Fela makes history with Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award 28 years after death
Nearly three decades after his death, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti continues to leave an indelible mark on global music, earning historic recognition as the first African artist to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The honour, presented by the Recording Academy at the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on January 31, 2026, celebrates Fela’s enduring influence as a composer,...
Husband flees as NSCDC nabs 28-year-old wife for human trafficking in Ibadan
The Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 28-year-old housewife over alleged human trafficking in the state. The command’s spokesman, Samuel Opebiyi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, January 31, 2026, saying efforts were ongoing to apprehend the woman’s accomplice and husband, who is on the run. Opebiyi said the housewife...
Otedola defends First Bank’s N748bn bad loan write-off
Chairman of First Bank Holdings, Femi Otedola, has defended the company’s decision to write off N748 billion in legacy non-performing loans, describing the move as a necessary step to strengthen the bank’s long-term financial health despite a sharp drop in reported profits. In a post shared on his X account on Saturday, Otedola said the one-time provisioning led to a...
Bandits kill four, set homes ablaze in Zamfara
At least four people have been killed and several others injured after armed bandits launched attacks on villages in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Residents said the gunmen stormed Karakkai village at about 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, shooting indiscriminately and causing widespread panic. Villagers reportedly resisted the assault, forcing the attackers to withdraw. However, the bandits later advanced to...
Skills over certificates crucial to $1trn economy goal — Minister
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has said that academic certificates alone cannot drive Nigeria’s economic growth, urging graduates to focus instead on applying their knowledge and skills to solve real-life problems. Speaking on Saturday at the 35th convocation ceremony of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Tijani stressed that national prosperity depends on productivity, innovation...
Abiodun awards ₦8.5m to top graduating students at OOU convocation
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has awarded a total of ₦8.5 million in cash prizes to outstanding graduating students at the 35th convocation ceremony of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, in recognition of academic excellence. The governor, represented by his deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, presented ₦500,000 each to 13 best graduating students across various faculties and ₦2 million to Ajayi David...
EPL: Arsenal thrash Leeds to go 7 points clear
Premier League leaders Arsenal thrashed Leeds United 4-0 on Saturday to go seven points clear despite Bukayo Saka being ruled out through injury just before kickoff. Martin Zubimendi's header and an own goal by Leeds keeper Karl Darlow put Arsenal in command before halftime, while Viktor Gyokeres's volley and a clever finish by Gabriel Jesus wrapped things up after the...
Tinubu: Governors remain APC leaders in states
President Bola Tinubu has declared that governors under the All Progressives Congress (APC) remain leaders of the party in their respective states. Tinubu made the declaration at the official reception of Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas into the APC in Jalingo, the state capital, on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The president, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, announced that...
Rybakina beats Sabalenka to win first Australian Open title
Elena Rybakina delivered a thunderous display to defeat favourite Aryna Sabalenka and win a maiden Australian Open title on Saturday. Rybakina returned to the site of her 2023 defeat to complete an impressive 6‑4 4‑6 6-4 win and capture her second major trophy after Wimbledon 2022. The Moscow-born Kazakh capped a fortnight of relentless efficiency, largely flying under the radar and...
Uba Sani tasks North-West commission on action, not reports
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to unlock the economic potential of the North-West, urging the newly established North-West Development Commission to focus on practical results rather than plans on paper. Speaking at the North-West Stakeholders Development Summit in Kaduna on Saturday, the governor said the region has the capacity to become a hub...
