My wife washed her private part, used the water to cook my food, Ibadanman tells court (Tribune)
Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has ordered a fresh hearing notice to be issued and served a woman, Safiyah, who was dragged to court by her husband, Hamzat (surname withheld), who alleged that she was stubborn, troublesome and in the habit of fighting him.
Hamzat also stated that Safiyat was diabolic.
According to him, his wife, with the support of her mother, attempted to turn him into a moron.
The plaintiff explained that the defendant was in the habit of washing her private part and using the water to cook his food. Read more
Alleged $968,000 Fraud: How fake US engineer duped me – Witness (Sun)
The trial of Wawe Eseoghene Nelson, a.k.a James Andrew Shmit and Philip Bradley before Justice Aliyu Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja commenced on Thursday, March 13, 2025 with the presentation of the First Prosecution Witness, PW1, Kathleen Sharp by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Nelson, arraigned on February 11, 2025 is facing prosecution by the EFCC on 11 count-charges bordering on advance fee fraud, impersonation, conspiracy and obtaining under false pretence to the tune of $968,000 (Nine Hundred and Sixty-eight Thousand Dollars), allegedly obtained from two US victims, Sharp and Holly Stamm.
Count one of his charge reads: “That you, Wawe Esoghene Nelson (a.k.a James Andrew Smith) sometime in 2023 at Abuja within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court with intent to defraud, obtained the sum of One Hundred and Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($155,000) from one Kathleen Sharp, living in the United States of America … Read more
Meet Nigeria’s ImeIme Umana, first black female president of Harvard Law Review (Vanguard)
It took 27 years after Barack Obama became the first Black president of the Harvard Law Review for another milestone to be reached, this time, with a Black woman at the helm.
In 2017, ImeIme Umana made history as the first Black female president of the prestigious 130-year-old journal, a role regarded as one of the highest student positions at Harvard Law School.
Born to Nigerian parents in Pennsylvania, USA, Umana grew up as the third of four daughters in a family that valued education and resilience. Her late father worked as a statistician, and her upbringing instilled in her a strong sense of purpose. Read more
How Mohbad died after I treated him – Nurse Ogedengbe (Nation)
Feyisayo Ogedengbe, the auxiliary nurse who treated Mohbad, has revealed that the late singer had a severe reaction to a tetanus injection she administered.
According to her testimony before Justice C.A. Shotobi at the Coroner’s Court in Ikorodu, Lagos, Mohbad started vomiting and developed goosebumps after the injection.
Ogedengbe explained that she was contacted by Ayobami Sodiq to treat Mohbad on September 12. Upon arrival, she said she noticed a swollen cut on his right hand. Read more
Kano clarifies A’Court’s judgement on Sanusi’s reinstatement as emir (Punch)
The Kano State Government has made clarification on the recent Court of Appeal judgment concerning the ongoing emirship dispute, addressing widespread misinterpretations and speculative reports in the media.
This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa.
Speaking at a press briefing held at the NUJ Secretariat in Kano, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Dederi, emphasised the need for accurate information regarding the legal proceedings. Read more
Sexual Harassment: Coalition condemns Natasha’s suspension (NewTelegraph)
We Are All Natasha (WAAN), a coalition of Nigerian women against injustice, has strongly condemned what it described as the “Misogynistic behaviour,” the alleged sexual harassment, and subsequent suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Nigerian Senate.
In a letter addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and sent through the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, WAAN demanded that justice be upheld in the matter.
The letter, titled “Petition from Nigerian Women,” was presented during a peaceful rally held in Abuja, where hundreds of supporters gathered to raise awareness about the ongoing injustices faced by women in the Nigerian Senate, particularly in light of the suspension of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan following her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Read more
Nigerians decry electricity tariff hike (Guardian)
Electricity consumers in Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states have decried the hike in tariff amidst epileptic power supply in the country.
In a survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in the states, some electricity consumers described the hike as exploitative.
They said that improving power supply should be the government’s priority and not tariff hike. Read more
Pay pension benefits within 3 days, PenCom orders administrators, custodians (Leadership)
National Pension Commission (PenCom) has mandated Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) and Fund Custodians (PFCs) to approve and pay pension benefits to eligible applicants within three working days of receiving applications from them.
