Obasa reinstated as Lagos assembly speaker (Guardian)
In a dramatic turn of events, Dr. Mudashiru Obasa has been sworn back in as Speaker of the 10th Lagos State House of Assembly just weeks after his removal
The embattled former speakerโs reinstatement marks a significant shift in the Assemblyโs leadership.
Obasaโs return was accompanied by a reshuffling of key positions. Mojisola Meranda, who briefly held the speakership, was reinstated as Deputy Speaker. Read more
NDLEA arrests wanted drug baron in Lagos after 17 years (Punch)
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a wanted 59-year-old international drug baron, Ogbonnaya Jeff.
He was apprehended at his hideout in the Ojo area of Lagos after 17 years of evading authorities.
Addressing journalists in Abuja on Monday, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), said the agencyโs Special Operations Unit had been tracking Ogbonnaya following an Interpol Red Notice against him and intelligence from the National Intelligence Service of South Korea.
He stated that the agency had gathered incontrovertible evidence of Ogbonnayaโs activities, including his recruitment of young Nigerians as drug couriers to smuggle illicit substances into the Republic of Korea. Read more
New ATM Fees: Customers groan as banks begin implementation (Tribune)
Banks have commenced implementation of the new Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fee charge on customers following the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBNโs) directive.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who monitored some banksโ ATM gallery in Abuja and environs on Sunday, reports that some customers were lamenting about the increase.
NAN reports that all the banksโ ATM visited had monies loaded in them. Read more
Policeman Kidnapped On Major Abuja Highway (DailyTrust)
A Chief Superintendent of Police, Modestus Ojiebe, has been abducted along Abuja-Kaduna Expressway in Abuja, Nigeriaโs capital city.
According to sources, the senior officer attached to the Kwara State Police Command, was attacked while attempting to fix his vehicle which broke down near Dei-Dei Police Barracks in Abuja.
In a report, Counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, said, โWhile he was attempting to fix the vehicle, an ash-colored Mercedes-Benz with four armed occupants stopped behind him. Read more
โAkpabio never touched herโโโโ Deputy Chief Whip dismisses Natashaโs harassment claims (Vanguard)
The Deputy Chief Whip, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, has dismissed the sexual harassment allegation Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan levied against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio.
The senator representing Kogi Central had recently accused the Senate President of sexually harassing her when she and other senators visited his house to celebrate his birthday in December 2023.
While appearing on Arise TVโs The Morning Show on Friday, February 28, 2025, Senator Natasha recounted how Akpabio allegedly requested an intimate relationship while showing her the interior of his Ikot-Ekpene residence. Read more
Driver of crashed McLaren identified as Nigerian rapper (Herald)
The driver of the McLaren 570S that crashed at speed on High Level Road in Sea Point, Cape Town, on Saturday morning has been identified as Nigerian rapper 3GAR Baby.
The musician, whose real name is Prince Daniel Obioma, came clean about the accident on an Instagram post.
Hours after CCTV footage of the incident went viral on social media, the bruised rapper uploaded a selfie in what appears to be a medical care facility. The accompanying caption read, โNah, small thing remain. Could’ve been all over! I canโt stop thanking God for lifeโ. Read more
Nigerian armed robber & crack cocaine dealer allowed to stay in Britain โbecause heโd be considered possessed back homeโ (Sun)
A Nigerian armed robber and crack dealer has been allowed to stay in the UK because he would be considered “possessed” in his home country.
The psychotic criminal, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was jailed for an armed robbery on a brothel in 2011.
A judge ruled against the deportation of the crack cocaine addictCredit: Getty – Contributor
The serial offender was then back behind bars seven years later for supplying crack cocaine. Read more
Zoรซ Kravitz takes the Oscar for cheekiest dress of the night (Vogue)
Sometimes I wonder how Iโd behave if I were a bona fide A-lister at the Oscars. Would I blend in, wearing something classic and timeless, smiling for the cameras before going home at a reasonable hour? Or would I use the opportunity to make an impact, seizing the night in such a way that when people said โwhat happened at the 2025 Oscars?โ my name would flash into their minds like a siren?
Zoรซ Kravitz, of course, aimed for the latter, with what can only be described as a โbum dressโ (a less than glamorous name for a very glamorous satin and rhinestone-encrusted floor-length peephole number), which she wore to the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the ceremony.
Though the actress literally flashed her behind (which, again, I would too, if I were Kravitz), the dress itself was sleek and demure, paired with her signature soft make-up, a graceful low bun, a classic red nail and a pair of diamond drop earrings. Read more
Australian whose blood saved 2.4m babies dies (BBC)
One of the world’s most prolific blood donors – whose plasma saved the lives of more than 2 million babies – has died.
James Harrison died in his sleep at a nursing home in New South Wales, Australia on 17 February, his family said on Monday. He was 88.
Known in Australia as the man with the golden arm, Harrison’s blood contained a rare antibody, Anti-D, which is used to make medication given to pregnant mothers whose blood is at risk of attacking their unborn babies. Read more
Adam Sandler crashes Oscars wearing a sweatshirt, yells โChalamet!โ in Timothรฉeโs ear (Variety)
Adam Sandler may not be nominated at this yearโs Oscars, but that didnโt stop the actor and comedian from crashing Conan OโBrienโs opening monologue at the top of the ceremony. Sandler was roasted by the host for dressing so casually at Hollywoodโs biggest night.
