Natasha, fellow Kogi senator clash over suspension (Punch)
The suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Udaughan, and the senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Sunday Karimi, traded words on Sunday.
In a statement on Sunday, Karimi, an All Progressives Congress lawmaker, had justified Natasha’s suspension from the Senate, describing the incident leading to her suspension as embarrassing.
But in a swift reaction, Natasha said Karimi’s statement justified the need to subject lawmakers to drug tests. Read more
Rivers: Soyinka faults Fubara’s suspension (Sun)
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has broken his silence on President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, noting that the action betrays the spirit of federalism.
Tuesday last week, President Tinubu declared emergency rule in the state and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu and all members of the Rivers assembly for an initial period of six months.
The immediately appointed Ibok-Ete Ibas, a retired naval chief, as sole administrator. Read more
Fire guts storey building, consumes valuables in Lagos (Guardian)
The affected building yesterday
A one-storey building in the Alapere area of Lagos State was yesterday engulfed in fire. The fire engulfed the upper floor of the one-storey building, made up of four units of room self-contained apartments. Fortunately, the fire did not spread to the ground floor of the building.
The outbreak, which occurred at 16B Agidi Road, Osogun Bus Stop, Alapere, Lagos, started from one of the kitchens of the flats due to an electrical power surge.
It was gathered that the surge caused the fire to spread rapidly to other parts of the apartment, resulting in significant damage to the other apartments. Read more
Filling station on fire as fuel tanker explodes in Niger (DailyTrust)
A fuel laden tanker has gone up in flames at A.A Rano filling station located at Hannun Riga, near General Hospital, Kontagora, headquarters of Kontagora Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State.
The filling station is also few meters from ‘B’ Division of the Nigeria Police, Kontagora.
Sources said the incident occurred while Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, was being offloaded from the tanker, around 7pm, on Sunday. Read more
Adeleke threatens to depose monarchs of warring communities (Nation)
Following the communal clashes between Ifon and Ilobu communities over land dispute and imposition of 24- hour curfew by Governor Ademola Adeleke, there was uneasy calm in the two local government areas of Osun State yesterday.
The Nation recalls that the communal clash, which later spread to Erin-Osun, claimed three lives. Thirty people sustained gunshot injuries, as over 100,000 people were displaced, while over N2billion worth of property were destroyed.
Findings by The Nation yesterday revealed that Governor Adeleke at the meeting held with the traditional rulers of the two communities, Olufon of Ifon, Oba Peter Akinyooye and Olobu of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olaniyan, threatened to hand over dethronement letters to them if the clashes continue. Read more
Police secure release of abducted Anambra Rev Fr after fierce battle with gunmen (Vanguard)
The Anambra State Police command has secured the release of a Catholic priest, Rev Fr Stephen Echezona who was abducted at Ichida, Anaocha local government area of the state.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said the priest was released unhurt after an encounter with his abductors at Ihiala.
In a statement in Awka, the PPRO said: “In the early hours of today, March 23rd, 2025, a joint security team comprising the Police, Military, Civil Defence, AVG Ichida, and Ihiala respectively, secured the release of Rev. Father Stephen Echezona at Ihiala. The priest was returned unharmed. Read more
Katsina gov, Dikko Radda, loses mother (Tribune)
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has lost his mother, Hajiya Sarafa’u Umaru, to death at the age of 93.
This was announced in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Kaula-Mohammed, on Sunday in Katsina.
He said, “With profound sadness, the Government of Katsina State announces the passing of Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari, the beloved mother of Gov. Dikko Radda. Read more
Gov Fubara makes first public appearance after his suspension (Channels)
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has made his first public appearance since the declaration of a state of emergency in the state and his subsequent suspension from office.
The governor was seen arriving for worship at the headquarters of Salvation Ministries in GRA, Port Harcourt, on Sunday.
Fubara’s appearance comes days after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers on Tuesday, citing escalating political tensions and security concerns. The declaration led to the suspension of Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, and all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Read more
Dua Lipa thanked a fan after they leaked the singer’s unreleased song ‘physical’ remix featuring Troye Sivan (Uproxx)
Ask and you shall receive (no matter how strange the request). During one of Dua Lipa’s recent Radical Optimism Tour stops she made one concertgoer promise to fulfill a bizarre demand.
While performing in Melbourne, Australia, the “Break My Heart” singer gifted one fan with a flash drive containing a copy of her unreleased remix of “Physical” featuring Troye Sivan.
After handing off the digital storage device, Lipa made the supporter vow that they would leak the track online. Eventually, users online lost hope in the lucky concertgoer because the following day the tune had not been posted. Read more
Burkina Faso denounces fake massacre videos (AfricaNews)
New videos are circulating showing civilians being escorted by armed individuals to an unknown destination. Elderly people and children unable to keep up are threatened with knives. Other footage reveals the lifeless bodies of civilians, allegedly from a massacre in Gayeri, a town in eastern Burkina Faso.
In response, the government condemned the spread of “misleading” videos, which it claims falsely portray “ethnic massacres.” A statement from the government describes this as part of a broader “political-media campaign” aimed at tarnishing the country’s image.
According to the spokesperson, the goal is to stir up “community tensions” and provoke inter-ethnic conflict. He reassured citizens that Burkina Faso remains committed to peace and the rights of all Burkinabè to live freely and with dignity on their ancestral land. Read more
Channing Tatum vows never to do fat roles’ again as he unveils ripped physique following 30-Lbs. weight loss (People)
Channing Tatum is vowing to stop gaining weight for movie roles.
On Friday, March 21, the actor, 44, posted a trio of photos of himself on Instagram, showing how his body size has fluctuated throughout the years. He said he will no longer take on “fat roles” because the process is “too hard on the body.”
