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PATERNITY OF MOHBAD’S SON: LAGOS HIGH COURT ORDERS THREE DNA TESTS TO BE DONE ABROAD. (PHOTO).

- February 04, 2026

Paternity of Mohbad’s son: Lagos High court orders three DNA tests to be done abroad The Ikorodu High Court in Lagos state has ordered three DNA tests to be conducted abroad to determine the paternity of Liam, the child late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad, left behind. Liam’s parternity has been disputed on several occassions by Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer. Mr Aloba says that the remains of late Mohbad who passed way on September 27, 2023, will not be laid to rest until a DNA test is done to determine Liam’s paternity. At the resumed hearing of the paternity case between Mr Aloba and Wunmi, the singer’s widow, on Tuesday, February 3, counsel to Mr Aloba, Barrister Oladayo Ogungbe, said the court has now ruled that three different DNA tests must be conducted abroad. According to Ogungbe, the court directed Mr Aloba’s level team to suggest three different facilities abroad while that of Wunmis are also to suggest three different facilities where the DNA tests w...

A 23-YEAR-OLD INDIAN WOMAN, ALLEGEDLY DIED BY SUICIDE AFTER BEING DEEPLY HURT BY A DEROGATORY REMARK MADE BY HER HUSBAND IN FRONT OF HER SISTER, POLICE SAID. (PHOTO).

- February 04, 2026

A 23-year-old Indian woman, Tannu Singh, allegedly died by suicide after being deeply hurt by a derogatory remark made by her husband in front of her sister, police said. The incident occurred at her residence in Indiranagar’s Takrohi area last Wednesday, Times of India reported. The woman reportedly took the extreme step after her husband allegedly called her a “monkey” during a moment of joking, which left her emotionally distressed. The deceased had married Rahul Srivastava, a resident of Takrohi, about four years ago following a love relationship. Rahul works as an auto-rickshaw driver, while Tannu was learning modelling. The couple lived together in Indiranagar. According to information shared by the husband, the incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon when Rahul, Tannu, her sister Anjali, and their son Abhay were at home. During light-hearted banter, Rahul, along with Anjali, allegedly mocked Tannu and referred to her as a “monkey.” The remark report...

NIGERIA–FRANCE ADVANCE DEFENCE COLLABORATION FOR ENHANCED SECURITY, AS COAS RECEIVES FRENCH DEFENCE ATTACHÉ. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

- February 04, 2026

NIGERIA–FRANCE ADVANCE DEFENCE COLLABORATION FOR ENHANCED SECURITY, AS COAS RECEIVES FRENCH DEFENCE ATTACHÉ In a strategic move to advance Nigeria’s efforts to address insecurity through sustained international defence cooperation, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on 4 February 2026, engaged the French Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Colonel Stéphane Useo, at the Army Headquarters, Abuja. Lieutenant General Shaibu commended France for its continued collaboration with the Nigerian Army, particularly in the areas of intelligence sharing, professional military training and support for operational readiness. He noted that such partnerships remain critical to Nigeria’s broader efforts to counter security threats within the region. The COAS reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to continuous professional development across all corps and emphasized the importance of sustaining mutually beneficial bilateral defence cooperation. He expressed optimism that a ...

SHE HAD TENDED BAR THERE FOR YEARS, SAVING MONEY UNTIL SHE COULD BUY THE BAR AND RUN IT HERSELF; ONLY TO BE GUNNED DOWN INSIDE IN A CRUEL AND COLD EXECUTION.(PHOTO).

- February 04, 2026

She had tended bar there for years, saving money until she could buy the bar and run it herself; only to be gunned down inside in a cruel and cold execution. 30-year-old Courtney Drysdale was discovered deceased at approximately noon on Monday, February 2nd, inside of the rural Momence, Illinois bar she owned. It was a brazen daytime robbery that ended in the merciless execution of Courtney, despite her complete cooperation. A young woman's life was brutally taken, leaving behind a grieving young daughter and a fiancée, for nothing more than the money in the cash register. The killer thought he could get away with it by removing a recording device on the wall, but police recovered footage, and the public wasn't going to let him get away with it. After the gruesome discovery, detectives with the Kankakee County Sheriff's Department responded and were able to recover shocking security footage that showed the entire heartbreaking ordeal. According to the KCSD, at approxim...

“SOUTHEAST CAN NEVER BE SIDELINED ANYMORE AS WE ARE NOW INSIDE INSIDE...OUR PEOPLE WILL START FEELINGS THE IMPACT AS SEEING IS BELIEVING. THE GAME IS ON -OBI CUBANA. (PHOTO).

- February 04, 2026

“SouthEast Can Never Be Sidelined Anymore As We Are Now Inside Inside...Our People Will Start Feelings The Impact As Seeing Is Believing. the Game Is On -Obi Cubana Anambra Billionaire, Chief Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana has emphatically stated that his appointment as the Southeast coordinator of City Boy Movement, has marked an end to marginalization of the region. Obi Cubana made this statement through his official social media account where he also posted a video of his visit to the Governor of Imo State, Sen Hope Uzodinnma. During the visit,Obi Cubana told the Imo State Governor that his visit is to receive fatherly blessings from him before the commencement of this Work as SouthEast coordinator of City Boy Movement. Cubana was accompanied by his protege, Cubana Chief priest who is also an indigene of Imo State. The Anambra State coordinator of the CityBoy movement also accompanied Obi Cubana. They pledge their commitment to the renewed Hope Agenda of Presiden...

