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HBO Max is playing it lowkey in February — there’s no gay hockey dramas for people to obsess over or Game of Thrones spinoffs for fans to nitpick to death. Instead, the Warner Bros Discovery streamer offers an eclectic lineup of high-quality classics and new content that spotlights movies and shows you’d normally overlook. At the top of Watch With Us‘ list is Dead of Winter, a new thriller starring Oscar winner Emma Thompson. There’s also an intriguing new docuseries from Marty Supreme director Josh Safdie called Neighbors, which spotlights bizarre, real-life tales of disputes between — you guessed it…

The federal government says it will on Monday, 2 February, arraign suspects allegedly involved in the fatal attack on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The suspects will be arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdul-Malik of the Federal High Court in Abuja, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice. The statement, signed by the Senior Adviser to the President on Communication and Publicity in the Ministry of Justice, Kamarudeen Ogundele, said the arraignment followed “a painstaking investigation and collaboration by government agencies.” “The…

President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti following his posthumous recognition with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Recording Academy. In a statement issued by the State House on Sunday, the president described Fela as a towering cultural figure whose influence extended far beyond music. Mr Tinubu said the Grammy honour reaffirmed Fela’s enduring global impact and the central role he played in shaping modern African music, particularly through the creation and popularisation of Afrobeat. “Fela was more than a musician. He was a fearless voice of the people, a philosopher of freedom, and…

The Management of Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) has strongly refuted allegations by Mr Paul Haanongon that the hospital deliberately withheld his salaries for eight months. Mr Haanongon had, during a live broadcast on his Facebook page on February 1, 2026, accused the hospital’s management under the leadership of the Chief Medical Director, Dr Terungwa Stephen Hwande, of intentionally stopping his salary. However, in a rejoinder signed by the Chief Information Officer/Head of Public Relations and Protocol, Tsenzughul Moses F., the hospital described the claims as “false, misleading and reckless,” insisting that they were aimed at misleading the public…

The former president of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Prof Adedayo Faduyile, has officially declared his intention to contest the Ondo South Senatorial District seat in the National Assembly. Faduyile, a specialist in pathology and forensic medicine and former Special Adviser on Health to the Ondo State Government, made the announcement in a statement on Sunday in Okitipupa. The seat became vacant following the appointment of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as an ambassadorial designate by President Bola Tinubu. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has yet to announce a date for the by-election, which will see the winner complete the remainder…

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command, soldiers, the State Security Corps, local vigilantes, hunters, and community youths who are volunteers of the Community Safety Partnership programme have rescued a farmer and his two wives unhurt from kidnappers in the state. DAILY POST reports that the Public Relations Officer 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 kidnapped victims were rescued on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at about 7:30 a.m., following a distress call from residents of Egoro Amende community, Ekpoma, in…

Paul Ibe, media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has blamed the death of fast-rising Nigerian musician, Ifunanya Nwangene, on poor healthcare facilities in the country. DAILY POST reports that the Abuja-based musician, a soprano singer with the Amemuso Choir, died on Saturday at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, following a snake bite. Reacting to the unfortunate incident, Ibe said in a post on his official X handle on Sunday that Nigeria “happened” to the young lady. He wondered why such a public hospital in the nation’s capital would not be equipped with snake antivenom. He wrote: “Fast-rising singer…

The stage is set for one of the biggest Premier League matches this weekend as Tottenham hosts Manchester City. The Premier League match will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at 5.30 pm. The last time both teams met in the Premier League was last August at the Etihad Stadium. Spurs defeated the Cityzens 2-0, thanks to goals from Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha. Tottenham currently sit in 14th place in the Premier League table, while Man City are in second position with seven points behind leaders Arsenal. Man City manager Pep Guardiola will hope to get revenge against…

The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, pledging to mobilise support for his re-election across all 774 local government areas of the country. The President of the association, Musa Maitakobi, made the pledge on Sunday while hosting a delegation of the All Progressives Congress Jagaban Squad on a courtesy visit to Abuja, during which he was formally crowned Life Patron of the group. As part of its commitment, Maitakobi announced that the association would donate a fully branded bus to the Jagaban Squad to enhance the group’s visibility and operational…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command says it has recovered a large cache of live ammunition and arrested a suspect linked to the consignment, as well as others accused of obstructing lawful police duties. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Timfon John. According to the statement, the recovery was made on January 23, 2026, at about 11:00 p.m., when police operatives on routine stop-and-search duty along the Calabar–Itu Highway intercepted a commercial bus with registration number ARR 600 ZY en route to Calabar. “During a thorough search…