Man, 69, dies while with woman in Abuja hotel (DailyTrust)
Tragedy struck in Kubwa, a satellite town in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) when a 69-year-old man, identified as Ogunleye Emmanuel, who reportedly went into a brothel with his female friend died.
It was gathered that the incident happened on Monday night at a guest inn in the Pipeline area of Kubwa.
It was learnt that the deceased, a resident of Kubwa, had visited the guest inn to ‘relax’ with one of the ladies at the brothel.
A hotelier in the area who pleaded anonymity while speaking on the incident, said, “the man slumped and died while with the lady.”
The source said the police from Kubwa police station had visited the scene to evacuate the lifeless body of Emmanuel, where they also recovered his driver’s license.
Our reporter was told that, “the police are trying to locate the family of the man, and his body was deposited at the morgue of the Kubwa General Hospital, Abuja.”
The source added that the woman had been arrested by the police. Read more
Landowner returns UNILAG lecturer’s N6m after Punch report (Punch)
A lecturer at the University of Lagos, Tunde Folorunsho, has received a refund of N6m from a landowner, Rasheed Adetokunbo, after the latter refused to hand over a piece of land the don bought from him in 2021.
Punch Metro had reported that Adetokunbo refused to grant possession of the land to Folorunsho, who paid N6m into his company account, Butos Ventures Limited.
The land was said to be located on Adetokunbo Street, Baruwa-Cardoso, Ipaja.
However, Folorunsho accused the landowner of denying him access to the property despite receiving payment, issuing him a receipt and signing a deed of assignment to him. Read more
Sylvester Omoroni was not treated at any hospital in Delta State – Doctor (Independent)
A medical doctor, Aghogho Henry Owhojede and a witness in the ongoing inquest into the death of Sylvester Omoroni, a student of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos on Tuesday told the court how he died wio receiving any treatment at the hospital.
Dr Owhojede disclosed this while giving evidence before the Coroner, Magistrate Mikhail Kadiri.
Under cross examination by Akin George, a counsel of Lagos State, Dr Owhojede disclosed that the deceased was not treated at any hospital after his arrival in Warri.
The medical doctor said he treated the deceased at home. He also said at a time, he was taken to church for prayers. Read more
Ajasa residents petition LASEPA over threat of pollution (Guardian)
Residents of Ajasa Street, Onikan, Lagos have appealed to Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, (LASEPA) to prevail on owners of a concrete mixing factory located in the area from polluting the environment.
They lamented that emissions from the plant is impacting negatively on their health, daily activities and asked authorities to call the operators to order.
Speaking on their behalf, a resident, Mr. Biyi Bandele, said: “The concrete mixing plant on Ajasa Street and Boyle Street has been spewing toxic, industrial quantities of cement dust into the air in this neighbourhood, which is also home to schools and a hospital, since late 2021.
Also the traffic caused by concrete mixing trucks, the loud noise together and the gritty sand-dust that fills the air, sometimes go on till after 9:00. p.m. I have seen trucks using the Ajasa Street entrance to the plant even at 11:p.m. My apartment and that of neighbours are directly located opposite the factory and the activity is impacting negatively on us.” Read more
Lekki port will end Apapa gridlock, says Sanwo-Olu (Punch)
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the completion of the Lekki Port will put an end to Apapa gridlock and the congestion along Oshodi-Apapa Expressway.
The governor said this on Tuesday during the Africa Business Convention, held on Victoria Island.
Sanwo-Olu said, “The final solution to Apapa gridlock will be the completion of Lekki Port. Several measures would be put in place to ensure that Apapa is congestion-free, one of which is to change the officials regularly to ensure there is no compromise in services rendered.
“As I speak, several landmark public and private infrastructure and investment projects are underway or nearing completion in Lagos State; the biggest single-train petroleum refinery in the world, one of the largest rice mills in the world, one of the largest and most modern deep-sea ports on the continent, and West Africa’s biggest light rail network. Within the next 24 months, we expect all of these to be operational.” Read more
Veteran Yoruba actor, Tafa Oloyede dies (Independent)
Mr. John Adewuni Yoruba movie veteran (popularly known as Tafa Oloyede) is dead.
The Ede, Osun State-born actor, who ventured into acting in 1974, died on Tuesday, after a brief illness.
Confirming the incident, General Secretary, Theater Arts and Motion Picture Producers Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Osun Branch, Ademola Oyedokun said the actor died at his Arowomole residence in Osogbo, Osun State capital.
