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The Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, has clarified the circumstances surrounding the death of a rising singer in the Federal Capital Territory, Ifunanya Nwagene, who died on Saturday after suffering a snake bite. The hospital stated that its medical personnel made concerted efforts to save her life but were unsuccessful. Nwagene, also known as Nanyah, was a soprano with the Amemuso Choir and passed away at the FMC. Her death was confirmed on Sunday afternoon by the choir in a statement posted on its Facebook page and signed by its Music Director, Sam Ezugwu. The statement announced that Nwagene died on…

Reports of Bill Gates’ connections with Jeffrey Epstein grow more lurid with each dump of documents from the Department of Justice. The latest includes somewhat confusing emails that Epstein may have been drafting on behalf of someone named Boris, who worked at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The messages claim that Bill contracted an STD and wanted to “surreptitiously” give Melinda antibiotics. It also claims that Bill had “trysts” with married women and “Russian girls.”“These claims are absolutely absurd and completely false. The only thing these documents demonstrate is Epstein’s frustration that he did not have an ongoing relationship…

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The Kwara State Government has directed the reopening of schools across the state following what authorities say is a significant improvement in the security situation. The announcement was made in a statement released on Sunday by the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, who said all public and private schools are to resume academic activities on Monday, February 2, 2026. Dr Olohungbebe said school heads and relevant education stakeholders have already been officially informed of the decision, which was reached after a review of ongoing security efforts across the state. Since November 2025, many primary and…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has met with the National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party, ADP Yabagi Yusuf Sani, and other senior executives. The meeting reportedly took place on Saturday at Atiku’s residence in Abuja. The meeting is coming on the heels of rumours of an alliance between some opposition figures ahead of the 2027 presidential election. There are rumours that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi and his Kano State counterpart, Rabiu Kwankwaso may get the African Democratic Congress, ADC, ticket to challenge President Bola Tinubu. The move may not favour Atiku, who is also eyeing the ADC…

A combined team of operatives from the Edo State Police Command, the State Security Corps, hunters, and vigilante members has arrested eight suspected kidnappers in Esan Central Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin City. Ikoedem said the suspects were arrested in the Idoha/Ewu forest and other identified hideouts on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at about 3:30 a.m., by the combined team of the command’s tactical teams, drone unit, Edo State Security Corps, hunters, and vigilante members.…

Afrobeats superstars Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Asake have been announced as the headliners for the much-anticipated Afro Nation 2026 festival in Portugal. The festival organizers revealed the lineup in an official post on X (@AfroNation), promising a celebration that blends established icons with rising international talent. Scheduled for Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5, the three-day festival will take place at the picturesque Praia da Rocha Beach in Portimão, Portugal. Widely regarded as one of the world’s premier showcases of Afrobeats, Amapiano, and R&B, Afro Nation has become a global cultural phenomenon. Grammy-winning Nigerian star Burna Boy, celebrated for…

Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, has claimed Arsenal are “the real winners” after Manchester City drew 2-2 with Tottenham on Sunday. City scored twice through Ryan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo, but they conceded twice to Dominic Solanke in the second half. This result means they are six points behind Arsenal at the top of the table, with 13 fixtures left. Neville said on Sky Sports: “What a bizarre game! “That will have taken a lot of pressure off Frank. “But for City, it’s another bad one. They have demonstrated their defensive vulnerability. “Arsenal are the real winners.”

A five-year-old boy whose detention in the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration raids in Minneapolis shocked the world is now back home, a lawmaker said Sunday. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, who are asylum seekers from Ecuador, on January 20 as the boy arrived home from preschool. Images of the boy with a blue bunny hat and backpack being held by officers whizzed around the world and added fire to public outrage at the federal immigration crackdown, during which agents have shot dead two US citizens. The father and son spent 10…

Rivers United coach Finidi George has called on fans to provide full support as the Pride of the Rivers prepare to host Zambia’s Power Dynamos in a crucial CAF Champions League group stage clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 2020/21 NPFL champions go into matchday four of the group stage trailing Group A leaders by six points, having collected only one point from three games. A goalless draw in Ndola last week offered a brief reprieve, but the team must now turn promise into points to avoid an early exit from…