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Melinda French Gates isn’t quite ready to forgive ex-husband Bill Gates following their messy divorce — and his name being included in the Epstein files. “That’s a work in progress,” Melinda, 61, shared during the Thursday, February 5, episode of NPR’s “Wild Card with Rachel Martin” podcast. “I think I’m getting there.” Melinda didn’t share any further details about the topic, explaining that she was “going to keep that one to myself” for now. Melinda, however, did say that she’s good at forgiving in general. “I’ve learned that forgiveness can take a long time, and you can’t rush it,” she…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the State Security Services (SSS) to investigate a court registrar, Nasiru Zubairu, and the second defendant, Daudu Sulaiman, over alleged tampering with evidence in an ongoing N10 billion fraud trial. The order followed a disclosure by the judge, James Omotosho, that the registrar allegedly confessed to him that Mr Sulaiman approached him to delete certain WhatsApp messages from a mobile phone admitted as Exhibits N and O in the case. In his ruling on Thursday, the judge played what he described as the registrar’s confession in…
Experts and top government officials have offered insights on how Nigeria can convert its gas reserves into reliable electricity supply and broad-based economic growth. This conversation comes against the backdrop of the recently launched Gas Master Plan by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), which seeks to reset the country’s gas development trajectory Speaking at a session themed “Unlocking Nigeria’s Gas Advantage for Power, Industry and Growth,” the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Saidu Mohammed, described Nigeria’s gas market as one of enormous potential but limited economic impact. “Nigeria was…
Mali Disregard for democratic values that might have concerned the US in a former life is no longer an issue. In the current dispensation, if it’s not critical minerals – which the Sahelian states have in abundance – or the promise of a nice piece of real estate, forget it. Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger – three rogue states that have formed an Alliance of Sahelian States (AES) to resist external pressure from ECOWAS on military rule – have just won the biggest diplomatic jackpot beyond their wildest imagination. Not even a sorcerer would have guessed that, as a reward…
The 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, scheduled for 14 February, is expected to feature fresh additions as organisers introduce changes aimed at improving runner experience and expanding participation at one of Africa’s flagship road race. Beyond the new route earlier announced by organisers, a key sponsor of the World Athletics Gold Label event has introduced a new group-focused initiative tagged “Run am with your Padi,” adding a social and participatory layer to the 2026 race. Seven-Up Bottling Company will again be involved in the Lagos marathon, with Aquafina taking a leading role among the company’s brands at this year’s…
Abdulrasheed Maina, former chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, faced fresh judicial warning on Thursday, as Justice Abubakar Kutigi of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Asokoro, threatened to revoke his bail over repeated delays in his trial. The warning followed the defence’s attempt to secure an adjournment based on a hospital referral that did not indicate any ill health. Justice Kutigi expressed frustration at the prolonged nature of the trial, noting that the proceedings had been stalled for nearly four years due to the defendant’s “diverse antics.” He stressed that despite numerous opportunities to respond to…
The African Alliance Party, AAP, has reacted to the registration of two new political parties by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. DAILY POST reported that the electoral umpire on Thursday, February 5, 2026, announced that two political parties have been added to the existing 19, bringing the total number of registered political parties in the country to 21. The National Chairman of the AAP, Hon. Rev. Olusegun Iyaobaje Peters, called on all AAP members across Nigeria to stay strong, remain calm and focused on party activities in their respective states. The national chairman and the leadership of the AAP…
The Yobe State Police Command said its operatives have apprehended an 18-year-old suspect for alleged theft and burglary within the Damaturu neighbourhood. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, made this known in a statement he issued to journalists in Damaturu on Thursday. According to the statement, the arrest of the suspect, Shetima Adamu, followed multiple complaints from shop owners around Bayan-Tash and Nayi-Nawa areas of Damaturu metropolis over recurring incidents of burglary and theft of property valued at about N530,000.00. “Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect is a hardened burglar. He voluntarily confessed to the crime and led…
Kun Khalifat have made a U-turn on their decision to withdraw from the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Owerri club announced their withdrawal from the NPFL on Wednesday following santion imposed on them by the NPFL for failing to honour the matchday 24 encounter against El-kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri on Monday. Kun Khalifat FC were made to forfeit three points , and three goals to El-Kanemi Warriors. The NPFL also imposed a fine of N10 million on the modest club. They however rescinded their decision after constructive talks with the NPFL Kun Khalifat will face Shooting Stars in a…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, on Thursday said the ruling party’s forthcoming national convention and congresses would reflect its growing diversity amid an influx of new members and governors. Yilwatda spoke to State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he said preparations for the convention and internal congresses were reviewed alongside key stakeholders across the arms of government and party structures. The party chair said the pre-convention planning activities had brought together the party leadership, the National Assembly caucus and sub-national leaders to harmonise…
