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Alleged Defamation: Senator Natasha Sues Akpabio For ₦1.3bn:
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio for allegedly defaming her.
The suit was filed before the FCT High Court on Tuesday with Akpabio and his senior legislative aide Mfon Patrick listed as second to third defendants.
NASS didn’t reject me, Tinubu did- Nasir El-Rufai:
The former governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, has stirred the social media as he asked Nigerians not believe the narrative that the National Assembly rejected him as a ministerial nominee.
In an interview on Arise TV on Monday, El-Rufai said President Bola Tinubu did not want him in his cabinet as the President asked him to suspend his plans for ministerial appointment.
Meantime, the APC has slammed El-Rufai for his utterances against the President and the NSA, Nuhu Ribadu.
Police Probe Alleged Assault and Shooting of SUG president over 500 naira:
The Delta State Police Command has initiated a probe into an incident involving the alleged assault and shooting of Eruru Christian, the President of the Student Union Government at Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku.
The incident reportedly occurred after Christian was confronted by police officers over a N500 “settlement.”
Sowore, back in the spotlight after a heated face-off with security:
Political Activist Omoyele Sowore is back in the spotlight after a heated face-off with security at the Federal High Court, Abuja. Reports say officers tried to block his entry, sparking a confrontation. Supporters hail his defiance, while others debate the wider civil rights implications.
Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Primeboy Have No Hand in Mohbad’s Death – Court:
The Magistrate Court sitting in Sabo, Yaba area of Lagos has freed Abdulazeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley and music promoter, Samson Balogun Eletu also known as Sam Larry, in relation to the case of the demise of Aloba Oladimeji lleriOluwa also known as Mohbad.
Again, Multi choice Increases DStv, GOtv Prices:
Multichoice is set to increase the prices of its DStv and GOtv packages effective from March 1, 2025.
This was disclosed in a statement to its customers on Monday which read, “Dear Customer, please note that effective 1 March 2025, there will be a price adjustment on all DStv packages.
Chaos Over Trump & Musk Fake AI Generated Video:
Employees at the U.S. Department of Housing were in for a shock when an AI-generated video aired on their office TVs. The clip showed Donald Trump kissing Elon Musk’s feet, with the caption “LONG LIVE THE REAL KING.”
This bizarre hack has sparked debates on cybersecurity risks, AI manipulation, and Musk’s growing influence in Trump’s circle.
Eric Chelle has some surprises in Super Eagles final list:
Newly appointed super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has “a few surprises” in his final squad list for next month’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
Report has it that the coach now has his final 23-man squad for the World Cup qualifiers with at least two of the players on this list are making a return after several months out of the national team set-up, while an uncapped defender has also been included.
Madrid derby dominates UCL Round-16 draws:
The much-anticipated UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw has concluded, with qualified clubs now paired with their opponents.
Liverpool will face Paris Saint-Germain, while Arsenal will go head-to-head with PSV Eindhoven. Meanwhile In an exciting Madrid derby, defending champions Real Madrid will clash with local rivals Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich will take on Bayer Leverkusen in an all-German showdown.
Compiled by Binta Nuan Edited by Tina Francis
