We’re not replacing Morocco as 2026 WAFCON hosts ― South Africa
South Africa has debunked reports that it has taken over the hosting rights for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), saying Morocco is still officially in charge of staging the tournament. South Africa’s Sports Minister, Gayton McKenzie, made this known via a statement issued on Monday. McKenzie noted that there had been no directive from the Confederation of African...
FAAC shares N1.969trn December revenue to FG, states, LGs
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed N1.969 trillion to the Federal Government, States, and the Local Government Councils as the December 2025 Federation Account Revenue. The revenue was shared at the January 2026 FAAC meeting held in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The committee, in a communique issued by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, on Monday,...
‘We’re partners in progress’: Uba Sani lauds Abbas over empowerment programme in Kaduna
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani says the collaboration between the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and the Kaduna State Government exemplifies cooperative governance at its best. Sani said this at a special constituency empowerment programme organised by Abbas at the Nuhu Babajo Stadium in Zaria, Kaduna State, on Sunday, February 1, 2026, where the Speaker distributed 850...
Oil prices drop after Trump hints at breakthrough in US–Iran talks
Oil prices fell nearly 5% on Monday, February 2, 2026, and were heading for the steepest single-session decline in more than 6 months, after United States President Donald Trump said Iran was "seriously talking" with Washington. Brent crude futures were down $3.38, or 4.9%, at $65.94 per barrel at 0528 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell $3.33, or...
‘My only godfather is God’ — Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that he owes his rise to the governorship and the achievements of his administration solely to God, insisting he has no political godfather. Makinde made the remarks on Sunday during a Thanksgiving Service at the Cathedral of St Peter’s, Aremo, Ibadan, marking Oyo State’s 50th anniversary. Reflecting on his eight-year journey to the governorship,...
50-year-old hacks man to death over wife in Yobe
The Yobe State Police Command has arrested 50-year-old Alhaji Hassan Umaru for allegedly killing a fellow villager, 45-year-old Sukari Abdul, over suspicion that the victim was involved in an affair with his wife. Police spokesperson SP Dungus Abdulkarim said the incident occurred on February 1, 2026, at about 12:30 p.m. in Bundila Village, Gulani Local Government Area. The confrontation reportedly...
Arsenal beat Corinthians to win maiden Women’s Champions Cup
Caitlin Foord's extra-time strike won Arsenal the inaugural Women's Champions Cup trophy in a 3-2 thriller against Corinthians at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Olivia Smith's opener was cancelled out by a scrappy Gabi Zinotti equaliser in the first-half, before Lotte Wubben-Moy's second-half header put Arsenal back into the lead. UCL play-off draw: Real Madrid to face Benfica as Juventus meet...
Workers strike: NLC, TUC hold solidarity rally in Abuja on Tuesday
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced that they will stage a peaceful solidarity rally in support of the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The unions announced this in a joint statement signed by the NLC General Secretary, Benson Upah, and his TUC counterpart, Nuhu Toro, on Sunday. The solidarity...
‘Get ready’: Trump threatens to sue Grammy host over Epstein comment
United States President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against the host of the 68th Grammy Awards, Trevor Noah, over the comedian's comment on the president and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. After congratulating Billie Eilish for winning the Grammy for Song of the Year for her track "Wildflower," Noah brought up Trump and Epstein on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Noah...
Key winners at 68th Grammy Awards
Here is a list of winners in the major categories for the 68th annual Grammy Awards, which were handed out in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Bad Bunny won Album of the Year, the first time a Spanish-language work has been so honoured, and two other prizes, while Rapper Kendrick Lamar won five Grammys, including Record of the...
