of the Nigerian Army.
The COAS said, “The soldier that was apprehended while plying on a one-way does not represent the Nigerian Army because in every respect it contravenes what we stand for which is discipline as an army, and it contravenes the constitution and the laws of Lagos and so we frown at that as the army. Read more
6 injured on Kaduna-Abuja highway as terrorists, security operatives engage in gun duel (Sun)
The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the exchange of gunfire between terrorists and security operatives penultimate Sunday along Kaduna-Abuja highway.
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer PPRO of the State Command, ASP Mansur Hassan, said six persons were injured as commuters were caught in the cross fire.
The PPRO however refuted reports by some online media that score of persons were abducted by the terrorists on the fateful day, urging Reporters to always verify story before publishing. Read more
Norelle covers Sade’s “Like a Tattoo” (RatedR&B)
Emerging vocalist Norelle pays tribute to Sade Adu ahead of the legendary singer’s 65th birthday (Jan. 16) with a cover of “Like a Tattoo.”
Norelle’s reimagined version of the Sade classic was produced by Romero Mosley and Iyeball, with Keyon Harrold on the horns and Eric Nicholas on the keys.
Regarding her “Like a Tattoo” cover, Norelle tells Rated R&B: “The performance of this song by Sade is so captivating and so majestic. It holds a feeling that is not easily duplicated or present much in music now.” Read more
Meek Mill accused of spitting on Nicki Minaj & being ‘insecure’ during their relationship (HipHopDx)
Meek Mill’s alleged former friend Dean is speaking out and has made damning allegations against Meek when it comes to his time dating Nicki Minaj.
Dean took to social media earlier this week exposing Meek with claims that he spit on Minaj and kicked her out of his house during their turbulent two-year relationship that ended in 2016.
“That n-gga [Meek] put [Nicki] out in the woods. We out in Jersey somewhere in the woods,” he claimed. “N-gga put her out the house and shit and I had to go get her. She cried right here. Am I lying, Nicki? Ask Meek’s sister.” Read more
Black man who spent 44 years in prison before he was exonerated gets record $25M settlement (NBC)
A Black North Carolina man who spent 44 years in prison after he was wrongfully convicted of raping a prominent white woman has been awarded a historic $25 million settlement more than three years after he was exonerated.
Ronnie Long, 68, settled his civil lawsuit with the city of Concord, about 25 miles northeast of Charlotte, for $22 million, the city said in a news release Tuesday. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation had previously settled for $3 million, according to Duke Law School’s Wrongful Convictions Clinic.
The clinic, which represented Long, said the settlement is the second largest wrongful conviction settlement recorded. Read more
Shanna Moakler accuses ex Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian of ‘parenting alienation’: ‘disgusting’ (People)
Shanna Moakler is sharing new details about her co-parenting relationship with Travis Barker.
In a preview clip of Wednesday’s upcoming episode of the Dumb Blonde podcast obtained by the New York Post’s Page Six, Moakler, 48, talked with host Bunnie XO about her relationship with ex-husband Barker, also 48, alleging that he and wife Kourtney Kardashian, 44, have been trying to one-up her as a parent.
Moakler shares her son Landon, 20, and daughter Alabama, 18, with Travis. She is also mom to daughter Atiana, 24, whom she shares with ex Oscar De La Hoya, 50, and whom Travis helped raise. Read more
5 countries support South Africa’s genocide case against Israel (AfricaNews)
The International Court of Justice is scheduled to commence the hearing of the case in which South Africa accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza starting this Thursday.
Currently, five countries, among which the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, along with Jordan, Turkey, and Malaysia, have openly expressed their support for the case, while only Israel and the United States have opposed it.
