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Bandits on Friday attacked Kurfar Danya village in Bukkuyyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing an elderly resident and abducting six women. This was disclosed in a post on Saturday by a security analyst, Bakastine on his X handle. According to the post, the victim, popularly known in the community as Baba Kadago, was reportedly killed during the raid as well as abduction of six women, while several houses were set ablaze by the attackers. The post reads, “yesterday, bandits attacked Kurfar Danya in Bukkuyyum LGA, Zamfara State.” “The attack reportedly resulted in the death of an elder known…

The North East Development Commission has conveyed its condolences to the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Bauchi State Council. The condolence followed a road accident that involved several journalists covering the commission’s project inauguration in Bauchi State. This is contained in a statement issued by the Head of Corporate Services, Abba Musa, issued to Newsmen on Saturday in Bauchi. The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that the accident occurred on Friday on Yashi–Yelwan Duguri Road in Alkaleri Local Government Area. It involved a vehicle conveying 14 journalists from various media organisations, as well as a driver on official assignment with the…

As Nigeria prepares to take on Uzbekistan in the Davis Cup World Group II playoffs in Lagos this weekend, ABIODUN ADEWALE profiles the players who will carry the nation’s hopes at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Court Daniel Adeleye At the age of 19, Adeleye is Nigeria’s top-ranked player and is fast establishing himself as an important member of the national team. He featured for the country at the Group III Africa round-robin in August 2025, winning two singles matches and combining well with Christopher Bulus and Michael Emmanuel to deliver two additional doubles victories at the tournament played in Harare,…

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, celebrated a major family milestone as 10 of his children got married in a grand joint ceremony. The newlyweds included five daughters, Maryam, Safiyya, Farida, Nana Firdausi, and Aisha, as well as five sons, Ibrahim, Abdul Jalal, Surajo, Bello, and Fahad. The wedding, held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, took place at the National Mosque in Abuja and drew family members, friends, and prominent figures from within and outside Nigeria. The couples, all in high spirits, were elegantly dressed as they exchanged vows with their partners in a colourful celebration that blended culture,…

Vietnam is preparing to introduce a tax framework for cryptocurrency transactions that would align digital assets with securities trading, according to a draft policy circulated by the Ministry of Finance.Under the proposal, individuals transferring crypto assets through licensed service providers would face a 0.1% personal income tax on the value of each transaction, local outlet The Hanoi Times reported. The structure mirrors the levy currently applied to stock trades in the country.According to the report, the draft circular, released for public consultation, classifies crypto transfers and trading as exempt from value-added tax. However, the turnover-based tax would apply to investors…

Meghan McCain is not holding back when it comes to sharing her opinion on why she thinks the axe fell on several daytime talk shows this week. Taking to social media on Friday, February 6, McCain, 41, claimed the canceled shows weren’t interesting enough to remain on air. “The reason all these daytime talk shows are being canceled is because they are sublimely boring and all the hosts want to be loved,”  McCain, who previouslu cohosted talk shows The View and Outnumbered, wrote via X. McCain said Wendy Williams, who hosted The Wendy Williams Show, which aired from 2011 until…

Suspected terrorists have returned to Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, killing at least 13 people. The attack on Anwase Market in Mbaikyor ward came barely days after a similar deadly assault on Abande community. The latest attack occurred on Friday at the bustling market, where the assailants opened fire on traders and residents, abducted several market women and set shops and stalls ablaze. Channels Television first reported the incident, quoting local officials. An aide to the Kwande Local Government chairman, Ibi Andrew, told Channels TV that 13 persons were confirmed dead, adding that the council chairman, Vitalis Neji,…

The lawmaker representing Isuikwuato constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Lucky Udoka Nweke Johnson,  has expressed sadness following the killing of a 35-year-old man, Uche Simon by unknown gunmen. Johnson, who  raised a  matter of urgent public importance on the floor of Abia State House of Assembly during plenary session, also said that the motorcycle belonging to the victim was stolen by his attackers. He noted  that the incident happened on January 28, 2026 when his constituent, Uche Simon was returning home with his motorcycle. The lawmaker also said that  on January 29, 2026, one  Awba Abdulsalam, a…

The ruling party in Abia State, the Labour Party, LP has gained more control of the Abia State House of Assembly, following the defection of Godwin Adiele, the member representing Ukwa West constituency. Adiele, a strong Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, member from Ukwa West LGA, announced his resignation from the PDP on Wednesday, citing the good  performance of Governor Alex Otti in the State. His resignation was announced on the floor of the Abia State House of Assembly. According to the former staunch PDP member, there was an urgent need for him to join Governor Otti in his crusade for…

The Berom Youths Moulder-Association, BYM, has confirmed another deadly attack by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militia, who laid siege to the Rapyam community in Fan District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State on Friday, February 6, 2026. The attackers killed one resident identified as Emmanuel Matthew, while scores of others were injured and properties burnt by the terrorists. National Publicity Secretary of BYM, Rwang Tengwong, who confirmed the attack in a statement on Saturday, said information gathered from some residents of the community indicated that the heavily armed terrorists invaded the village from the Werre-Lugere and…