Donald Trump, President of the United States, expressed his desire for a proposed triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., to become the biggest in the world. He linked the idea to the nation’s 250th anniversary. Reports emerged that detailed his vision for the monument. Unveiling the Proposal The Washington Post reported that Trump favored a 250-foot-tall…
Reports emerged that a Nigerian man died while fighting for Russian forces against Ukraine. He left his family in Northern Nigeria and joined the Russian army. Security forces killed him on the battlefield. Recruitment Background Russia recruited foreign nationals to address manpower shortages in the war. The conflict entered its fourth year after Russia’s invasion…
A truck carrying passengers and cattle crashed on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The incident resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. Incident Details The crash occurred at approximately 11:27 a.m. on February 2, 2026. It took place around the Foursquare Camp area near Ogunmakin in Ogun State. A DAF CF 380 truck with registration number SNA 287…
The foot-dragging by the Godswill Akpabio-led Senate in passing the 2025 Electoral Act Amendment Bill risks undermining public confidence in the 2027 general elections. Election stakeholders, civil society organisations, and opposition parties have repeatedly stressed the urgency of electoral reforms ahead of the next polls. Yet, despite the House of Representatives passing the bill in…
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, made startling disclosures about a recent coup plot. He shared these details during an interview on Channels Television. This event highlighted ongoing security challenges in the country. Tinubu nominates ex-CDS Christopher The Disclosure on Television General Musa appeared on Sunday Politics. He revealed that plotters targeted him for…
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, addressed the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Ifunanya Nwagene, a talented soprano singer known as Nanyah, who succumbed to severe neurotoxic complications from a snake bite on January 31, 2026. The hospital firmly rejects allegations of negligence, inadequate care, or unavailability of anti-snake venom, describing such claims…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that more peace talks between Russia and Ukraine would occur the following week. Announcement of New Talks On Sunday, February 1, 2026, Zelenskyy shared the news through a Telegram post. He stated that his negotiating team had provided an update. The dates for the next trilateral meetings were set for…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a strong warning on Sunday. He stated that any U.S. attack on Iran would trigger a widespread conflict. Khamenei told crowds in Tehran that “the Americans should know that if they start a war, this time it will be a regional war.” Additionally he accused the U.S. of…
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra convened an emergency closed-door security meeting. He gathered all area and tactical commanders at the police headquarters in Awka on Sunday. Ikioye Orutugu led the discussion. During the session, Orutugu ordered an immediate increase in intelligence-led patrols. He also directed enhanced security surveillance and proactive policing. These measures aimed…
Troops gathered credible intelligence about bandit activities in Zamfara State. Over 100 bandits assembled at the camp of leader Gwaska Dan Karmi. They planned large scale attacks on communities and military supply lines. Security forces monitored the situation for days. This surveillance set the stage for a decisive operation. The Ambush and Firefight On January…
