FCTA Workers Resume Duties as NLC Protest Threats Fizzle Out

Despite threats of mass protests by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter, most workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) returned to work on Monday,…

Davido Reveals Hit Song With You Almost Missed His 5IVE Album Cut

Nigerian superstar and Grammy nominee David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has disclosed that his hit single With You featuring Omah Lay nearly didn’t make it onto his 5IVE album.…

Former China Justice Minister jailed for life over corruption

A Chinese court on Monday, February 2, sentenced a former justice minister to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of accepting bribes totaling nearly $20 million over more than a…

Peter Obi Hints at 2027 Presidential Bid, Says He Is Contesting as “Number One

  Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has hinted at his role in the 2027 general election, stating that he is contesting the election as “number one.” Obi made the remark…

2023: Even with 10 million votes, Obi still wouldn’t have won- Lai Mohammed

Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi in the 2023 Presidential election would not have won the election even if he secured…

Sit-at-home: Our people can’t be coerced into abandoning Nnamdi Kanu — IPOB hails ‘total compliance’

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said the widespread compliance recorded during Monday’s sit-at-home across parts of the South-East proves that residents cannot be intimidated into abandoning the group’s…

Gaza–Egypt border reopens nearly two years after closure

Gaza’s only border crossing with Egypt partially reopened on Monday morning, February 2, nearly two years after it was closed by Israel, according to an Israeli security official. The reopening…

South Africa set to replace Morocco as WAFCON hosts

South Africa is set to replace Morocco as host of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, following Morocco’s reported withdrawal from staging the tournament with just 60 days to…

Liverpool beat Chelsea to agree £60m deal to sign Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes

Premier League champions Liverpool have agreed a £60million package for Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet.   The deal is £55m with a further £5m in add-ons for the 20-year-old.   Chelsea…

Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg earns coveted EGOT status with Grammy win

Legendary filmmaker, Steven Spielberg has joined the exclusive list of entertainers to achieve EGOT status after winning a Grammy Award on Sunday, February 1.       The 79-year-old director…