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Police Launch Manhunt for 18-Year-Old Housewife Over Alleged Genital Assault on Husband in Yobe

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The Yobe State Police Command has launched a manhunt for an 18-year-old housewife, Khadija Jamilu, over the alleged violent assault on her husband in Potiskum Local Government Area of the state. Police said Khadija is accused of inflicting severe injuries on the genitals of her 25-year-old husband with a knife during a domestic dispute on Friday. The command’s spokesperson, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed on Saturday in Damaturu that the Potiskum Divisional Police Headquarters received a distress call around 3:00 p.m., reporting that the incident had occurred earlier at about 1:00…

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Popular Gospel Artiste, Three Crew Members Found Dead in Lagos Studio, Police Launch Investigation

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Confusion, grief and outrage have trailed the death of popular gospel artiste Matthew Ogundele and three members of his crew, who were found dead inside a music studio in the Abraham Adesanya area of Ajah, Lagos State. The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the incident and said an investigation has commenced to unravel the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Police sources disclosed that no visible signs of violence were found on the bodies of the victims, although investigations are ongoing. The deceased crew members were identified as Joseph Sanya, Itunu…

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Edo Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Kidnapping of Doctor, Killing of Brother

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The Edo State Police Command has arrested three suspects linked to the abduction of medical doctor, Dr. Abu Babatunde, and the killing of his younger brother, in what authorities describe as a major breakthrough in an intelligence-led crackdown on kidnapping in Auchi and its environs. Police spokesperson, CSP Eno Ikoedem, said the arrests followed sustained operations targeting organised criminal gangs operating within the area. The first suspect, Saminu Kawujie, was apprehended on February 3, 2026, by operatives of the Auchi Division working with local hunters and vigilantes at Warake Forest.…

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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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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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