The pension watchdog also said effective from 1st June 2025, PFAs will no longer be required to seek approval or obtain a “No Objection” from PenCom before processing and disbursing benefits, including programmed withdrawal, retiree life annuity, and temporary loss of employment benefits, among others.
“PFAs are mandated to process and approve eligible benefit applications within two working days of receiving all required documentation, while Pension Fund Custodians (PFCs) must ensure payment of the approved benefits within 24 hours of receiving instructions from the PFAs,” the commission said in a circular that was released yesterday. Read more
Will Smith announces first album in 20 years, track list (UPI)
Will Smith announced a new studio album Friday. Based on a True Story will be available March 28.
Smith previously released singles “First Love,” “Beautiful Scars,” “Tantrum,” “Works of Art” and “You Can Make It.” The full album includes nine additional tracks.
DJ Jazzy Jeff and Simone join Smith for the opening track, “Int. Barbershop Day.” Teyana Taylor joins Smith for “Hard Times.” Jac Ross is featured on the track “Bulletproof.” Read more
Enrique Iglesias issues warning to fans amid scandal (Hello!)
Enrique Iglesias took to Instagram on March 14 to release a statement to his legions of loyal fans.
The “Hero” hitmaker posted an emotional message on his stories after it was revealed that a woman had fallen victim to a fraudster pretending to be him.
Enrique highlighted the emotional story of Guadalupe Cepeda, a 63-year-old woman from Los Angeles who lost thousands of dollars to an imposter. Read more
South Africa responds to US expulsion of Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool (AfricaNews)
The South African presidency has expressed regret over the expulsion of its Ambassador to the U.S., Ebrahim Rasool. In a post on X, South Africa has called on all stakeholders to maintain diplomatic decorum in handling the matter and reiterated its commitment to a strong relationship with the U.S.
The statement comes after the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Friday that Rasool was “no longer welcome” accusing him of being a “race-baiting politician” critical of President Donald Trump. Rubio’s statement followed a webinar where Rasool discussed demographic shifts in the U.S. and the Trump administration’s policies.
This rare diplomatic move comes amid rising tensions between the U.S. and South Africa over a controversial land law and claims made by Trump about discrimination against South Africa’s white minority. Read more
Putin will have to come to table ‘sooner or later’ on Ukraine, UK PM tells leaders’ summit (CNN)
Russian President Vladimir Putin will have to come to the table to negotiate peace in Ukraine “sooner or later,” Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer told a summit of Kyiv’s allies on Saturday.
In opening remarks to the “coalition of the willing,” Starmer said the past week – in which Kyiv agreed to a US-backed ceasefire proposal while Putin prevaricated – “has shown once again that Ukraine is the party of peace.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is taking part in Saturday’s summit, “has agreed to and committed to a 30-day unconditional ceasefire,” Starmer said, while “Putin is the one trying to delay.” Read more
Russian forces closing in on Ukrainian troops in Kursk, official says (NBC)
Russian forces have almost completely surrounded Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region, with some Ukrainian units forced to leave their vehicles behind as they pull back, according to a US military official.
There are growing indications that Russia could re-take Kursk “very soon,” the official said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s hesitant response to a U.S-brokered proposed ceasefire in Ukraine has coincided with a push by his country’s forces to roll back Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region, according to two Western officials. Read more
Tesla, in a letter, tells Trump administration it’s worried about tariffs (ABC)
In a letter to the Trump administration this week, electric automaker Tesla raised concerns about President Donald Trump’s ongoing tariffs, warning that the company could be “exposed” to retaliatory tariffs and urging the administration to “consider the downstream impacts.”
The comments were made in an unsigned letter on Tesla letterhead to United States Trade Representative Jamison Greer. It came after the USTR office earlier this year said it would be conducting a “review of unfair trade practices.”
