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The 2026 Grammys proved once again why they call themselves music’s biggest night. After an unforgettable opening performance by Bruno Mars, host Trevor Noah helped kick off the annual awards show by spotlighting all the talented stars inside the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. “The Grammys celebrates the best of all music, and when I say all music, I mean all music,” Noah shared on Sunday, February 1. “Hip-hop, country, jazz, classical, African, rock and not just music. Everything recorded is nominated and awarded by the Grammys. Audiobooks, stand-up comedy, spoken word, poetry. They even have a category for Best…

The Lagos State Government has cautioned operators of articulated vehicles, tankers and trucks to strictly adhere to traffic regulations and prescribed speed limits, warning that violations will attract severe sanctions. The Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, issued the warning in a statement released on Sunday following a serious road accident involving a heavy-duty truck conveying Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, and a private vehicle at the Apakun Bridge, inward Oshodi. Giwa said preliminary findings showed that the truck, with registration number EKY 120 YK, was allegedly travelling at excessive speed when it collided with a…

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, says the party is tactfully resolving the impeachment moves against Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. Prof Yilwatda stated this on Sunday while responding to questions in an interview on Trust TV. Recall that the Rivers State polity had in recent weeks been riddled with controversy, with members of the Assembly insisting on impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara and his Deputy Ngozi Odu.However, the APC National Chairman revealed the party has begun moves to reverse the impeachment, “Are you hearing anything about the impeachment of Rivers State Governor Fubara…

Nigerian reality star and comedian, Aderombi Adedayo, has claimed that his invitation by the Nigeria police force is politically motivated. The comedian made the revelation on Monday morning in a video posted on his Instagram page. While calling out the Nigeria Police for allegedly trailing him, DeeOne announced that he’s already on his way to the police station for interrogation. DeeOne further advised the Nigeria Police and the Army to be more professional by staying away from political issues. “My invitation was politically motivated. And let it be clear, Nigeria police and Nigerian army stay away from politics. Another thing,…

Power Dynamos head coach, Oswald Mutapa says his side deserved to beat Rivers United in Sunday’s CAF Champions League encounter, DAILY POST reports. The Zambian side won the matchday four fixture 1-0. Kondwani Chiboni scored the winning goal for the visitors in the 50th minute. It was Dynamos’ first-ever win in the group stage of the CAF Champions League. The win boosted their chances of making it to the knockout round of the competition. Mutapa praised his players for fighting for the three points. “We knew it wasn’t going to be an easy game, but we were prepared to fight…

A candidate vying for the Awujale throne from the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Adebowale Olufeko, has called on the Ogun State government, the Chieftaincy Council, the Afobajes, and all relevant stakeholders to ensure transparency, fairness, and adherence to tradition in the ongoing selection process for the next Awujale of Ijebuland. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Monday, Olufeko told journalists in Ijebu-Ode alongside other members of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, that the Awujale stool represents not only leadership but the cultural soul, heritage, and identity of the Ijebu people. “Indeed, we humbly appeal to your office concerning…

An early morning fire on Monday razed parts of a popular Kano market, also known as Singa Market. PUNCH Online gathered that the fire broke out in the early hours of the day, causing damage to sections of the busy market. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Yusif, said the service received a distress call at about 3:16 am and immediately deployed firefighting personnel to the scene to contain the blaze. “As of about 10 am, pockets of the market were still burning, with firefighters working to bring the situation under control and prevent…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the ruling party remains open to welcoming the former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, Rabi’u Kwankwaso. Yilwatda made the remark amid recent political realignments and speculations in Kano State politics, which have also drawn reactions from Kwankwaso. Recall that the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, recently defected from the NNPP to the APC, alongside members of the State House of Assembly and House of Representatives. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV on Sunday, the APC chairman said that although the party is not…

Blackburn Rovers head coach Valérien Ismaël is awaiting further updates on Ryan Alebiosu after the Nigerian defender suffered a hamstring injury in their 1–0 home defeat to Hull City on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Alebiosu was withdrawn at half-time, marking his second appearance for the club since returning from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. After making his Nigeria debut on December 30, 2025, against Uganda, the 24-year-old was sidelined for the remainder of the tournament due to a cut and only returned to club action last weekend. Just two games into his comeback, the right-back has now picked…

The Kwara State College of Education, Oro, in Irepodun Local Government Area, has reopened for academic and administrative activities following the directive of the state government amid improved security conditions. The reopening was contained in an internal memorandum issued on Monday and sighted by The PUNCH. The memo, referenced CEO/ADMIN/27/Vol.1/268 and dated February 2, 2026, was signed by the Deputy Registrar, Information, Protocol and Publicity, Mrs Lawal Taibat Saka-Bolanta. The memorandum, addressed to staff and students and issued from the office of the Registrar, stated that the college had resumed with immediate effect. “In line with the directive of His Excellency, the Executive…