Police Officer Allegedly Commits Suicide in Niger
A police officer in Niger State, ASP Shafi’u Usman Bawa, has allegedly died by suicide in Kontagora town. The spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident, stating that it occurred on February 8. Bawa was reportedly found hanging from the ceiling. His father, Usman Bawa, a resident of the […]
Ed Kelce on Travis & Taylor’s Future
Travis Kelce’s father, Ed Kelce, is excited to see his son’s relationship with Taylor Swift develop further. Ahead of Travis’ Super Bowl game on Feb. 9, Ed shared his thoughts on their romance in an interview with Australia’s Today show, expressing optimism about their time together after the NFL season and Swift’s Eras Tour. “I […]
Snoop Mocks Belichick’s Relationship at NFL Honors
Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick made a striking entrance at the NFL Honors, with Hudson dazzling in a silver dress and Belichick proudly sporting his Super Bowl rings. During the event on February 6, rapper Snoop Dogg, 53, took a playful jab at their age difference in his monologue. While reminiscing about changes in football […]
South Korea to Install Bird Detection Radars at Airports
All South Korean airports have been ordered to install bird detection cameras and thermal imaging radars, after an air crash in December last year killed 179 people. The rollout, according to the Ministry of Land, is set to happen in 2026. This comes after investigators found evidence of a bird strike on the Boeing 737-800 […]
Femi Kuti Drops New Single, “After 24 Years”
Femi Kuti is back with new music! His latest album, Journey Through Life, is set for release on April 25, 2025. The album is preceded by his new single, “After 24 Years,” which was written and recorded in November 2023. The song offers a critique of corruption, incompetence, and self-serving attitudes in Nigerian politics. Femi […]
Trump Bans Transgender Women from Female Sports
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that prevents transgender women from competing in female categories of sports. The order, which goes into effect immediately, provides guidance, regulations and legal interpretations, and it will enlist the Department of Education to investigate high schools thought to be non-compliant, universities and grassroots sports. Republicans say […]
Niger State Rescues 21 Trafficked Children
Niger State Government has announced the rescue of 21 children who were being trafficked through the state to Niger Republic, Sudan, and Chad. Investigations revealed that the children, all from Magama Local Government Area, were recruited by a syndicate under the guise of enrolling them in an Islamic learning programme. Deputy Governor of Niger State, […]
Senate Confirms Sack of Three INEC Officials
The Senate has approved the dismissal of three Resident Electoral Commissioners who have been suspended since 2023 over alleged misconduct during the 2023 general election. This followed President Bola Tinubu’s request in a letter to the Senate, as he hinted of nominating replacements for the vacant positions soon. The affected Resident Electoral Commissioners are Ike Uzochukwu of […]
Trump Withdraws U.S. from United Nations Bodies
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing his country from a number of United Nations bodies, including its Human Rights Council (UNHRC), and setting up a broader review of US funding for the multilateral organization. The executive order said it withdrew Washington from UNHRC and the main UN relief agency for Palestinians […]
APC Begins Sale of N50M Nomination Forms for Anambra Election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced the sale of nomination forms for the Anambra State gubernatorial election, setting the total cost for Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms at N50 million. Its National Organizing Secretary Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, outlines detailed timetable and key activities leading to the election, scheduled for November 8, 2025, including […]
