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A 73-year-old man, identified as Pastor Awolola, on Monday died in a fire incident in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The incident occurred at about 11:58 a.m. on Cemetery Road, Irewolede area of Ilorin metropolis, according to a statement by the spokesman of the state fire service, Hassan Adekunle. “Pastor Awolola reportedly set undergrowth on fire on a parcel of land he owned, where an incomplete building with a perimeter fence and gated entrance was located. “Findings revealed that the undergrowth fire spread rapidly and engulfed the only exit from the premises. “In an attempt to escape, the victim tried…

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has raised concerns about Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka following the Gunners’ 3-2 Premier League defeat to Manchester United on Sunday.Ferdinand believes Saka has been a shadow of his former self lately, suggesting that he has lost some of the connection he once shared with teammate Martin Ødegaard. “He is the one they always go to, but I don’t see him running onto anything,” Ferdinand said of Saka on his Rio Ferdinand Presents YouTube channel. “Maybe it is just the way Arsenal play, or maybe it was that Manchester United got into shape so quickly and…

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated elderstatesman Ebenezer Babatope on his 83rd birthday, honouring him for his long-standing contributions to national development and democratic progress. In a congratulatory message posted by the Spokesperson to the governor on X on Monday, Adeleke praised Babatope’s dedication to public service and his commitment to national advancement. He highlighted the former Minister of Aviation’s impactful policies and initiatives during his time in office, noting that his service delivered significant benefits to Nigerians. The governor also acknowledged Babatope’s enduring role in Nigeria’s democratic evolution, tracing his political journey from the Action…

The Lagos State Government has sentenced 26 members of the notorious ‘Omotaku’ group to three months’ imprisonment and arrested 115 street beggars in ongoing enforcement operations across the state. This was disclosed in a statement posted on X on Monday by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. According to the statement, the enforcement exercise was carried out across multiple locations in Lagos as part of efforts to restore public order and ensure the proper use of public spaces. “A total of 115 street beggars were arrested today across various locations in the state during the ongoing…

The All Progressives Congress said that with the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara’s defection into its fold, the party now has a leader with direction in the state, in addition to being more united. Also, the party said that since Fubara entered the APC, people of the oil-rich state have embraced the ruling party with growing membership. Meanwhile, the committees constituted by the APC National Working Committee to conduct delegate congresses and party primaries ahead of the February 21 House of Assembly bye-elections in Rivers have concluded the process. Members of the committees for Ahoada East State Constituency II and…

Vice-President Kashim Shettima is set to inaugurate a new learning fund and empowerment platform targeted at unlocking the potential of Nigerian children, women and youths. The event is scheduled to hold on Wednesday at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha. According to Nkwocha, “the initiative, convened by the Office of the Vice President in collaboration with Sterling One Foundation, the United Nations System and other ASIS partners, will form part of the…

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said on Monday in Rabat that ties with Morocco were “stronger than emotion”, days after chaotic scenes erupted when the two nations faced each other in the Africa Cup of Nations final. The January 18 match – which saw Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 on home turf – descended into turmoil after the Senegalese contingent protested a last-minute decision to award Morocco a penalty. Some Senegalese supporters attempted to storm the pitch as others threw objects onto the field, while their team halted the game for nearly 20 minutes by stepping out of play, before resuming…

American rapper Kanye West has issued an apology for his history of antisemitic rants, attributing his “destructive” behaviour to an undiagnosed brain injury sustained over two decades ago. Daily Mail reports that the artist, now known as Ye, published a full-page advertisement in the Monday, January 26, print edition of The Wall Street Journal. Headlined “To Those I’ve Hurt,” the letter reportedly details a “devastating health battle” that West claims caused him to lose touch with reality. The message was reportedly signed off by West and indicated the advertisement had been ‘Paid for by Yeezy’ along with an email for…

Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development in Adamawa State, Dr Garba Pella, says arrangements have been concluded to recruit an additional 5,000 teachers to drive education development in the state. Pella disclosed this at a news conference on Monday in Yola, held to mark the 2026 International Day for Education, organised in collaboration with the Education in Emergency Working Group (EiEWG). The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the theme of this year’s commemoration is “The Power of Youth in Co-creating Education.” He said the Governor Ahmadu Fintiri administration had previously employed 2,000 teachers in 2022 and is now…

Recently released documents show the big business opportunity that social media companies saw in recruiting teens to their platforms and how they discussed risks that heavy digital engagement could pose.The documents were released last week as part of a major set of trials brought by school districts, state attorneys general, and others against Meta, Snap, TikTok and YouTube, alleging the design of their products harmed young users. The Tech Oversight Project, which advocates for more regulations on tech platforms to safeguard teens online, compiled a report on the newly released documents, which were independently reviewed by The Verge. On Monday,…