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Meghan McCain is not holding back when it comes to sharing her opinion on why she thinks the axe fell on several daytime talk shows this week. Taking to social media on Friday, February 6, McCain, 41, claimed the canceled shows weren’t interesting enough to remain on air. “The reason all these daytime talk shows are being canceled is because they are sublimely boring and all the hosts want to be loved,”  McCain, who previouslu cohosted talk shows The View and Outnumbered, wrote via X. McCain said Wendy Williams, who hosted The Wendy Williams Show, which aired from 2011 until…

Suspected terrorists have returned to Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, killing at least 13 people. The attack on Anwase Market in Mbaikyor ward came barely days after a similar deadly assault on Abande community. The latest attack occurred on Friday at the bustling market, where the assailants opened fire on traders and residents, abducted several market women and set shops and stalls ablaze. Channels Television first reported the incident, quoting local officials. An aide to the Kwande Local Government chairman, Ibi Andrew, told Channels TV that 13 persons were confirmed dead, adding that the council chairman, Vitalis Neji,…

The lawmaker representing Isuikwuato constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Lucky Udoka Nweke Johnson,  has expressed sadness following the killing of a 35-year-old man, Uche Simon by unknown gunmen. Johnson, who  raised a  matter of urgent public importance on the floor of Abia State House of Assembly during plenary session, also said that the motorcycle belonging to the victim was stolen by his attackers. He noted  that the incident happened on January 28, 2026 when his constituent, Uche Simon was returning home with his motorcycle. The lawmaker also said that  on January 29, 2026, one  Awba Abdulsalam, a…

The ruling party in Abia State, the Labour Party, LP has gained more control of the Abia State House of Assembly, following the defection of Godwin Adiele, the member representing Ukwa West constituency. Adiele, a strong Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, member from Ukwa West LGA, announced his resignation from the PDP on Wednesday, citing the good  performance of Governor Alex Otti in the State. His resignation was announced on the floor of the Abia State House of Assembly. According to the former staunch PDP member, there was an urgent need for him to join Governor Otti in his crusade for…

The Berom Youths Moulder-Association, BYM, has confirmed another deadly attack by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militia, who laid siege to the Rapyam community in Fan District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State on Friday, February 6, 2026. The attackers killed one resident identified as Emmanuel Matthew, while scores of others were injured and properties burnt by the terrorists. National Publicity Secretary of BYM, Rwang Tengwong, who confirmed the attack in a statement on Saturday, said information gathered from some residents of the community indicated that the heavily armed terrorists invaded the village from the Werre-Lugere and…

The Saudi Pro League has picked Manchester United’s midfielder Bruno Fernandes and Liverpool’s forward Mohamed Salah as potential ambassadors  for the league as replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo. There are discussions about Ronaldo’s possible departure from the club. Ronaldo, who is now 41 years old, has been the most famous player in the Saudi league after he came to the Kingdom in December 2022 on a free transfer after spending over 20 years playing in Europe with four different teams. In 2025, Ronaldo signed a big and profitable new contract with Al-Nassr until the next summer. Because of his comment about…

Muslims on Friday in Kano attended special prayers for the late General Murtala Ramat Mohammed, organised by the Murtala Mohammed Foundation as part of activities to mark the 50th anniversary of his death. Gen. Murtala was Nigeria’s Military Head of State from July 1975 until his assassination on Friday, 13 February 1976. The prayer session, which was also attended by Islamic scholars and other prominent personalities, was held at the Murtala Muhammad Mosque, Tudun Maliki quarters, in the Kano metropolis. The Chief Imam of the mosque, Sheikh Kabiru Dan-Taura, led the prayer session, which featured recitation of verses from the…

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has promised Porto fans that he will repay their faith in him following his move from French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Earlier this week, the Portuguese giants confirmed the signing of Moffi on a half-season loan deal, which includes an option-to-buy clause. The Super Eagles star’s switch to Portugal follows a difficult period at his parent club, where a dip in relations necessitated a fresh start. The 26-year-old has already begun training with his new teammates and is eager to hit the ground running, despite having been out of competitive…

Afrobeats musician, Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has said touring Europe and the United States was easier than touring Africa in the early years of his career, highlighting broader border and regulatory challenges faced by African artists and businesses. As aired by Joy News, Mr Eazi spoke on Friday at the 2026 Africa Prosperity Dialogue, held under the theme “Empowering SMEs, Women and Youth in Africa’s Single Market: Innovate, Collaborate, Trade,” where he reflected on his career spanning music and entrepreneurship. “In the last ten years, I have spent six of those years as a singer touring the…

BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) saw $231.6 million in inflows on Friday, following two days of heavy outflows during a turbulent week for Bitcoin.The iShares Bitcoin (BTC) Trust ETF (IBIT) saw $548.7 million in total outflows on Wednesday and Thursday as crypto market sentiment declined to record-low levels, with Bitcoin’s price briefly dropping to $60,000 on Thursday, according to Farside.Preliminary Farside data show inflows across nine US-based spot Bitcoin ETF products totaling $330.7 million, following three days of collective outflows totaling $1.25 billion. Bitcoin ETF flows reveal investor sentimentSo far in 2026, IBIT has posted just 11 trading days…