ANAMBRA FIRST LADY URGES PARENTS TO EMBRACE MEASLES-RUBELLA VACCINATION. (PHOTOS).

- February 04, 2026

Anambra First Lady urges parents to embrace measles-rubella vaccination The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has officiallyflagged off the Measles-Rubella vaccination in the state, reminding residents that vaccination remains one of the most effective ways for protection against diseases. Rubbella is a variant of measles, with a significant threat to children from nine months to 14 years.The vaccination exercise, which took place at Iruzu Primary Health Centre, Ukpo, Dunukofia Local Government Area, on Wednesday, officially marked the state-wide administration of the vaccine to children across the state. The campaign is run in partnership with national and global partners, including the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, the World Health Organisation, UNICEF and other key counterparts. Speaking during the ceremony, the governor’s wife, who was represented by the wife of the Deputy Governor, Oluchi Ibezim, stated that vaccination remains one of the...

QUEEN NADIA TV COULD FACE JAIL TIME AFTER THE BROADCASTING AUTHORITY OF ZIMBABWE FLAGGED THE DISTRIBUTION OF EXPLICIT DIGITAL CONTENT.(PHOTO).

- February 04, 2026

Queen Nadia TV could face jail time after the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe flagged the distribution of explicit digital content. The move follows viral adult content shared on Facebook. Key issues at play: • Enforcement of broadcasting and digital content laws. • Protection of public morals and minors. • Limits of freedom of expression in the digital space. Freedom of expression is not absolute. The law often draws a line at explicit content, especially on public platforms. Some see this as necessary regulation. Others see overreach and censorship.

₦80.2BN FRAUD: COURT INSISTS ON RECEIPTS BEFORE ADMITTING CTCS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

- February 04, 2026

₦80.2bn Fraud: Court Insists on Receipts Before Admitting CTCs The trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello continued on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, with the cross-examination of Prosecution Witness Seven (PW7). Bello is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a 19-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of ₦80,246,470,088.88. At the resumed proceedings on Wednesday, prosecution counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, informed the court that the matter was slated for the cross-examination of PW7, adding that the prosecution had three witnesses available. PW7, Olomotane Egoro, a compliance officer with Access Bank Plc, was led to the witness dock and affirmed that he remained under oath. During cross-examination by defence counsel, J.B. Daudu, SAN, the witness confirmed that he testified pursuant to a subpoena and...

KADUNA STATE GOVERNOR UBA SANI VISITS SHELTER OF 82 VICTIMS OF KURMIN WALI ATTACK.(PHOTO).

- February 04, 2026

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani Visits Shelter Of 82 Victims Of Kurmin Wali Attack. 82 Victims of Kurmin Wali attack who escaped are receiving pshycological treatment The victims mostly children who recently escaped during an attack on worshippers in Kurmin Wali are currently receiving psychological care at the Kaduna Children’s Shelter. Mohammed Umar Ajingi reports that the Kaduna State Governor has visited the shelter to meet with the 82 escape victims and assess their recovery and well-being.

FG CONCESSIONS IKERE GORGE DAM IN OYO STATE FOR HYDROPOWER GENERATION. (PHOTO).

- February 04, 2026

FG CONCESSIONS IKERE GORGE DAM IN OYO STATE FOR HYDROPOWER GENERATION The Federal Government has officially handed over the 6MW Ikere Gorge Hydropower Plant, located in Iseyin, to Messrs Quaint Power and Infrastructure Nigeria under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) concession arrangement in Oyo State. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation Prof. Joseph Utsev and Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu performed the handover ceremony. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, described the concession as a significant milestone in the Federal Government’s drive to bridge infrastructure financing gaps and enhance sustainable power generation through private sector participation. Prof Utsev commended the vision behind the establishment of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), noting its critical role in ensuring transparency, value for money, and efficiency in PPP-driven infrastructure development, emphasized the importance of leveraging private s...

INEC MEETS CSOs AND MEDIA ORGANISATIONS: SEEKS SUPPORTS. (PHOTO).

- February 04, 2026

INEC MEETS CSOs AND MEDIA ORGANISATIONS: SEEKS SUPPORTS INEC is seeking the support of the Civil Society Organizations and the media For Credible Polls. This was at separate meetings with members of the Civil Society and media organisations at the first quarterly consultative meeting for 2026. Timothy Yusuf reports that the INEC's first quarterly consultative meeting of 2026 with civil society organizations focused on preparations for the FCT area council Polls, ekiti and osun governorship elections and the 2027 general election. Other key areas of are continuous voter registration, collection of PVCs by eligible voters in the FCT, political parties registration and bye elections in some state constituencies. In all , INEC is seeking the support of the Civil Society Organizations to urge the national assembly to finalise all processes towards the amendment of the electoral act to enable the commission release timetable for the 2027 general election....

