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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Kunle Afolayan Clears Air on Funke Akindele Controversy, Says Remarks Not Personal

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Nollywood filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has cleared the air over the controversy trailing his recent comments on film promotion and cinema releases, stressing that his remarks were not directed at actress and producer Funke Akindele. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Sunday, Afolayan said the viral clip that sparked the backlash was taken out of context and originated from a film business forum where industry stakeholders were discussing the economics and sustainability of cinema releases in Nigeria. “I am a product of travelling theatre and travelling cinema,” Afolayan said.…

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80 Abducted Church Worshippers Escape Bandits’ Den in Kaduna

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No fewer than 80 church worshippers abducted by armed bandits in Kaduna State have escaped from captivity and reunited with their families. The worshippers were among 166 people kidnapped during a Sunday church service at Kurmin Wali community in Kajuru Local Government Area about two weeks ago. Confirming the development on Sunday, the Village Head of Kurmin Wali, Ishaku Dan’azumi, said initial reports had put the number of abducted worshippers at 177, but verification later showed that 80 victims managed to escape from the bandits’ camp and sought refuge in…

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FIRST HOLDCO PLC – THE BULL BY THE HORN WITH A RECORD IMPAIRMENT CHARGE; GROWS GROSS EARNINGS TO N3.4 TRILLION FOR THE UNAUDITED FULL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025

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First HoldCo Plc has announced its unaudited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reflecting a year of deliberate strategic actions aimed at strengthening its balance sheet, improving asset quality, and positioning the business for more resilient and sustainable growth amidst successful capital raise activities. As stated in the unaudited Group financial statement, FirstHoldCo recorded a 4.8% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase in its Gross earnings to N3.4 trillion, supported by a 36.3% y-o-y growth in net interest income of N1.9 trillion on the back of enhanced earnings yield and…

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Pastor hires cultist to kill rival in Bayelsa

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Operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit of the Bayelsa State Police Command have arrested a pastor, Elijah Oro, over an alleged plot to assassinate a rival cleric in the state. Also arrested in connection with the plot is Samuel Daniel, a 21-year-old suspected member of a notorious cult group. According to the police, Pastor Oro allegedly hired Daniel to kill the rival pastor following a dispute linked to church membership drive and property issues. Confirming the development in a statement on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer,…

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Army Smashes Bandits’ Camps, Rescues Kidnap Victims in Kwara

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The Nigerian Army has intensified its crackdown on banditry in Kwara State, destroying multiple criminal camps and rescuing several kidnapped victims during coordinated military operations across the state. Troops of the 22 Armoured Brigade, working in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), carried out the offensive between January 23 and 29, 2026, under Operation Igbo Danu, targeting terrorist enclaves in remote parts of the state. Among the locations cleared was Garin Dandi, a notorious bandit stronghold in Ifelodun Local Government Area, where soldiers dismantled logistics bases…

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Worshipper Beaten to Death During Prayer at Osun Mosque

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Tragedy struck on Friday at the Ummu Haani Adigun Memorial Central Mosque, located on B.A. Adigun Street, Ayedun Estate, Ogo Oluwa area of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, where a worshipper identified simply as Najeem was beaten to death following a violent altercation during early morning prayers. Eyewitness accounts revealed that the incident occurred shortly after the dawn (Fajr) prayer, when the deceased allegedly disrupted an ongoing sermon being delivered by the mosque’s imam. According to sources, Najeem, said to be a printer by profession, reportedly stood up during the…

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Fela Kuti Makes History as First African to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

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Legendary Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has posthumously etched his name deeper into global music history after becoming the first African artiste to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The Recording Academy announced the honour as part of its special merit awards, recognising Fela’s enduring influence on world music, political consciousness and cultural identity decades after his death in 1997. Widely regarded as the creator of Afrobeat, Fela fused jazz, funk, highlife and traditional African rhythms into a revolutionary sound that transcended entertainment and became a vehicle for resistance against…

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Police Nab Two Dismissed Soldiers for Armed Robbery, Recover Stolen Vehicles in Ibadan

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The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two dismissed soldiers allegedly involved in a string of armed robbery attacks across Ibadan, recovering several stolen vehicles in the process. The suspects, identified as David Okhaie, 48, and Balogun Afolabi, 43, were apprehended on Wednesday by operatives of the Command Monitoring Unit following an intelligence-led operation that culminated in an intensive manhunt within the Ibadan metropolis. Police investigations revealed that the duo are former corporals of the Nigerian Army who were dismissed from service. They allegedly posed as serving military officers to…

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Nollywood Actress Angela Okorie Remanded in Suleja Prison Amid Cyberstalking and Defamation Case

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Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has been remanded in custody at the Suleja Correctional Centre in Niger State following her arraignment before a Federal High Court in Abuja on alleged cyberstalking and criminal defamation charges. The actress was arrested at her residence in Lagos on Tuesday, January 27, by operatives from the Nigeria Police Force Cybercrime Centre after extended investigations into a case linked to repeated social media posts targeting fellow actress Mercy Johnson Okojie. According to court records, Okorie faced a three-count charge accusing her of conspiring with an associate,…

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