A young widow broke down in tears during the ongoing “Occupy the National Assembly” protest in Abuja. As she shared her heartbreaking story. She revealed that her husband kidnapped and killed just one year after their wedding. Despite the family paying the ransom demanded by the abductors. The emotional widow story deeply touched the protesters,…
Authorities charged Jacques Leveugle, a 79-year-old former teacher, with the rape and sexual assault of 89 minors. The allegations spanned from the 1960s across multiple countries. Prosecutors appealed for additional victims to provide testimony. Etienne Manteaux, Grenoble prosecutor, revealed details at a news conference. He stated, “We are appealing for witnesses and victims to come…
The Central Bank of Nigeria permitted licensed bureau de change operators to access foreign exchange from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market through authorised dealer banks. Officials announced this development in a circular on February 10, 2026. Musa Nakorji, director of the trade and exchange department, signed the circular. The document addressed all authorised dealer banks…
The Court of Appeal in Calabar granted a motion that allowed human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong to advance his appeal against a 2022 contempt conviction. Effiong challenged the one-month prison term that Ekaette Fabian-Obot, Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, imposed on him. Effiong stated on social media, “We were at the Court of Appeal…
The FBI released new surveillance images and videos that depicted an armed individual tampering with a door camera at the home of Nancy Guthrie. Officials recovered the footage from backend systems after initial difficulties in accessing it. This development marked the first public release of potential subject images since Guthrie disappeared. Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old…
The United States announced the deployment of 200 troops to assist Nigeria in combating Islamist insurgents. The Pentagon disclosed plans to send approximately 200 troops to Nigeria. Officials stated the forces would arrive in the coming weeks to train Nigerian military personnel. The troops augmented a small existing U.S. team that assisted with intelligence and…
Benjamin Sesko‘s late strike secured a dramatic point for Manchester United against West Ham in a Premier League thriller. West Ham Dominates Early West Ham started strongly at the London Stadium. Crysencio Summerville tested goalkeeper Senne Lammens with a curling shot in the 13th minute. Then Aaron Wan-Bissaka cleared a shot from Luke Shaw off…
Chelsea dominated the first half at Stamford Bridge. João Pedro scored the opener in the 24th minute. The forward latched onto a pass from Cole Palmer and chipped the ball over goalkeeper Karl Darlow. Chelsea extended the lead in the 58th minute. Moreover Cole Palmer converted a penalty after Jaka Bijol fouled Pedro in the…
Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, refused calls to resign over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States. Mandelson had ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender. This decision sparked intense backlash after Epstein files revealed Mandelson’s connections. Ambassador’s Ties Exposed Starmer appointed Mandelson in 2024 despite…
Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff of the Nigerian Army, arrived in Monrovia, Liberia, on an official visit. The Armed Forces of Liberia invited him to join the 69th Armed Forces Day celebration on February 11, 2026. Warm Reception at Airport Major General Davidson Forley, the Chief of Staff of the Armed…