NAF SUPER PUMA RETURNS TO SERVICE AS CAS CHARGES PERSONNEL TO BOOST OPERATIONAL READINESS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

- February 04, 2026

NAF SUPER PUMA RETURNS TO SERVICE AS CAS CHARGES PERSONNEL TO BOOST OPERATIONAL READINESS The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recorded a major operational boost on 4 February 2026 with the commissioning of the reactivated Super Puma helicopter (NAF 565) at 205 Rotary Wing, Ikeja, Lagos, as the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, reaffirmed the Service’s determination to sustain decisive airpower in defence of the nation. Describing the event as a symbol of renewed capability, the CAS stated, “This occasion is not merely about the return of an aircraft to our fleet, but a demonstration of our unwavering commitment to enhance and sustain a highly motivated, professional, and mission-ready force.” He emphasized that restoring legacy platforms remains central to strengthening national security and ensuring the Air Force maintains operational superiority across theatres. Air Marshal Aneke, expressed deep appreciation to the President and Commander-in-Chief of th...

ANAMBRA SCHOOL COMMUNITY SECURITY EFFORTS YIELD RESULTS AS POLICE RECEIVES 29-YEAR OLD FEMALE SUSPECT OVER ABUSE OF A 17-YEAR OLD GIRL IN AWKA. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

- February 04, 2026

ANAMBRA SCHOOL COMMUNITY SECURITY EFFORTS YIELD RESULTS AS POLICE RECEIVES 29-YEAR OLD FEMALE SUSPECT OVER ABUSE OF A 17-YEAR OLD GIRL IN AWKA As part of the continuous commitment to the welfare and safety of students and pupils in the State, the Anambra State Police Command today Tuesday, 4th February 2025, received a 29-year old female suspect, Mrs Edeh Osinachi from the Anambra State Ministry of Education. The suspect allegedly abused and inflicted serious injuries on a 17-year old girl said to be her house help in Awka. Preliminary investigations reveal that officials of the school during a teaching session, noticed severe injuries on her body and immediately made enquiries. During the interaction with the victim, she disclosed that the injuries were inflicted on her by her guardian because she used her guardian’s phone to make calls without her permission. According to the victim, Mrs. Osinachi, angered by the act, allegedly used a hot pressing iron on her as a form of punish...

U.S DEPLOYS 'SMALL CONTINGENT' OF SOLDIERS TO NIGERIA. (PHOTO).

- February 04, 2026

U.S deploys 'small contingent' of soldiers to Nigeria The United States has deployed a small contingent of military officers to Nigeria, the top general of US Africa Command says. General Dagvin R.M. Anderson said during a briefing on Tuesday the deployment followed a meeting with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in Rome late last year, pointing to a shared assessment that more needed to be done to address “the terrorist threat in West Africa.” “That has led to increased collaboration between our nations, to include a small US team that brings some unique capabilities from the United States in order to augment what Nigeria has been doing for several years,” Anderson added. In December, US President Donald Trump, with permission from Nigerian authorities, authorised airstrikes against targets in Nigeria and signalled that further US military operations in the country could follow. Nigeria has faced increased scrutiny from Washington after Trump threatened military action, accusin...

BRYCE JAMES, SON OF NBA STAR LEBRON JAMES, TO REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON AT TOP-RANKED ARIZONA . (PHOTO).

- February 04, 2026

Bryce James, son of NBA star LeBron James, to redshirt freshman season at top-ranked Arizona Bryce James, the youngest son of NBA star LeBron James, will redshirt his freshman season at Arizona. The 6-foot-5 guard has not yet played this season for the top-ranked Wildcats, and coach Tommy Lloyd confirmed Tuesday that James will sit out the year to preserve eligibility. “The redshirting decision was a long-term plan to give Bryce the most options as his career develops,” Lloyd said. “I strongly believe Bryce will contribute at Arizona in the near future. He’s made significant progress, not only in learning our system but also in his physical development.” James joined Arizona as part of a highly regarded freshman class alongside Koa Peat and Brayden Burries. With the Wildcats off to a 22-0 start—the best in program history—Lloyd and his staff have had the opportunity to carefully develop James, whose older brother, Bronny, plays alongside their father with the Los Angel...

FEDERAL RESERVE GOVERNOR MIRAN RESIGNS FROM WHITE HOUSE POSITION. (PHOTO).

- February 04, 2026

Federal Reserve governor Miran resigns from White House position Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran has resigned as chair of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, ending a rare arrangement in which he simultaneously held posts at both the Fed and the White House. The resignation was confirmed Tuesday by White House spokesman Kush Desai. Miran was appointed to the Fed’s seven-member board of governors by President Donald Trump in September, filling the remainder of Adriana Kugler’s term, which ended Jan. 31. While he steps down from the CEA, he can continue serving on the Fed board until a Senate-confirmed replacement is named. Holding a White House role while serving as a Fed governor is highly unusual; past administrations generally required officials to leave their White House positions before joining the central bank. Miran had taken an unpaid leave from the CEA when he joined the Fed and had pledged to resign from the council if he remained on the board pas...