“The late John Adewuni had his tutelage under the late Oyin Adejobi. He featured in many movies including ‘Jaiyesimi’, ‘Ayanmo’, ‘Ekuro Oloja’, ‘Orogun’, ‘Akanji Oniposi’ that made him popular and others. Read more
Hijab: There’s ‘sinister plot’ to frustrate muslim girl’s education – Coalition (DailyTrust)
A coalition of Muslim organizations yesterday said there was a “sinister design” to frustrate the education of Muslim girl-child over what it called the “persistent discrimination” against the use of Hijab.
The coalition comprising 20 Muslim organizations in Lagos made the declaration during a press conference to commemorate the World Hijab Day held at the Lagos Secretariat Central Mosque.
The coalition however urged the president, governors, the National Assembly and state assemblies as well as the Judiciary and all regulatory authorities “to uphold the provisions of the constitution and other relevant laws, to ensure that Hijab wearing Muslim Women are not harassed and discriminated against.”
Executive Director, Hijab Rights Advocacy Initiative, Hajia Mutiat Orolu-Balogun, who addressed newsmen on behalf of other 20 Islamic organizations, declared that they would not back down in their advocacy against discriminating of Hijab wearing Muslim women. Read more
Bill to enforce teaching of History in secondary, tertiary schools introduced in Senate (Channels)
A bill seeking to enforce the teaching of Nigeria’s history across secondary and tertiary schools has been introduced in the Senate.
Sponsored by Senator Adeyemi Oriolowo, the bill was read for the first time during Tuesday’s plenary in the Senate chamber of the National Assembly in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
It is titled ‘Compulsory Inclusion of Nigerian History in the Curriculum of Secondary and Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria Bill, 2022”.
Others introduced and read the first time include Federal University of Agriculture Sabongida Lantang, Plateau State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 by the Senate Leader, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi, and Federal University of Entrepreneur Onitsha (Establishment) Bill, 2022 by Senator Stella Oduah. Read more
Ogoni clean-up may take more than 10 years to complete, says minister (Nation)
The controversial Ogoni Clean-Up project may take more than 10 years to complete, Minister of State for Environment, Sharon Ikeazor, said.
The clean-up of Ogoniland was inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari in June 2016.
Ikeazor, who spoke yesterday at her ministry’s 2022 ministerial press briefing in Abuja, said the government is working to hand over to the people a clean environment to live in.
She added that the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) is still the consultant in charge of the project. Read more
Jetty, marine police base excite Ologbo residents in Edo (Vanguard)
Ologbo Town, in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, is agog over the construction of a pedestrian jetty with waiting for lounge and ultra-modern marine police base, by Ologbo river to boost economic activities and increase the revenue base of the governments at all levels.
Elders, men and women, including children, particularly those living by the waterside are excited at the jetty, which they see as a significant presence of government in their community.
The jetty, with street lights and a marine police base, was constructed to boost the security of lives and properties in the locality.
Speaker after speaker, who is an inhabitant of the area, commended the initiatives of Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki in constructing the jetty and marine police base to boost both social and economic activities as well as policing the waterways from Ologbo, Ikpoba-Okha, to Gelegele in Ovia North-East Local Government areas, down to Ilushi in Esan South-East Local Government Area of the state. Read more
Bob Wall, martial arts expert and co-star in Bruce Lee’s ‘Enter the Dragon,’ dies at 82 (TheWrap)
Martial arts expert and stuntman Bob Wall, best known for playing henchman O’Hara opposite Bruce Lee in the 1973 martial arts classic “Enter the Dragon,” has died. Wall was 82.
Wall died on Sunday in Los Angeles, according to a statement issued by Wall’s family to The Hollywood Reporter. The cause of death was not revealed.
“He was a pillar of strength and inspiration to all who encountered him, and his radiant spirit and legacy will never be forgotten,” the statement said. “He was a brilliant martial artist, a never-ending source of jokes, a gifted speaker and a passionate man whose unconditional love and support were unmatched.”
Along with “Enter the Dragon,” Hall starred in two other Bruce Lee Films, “The Way of the Dragon” (1972) and “Game of Death” (1978). Read more
Simon Cowell hospitalised, suffers broken arm after second e-bike crash (PageSix)
Simon Cowell “broke his arm,” but was not seriously injured following another accident on his electric motorbike last week, Page Six can confirm.
A source told us Tuesday the “America’s Got Talent” judge, 62, was riding the bike when he “slipped off” and fell, but he is “OK.”
A second source added, “He’s doing well and is healing at home.”
The Sun reported that Cowell was “lucky to be alive” since he was propelled off the bike after driving 20 mph and was not wearing a helmet.
