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A disaster was averted on Sunday morning after personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps responded swiftly to a lone fuel tanker crash at NEPA Roundabout along Ahmadu Bello Way in Kaduna. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, when a loaded tanker fell at the busy roundabout, raising fears of a possible fire outbreak and secondary crashes in the area. According to the FRSC, the Kaduna Sector Command received a distress call at about 7:15 a.m. reporting the fallen tanker. “At about 0715HRS, the Sector Command received a distress call reporting a fallen fuel tanker at the…

President Bola Tinubu has vowed to build on Nigeria’s 2025 sporting achievements while ordering immediate reforms to end decades of poor funding and delayed release of funds for sports, Sunday PUNCH reports. The President disclosed that Nigerian athletes won 373 medals across all sports in 2025, describing the figure as unprecedented in the country’s sporting history. In a statement on his official X account on Friday, Tinubu praised athletes across disciplines, from individual champions to the Super Eagles who won bronze at AFCON 2025, as well as victorious female football and basketball teams. He said sports remains one of Nigeria’s…

Dongles have a well-earned reputation for being a nuisance. They’re often costly and annoying to deal with, but for gamers, there’s one that I love to recommend that’s neither. 8BitDo’s $20 USB Adapter 2 lets you wirelessly link controllers to the Switch 2 that would otherwise be unsupported, like the Sony DualSense (complete with rumble and motion controls), Microsoft’s latest Xbox gamepads, and more. You can plug it into the Switch 2’s dock or use a USB-A-to-USB-C adapter to connect it directly to the console.It’s great to save money, since I can simply use a controller that I already own…

Fire Country isn’t the only CBS show currently going through a surprising showrunner change. News broke in January 2026 that showrunner Tia Napolitano was leaving after multiple onscreen departures. “Tia has been instrumental in helping both build and steer Fire Country, which not only became a top series, but is also the foundation of a growing universe,” CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach and CBS Studios President David Stapf said in a joint statement. “We’re grateful for all her contributions and tireless work, and look forward to collaborating with her on future projects.” Napolitano was with the show since its 2022…

Police in Ebonyi have confirmed the abduction of three children by suspected kidnappers in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Joshua Ukandu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abakaliki that the children were abducted on Saturday morning. Mr Ukandu, a superintendent of police, said the incident occurred at Nkwegu, opposite Nkwegu Military Cantonment gate, in Abakaliki Local Government Area of the state. “Yes, we are aware of the incident. ” It happened in the early hours of February 7, which was Saturday. ALSO READ: 47 Ebonyi youths depart for UK on state govt scholarship “The…

Liam Conejo Ramos, five, a preschooler at Colombia Heights Public School, Minnesota, returned home on 20 January, 2026. He might have looked forward to the warm embrace of his mother, but in the drive way of his home, United States, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents captured him and his father, Adrian. The family had entered the US legally from Ecuador and are undergoing a legal process on their stay. But the agents were not interested. Another adult in the house who was outside, offered to take custody of the child, but the agents refused and two of them…

First lady of Imo State, Barrister Chioma Uzodimma, has disclosed that early detection and prevention are the best ways to combat the scourge of cancer among women. Uzodimma spoke during a public health walk held in Owerri to mark the 2026 World Cancer Day, themed ‘United by Unique’. She described cancer as a critical health and public concern, calling for a united front and increased private sector investment in cancer care. Uzodimma said “On this World Cancer Day, let us honour every unique journey by strengthening our collective resolve, promoting early detection and prevention, investing in sustainable cancer financing, and…

Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has criticized President Bola Tinubu over the worsening security situation in Nigeria. His remarks came in response to a post by President Tinubu, who had highlighted Boko Haram attacks in the North-East. In a tweet dated September 9, 2014, Tinubu wrote: “The festering Boko Haram attacks on the North-East and massacre of innocent citizens is concrete proof that Nigeria has no government.” Replying to the President, Abdullahi tweeted: “The festering insecurity and violent attacks in Kwara, Katsina and other parts of the country, and massacre of innocent Nigerians is concrete proof…

Wolves striker, Tolu Arokodare has hailed two of his teammates after their 3-1 defeat to Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday. Recall that Cole Palmer’s hat-trick ensured Chelsea defeated the hosts as Arokodare’s goal was not enough. Speaking after the game, the Super Eagles attacker said debutants Angel Gomes and Adam Armstrong showed quality against the Blues. “I think we all saw them today – they were both exceptional. That shows the quality they bring to the team,” Arokodare told Wolves’ website. “I am very happy for them on their debuts for the team, how they played, how they…

A Federal Commissioner with the Public Complaints Commission, Morakinyo Akinleye, has described any coalition against President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term as “dead on arrival.” Akinleye also praised the Senator representing Ogun West, Solomon Adeola, popularly called Yayi, as a politician who prioritises selfless service and has demonstrated commitment to transformative leadership. He described Adeola as the best gubernatorial candidate the senatorial district can present for the 2027 election. The PCC federal commissioner made the remarks on Sunday while speaking with journalists during a grassroots mobilisation rally organised by the socio-political group, Assurance Grassroots Support for Yayi and…