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Dami Marshall, a daughter of Fuji maestro, King WasiAyinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, has debunked rumours of a romantic relationship with singer Asake. Dami and Asake recently sparked relationship rumours after she shared a picture of herself with the singer at an event with the caption, “Mr Money and Mrs Money.” She has now clarified that she and Asake are not dating. She explained that the picture was from her first meeting with the singer. “Guys, that was my first time meeting him [Asake], so I took a picture. Do not believe blogs, they…
Ademola Lookman has reflected on Atletico Madrid’s home loss to Real Betis, DAILY POST reports. The Nigeria international’s LaLiga home debut for Atletico Madrid ended on a disappointing note with the Rojiblancos going down 1-0 to the visitors at the Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday night. It was Diego Simeone’s side first home defeat in the league this season. Brazil international, Anthony scored the winning goal for Real Betis in the 28th minute. Lookman had a goal ruled out for offside in the game. The winger took to the social media to react to the defeat. “Not the result we wanted…
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has relieved the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Galadima, of his appointment. This was announced in a brief statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Comrade Mukhtar Gidado, and released to journalists in the early hours of Monday. According to the statement, the governor approved a minor reshuffle in the composition of the State Executive Council, resulting in Galadima’s removal with immediate effect. “His Excellency, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, has approved a minor change in the composition of…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 62-year-old Lagos-based businessman, Nwabueze Izueke, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport for allegedly ingesting cocaine pellets in a bid to traffic the drug to China. Izueke was said to have swallowed 95 jumbo-sized wraps of cocaine weighing 1.589 kilogrammes, reportedly to raise funds to complete a house he is building in his hometown. The agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the suspect was apprehended on Saturday, January 31, 2026, during the outward clearance of passengers travelling to China via Addis Ababa…
Nigerians and people of Nigerian descent were among the standout performers as the Seattle Seahawks emerged champions at the Super Bowl, capping a thrilling contest that also saw the New England Patriots finish as runners-up. PUNCH Online reports that the two teams featured players of Nigerian heritage who featured prominently on American football’s biggest stage. On the winning side, Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu was singled out for his contribution to the team’s success. Other players of Nigerian descent who made their mark include Boye Mafe and Nick Emmanwori, key figures in the Seahawks’ defensive unit, as well as Olusegun…
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny ended his Super Bowl halftime performance with a striking message of unity, unveiling a massive billboard that read: “The only thing more powerful than hate is love.” The message appeared as he wrapped up his set, drawing thunderous applause inside the stadium and quickly going viral across social media platforms. Delivering a high-energy performance that blended Spanish and English hits, Bad Bunny used the global stage to spotlight themes of love, resilience, and togetherness amid heightened social and political tensions. Fans and commentators praised the closing moment as timely and deeply impactful, with many describing…
The Federal Government has signalled the imminent take-off of a landmark one-megawatt solar electrification project at the newly established Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho, in Oyo State marking a major milestone in the institution’s infrastructure development. The project, facilitated by the Rural Electrification Agency, is part of a broader national initiative to provide sustainable energy to 16 selected universities across Nigeria. This was contained in a statement signed by the Personal Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor on Current Issues, Dr. Bolaji Olaomo, on Monday. FUNATO stands as a key beneficiary in the South-West zone, alongside Adeyemi University of Education…
South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) said it will step up scrutiny of suspected cryptocurrency price manipulation in 2026, outlining a slate of planned investigations that target high-risk trading tactics, including “whale” activity and schemes that exploit disruptions at local exchanges, local outlet Yonhap reported Monday.According to Yonhap News Agency, FSS Governor Lee Chang-jin said that the agency will target high-risk trading practices that undermine market order, including coordinated manipulation and schemes exploiting disruptions in exchange infrastructure. The FSS said the probes will focus on tactics that involve large-scale trading by whales, artificial price swings during exchange deposit or withdrawal suspensions…
Thomas Williams, the father of Wendy Williams, has died. He was 94. Wendy’s niece, journalist Alex Finnie, confirmed Thomas’ death via Instagram on Sunday, February 8. The news comes as Wendy, 61, continues to fight the court-ordered guardianship she was placed under in 2022 on grounds of alleged cognitive impairments that she has publicly denied. “It is with an extremely heavy heart that I share — after 94 years of extraordinary love, strength, brilliance, and wisdom, my grandfather Thomas D. Williams has passed,” Finnie, a morning news anchor for Miami’s local WPLG news outlet, wrote. “My grandfather was truly a…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated the entire Nigerian tennis family following the country’s qualification into the Davis Cup World Group II, after a hard-fought victory over Uzbekistan in the World Group II Promotion Playoffs. Daniel Adeleye emerged as the hero of the tie, firing Nigeria past Uzbekistan to cap an impressive home campaign at the historic Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, 1895. Nigeria sealed the tie with a match to spare, confirming promotion after Adeleye delivered the decisive point on Sunday with a composed 6–3, 6–4 victory over Ilya Ignatov in the reverse singles to give the hosts an…