Tatum showed off his currently buff physique in the first photo as he posed shirtless in black boxers while admiring his reflection in a window. Read more
Taylor Swift breaks 100-day Instagram silence for Selena Gomez post (Independent)
Taylor Swift is giving her full support to close friend Selena Gomez’s new album with Benny Blanco, which was released on March 21.
“@selenagomez & @bennyblanco I LOVE THIS ALBUM SO MUCH,” Swift, 35, wrote in a March 22 post on her Instagram story next to the album link. “OH MY GODDDDDDDDDDDD.”
Entitled I Said I Love You First, Gomez’s latest LP marks her fourth studio album and her first with Blanco, her now fiancé. Read more
Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Andy Peebles, last interviewer of John Lennon, dies aged 76 (RTE)
Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Andy Peebles, the final interviewer of John Lennon, has died aged 76, his family have confirmed.
He interviewed Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono in New York for a radio series, two days before The Beatles star was shot dead aged 40 in 1980.
Peebles began working as a club DJ in the 1960s before joining local station Piccadilly Radio in Manchester.
He then earned a job on BBC Radio 1 in the 1970s hosting daytime programmes and hosted the station’s shows such as My Top Twelve and Soul Train along with Top Of The Pops. Read more
Britain’s Got Talent halted by Ant and Dec after Simon Cowell announcement leaves viewers worried (Hello!)
Viewers of Britain’s Got Talent were left concerned after Ant and Dec halted the show to announce Simon Cowell’s sudden absence.
The ITV talent show returned on Saturday night (March 22) as usual, featuring judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli, and hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.
However, Simon was noticeably missing from parts of the episode, sparking concern among fans. Read more
Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu arrives at jail, pending trial in Turkiye (AlJazeera)
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has arrived at prison after a Turkish court formally placed him under arrest pending trial on corruption charges, days after his detention triggered mass protests across the country.
Imamoglu arrived at Marmara Prison on Sunday near Istanbul’s Silivri district. He has called for more nationwide protests.
The court on Sunday said Imamoglu and at least 20 others were jailed as part of a corruption investigation. The court in Istanbul did not press “terror” charges against the 53-year-old jailed mayor. Read more
‘Osimhen will change things for Chelsea’ (Punch)
Former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant has tipped Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen as the game-changer for Chelsea if they eventually lure him to Stamford Bridge.
Osimhen has been consistently linked with a transfer to Chelsea for the last two years due to his brilliant performances for Napoli and Galatasaray and the Nigerian turned down the chance to join them last summer over personal terms.
Former Liverpool winger Pennant believes that Osimhen would put up incredible numbers for Chelsea and possibly lead the team to silverware.. Read more
Wales opens with win in World Cup qualifying; Haaland on target for Norway (JapanToday)
Wales beat Kazakhstan 3-1 on Saturday to start their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup with a win, while Erling Haaland was among the scorers as Norway swept to a 5-0 victory in Moldova.
Wales are chasing a second straight appearance at the World Cup finals after they made it to the 2022 tournament in Qatar, and Craig Bellamy’s team saw off a dogged Kazakhstan side in Cardiff.
Wales went in front in the Group J encounter inside nine minutes with a deflected effort from the Leeds United winger Daniel James.
Kazakhstan, who are 110th in the FIFA rankings, drew level from the penalty spot just after the half-hour mark, Askhat Tagybergen converting following a handball by Connor Roberts. Read more
Ronaldo breaks silence on Hojlund imitating his iconic celebration (Daily Mail)
Cristiano Ronaldo has responded to Rasmus Hojlund after the Man United striker copied his iconic celebration when he scored for Denmark in their 1-0 win over Portugal on Thursday.
Hojlund came off the bench to net the winning goal in the first leg of his side’s UEFA Nations League quarter-final tie, which gave them a one-goal advantage heading into the second leg on Sunday.
After the 22-year-old found the back of the net, he ran to the corner flag to celebrate with his team-mates, before performing Ronaldo’s ‘siu’ celebration, with the veteran Portugal star left watching on from the centre circle. Read more
Leclerc warns Ferrari ‘not first and last time’ after Lewis Hamilton hit (PlanetF1)
Charles Leclerc believes neither himself nor Lewis Hamilton were to blame for their collision at the start of the Chinese Grand Prix.
However, Leclerc believes that Ferrari will need to be prepared for more clashes between their drivers before the season is done.
With Hamilton running P4 and Leclerc P5 going into the first trip of the race through Turn 2 and 3, Leclerc would clip Hamilton’s sister Ferrari and lost a front wing endplate in the process, the team estimating that to have been “20 to 30 points” of downforce out the window. Read more
Evans wins Safari Rally Kenya to extend WRC lead (BBC)
Welshman Elfyn Evans won Safari Rally Kenya to extend his World Rally Championship (WRC) lead to 36 points after three rounds.
The 36-year-old Toyota driver recorded back-to-back victories for the first time, finishing more than a minute ahead of Estonian Ott Tanak.
Hyundai’s Tanak led the race before breaking a driveshaft on Friday, while Evans’ Toyota team-mate Kalle Rovanpera retired after a string of problems.
It was Evans’ first victory in Kenya but a fifth Safari success in a row for Toyota. Read more
Tiger Woods confirms romance with Vanessa Trump: ‘Life is better with you’ (PageSix)
He thinks she’s tee-rrific.
Tiger Woods has confirmed his new romance with Vanessa Trump, nearly two weeks after Page Six revealed the two were secretly dating.
“Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side!” the pro golfer posted via X Sunday, along with two loved-up photos with Donald Trump Jr.’s ex-wife.“We look forward to our journey through life together,” he added. “At this time we would appreciate privacy to all those close to our hearts.” Read more