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The management of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, has denied allegations of medical negligence following the death of rising singer Ifunanya Nwagene, popularly known as Nanyah, who died after suffering complications from a snake bite. In a statement, the hospital said its medical team made concerted efforts to…

The Yobe State Police Command has arrested a 50-year-old man, Alhaji Hassan Umaru, for allegedly killing his wife’s suspected lover with a machete over an alleged extramarital affair. The incident occurred on Sunday in Bundila village, Gulani Local Government Area, where the victim, 45-year-old Sukari Abdul, was reportedly attacked by…

A sudden fire outbreak before dawn on Monday threw traders into panic at Singa Market in Kano, leaving several shop owners counting losses as goods and stalls were destroyed before business hours. The blaze reportedly started in the early morning and swept through parts of the market, forcing nearby occupants…

South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Gayton McKenzie, has dismissed claims that the country has been confirmed as the new host of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, insisting that Morocco remains the official host of the tournament. In a statement issued on Monday, McKenzie said no formal decision had…

By Sodeeq Kamsela, Abuja Over 30,000 retired police officers have received a combined N97.5 billion in pension and retirement benefits, according to NPF Pensions Limited, the pension manager for personnel of the Nigeria Police Force. The disclosure came during the 2026 pre-retirement seminar organised by the pension firm in Lagos,…

… Fela Anikulapo Kuti gets Post-humous Lifetime Achievement Award The 68th Grammy Awards delivered a night of big victories, surprise upsets and tough losses, as global music stars gathered at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles to celebrate the year’s biggest records and performances. From breakthrough talents to established hitmakers,…

At least 17 residents have been confirmed dead after suspected Boko Haram insurgents launched fresh attacks on communities in Guzamala and Nganzai local government areas of Borno State, triggering new fears in already fragile resettled zones. Authorities said the victims were discovered during search and recovery operations carried out after…

South African pop star Tyla has won the Best African Music Performance award at the 68th Grammy Awards held on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, earning her second victory in the category. The 24-year-old singer picked up the prize with her song Push 2 Start, becoming the first artiste…

Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, has revealed that suspects behind the recently foiled coup plot allegedly planned violent actions against President Bola Tinubu and top security officials, including himself, as part of what he described as a poorly conceived takeover attempt. Speaking during an interview on Politics Today on Channels…

Nigeria’s financial system stayed under heavy cash pressure in January as aggressive tightening moves by the Central Bank of Nigeria drained trillions of naira from the banking space and pushed interbank borrowing rates higher. Despite a slight improvement compared to December, average system liquidity still closed the month deep in…