US gospel music legend Ron Kenoly dies at 81
Renowned American gospel singer, worship leader, and songwriter Ron Kenoly has died at the age of 81. Kenoly reportedly passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Christian worship music that touched audiences around the world. Born on December 6, 1944, in Coffeyville, Kansas, Kenoly rose to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s as a dynamic...
Walmart hits $1trn market capitalisation for first time
Walmart became the first retailer ever to hit $1 trillion in market valuation on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. This follows a year-long rally that has seen Walmart’s shares rise nearly 26%, putting it in the ranks of Big Tech heavyweights such as Nvidia and Alphabet. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based chain has cashed in on wealthier consumers choosing the convenience of faster deliveries...
Makinde: We won’t hold PDP for another party to win 2027 presidential election
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would not be part of any agreement to hold the party down for another party to win the 2027 presidential election. Makinde said this at the inauguration of the new PDP Secretariat in Oyo State, located at Oke-Ado, Ibadan, the state capital, on...
Senate confirms Oyewole as Supreme Court justice
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Justice Joseph Oyewole as a justice of the Supreme Court. Oyewole’s confirmation followed the presentation of the report by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, chaired by Senator Adegbonmire Ayodele (APC-Ondo Central). President Bola Tinubu had, in January, requested the Senate to confirm Oyewole as a Supreme Court justice. The president stated that...
Ahmadu Bello Stadium to be upgraded to FIFA standard — Uba Sani
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has announced plans to remodel the Ahmadu Bello Stadium into a modern, FIFA-standard sports facility capable of hosting international competitions. The governor said the stadium, originally built in 1965, requires a comprehensive upgrade to meet current global standards, noting that the renovation will expand its seating capacity to 32,000 — nearly double its present size. Sani...
FG disowns ‘living history’ textbook over alleged exclusion of Igbo content
The Federal Ministry of Education has distanced itself from a history textbook titled Living History, amid claims that the publication omits content relating to the Igbo ethnic group, stating that the book was never approved for use in Nigerian schools. In a statement released by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the government clarified that the...
DSS arraigns ex-AGF Malami, son over alleged terrorism financing, illegal arms possession
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, on a five-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism financing, aiding and abetting terrorism, and unlawful possession of firearms. The duo were brought before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, where they pleaded...
Musk summoned as cybercrime officers raid X offices in France
X owner Elon Musk has been summoned to a "voluntary interview" as cybercrime authorities searched the offices of his social media network in France. Paris public prosecutor's office disclosed this in a statement, noting that the offices were raided on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The operation, which involves the European Union (EU) police agency Europol, is part of an investigation opened...
Immigration warns job seekers against fake recruitment websites
The Nigeria Immigration Service has warned Nigerians against fake websites circulating online and falsely claiming to be conducting recruitment into the NIS. The NIS gave the warning via a statement shared on X on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, noting that it was not conducting any recruitment exercise at the moment. According to the Service, the only legitimate and ongoing recruitment involving...
FG earmarks N881m to boost non-oil exports
The Federal Government has earmarked N881.13 million for capital projects under the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, as part of efforts to deepen non-oil exports and diversify the country’s foreign exchange earnings. Details from the proposed 2026 budget submitted to the National Assembly show that the allocation will fund institutional strengthening, export infrastructure, certification, market...
