Suspected bandits have killed a health educator, Lawali Musa Moriki, and abducted his four children during an attack in the Sanyawa area of Moriki District, Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident reportedly occurred around 1:00 a.m. on February 10, 2026. According to security analyst Zagazola Mkama, the gunmen shot Moriki dead before…
Britney Spears has reportedly sold the rights to her music catalogue in a deal estimated to be worth about $200 million, according to US media reports. The agreement covers chart-topping hits including “…Baby One More Time” and “Oops!… I Did It Again,” tracks that defined late-1990s and early-2000s pop. Celebrity news outlet TMZ, citing sources…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the brutal murder of a 27-year-old woman, Faith Olusesan, in the Funbi Fagun area of Ondo Town, Ondo East Local Government Area. Reports indicate that unidentified assailants invaded the residence of a serving police officer, DSP Helen Adetowubo, located on Fagun Estate Road…
New data from the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), shows that Nigerian states paid N455.38 billion in foreign debt service in 2025, up from N362.08 billion in 2024. This represents a year-on-year increase of N93.30 billion, or 25.77 per cent. The rise indicates that states devoted a larger portion of their FAAC allocations…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Tems, has become the first African female artiste to record seven entries on the United States Billboard Hot 100 chart. The Nigerian singer secured this record after her track “What You Need” entered the chart at number 93 this week. This latest entry brings her total count to seven, placing her in…
The Senate has called for the full and timely implementation of allocations to the defence sector, cautioning that any delay could weaken Nigeria’s fight against insecurity. The appeal was made during a budget defence session on Wednesday, where the Minister of Defence presented the ministry’s 2025 performance review and proposed 2026 budget before lawmakers. Chairman…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)has issued a strong warning to candidates registering forthe 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination(UTME ), cautioning them against providing false ormisleading information during the registration process . According to the board, candidates who submit incorrect personal or academic details risk losing their admission and may face additional sanctions ,…
Former Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has expressed support for Cristiano Ronaldo amid reports that the Al Nassr forward staged a brief strike, insisting that the Saudi Pro League owes much of its global profile to the Portuguese superstar. Kroos was commenting on Ronaldo’s decision to miss two matches after reportedly growing frustrated by the…
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has clarified that he has never had a personal or political relationship with President Bola Tinubu, insisting that their paths were never meant to align. El-Rufai, a chieftain of the coalition-led African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the remarks during an interview on Trust TV, dismissing claims that he and…
Tragedy struck the Funbi Fagun area of Ondo West Local Government Area as a 27-year-old woman, Faith Olusesan, was brutally macheted to death in her sister’s residence. The incident occurred on Friday, February 6, 2026, when an unspecified number of assailants armed with machetes and other dangerous weapons reportedly invaded the home of a serving…
