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Residents of Agwatashi (Olosoho) community in Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State have denied claims by the Nigerian Army that an illegal arms manufacturing site was uncovered in their area, describing the report as a case of mistaken identity. The community made its position known in a press statement signed by its youth leader, Aliyu Adokwe, and made available to journalists on Sunday. The reaction follows a statement earlier issued by Lt. Ahmad Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), who announced that troops had discovered what he described as an illegal arms production site during…
A fire outbreak has been reported at Singa Market along Bello Road in Kano, causing panic among traders and residents in the area. Information gathered indicates that the fire started in the early hours of Monday, with flames spreading to parts of the market and destroying goods and other valuable items belonging to traders. Eyewitnesses at the scene said the situation required urgent intervention to prevent the fire from spreading further. As of the time of filing this report, the cause of the fire had not been confirmed, and there was no official information on whether lives were lost.
Eight-year-old American singer, Aura V has made history as the individually credited Grammy winner in history. Her group, FYÜTCH & Aura V, a father-daughter won Best Children’s Music Album for Harmony at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, making her the youngest winner ever. Aura V broke the record set by Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s daughter Blue Ivy when she won her first Grammy in 2021 at the age of 9. Blue Ivy won the Grammy for Best Music Video for her contribution to Brown Skin Girl at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, making her one of the youngest Grammy winners in…
French club, Olympic Marseille have reached agreement to sign Tochukwu Nnadi on a permanent transfer from Belgian outfit, Zulte Waregem, DAILY POST reports. Marseille will pay Zulte Waregem €6m for the defensive midfielder. Nnadi will be the fourth-most expensive departure ever from Zulte Waregem. The 22-year-old also attracted interest from the Premier League following his stellar displays for De Boeren. Nnadi made 18 appearances for the modest club before making the switch. The Nigeria international arrived Zulte Waregem from Bulgarian club Botev Plovdiv in January 2024. A former youth international, he was part of the Super Eagles squad to the…
The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has urged residents, particularly women and mothers, to prioritise their health and overall wellbeing, emphasising that a healthy body is the foundation of a productive life and that health is the “greatest wealth”. Soludo, who is also the founder of the Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo said people must engage in holistic health and self-care approach that includes physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being to reduce preventable, lifestyle-related illnesses. The Anambra first lady stated this in a press statement she released on Monday as part of her monthly health and…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has invited leaders of communities affected by the demolition in Makoko and adjoining waterfront settlements to a meeting on Tuesday. PUNCH Metro learnt this on Sunday from a letter dated January 26, 2026, and signed by the Clerk of the House, Olalekan Onafeko. The letter dated January 27, 2026, said the meeting was in response to a petition submitted by the communities over the demolition and eviction of residents. Addressed to the community leaders, the letter convened a meeting of the Committee on Rules and Business for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026,…
Ex-Man United striker Wayne Rooney says Liverpool face a selection dilemma when Alexander Isak returns from injury after Hugo Ekitike’s impressive recent form. Ekitike scored twice as Liverpool came from behind to beat Newcastle at Anfield on Saturday, taking his total to 15 goals in 32 appearances in all competitions this season. As reported by BBC Sport on Monday, the 23-year-old France forward joined Liverpool in the summer for an initial £69m from Eintracht Frankfurt and has quickly developed a strong understanding with fellow new signing Florian Wirtz. Speaking on The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sounds, the former England…
Afrobeats singer Omah Lay has revealed that he once believed fellow superstar Davido did not like him, an assumption that later turned out to be wrong and unexpectedly paved the way for their Grammy-nominated collaboration, With You. The singer made the revelation in a GRAMMY red carpet interview with OkayAfrica, shared by HYPETRIBE on Monday, where he reflected on the early misunderstanding that shaped his first impressions of the award-winning artist. Omah Lay recounted how a chance moment while he was at home changed everything after he came across a clip showing Davido’s reaction to his music. “I was in…
Japanese banking giant Nomura will reportedly reduce its exposure to crypto, citing the current tough market climate and a dip in profits from overseas in the third quarter.Nomura chief financial officer Hiroyuki Moriuchi said that the firm would look to reduce its risk exposure at its European digital asset subsidiary Laser Digital Holdings, after it posted losses in the quarter ending Dec. 31, Bloomberg Japan reported on Friday.Moriuchi said that while its subsidiary took a hit amid the crypto market turbulence, the firm will manage its stability through stringent position management over the next few months. He added that its commitment…
Something to sing about! Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando’s relationship is heating up. The two musicians met on a blind date in 2021. They were later spotted dancing together at Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party special in January 2022, where the Grammy winner also sang a song called “You,” which many fans believed to be about Morando. Several weeks later, an insider told Us Weekly that the duo were in a “new relationship.” Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. “They’re still getting to know each other at the moment,” the insider said in March 2022. “They’re having fun and have…
