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LAGOS — A dark Monday on Nigerian highways has claimed nine lives following two separate, devastating heavy-duty truck accidents. In Niger State, five travelers died instantly, while four others, including a traffic officer, perished in Lagos. The accidents left over twenty people with severe injuries, who are currently receiving emergency care at various government hospitals….
LONDON — Nigeria’s creative vanguard has secured a historic sweep at the 2026 BAFTA Awards, signaling a new era for African cinema. Leading the charge, Wunmi Mosaku clinched the Best Supporting Actress trophy for her compelling performance in the film “Sinners.” Simultaneously, the British Academy honored the sibling duo of Akinola Davies Jr. and Wale…
LONDON — Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur face a high-stakes North London Derby this afternoon, with both clubs navigating a massive personnel crisis. While Mikel Arteta chases the Premier League title, interim coach Igor Tudor battles to keep a depleted Spurs away from the relegation zone. No fewer than 13 senior players will miss the clash,…
LONDON — James Milner has officially etched his name into English football folklore by setting a new Premier League record of 654 appearances. The 40-year-old Brighton midfielder achieved this historic milestone on Saturday, February 21, 2026, during a high-stakes away clash against Brentford. By taking the pitch, Milner finally surpassed the long-standing record of 653…
Nigeria’s drug and food regulator has sealed 18 warehouses in Bida, Niger State, after uncovering expired consumables valued at N100 million. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control confirmed that its enforcement team executed the operation following credible intelligence reports. Officials targeted storage facilities clustered around the Ndazabo White House along Minna…
PRETORIA — The South African National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has officially charged three suspects in connection with the brutal murder of 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlat. The suspects, identified as Dikeledi Tears Mphela, Goitsione Machidi, and McClaren Mushwana, appeared before the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on Monday, February 16, 2026. This legal development follows a…
ABUJA — Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai arrived at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday morning, fulfilling a voluntary pledge to confront allegations of massive financial impropriety. The arrival of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, who appeared at the Jabi complex by 10:00 a.m., triggered immediate chaos…
Armed assailants recently kidnapped nine members of a single family in Edo. This occured while they were returning from school, on Monday, February 2, 2026. The victims included a nursing mother, six children, a baby, and her two younger sisters. Witnesses report that the abducted at about 5:00 p.m. at Eko-Abeku-Iyowa Road, within the Evboneka…
