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Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen added another chapter to his prolific career on Sunday, scoring his 200th professional goal in Galatasaray’s authoritative 4-0 defeat of Kayserispor, a result that further entrenched the Istanbul giants at the summit of the Turkish Super Lig. The Super Eagles striker converted a penalty in the 26th minute to double Galatasaray’s…
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, has addressed public concerns surrounding the death of Abuja-based singer Ifunanya Lucy Nwagene, popularly known as Nanyah, following complications from a snake bite, firmly denying claims that anti-snake venom was unavailable at the hospital. In a press statement dated February 1, 2026, and shared on social media platform…
The Dangote Group has officially secured a long-term gas supply agreement with subsidiaries of the NNPC. This landmark pact ensures a steady flow of natural gas to the conglomerate’s massive industrial complex. Specifically, the Nigerian Gas Infrastructure Company will facilitate the delivery of feedstock to the Dangote Refinery. The agreement also covers energy requirements for…
An allegation of an affair between a villager and a married woman has ended in a deadly act of violence in Yobe State, underscoring persistent concerns about the use of self-help in resolving personal disputes. The Yobe State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 50-year-old man, Alhaji Hassan Umaru, for allegedly hacking a…
Nigeria’s ongoing health workers’ strike has entered its third month, grounding activities in government-owned hospitals and worsening the country’s already fragile healthcare system. The industrial action by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has disrupted critical services such as pharmacies, laboratories, and administrative departments, leaving thousands of patients stranded nationwide. Across major public hospitals in…
The 68th Grammy Awards, held Sunday night in Los Angeles, delivered a defining moment for global pop culture, as Latin, hip-hop, and boundary-pushing pop took center stage in one of the most diverse Grammy nights in recent memory. Leading the night was Bad Bunny, who made history by winning Album of the Year with “Debi…
Nigeria ended the Grammys 2026 without a competitive win despite a strong showing from some of its biggest music exports, highlighting both the country’s global relevance and the stiff competition on the world stage. At the 2026 Grammy Awards held on Sunday, Nigerian artistes Burna Boy, Davido, Omah Lay, Ayra Starr, and Wizkid were all…
The Lagos State Government has disbursed over ₦1 billion as accrued pension rights to 543 retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), reaffirming its commitment to the welfare and financial security of retired public servants. The payment was announced on Friday at the 113th Retirement Benefit Bond Certificate Presentation Ceremony, held at the Adeyemi Bero…
Lagos State is moving to tighten enforcement against speeding tanker and truck drivers following a serious crash involving a heavy-duty vehicle conveying Compressed Natural Gas. The Lagos State Government warned operators of articulated vehicles to comply strictly with traffic laws and speed limits, stressing that public safety will not be compromised. The warning was issued…
The Federal Government is preparing to arraign multiple suspects linked to the deadly Yelwata attacks before a Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, in what marks a critical test of the administration’s pledge to prosecute violent crimes and restore confidence in communities repeatedly scarred by communal bloodshed. The suspects, identified as having strong…