The letter, dated March 11, comes from the company of tech billionaire Elon Musk, who has been leading the effort to slash government spending and downsize the federal workforce. It’s unclear if Musk was personally involved in sending the letter, and he has not addressed it on his social media platform, X. Read more
Thousands join antigovernment protest in Serbia’s capital, Belgrade (AlJazeera)
Serbian anticorruption protesters, riot police and supporters of President Aleksandar Vucic have faced off in central Belgrade as tens of thousands of people have turned out for the biggest antigovernment rallies in years.
Near-daily student protests began in December after the deaths of 15 people when a roof at a railway station collapsed on November 1 in the northern city of Novi Sad, which critics blame on corruption under Vucic.
Sporadic clashes occurred overnight before Saturday’s rally, which is due to start at 4pm (15:00 GMT) in front of the National Assembly, from which protesters will march to Slavija Square. Police have deployed hundreds of officers in full riot gear in and around Pionirski Park and across the street. Read more
Transfer: Liverpool, Man City interested in Ola Aina (Sun)
Liverpool and Manchester City are reportedly interested in Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina.
Aina is in the final months of his contract with Nottingham Forest.
The Nigerian international is yet to sign an extension and could leave on a free transfer this summer.
Liverpool and Manchester City are closely monitoring his situation at Forest, according to TBR Football. Read more
Umuahia to host national U-12, U-15 handball championships (Punch)
The Handball Federation of Nigeria has announced that the National U-12 and U-15 Handball Championship will hold this month in Umuahia, Abia State.
According to a statement from the Secretary-General of HFN, Monica Otumala, the championship will be held from March 18 to 25 with the arrival date and screening to hold within the first two days while the matches will begin on March 20.
Otumala also emphasised on the importance of the screening which will hold on March 19 to determine those who are truly U-12 and U-15 to play in the championship, stating that there will be sanction for teams, academies or clubs for any discrepancy. Read more
Canadian tennis up-and-comer Victoria Mboko off to torrid start in 2025 (CBC)
Victoria Mboko is winning so many trophies, she can hardly get them home.
The up-and-coming Canadian tennis star is off to a stellar start this season with a 27-1 record and five tournament wins in singles on the second-tier ITF Tour.
With that comes a rise in the rankings, opportunities to play on bigger stages — and some travel headaches. Read more
‘No Hamilton fairytale as Norris and McLaren deliver on potential’ (BBC)
There was no fairytale for Lewis Hamilton on his first competitive outing for Ferrari, as Formula 1’s most celebrated driver began his career with the sport’s most iconic team.
The seven-time world champion qualified only eighth for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix – one place and 0.218 seconds slower than his team-mate Charles Leclerc, and a whopping 0.877secs behind Lando Norris’ McLaren on pole position.
Afterwards, Hamilton was repeating the mantra he has been using for some time – that it is going to take a little time before he is fully up to speed with his new car and team. Read more
San Antonio Spurs’ DeAaron Fox to undergo season-ending pinkie surgery (UPI)
San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox will undergo season-ending surgery on his left pinkie, the team announced. The surgery, to repair tendon damage, will be performed Tuesday.
Fox, who joined the Spurs in a Feb. 3 trade from the Sacramento Kings, has not missed a game since that day. He totaled 23 points, 11 rebounds and nine rebounds in a win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday in San Antonio.
“Fox sustained the injury during training camp in October while with the Sacramento Kings and has played through the tendon damage all season, including since being acquired by San Antonio on Feb. 3,” the Spurs said. Read more
How Japanese superstars are helping to revitalise baseball (NBC)
Last year’s World Series between the New York Yankees and the eventual champions, a Los Angeles Dodgers team led by Japanese phenom Shohei Ohtani, earned the best ratings in seven years. Just a year prior, the previous Fall Classic recorded its lowest viewership in television history.
It’s a dramatic turnaround that can be attributed to a number of factors, including the two large-market teams’ historic rivalry. But experts say there’s another undeniable reason for the reversal: the Japanese superstars who lit up the league. Big names like Ohtani and Dodgers southpaw Yoshinobu Yamamoto have helped revitalize baseball, a sport that some say has experienced waning popularity in the US for some time.Now, five Japanese players are set to headline Major League Baseball’s season opener in Tokyo on Tuesday in a contest between the Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs meant to drum up interest in MLB abroad. Read more