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Tragedy struck on Friday morning after a metro train reportedly hit and killed a woman identified as Salamatu Ahmad at the Bukuru Terminal Station in Plateau State. According to eyewitnesses, the deceased was hit while attempting to board the moving train at the busy Bukuru terminal and died on the spot. One Nasiru Alhaji Baba Tsoro, who witnessed the tragic scene, told reporters that the incident happened while the train was already in motion. He said the deceased had attempted to jump inside the moving train but missed her steps and was hit by the train, which killed her on…

Super Eagles playmaker, Alex Iwobi, has admitted they are waiting to see if the team would still play at the 2026 World Cup. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is optimistic of a potential lifeline from FIFA, after it submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Iwobi was asked by SuperSport if he would rather lift the AFCON 2025 trophy or qualify for the World Cup? The 29-year-old, who played at the 2018 of the World Cup, replied: “I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.…

No fewer than 18,193 individuals have benefited from the European Union-funded digital training skills programme in Borno and Yobe. The initiative aimed to reduce the digital gender gap and address digital exclusion among vulnerable groups, while strengthening community-level capacity in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. The programme’s closing ceremony, held in Maiduguri, according to a statement by the EU on Friday, brought together key stakeholders, including representatives of the European Union, implementing partners, civil society organisations, and state government officials, to review achievements and share lessons learned. Funded by the European Union with €750,000 and implemented by ZOA International from 2023…

No fewer than nine suspected armed robbers have been arrested by police officers from the Federal Capital Territory Police Command. The arrest followed a report received by the command that on January 18, 2026, armed robbers invaded a residence in Jikwoyi and made away with personal belongings, an unspecified sum of money, and a Toyota Corolla vehicle. A statement on Friday by the FCT command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, said the suspects were traced and arrested on January 26, 2026, at their hideout in Nasarawa State, where they were allegedly planning another robbery operation in the Asokoro area of the FCT.…

Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has said Nigeria still harbours hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite the uncertainty surrounding the team’s campaign. Speaking during an interview on SuperSport Football on Thursday, the 29-year-old reflected on the emotional toll of the qualification race and the dilemma facing the team if forced to choose between continental success and a World Cup ticket. Asked whether Nigeria would trade an Africa Cup of Nations triumph for qualification to the global showpiece, Iwobi said the decision was complicated by the contrasting experiences within the squad. He said, “I mean, we’re still…

Aura’s Aspen digital photo frame is a great Valentine’s Day gift if you want something that’s slick and sentimental, and right now it’s on sale for $199 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Aura’s online storefront. That’s the lowest we’ve seen the frame sell for since the holidays.With its paper-textured, antiglare matte display and adjustable metal stand, the 12-inch Aspen looks remarkably similar to a classic picture frame. It lets you upload and share photos from anywhere. It also has features that help photos feel more personal, like a sharp 1600 x 1200 HD LCD panel that makes images…

Galaxy Digital Inc. (Nasdaq: GLXY) has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $200 million, allowing the company to buy back its Class A common stock over the next 12 months.According to a company announcement, the repurchases may be conducted on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, including under Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, and remain subject to applicable securities laws and exchange rules. The program does not obligate Galaxy to repurchase any shares and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.The buyback program has a term of 12 months and, if conducted on the Toronto Stock…

Tired of hearing about Fallout and Bridgerton? Looking for something to watch this weekend that goes against the grain? Watch With Us can help with that. We understand there’s almost too much TV to watch, and it can get exhausting hearing about the same popular shows over and over again. If you need something a little more lowkey, head to Netflix for some of the best hidden gems. Our picks include Minx, the HBO comedy-drama that was canceled too soon, and Documentary Now!, the mockumentary series from Bill Hader and Fred Armisen that spoofs popular docs. Related: 28 Best Netflix Sitcoms to Stream Right Now…

BUA Cement has begun the manufacturing of POP gypsum plasterboards at its Port Harcourt factory, barely a year after operations started at the 2,400-ton per day plant. “Production has commenced at our Port Harcourt facility for POP gypsum plaster boards, building on the POP production we started earlier – continuing our commitment to local manufacturing in Nigeria,” Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu stated in a Facebook post on Thursday. The building materials maker is branching into POP production to capitalise on a supply gap in the local market, where imports have long met users’ needs. Apart from Nigeria, the POP manufacturing…

The Edo State Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited say they will collaborate to establish a 10,000 barrels-per-day condensate refinery in the state. Patrick Ebojele, the spokesperson to Governor Monday Okpebholo, disclosed this in a statement issued in Benin and made available to reporters on Thursday. Mr Ebojele stated that the refinery would be sited across Oredo and Orhionmwon Local Government Areas of Edo. He added that the facility was slated for completion between 24 and 36 months. According to the Edo State Government, once it becomes operational, the refinery would produce approximately 20 truckloads of petrol…