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Luis Rubiales Found Guilty of Unconsented Kiss, Ordered to Pay €10,000 Fine Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish Football Federation, has been convicted for kissing Jenni Hermoso without her consent, a decision upheld by Spain’s High Court. As a result, Rubiales has been sentenced to pay a fine exceeding €10,000 (£8,275) for his actions. However, the court acquitted him of any charges related to coercion. This verdict follows widespread media coverage both within Spain and internationally.

𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗯𝘆 𝗢𝗴𝘂𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁. Recall that Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi popularly known as Portable was arraigned earlier today before the Isabo high court in Abeokuta, Ogun, for allegedly assaulting some officials of the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA). The singer who was declared wanted by the police command on Monday, February 18, turned himself in to the police in Lagos on Wednesday, February 19, and was then taken to Ogun state where he was handed over to the command.

President Tinubu's Landmark Decision Enhances Nigeria's Pension System In a historic move during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on February 4, 2025, the Nigerian government took a significant step toward reforming the country’s pension administration. This decision marks the first time the Federal Government has allocated funds to the Pension Protection Fund, which was established in 2014 but had remained unfunded until now. The Pension Protection Fund is designed to boost pensions for low-income earners. Additionally, President Tinubu’s intervention addresses long-standing pension issues, clearing all pension increases dating back to 2007, and resolving the shortfall in university professors' pensions, ensuring they receive their full salary as pension. PenCom's Director General, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, praised President Tinubu’s leadership, commending his decisive and compassionate actions in resolving critical pension issues. She highlighted that this move not only restores dignity to retirees but also strengthens public trust in the pension system, a core objective of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Oloworaran emphasized that the president’s forward-thinking approach guarantees timely pension payments for retirees, reinforcing the commitment to uphold the rights and dignity of Nigerian pensioners. She called on all stakeholders to collaborate swiftly on the bond issuance to bring the president’s vision for a sustainable and equitable pension system to fruition.

Nigerian Statesman Chief Edwin Clark Departs at 97 Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, the prominent Nigerian statesman and leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has passed away at the age of 97. His death was confirmed in a statement released on behalf of the family, signed by Prof. C. C. Clark and Mr. Penawei Clark, where they revealed that he passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, expressed their sadness in the announcement, confirming the loss of Chief Clark, who held titles such as Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark OFR, CON. The family has requested prayers and promised to share further details at a later time.

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MANCHESTER UNITED IN RELEGATION BATTLE AFTER TOTTENHAM LOSS Manchester United were defeated at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in their recent Premier League tie. All thanks to the only goal scored by James Maddison United now occupy the 15th position on the table and now in a battle of survival against relegation.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Expels Unruly Female Student for Assaulting Lecturer Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has expelled Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious following her assault on a lecturer from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies. The expulsion, confirmed in an official letter dated February 13, 2025, was signed by the Acting Registrar, Mr. Victor I. Modebelu. The decision came after the university's Student Disciplinary Committee found that the student's actions violated the institution's disciplinary regulations, specifically Regulation 4 (SDR). The incident, which attracted significant attention after a video surfaced online, involved Precious physically attacking Dr. Chukwudi Okoye, a lecturer at the university. The altercation occurred when Dr. Okoye interrupted a TikTok video Precious was recording on campus, sparking a public outcry and calls for the university to take disciplinary action.

President Bola Tinubu Converts YABATECH to University The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced on Friday that President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) into a full-fledged university. During a working visit to the college, Alausa revealed the exciting news to the management, staff, and students, noting that the institution's leaders had been advocating for this change. He praised the college's readiness for university status, citing the impressive qualifications of its staff, including over 200 doctorate holders in various fields. Alausa also took the opportunity to inspect ongoing projects at YABATECH, commending the institution for its excellent maintenance of facilities despite their age. He highlighted the federal government's commitment to supporting technological innovations and development in education. Furthermore, Alausa emphasized that the Tinubu administration’s focus on technical, vocational, and entrepreneurial education is a key strategy to address the Japa Syndrome, encouraging youth to pursue advanced skills in fields like artificial intelligence and robotics to contribute to the global workforce.