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Troops kill another terror commander, 10 insurgents in Borno

Nigeria, Feb. 2 -- Barely 24 hours after troops of Operation Hardin Kai (OPHK), a joint task force, killed a leader of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), the Nigerian Army says its troops hav... Read More


Nigerian govt to arraign suspects who killed scores of people in Yelwata, Benue

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- The federal government says it will on Monday, 2 February, arraign suspects allegedly involved in the fatal attack on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.... Read More


Tinubu hails Fela Kuti as Grammy honours Afrobeat pioneer with Lifetime Achievement Award

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti following his posthumous recognition with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Recording Academy. ... Read More


How popular Abuja singer died after snakebite - Friend recounts her final hours

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- Kingsley Nwangene, a close friend of Abuja-based musician Ifunanya Nwangene, has narrated the singer's harrowing final hours following a snakebite. Ifunanya, also known as Nanyah, ... Read More


NAHCON chair reaffirms commission's commitment to timely, orderly preparations for 2026 Hajj

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Abdullahi Usman, has reaffirmed the commission's commitment to early planning, effective coordination and strict ad... Read More


ANALYSIS: Labour Party without Peter Obi: What next?

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- When Peter Obi officially defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on 31 December 2025, it was not surprising. The writing was on the wall becau... Read More


Grammys honour Fela Anikulapo Kuti with 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award(PHOTOS)

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- 29 years after his death, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti has become the first African artist to be honoured with the 2026 Special Merit Awards, also known as the Lifetime Achi... Read More


Article of faith: The wandering of desire, By Femi Aribisala

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- Solomon says: "Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of desire. This, also, is vanity and grasping for the wind." (Ecclesiastes 6:9) A more modern translation of the ... Read More


Alcaraz topples Djokovic, claims Australian Open, career Grand Slam

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- Carlos Alcaraz did not just win the Australian Open on Sunday; he redrew tennis history. The Spaniard swept past Novak Djokovic in a four-set classic on Rod Laver Arena to claim hi... Read More


MOVIE REVIEW: 'Koleoso 10' shows signs of fatigue as story begins to repeat itself

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- Cast: Ibrahim Yekini, Akinfolarin Olamide, Kevin Ikeduba, Jumai Sanni, Ogboluke, Irewole Olaniyan, Kemi Apesin, Adeniyi Stephen, Ololu Damilola, Jimoh Uthman Olamilekan, Ojumola Bel... Read More