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The Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed the death of seven persons and 70 others injured, while 28 were unhurt in a lone accident that occurred in Kano. The Sector Commander, Idris Muhammed-Lawal, disclosed this in a statement signed by FRSC’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Labaran, on Sunday in Kano According to him, the accident occurred at about 8:35 a.m. on Sunday along Hadejia Road, Kwanar Danja. “We received a distress call at 08:35 a.m. and immediately sent our rescue team to the scene at about 08:40 a.m. within five minutes. “The accident involved one commercial vehicle, DAF trailer, with…

Ijebuland stands at a historic crossroads. The Awujale stool—symbol of tradition, moral authority, and unity—remains vacant. The late Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, GCON, left behind a throne of global stature, cultural pride, and moral responsibility. The task now is to select a leader capable of upholding that legacy. Amid public scrutiny, stage-managed protests, and political pressures, one name continues to emerge: Prince (omoba) Abimbola Onabanjo of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House. Unlike aspirants chasing headlines, Onabanjo’s record speaks in action, not hype. Over the years, he has supported over 25 schools with educational materials and infrastructure. Rehabilitated roads and improved…

The Seattle Seahawks produced a dominant defensive display to outmuscle the New England Patriots 29-13 and clinch a comprehensive Super Bowl victory on Sunday. The NFL showpiece, enlivened by a joyous half-time performance from Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, largely failed to deliver in terms of thrills on the pitch at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold threw one touchdown, and kicker Jason Myers slotted a Super Bowl record five field goals as the Seahawks clinched the Vince Lombardi Trophy for a second time. New England’s Drake Maye had been bidding to become the youngest quarterback…

Coinbase’s TV spot at the Super Bowl divided opinion online, but the crypto exchange says conversations about it were the point.Four years after its viral QR code advertisement, crypto exchange Coinbase has returned to the Super Bowl, this time betting on a Backstreet Boys karaoke-inspired ad. Coinbase’s one-minute TV spot during the most-watched sporting event in the US was mostly text animation that flashed the lyrics to the Backstreet Boys’ 1997 hit “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back).”Coinbase marketing chief Catherine Ferdon said in a statement that the ad aimed to “bring people together for a shared experience that highlights how the crypto community…

Green Day avoided making a major political statement during their energetic set to kick off Super Bowl 60. Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool took the stage at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, during the Sunday, February 8, opening ceremony. The band played their songs “Holiday,” “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” and “American Idiot,” and while the latter certainly has plenty to say socially and politically, the group let the lyrics speak for themselves. “Welcome to The Bay! It’s Super Bowl 60!” Armstrong, 53, yelled as he was joined onstage by a group of former Super Bowl MVPs,…

Lagos State Government has constituted a Central Planning Committee to oversee and coordinate the final burial arrangements for the late Akran of Badagry, Oba Babatunde Akran, Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I. Oba Akran, who also served as the Permanent Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, died on January 12 at the age of 89 after a brief illness. In announcing the inauguration of the committee, the state government stressed the importance of unity, transparency, integrity, and strict adherence to tradition in the planning and execution of the burial rites. The committee will be chaired by the…

A prominent female political figure in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Hajiya Mariam Usman Shehu Yaro (Zarar Maru), has formally defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement she personally signed,  Hajiya Mariam said the defection was witnessed by top APC stakeholders in Zamfara State, including the former APC governorship candidate in the 2019 general election, His Excellency Mukhtar Shehu Idris, and the member of the House of Representatives representing Maru/Bungudu Federal Constituency, Hon. Abdulmalik Zubairu (Zannan Bungudu). Leaders of the APC from across the major political blocs in the…

A private security man employed by a private school in Aba, Abia State,  has been arrested by the police after he allegedly defiled a three-year-old pupil of the school. The incident happened on  Friday at Umuosi Road by Ibadan Road, Aba, after school hours, while the pupil was waiting for her parents to come and pick her from the school. It was alleged that the suspect dragged the child to a lonely area of the school where he defiled her,  before sneaking back to his duty post in the school. But according to a resident of Ibadan Road, Brian Ogukwe,…

Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney has warned Arsenal that Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland’s return to form will be a ‘scary’ prospect for the Gunners. This comes after Haaland led Pep Guardiola’s side to beat Liverpool 2-1 in the Premier League on Sunday at Anfield. The Norway international scored the winning goal for the Cityzens against the Reds to ensure they are now six points behind league leaders Arsenal on the log. Speaking on BBC’s Match of the Day, Rooney said: “Haaland creates the equalizer and scores the high-pressure penalty, which keeps Manchester City in the Premier League title race.…

President Bola Tinubu will embark on a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom from March 18 to 19, 2026, following an official invitation from King Charles III. The visit was announced on Sunday via a post on the official X handle of the British royal family, which stated that the Nigerian leader would be formally hosted by King and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle. According to the post, Tinubu will be accompanied by his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, during the visit. “The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Mrs Oluremi…