Ghana’s Former Finance Minister Arrested in US by ICE, Begs for Legal Relief

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Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been arrested in the United States by officials of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over alleged immigration violations, triggering widespread reactions both in Ghana and abroad. Ofori-Atta, who served as finance minister under the administration of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, was taken into custody after authorities said he overstayed his visa while in the United States. He is reported to have travelled to the US for medical reasons but remained beyond the period permitted under his immigration status. Following…

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Nollywood Actress Aunty Ajara Dies After Prolonged Illness

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The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into deep mourning following the death of short sized Nollywood actress Ajara Lasisi, popularly known as Aunty Ajara, after a prolonged illness. Her death was confirmed on Thursday by Nollywood director Tobi Oladele Teemony, also known as Tee Mony, in a statement shared on Instagram. According to him, the actress passed away overnight after what he described as a “long and courageous battle with illness.” “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved actress, Aunty Ajara. She passed on overnight after…

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Village Head’s Children, Others Given Mass Burial After Bandits’ Attack in Kwara

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Grief enveloped Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State on Wednesday as residents conducted funeral rites for victims of a deadly bandit attack that occurred on Tuesday evening. Among those killed were two children of the village head, one of whom had reportedly graduated from a School of Nursing in 2025. Sources said the assailants, after killing the victims, abducted the village head’s wife and remaining children, marching them into the bush. The bandits were also said to have demanded keys to the traditional ruler’s vehicles, vandalised…

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UK-Based Computer Expert, Dele Oyekan, Loses Mother

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Nigerian-born computer expert based in the United Kingdom, Dele Femi Oyekan, has lost his mother, Mrs. Gladys Taiye Oyekan, who died on February 3, 2026, after a brief illness in Nigeria. Mrs. Oyekan, aged 69, was born on May 29, 1956, in Jos. She was the daughter of Pa and Mrs. Oyedola and one of nine children in the family. The deceased moved to Ilorin in her early years, where she continued her education and later met her husband, Mr. Nathaniel Tunde Oyekan, at Emmanuel Baptist Church. The couple got…

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Polaris Bank Marks World Cancer Day with Free Breast Cancer Screening for 100 Women Nationwide

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In commemoration of World Cancer Day, slated for February 4, 2026, Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and social impact with the launch of a nationwide free breast cancer screening initiative in partnership with its NGO partner, Care Organization and Public Enlightenment (C.O.P.E). The initiative is designed to promote awareness, screening, early detection, and preventive care, reinforcing the Bank’s belief that access to health services is a critical foundation for individual and economic wellbeing. As part of this year’s World Cancer Day activities, Polaris Bank will provide…

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EFCC Arrests Kano Actress Samha Inuwa Over Alleged Naira Mutilation

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested popular Kannywood actress Samha Inuwa over alleged mutilation of the naira. The arrest was carried out by the Kano Zonal Directorate of the EFCC on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, following a viral video in which the actress was seen using naira notes to wipe mucus from her nose. According to the EFCC, investigations began after the video circulated on social media. Operatives subsequently traced Inuwa and arrested her for questioning. She is currently being held at the EFCC detention facility in…

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Witness Tells UK Court: Diezani Spent £170,000 on London Furniture in One Day

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A prosecution witness in the United Kingdom has told a London court how former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, allegedly spent about £170,000 on luxury furniture within 24 hours during a shopping trip in London. The testimony was given on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Southwark Crown Court, where UK prosecutors are pursuing a case involving allegations of corruption and money laundering connected to Nigeria’s oil sector. All defendants have denied the allegations. Alison-Madueke, a former OPEC president, is standing trial alongside her brother, Doye Agama, a former…

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DSS Arraigns Ex-AGF Malami, Son Over Alleged Terrorism Financing, Arms Possession

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The Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged terrorism financing and unlawful possession of firearms. The defendants were docked on a five-count charge bordering on terrorism-related offences and illegal arms possession, contrary to provisions of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. According to the DSS, Malami allegedly aided terrorism financing while in office by refusing to prosecute suspected terrorism financiers whose case files were forwarded to…

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US Deploys Small Team of Troops to Nigeria to Boost Counterterrorism Efforts

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The United States has deployed a small team of troops to Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation against terrorism in West Africa, the head of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, said on Tuesday. Speaking during a press briefing, General Anderson said the deployment followed discussions between both countries on the need to do more to address terrorist threats in the region. According to him, the decision has led to increased collaboration, including the deployment of a U.S. team with what he described as “unique…

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Abuja Singer Nanyah Dies After Snake Bite

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The Nigerian music industry is mourning the death of Ifunanya Nwangene, an Abuja-based singer popularly known as Nanyah, who died after sustaining a snake bite at her residence. Nwangene was reportedly bitten on Saturday and made frantic efforts to save her life by seeking urgent medical attention at two hospitals. She was allegedly turned away from the first facility due to the unavailability of anti-venom, before proceeding to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, where she later died. Confirming the incident, Amemuso Choir, of which the late singer was a…

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