South Africa filed a complaint at the end of December, alleging that Israel committed genocide during the Gaza conflict. The complaint advocates for an end to the severe military campaign, which has resulted in the deaths of over 23,000 Palestinians, including nearly 10,000 children. Read more
Russia’s Navalny jokes about ‘naked party’ in first video link from new prison (NBC)
Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny cracked jokes on Wednesday in his first court appearance since being transferred to an Arctic penal colony, but a judge rejected his latest challenge against his treatment in prison.
Navalny appeared by video link from the “Polar Wolf” colony to which he was transferred last month from a prison in Melekhovo, east of Moscow, in an arduous three-week journey by road and rail.
He drew laughter from the judge when he asked on the call whether the Melekhovo colony had thrown a party to celebrate his departure, and whether it had included karaoke. Read more
Ecuador declares war on armed gangs after TV station attacked on air (BBC)
Ecuador’s president has ordered that criminal gangs be “neutralised” after days of violence culminated in an attack on a television studio.
Masked gunmen broke into public television channel TC’s live studio during a broadcast, forcing staff to the floor.
Police made 13 arrests following the attack, which injured two employees. Read more
Osimhen Labels Kvaratskhelia’s Agent Disgrace (CompleteSports)
Victor Osimhen has lashed out at his Napoli teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s agent Mamuka Jugeli labeling him a disgrace for suggesting the Nigerian will join a Saudi Arabia club next summer.
Osimhen recently signed a new contract until 2026 in December, with his salary reportedly more than doubling to £8.6m per season.
He rejected a £115m advance from Saudi side Al-Hilal in the summer. Read more
Umuhu community shines at Abig Nwankwo Foundation football tournament (Leadership)
Sporting activities had a great start in the New Year in Okija, Anambra State, over the weekend as communities contended for the coveted trophy of the football tournament organised by Abig Nwankwo Foundation.
The tournament, which was keenly contested among several communities, had three of them emerging as the major contenders at the grand finale held on Sunday, January 7, 2024.
The competition was played in Okija, Ihiala local government area of the State and hosted by Abig Nwankwo, owner of Abig Nwankwo Foundation and Bigly Group. Read more
Api Ratuniyarawa: Barbarians player jailed for sexual assault (BBC)
A Fijian rugby player has been jailed after sexually assaulting three women in a Cardiff city centre bar.
Api Ratuniyarawa, 37, admitted two counts of assault by penetration and one of sexual assault at Revolution between 31 October and 2 November 2023.
He was sentenced to two years and 10 months at Cardiff Crown Court on Tuesday. Read more
Tottenham Hotspur sent Usain Bolt message amid the arrival of speed merchant Timo Werner (HitC)
Timo Werner is back in the Premier League and this time he will be donning the colours of Tottenham Hotspur.
HITC Football were told that Tottenham were going to sign the RB Leipzig player on a loan deal – and now the club have confirmed the deal.
This is a big move by Ange Postecoglou, not in terms of finances because it’s just a loan deal from the German club, but because of his previous struggles in England. Read more
African country deserves to win the World Cup –Eto’o (CompleteSports)
Former Cameroon captain Samuel Eto’o believes an African country deserves to win the World Cup due to the rich talents at their disposal.
Eto’o, who won the African Player of the Year a record four times:[6] in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2010, made this known ahead of the commencement of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The former Barcelona star told SportBible’s Instagram handle has expressed his belief that Africans possess more football talents than their European counterparts. Read more
Sadio Mane 31′ marries 18 year old girlfriend (Guardian)
Senegalese and Former Liverpool striker Sadio Mane, 31, has exchanged vows with his 18-year-old girlfriend, Aisha Tamba, in a private ceremony in Senegal.
The wedding reportedly took place on January 7 in Dakar, just days before the Africa Cup of Nations, where Mane will be representing Senegal.
The intimate event, attended by family, friends, and fellow footballers, showcased the couple’s joy in official wedding photos shared on @SMane_Officiel. Aisha, the daughter of an architect, and Mane, who left Bayern Munich to join Al-Nassr last summer, were seen holding hands and posing with a floral backdrop. Read more