โAdam, what are you wearing?โ OโBrien asked Sandler from the stage. โYouโre dressed like a guy playing video poker at 2 am.โ
โNobody even thought about what I was wearing until you brought it up,โ Sandler responded. โI like the way I look. Because Iโm a good person. I donโt care about what I wear and what I donโt wear. My snazzy gym shorts and fluffy sweatshirt offend you so much that you had to mock me in front my peers!โ Read more
Morgan Freeman honours โdear friendโ Gene Hackman at Oscars 2025 days after shocking death (PageSix)
Saying goodbye to a friend.
Morgan Freeman tearfully paid tribute to the late Gene Hackman after the โRoyal Tenenbaumsโ actorโs death shocked Hollywood earlier this week.
The โUnforgivenโ star reflected on his co-starโs life and career during his Oscars 2025 appearance on Sunday, saying, โThis week, our community lost a giant and I lost a dear friend, Gene Hackman.
โI had the pleasure of working alongside Gene on two films, โUnforgivenโ and โUnder Suspicion.โ And like everyone who has shared a scene with him, I learned he was a generous performer, a man whose gift elevated everyoneโs work. Read more
King Charles meets with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau at Sandringham after Zelensky audience (Standard)
The King has met with Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau โ just a day after he welcomed Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky to Sandringham.
Mr Trudeau was holding a private audience with Charles at the monarchโs Norfolk estate on Monday morning after the Canadian leader flew to London to join an emergency defence summit of European leaders in London at the weekend.
The King has been hailed for offering a show of solidarity to Mr Zelensky by warmly welcoming him on Sunday afternoon after the presidentโs dramatic Oval Office clash with US president Donald Trump. Read more
Pope thanks faithful for prayers, meets with Vatican officials at hospital (CNA)
Pope Francis expressed heartfelt gratitude on Sunday for the prayers and support he has received during his hospitalization while offering his own prayers for those suffering around the world.
Vatican sources reported that the 88-year-old pontiff met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin on the morning of March 2, in his hospital room. The secretary of state was accompanied by Archbishop Edgar Peรฑa Parra, the substitute for general affairs of the Secretariat of State.
The Vatican officials visited the pope following his restful night, during which he reportedly slept well. According to the same sources, Pope Francis woke up Sunday morning, had coffee, read the newspapers, and continued his prescribed treatments. Read more
Nathaniel shatters Africaโs 400m indoor record again (Punch)
Paris 2024 Olympics semifinalist, Ezekiel Nathaniel, has shattered Africaโs 400m indoor record again, lowering it to 44.74secs at the 2025 Big 12 Indoor Track and Field Championship in Lubbock, Texas, USA on Saturday, The PUNCH reports.
It comes two weeks after the 21-year-old produced a stunning 44.92s for his first African record in the 400m indoor โ when he became the first man from the continent to break the 45-second barrier at the Jarvis Scott Invite also in Lubbock.
Competing in a timed final alongside Arizona Stateโs Jayden Davisโwho had pushed him in the qualification roundโNathaniel attacked the race with intent, seizing the lead at the break with a swift 21.09secs opening lap. Read more
Doncic leads Lakers to sixth straight win (BBC)
Luka Doncic scored 29 points as the Los Angeles Lakers continued their revival with a 108-102 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
The guard also recorded six rebounds and nine assists for the Lakers, who have won their past six matches.
Doncic, who joined the Lakers from the Dallas Mavericks as part of a three-way trade last month, has scored at least 20 points in four of the past five games. Read more
Liverpool will bid ยฃ37m for Africaโs best player, with star forward ready to leave (Teamtalk)
Liverpool are ready to make an offer for Ademola Lookman, with a report revealing how much Arne Slotโs side are prepared to pay for him, though TEAMtalk can reveal why such an offer will not be enough.
Lookman failed to make a huge impact when he was at Everton, scoring four goals and giving two assists in 48 appearances for Liverpoolโs Merseyside rivals. The winger, though, is flourishing at Atalanta, where he has scored 49 goals and given 22 assists in 108 appearances for the Serie A club and was named their player of the season for the 2022/23 and 2023/24 campaigns.
The 27-year-old helped Atalanta win the Europa League last season, scoring a hat-trick in the 3-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen in the final. Read more
Crystal Palace vs Millwall: FA consider longer Liam Roberts ban after horror challenge on Jean-Philippe Mateta (Standard)
The Football Association are mulling over whether to file an appeal calling for Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts to serve a ban longer than three games for his horrific challenge on Crystal Palaceโs Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Roberts came flying out of his goal, made slight contact with the ball with a high-kick, but followed through with his studs and caught Mateta in the ear. Mateta was rushed to St Georgeโs Hospital in Tooting, London, and received 25 stitches to his left ear.
Mateta later offered an update where he said he was โdoing wellโ and expected to be back โvery soonโ. He was discharged from hospital on Saturday evening. Read more
Boxer Gervonta Davis blames hairdresser for poor performance after clinging onto title (Metro)
Gervonta Davis blamed his hairdresser for his under-par performance in his world title fight against Lamont Roach Jr on Saturday night.
Davis, known for his savage knockout power, narrowly retained his WBA lightweight title after he was held to a controversial draw against Roach Jr in Brooklyn.
In the ninth round of their contest, Davis absorbed a left jab to the head, taking a knee immediately after with many observers feeling it should have been ruled a knockdown. Read more