The incident reportedly took place last Thursday near his home in West London. Read more
Mickey Guyton to sing national anthem at 2022 Super Bowl, joining iconic list of musical guests (USAToday)
Grammy-nominated country superstar Mickey Guyton is taking her talent to the football field.
“Look at God. I am shook, I am grateful, I am praise dancing,” Guyton tweeted upon revealing the news that she will be singing the national anthem at Super Bowl 56 in Los Angeles on Feb. 13.
Guyton joins a crew of bona fide musical superstars for this year’s Super Bowl, including halftime show participants Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar and Eminem.
Last year’s biggest night in football kicked off with Grammy-nominated singer Jazmine Sullivan and country star Eric Church taking on “The Star-Spangled Banner.” H.E.R also joined to sing “America The Beautiful.” This year Jhené Aiko will sing “America.” Read more
New James Joyce artefacts and personal letters donated to university (DailyMail)
A new collection of books, documents and artefacts belonging to pioneering 20th-century writer James Joyce will shed light on his close relationship with his protege Samuel Beckett, experts have said.
Joyce’s son, Stephen James Joyce, and his wife Solange, have donated letters and telegrams between the two influential Irish writers, along with personal items including pens, rings, and a manuscript of his poetry collection, to the University of Reading.
The donations will be accessible to anyone via appointment with the university’s collections service, alongside its existing Samuel Beckett Collection.
A telegram sent by Beckett to the Ulysses author in Paris on his 49th birthday is among the items in the collection, which reads: ‘Teems of times and happy returns. Beckett’. Read more
Highlife star Bisa Kdei announces US tour dates (Graphic)
Ghanaian highlife musician, Roland Kwaku Dei Appiah, known in showbiz as Bisa Kdei, has announced a run of shows in the United States of America in his bid to promote Highlife music around the globe.
The multiple-award winning Highlife musician kick starts his tour in Providence, Rhode Island on March 4, 2022 with two other successive concerts in Phoenix, Arizona and Worcester on March 5 and 6 respectively.
Bisa Kdei is also billed to perform in a series of concerts in Michigan, Dallas, North Dakota and Philadelphia later in March.
In an interview, Bisa Kdei said the aim of embarking on this tour is to connect with his fanbase and also sell Highlife music. Read more
Chinese Media releases string of well wishes From US dignitaries for Lunar New Year (Newsweek)
A Chinese media company on Tuesday released a video showing various U.S. officials offering messages of celebration for the Lunar New Year, which marks the beginning of the Chinese zodiac calendar’s Year of the Tiger.
The video from Xinhua Global Service highlighted various American dignitaries sharing their well wishes while claiming that such efforts help to “build China-U.S. ties.” However, the video was released during a time when relations between the two nations remain tense.
In December, the U.S. announced it would initiate a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, following evidence that the country has committed “egregious” human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims in its Xinjiang region. The Winter Games are set to kick off on February 4.
China has been accused of placing over one million people who identify as part of the Turkish Muslim minority into detainment camps in Xinjiang and condemning them to dangerous forced labor, sexual assault and various forms of torture. Read more
Iranian teachers protest over salary and pension reforms, says local media (TheNewArab)
Iranian teachers staged a protest over salary and pension reforms, according to local media Tuesday, amid a string of demonstrations by public sector employees against the impact of soaring inflation on incomes.
Thousands of Iranian school teachers have protested and staged a one-day strike over the slow implementation of salary and pension reforms, local media reported Tuesday.
The teachers’ stoppage Monday was the latest in a string of protests by public sector employees in recent weeks over the impact of soaring inflation on incomes.
Reformist newspaper Arman Melli said the teachers demonstrated outside parliament in Tehran and education ministry offices in provincial cities including Isfahan and Shiraz. Read more
Osimhen to miss crucial World Cup play-off against Ghana (Independent)
The surgeon who operated on Victor Osimhen’s facial fractures reveals the Napoli and Nigerian striker required ‘six plaques and 18 screws’ to repair the ‘devastating’ damage.
It was an accidental clash of heads at San Siro with Inter defender Milan Skriniar, but one that did an extraordinary amount of damage to the centre-forward’s face.
It was immediately clear from the swelling that he had fractured his cheekbone, although tests later showed the extent of the injury resulted in multiple fractures to the cheekbone and orbital bone.
He will be out of action for circa 90 days – three months – ruling him out of the Africa Cup of Nations. Read more
Lagos, Ekiti win South-West U-12 handball championship (Guardian)
Team Lagos and Ekiti states recently emerged winners of the male and female’s categories at the South-West U-12 Handball Championship held on the Ilaji Hotel and Sport Resort, Ilaji, Oyo State.
