Police are urgently searching for 21-year-old drill rapper Daniel Boakye, who escaped custody during a hospital visit. Boakye, also known by his rap name Dsavv, fled from West Middlesex Hospital in the early hours of Tuesday, February 11, after escorted there from HMP Feltham. The Metropolitan Police alerted around 3:30 a.m. that a prisoner had…
Britney Spears has reportedly sold the rights to her music catalogue in a deal estimated at $200 million, according to US media. The agreement includes iconic hits like “…Baby One More Time” and “Oops!… I Did It Again,” which defined pop music in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Celebrity news outlet TMZ shared the…
Stanbic IBTC has cautioned that external factors, such as oil price volatility and global political uncertainty. Could disrupt Nigeria’s economic growth in 2026, despite improvements in the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals. This warning came from a team of investment analysts at Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Limited. Led by Mr. Abdul Azeez, during a virtual review of…
James Van Der Beek, the actor best known for his role as Dawson Leery in the iconic teen drama Dawson’s Creek, has passed away at the age of 48. His wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, confirmed the news in a heartfelt Instagram post on Wednesday. “He faced his final days with courage, faith, and grace,” she…
Japaul Gold & Ventures Plc has announced the appointment of Abubakar Lawal, a seasoned finance professional, as a Non-Executive Director. However, The announcement was made in a notice signed by the Company Secretary, Chidimma Okolo, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The company described this appointment as a pivotal step in its growth journey. It aims…
Nigeria’s crude oil production increased to 1.459 million barrels per day (bpd) in January 2026, solidifying its position as Africa’s largest oil producer. However, the country’s output remained below its Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) quota. The data was revealed in OPEC’s latest Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR), published on Wednesday. While the figures show…
Troops conducted a major operation in Kogi State. Soldiers from the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army destroyed a terrorist camp linked to Kachalla Ibrahim and Shu’aibu. The action occurred under Operation IGBO IDANU I. Additionally forces recovered arms and ammunition from the site. Recovery of Weapons The operation yielded significant items. Troops seized various…
Biodun Jeyifo died on February 11, 2026, at age 80. He succumbed to renal failure in Ibadan, Nigeria. The death occurred five weeks after his 80th birthday celebration. Early Life and Education Jeyifo entered the world on January 5, 1946, in Ibadan. He earned a first-class degree in English from the University of Ibadan. Moreover…
Lawmakers passed a resolution that terminated the national emergency President Donald Trump declared to impose tariffs on Canada. The House voted 219 to 211 on February 11, 2026. Six Republicans joined nearly all Democrats to support the measure. Vote Breakdown Gregory Meeks, a New York Democrat, sponsored Joint Resolution 72. Republicans who voted yes included…
Temitope Fashedemi, the State House Permanent Secretary, disclosed that the Aso Rock Presidential Villa disconnected from the national electricity grid by March 2026. He made this announcement during the defense of the State House 2026 budget before the Senate Committee on Special Duties in Abuja. Announcement Details Fashedemi explained the transition followed the completion of…
