A medical doctor, Salome Oboyi, has died from Lassa fever in Jos, Plateau State. Dr. Oboyi, a Senior Resident in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BHUTH), passed away two days ago after battling the disease. Her death was confirmed on Monday, February 2, 2026, by the Bingham University…
A Nasarawa State High Court sitting in Lafia has sentenced Saidu Idi to death by hanging for armed robbery and culpable homicide. The judgment was delivered on Monday, February 2, 2026, by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Aisha Muhammed Usman. Idi was arraigned on a three-count charge of criminal conspiracy, armed robbery,…
The Kwara State Government has approved the reopening of all schools across the state from Monday, following weeks of disruption caused by security concerns in parts of the state. The decision was announced on Sunday, February 1, in a statement by the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, who said school…
Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, APC, Borno South, has urged the leadership of the House of Representatives to call its Deputy Spokesman, Philip Agbese, to order over his criticism of the senator’s position on the alleged tax law falsification controversy. Ndume said this while responding to an earlier interview granted by Agbese, in which the…
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has revealed that he was one of the targets of an alleged coup plot and was meant to be shot by the plotters. General Musa made the disclosure on Sunday Politics, days after the military announced that some of the 16 officers arrested last October would face trial over…
Ugo Ugochukwu secured the Formula Regional Oceania Trophy after a season built on consistency, clinching the title with four victories from 15 races and finishing 15 points ahead of Audi-backed rival Freddie Slater. The Nigerian-born American made an immediate impact, opening the campaign with back-to-back wins at Hampton Downs — a decisive start that…
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to prison after attacking his friend for walking too slowly following a drinking spree in Emakhandeni, Zimbabwe. The incident took place in the late morning of December 3, 2025, after the two men had been drinking together at a house in the area. Court evidence revealed that both…
South African singer, Tyla, has emerged winner of the Best African Music Performance category at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, edging out top African stars including Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Eddy Kenzo. Tyla clinched the prestigious award with her song “Push 2 Start,” sealing a major career milestone and further cementing her status as one of Africa’s fastest-rising global music stars. The category…
The United States has added Niger to its Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory, citing worsening security conditions marked by terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime, civil unrest, and limited access to emergency and healthcare services. The advisory, issued by the U.S. Department of State on January 30, 2026, warns Americans against all travel to Niger…
Four persons were burnt to d3ath and several others injured when armed bandits attacked Gwargwabe village, Nahuce District in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to the district head, Kekun Nahuce, Alhaji Sulaiman Marafa, the attack was carried out because the villagers refused to pay “levies” to the bandits, choosing instead to protect…
