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Jenna Bush Hager was overwhelmed with emotion while discussing Savannah Guthrie‘s missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, on the Today show. “We need to start the show with something that is deeply personal for us this morning,” Bush Hager, 44, said on the Monday, February 2, broadcast of Today With Jenna & Sheinelle, struggling to hold back tears. “Nancy Guthrie, Savannah’s beloved mom and somebody we adore around here, has been reported missing in Arizona.” Cohost Sheinelle Jones went on to read the statement provided by Savannah, 54, which read: “On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone for the…

Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, has announced the confiscation of 65 commercial motorcycles in Ikoyi during the enforcement of the state’s ban on motorcycle operations in restricted areas. Mr Osiyemi disclosed this in a post on X on Monday, saying the enforcement exercise was carried out by officials of the Ministry of Transportation in collaboration with the state task force. He said the operation was aimed at improving public safety, maintaining order, and protecting lives in the Ikoyi axis. According to the commissioner, all seized motorcycles will be processed through the courts for possible forfeiture to the Lagos…

A former spokesperson of the Southern Kaduna Peoples Forum, Mr Luka Binniyat, has described as fake news circulating on social media that 80 kidnapped Tudun Wali victims had escaped from their abductors. In a verified Facebook post, Binniyat dismissed the claim as false and “lies from the pit of hell,” saying none of the 166 kidnapped victims had returned. He wrote: “There is currently news circulating in some media claiming that 80 Adara natives kidnapped by Fulani terrorist bandits 15 days ago from Kurmin Walli village in Kajuru LGA of Kaduna State have escaped and returned to the village. “That…

The factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Caretaker Committee, Abdulrahman Mohammed, has said the party passed through difficult internal challenges in 2025. Mohammed said that, without doubt, 2025 was a testing and refining period for the PDP. Speaking while delivering his welcome address at the 105th National Executive Committee meeting held on Monday in Abuja, Mohammed lamented that some respected members veered away from established procedures and due process in 2025. He said: “I warmly welcome you all to this important meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party. It…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Directorate, has arraigned Victor Ekpong Thompson before the Federal High Court in Uyo for allegedly defrauding American investors of $525,276. Thompson is facing an eight-count charge of obtaining money by false pretences. The EFCC alleged that he collected funds from unsuspecting victims under the guise of facilitating investments in mineral resources and deep-sea port projects. The complainants include Tammy Jensen, Kenneth Blad, Peter Jensen, and others. One of the counts alleges that between April and December 2024, Thompson obtained $213,350 from the investors under false pretences, contrary to the Advance Fee…

Manchester United and Manchester City on Monday secured transfer deals for two players, Gabriele Biancheri and Kalvin Phillips, respectively. According to Sky Sports, Man United has agreed to loan Biancheri to Rotherham for the remainder of the season. The 19-year-old forward had attracted interest from around Europe, including Real Betis, but Rotherham has now secured his signature. Similarly, Phillips has joined Sheffield United on loan until the end of the season. The midfielder joined Man City in July 2022 from Leeds United and made 21 appearances for the Cityzens. “Everyone at Manchester City wishes Kalvin the very best of luck,” Man…

The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has warned that inconsistent regulatory frameworks across African countries remain one of the biggest obstacles to cross-border energy investments, calling for the strengthening of the African Petroleum Regulators’ Forum as a continent-wide platform for regulatory alignment. Eyesan made the call in a keynote address at the Nigerian International Energy Summit held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, on Monday. She was represented at the event by the Director, NUPRC, Mr Edu Inyang. Her remarks were contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Head, Media and…

A lone truck crash that occurred around Foursquare Camp along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Monday reportedly claimed six lives, killed 29 cows and left 23 people injured. The crash, which involved a DAF CF 380 truck painted white and blue with registration number SNA 287 XA, was reportedly caused by fatigue and excessive speed. The trailer, believed to have come from the northern part of the country and heading to Lagos State, was said to be carrying passengers and about 35 cows. The injured persons and corpses were taken to Oreoluwa Hospital, GOFAMINT Camp, Ogunmakin, and Victory Hospital, Ogere. The…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he is closely following developments within the Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, insisting that his interest is driven by a desire to see the party survive and succeed. Wike made the remarks on Monday while speaking at the 105th meeting of the PDP’s National Executive Committee in Abuja. He told party leaders that his focus was not limited to one state but extended to the overall stability and progress of the PDP across the country. “Let me declare my interest clearly: I am interested in the…

Victor Osimhen reached a major career milestone on Sunday as he scored his 200th senior goal to inspire Galatasaray to a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Kayserispor in the Turkish Super Lig, The PUNCH reports. The Nigeria striker doubled Galatasaray’s advantage in the contest, taking his personal tally to 200 goals across club and international football. He later provided an assist before being substituted in the 82nd minute, as Mauro Icardi converted a late penalty to complete the rout. Osimhen’s landmark strike came after a period of sustained form, having also scored in Galatasaray’s previous league match following his return from…