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The Duggar family has fascinated fans for years as they’ve grown bigger and bigger — but could there be even more members we don’t know about? “Are there any mystery Duggar grandkids?” a fan asked Jinger Duggar during an Instagram Q&A session on Thursday, February 5. Jinger, who is one of 19 children, jokingly replied, “Ohhh,” with the side-eye emoji. “Maybe there are some I don’t know about in a family as large as mine?! Haha jk,” she added with a laughing, crying-face emoji. While Jinger, 32, is confident she knows how many grandchildren her parents, Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle…
Former lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani has said that the hardened stance on Nigeria is gradually softening. Sani said this in a statement posted on his verified X handle. His remark is coming following the invitation of the Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu by President Donald Trump of the United States to the 74th Annual National Prayer Breakfast on Capitol Hill. Speaking at the event, Trump acknowledged Mrs Tinubu as a very respected woman. “We are honoured to be joined today by the First Lady of Nigeria, who also happens to serve as a Christian pastor…
There is fear and uncertainty across the 18 local government councils in Cross River State as chairmen and vice chairmen face suspension or removal threats amid rising political tension ahead of the 2027 general elections. The anxiety deepened on Tuesday when the Cross River State House of Assembly suspended the Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Area, Hon. Emmanuel Idi Yakubu, for 90 days, following an impeachment notice issued by the Ogoja Legislative Council. The notice, signed by the council leader, Dr. Elizabeth Mbim, accused Yakubu of gross misconduct, abandonment of duty and other infractions. Many observers link the growing…
An Osun State High Court sitting in Iwo has sentenced three men to death over the killing of a 52-year-old woman in the Ile-Ogbo area of the state. The convicts, Muideen Tunji, Yusuf Muslim and Rabiu Fatai, were sentenced on Thursday after the court found them guilty of offences connected to the death of Asiata Yekeen. The court held that the prosecution successfully established charges of conspiracy, murder and unlawful possession of human parts against the defendants. The case arose from the disappearance of Yekeen, whose absence raised concern among relatives and residents after repeated efforts to reach her failed.…
The Saudi Pro League has warned Al Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo that “no individual – however significant – determines decisions beyond their own club.” This is a response to Ronaldo’s frustration over his team’s lack of activity the January transfer window. The 41-year-old is not happy with Al Nassr’s failure to make new signings. Ronaldo missed one league match already and is said to be considering skipping the next game against Al-Ittihad on Friday. In a statement on Thursday, the league insisted that clubs act independently even with their finances. “The Saudi Pro League is built on a simple idea:…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Al-Nassr has been thrown into doubt after the Saudi Pro League publicly stressed that no player, regardless of stature, can influence decisions beyond their own club. The 41-year-old Portugal forward was left out of Al-Nassr’s squad for Monday’s league match against Al-Riyadh, prompting reports in Portugal that he had refused to play amid growing frustration with how the club is being run. Ronaldo later posted a picture of himself back in training, but uncertainty remains over whether he will feature in Friday’s clash with Al-Ittihad. As reported by BBC on Friday, Ronaldo’s dissatisfaction was allegedly fuelled…
A man identified as Gafaru Rasaki has been arrested for allegedly exhuming human remains from a cemetery in Sagamu, Ogun State, and being found in possession of four human remains. The spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, Babaseyi Oluseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Oluseyi said operatives of the Shagamu Police Division apprehended the suspect on January 21, 2026, following intelligence that led to his arrest. “On the 21st of January, 2026, operatives of the Shakura Division arrested one Gafaru Rasaki in possession of four human heads. “Upon interrogation and thorough investigation, it was revealed that the…
The Nigeria Customs Service, Port and Terminal Multiservices Limited Command, has said it generated N44.06 bn in January 2026, surpassing the N40.50 bn recorded in January 2025 by N3.56 bn, representing an 8.8 per cent increase. In a statement, the Customs Area Comptroller in charge of the Command, Joe Anani, disclosed this while handing over seized arms and ammunition to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons. He commended compliant stakeholders for their continued cooperation, describing them as key partners in the command’s success. “In January 2026, the command generated N44.06 bn, surpassing the N40.50…
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has seen her PSG Women’s team’s nine-point deduction upheld, despite the club appealing the punishment handed down before last Christmas, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. PSG Women were sanctioned over a licensing issue involving Canadian player Florianne Jourde. Jourde reportedly did not possess a FIFA international transfer certificate, which is required for a player to obtain a licence when changing clubs. PSG Women, however, maintained that they acted in good faith and with full transparency, noting that the French Football Federation (FFF) had validated the move by issuing Jourde a licence. The French giants initially protested…
The Ekiti Baptist High School, Igede Ekiti, Old Students’ Association has established a N1bn endowment fund to support the running and development of its alma mater. The National President of EBHSOSA, Mr Ifelola Oyebade, said the old students were also making concerted efforts to take over the management of the school from the Ekiti State Government, with a view to running it in partnership with the Nigerian Baptist Convention. Oyebade spoke at a press conference in Igede Ekiti on Wednesday to herald the weeklong activities marking the school’s 70th anniversary, with the theme, “70 years of excellence: honouring the past…