The Lagos boys, who defeated their Osun State counterpart 18-2, overwhelmed their opponents to show their supremacy. The State of Excellence’s performance was made possible through the inspiration of the player of the tournament, Dominion Duru. Team Lagos had earlier beaten Ogun 14-11 in the semi finals.
In the female’s class, the Ekiti’s team proved their superiority over Team Oyo, who they walloped 13-5, to secure victory in the one-sided clash.
During the presentations of awards, Team Ogun’s Onileoke Qurib was declared the best goalkeeper in the male category, while Team Ogun’s Aderounmu Obadiah, who scored 27 goals, won the Highest Goal Scorer award, as Duru Dominion of Lagos team was pronounced the Most Valuable Player.
In the female award category, Ukoedem Promise of Oyo State won the Best Goalkeeper’s prize, while Ekiti’s Momodu Joy, with 18 goals, won the Highest Goal Scorer honour, as Ondo State’s gifted Olayinka Judith was judged Most Valuable Player. Read more
Fabio Carvalho set for Liverpool audition as missing clause may prove telling (LiverpoolEcho)
Fabio Carvalho will no doubt have wanted to wake up on the morning of February 1st as a Liverpool player.
With Jurgen Klopp’s side challenging for European Cups and Premier League titles, having been crowned champions of England, Europe and the world in recent years, such a fact should be no surprise.
Out of contract with Fulham in the summer, the Reds’ interest in his services was well-documented, yet it was still a surprise to see them hurtle into action and make their move in the final hours of the January transfer window.
The 19-year-old made it clear he wanted to move to Anfield as Liverpool belatedly agreed a deal with the Cottagers, only for his loan return to Craven Cottage to not be completed before Monday’s 11pm deadline. Read more
Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill
(ABC)
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill after accusations surfaced online that the 20-year-old had assaulted a woman.
Greater Manchester Police said they had detained a suspect on Sunday after they were made aware of online social media posts by a woman reporting incidents of physical violence.
The allegations against Greenwood — including video, photographs and a voice note — were posted on Instagram on Sunday and later deleted.
“Detectives have been granted further additional time to speak to a man in his 20s who was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault of a woman,” Greater Manchester Police said in a statement. Read more
Jordan Spieth nearly 100 percent after bacterial infection, ready for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (GolfWeek)
Jordan Spieth is coming off a miserable two weeks.
In the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego last week, Spieth continued to lose a battle with a stomach bug, one that wrecked his second round. With a 78 last Thursday on the South Course, his PGA Tour-best streak of 20 consecutive cuts made came to an end.
While he’s not 100 percent, he’s feeling better, has added back most of the weight he has lost the last 14 days, and is a definite go in this week’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
“I should probably be at 100 percent by Thursday, would be my guess,” Spieth said Tuesday at Pebble Beach. “I mean everything was just kind of running through me. I got a bacterial infection in my stomach and had to get on some meds and I didn’t know that until I finished my round Thursday, the second round, but the test had come back before I teed off and it was what they were testing for and I didn’t see it until I got done or I may not have played.” Read more
Aussie NBA pair Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels earn NBA All-Star nods (WestAustralian)
History-making rookie Josh Giddey will have some Australian company at this month’s NBA All-Star weekend with Dyson Daniels also selected for the revamped Rising Stars concept.
The youngest player to register a triple-double in NBA history, Giddey this week set an Oklahoma City Thunder record with his 11th double-double in a debut season.
He has played in 44 games (all starts) this season and is averaging 11.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 6.1 assists in 31.0 minutes per game. His assists lead all rookies.
Daniels has impressed in the G-League for the new Ignite team, created as an option for developing players in the NBA’s second-tier competition. Read more
Regis Prograis tabs Jermall Charlo as the greatest threat to Canelo Alvarez’s undisputed championship reign (RingNews24)
Regis ‘Rougarou’ Prograis believes undefeated WBC middleweight champion Jermall Charlo 32-0 (22) has the style to beat Mexican superstar Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez 57-1-2 (39) if the fight can be made.
The 31-year-old Charlo who boxes out of Houston, Texas is one option being considered for undisputed super middleweight champion Alvarez, 31, in May. That would be a one fight deal with PBC to be broadcast on pay-per-view.
The second option is a two-fight deal with DAZN that would see Alvarez face undefeated WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol 19-0 (11) in May and old foe Gennadiy ‘GGG’ Golovkin 41-1-1 (36) in a trilogy fight in September. Both fights would be broadcast on the streaming service rather than on pay-per-view.
Former WBA junior welterweight champion Prograis 26-1 (22) weighed in on Alvarez’s options, saying that Charlo has the best chance of victory. Read more
