Onitsha Main Market reopens after Soludo’s one-week shutdown
Onitsha Main Market, the largest commercial hub in Anambra State, reopened on Monday after a one-week shutdown following a directive from Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
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Rosenior says will not rush Estevao return from Brazil
“He’s going through a really difficult time for personal reasons, he’s on compassionate leave,” Rosenior told a pre-match press conference on Monday.
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Anambra market leaders hail Onitsha Main Market traders for reopening shops on Monday
Anuna and Nwankwo said that although not all the shops were open on Monday, they were optimistic that by next Monday and subsequent Mondays, trading would return to normal.
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Over 100 deaths averted as soldiers evacuate suspected bomb from church premises in Abia
Over 100 persons would have lost their lives following the discovery of an object suspected to be a bomb at the United Evangelical Church, Ehere/Umuola, Ogbor Hill, Aba, Abia State.
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6 countries where planes don’t land
Around the world, six countries maintain connectivity without having airports for planes to land, relying instead on roads, rail, or sea transport. Despite the rise of global air travel and the growing demand for faster connections, these nations have adapted to local conditions such as geography, terrain, and size. Travelers typically enter these countries through […]
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Yelwata massacre: Court remands nine suspected terrorists
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, who gave the order pending the hearing of their bail applications, adjourned the matter until Feb. 26 and Feb. 27 for trial.
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My father’s simplicity led to his assassination – Murtala Muhammed’s daughter
Aisha Muhammed, daughter of former Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, has reflected on her father’s leadership style and simple lifestyle, noting that these values contributed to both his enduring legacy and the circumstances of his assassination.
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CCTV centre to boost policing, cut crime in 2026 – IGP
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has expressed confidence that the newly inaugurated Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance centre will significantly reduce crime and improve police service delivery in 2026. Egbetokun stated this during the inspection of the surveillance facility in Lagos on Monday. The police chief said the installation of the CCTV centre […]
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Kendrick Lamar surpasses Jay-Z as rapper with most Grammy awards
Kendrick Lamar has etched his name into music history, becoming the most awarded rapper at the Grammy Awards after a dominant showing at the 2026 ceremony on Sunday, February 1.
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Mercedes ready to win F1 world title, says Russell
George Russell believes he has been handed a car ready to win the world championship as Mercedes head into a new era for Formula One as the title favourites.
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5 cheapest iPhones you can buy in Nigeria
When searching for the cheapest iPhone in Nigeria, buyers often face a choice: brand new or UK used devices.
Politics
2027: Atiku can anoint Peter Obi to win for ADC - Yunusa Tanko
Asked what would happen if Atiku prevented Obi from securing the ADC ticket, Yakasai dismissed the suggestion, describing the former Vice President as a leader and father.
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Pound to Naira exchange rate today, February 2, 2026
The British Pound Sterling (GBP) started the first Monday of February 2026 with a minor uptick in the Nigerian foreign exchange market, following a week of relative cooling.
Metro
C’River: 23-year-old son allegedly slits father’s throat with machete
Pandemonium broke out on Sunday in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, after a 23 year old man allegedly slit his father’s throat with a machete, killing him instantly.
Entertainment
Kendrick Lamar surpasses Jay-Z as rapper with most Grammy awards
Kendrick Lamar has etched his name into music history, becoming the most awarded rapper at the Grammy Awards after a dominant showing at the 2026 ceremony on Sunday, February 1.
Web3
Gold nears $5,000, silver shines as stocks slip on turbulent week
Global stocks were subdued and precious metals hit fresh highs Friday after a turbulent week that saw US President Donald Trump back down from threats to seize Greenland and hit European allies with fresh tariffs.
Naija Diaspora
US updates list of African countries citizens should not travel to in 2026
The US has added Niger, one of the African countries, to its Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory, citing worsening security conditions marked by terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime, civil unrest, and limited emergency and healthcare capacity.
ICYMI
Elon Musk, Bill Gates: See notable names in Epstein file dump
"Some email correspondence with (Epstein) could be used by my detractors. I don't care about that. But we must attempt to prosecute those who committed serious crimes with Epstein"
Business
MAN lauds media collaboration on manufacturing advocacy
…As 2025 Media Personality winners emerge The President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Chief Francis Meshioye, has expressed appreciation for the constant support of the media in its advocacy for the manufacturing sector in the country. Meshioye gave the commendation last week in Lagos at the 10th edition of the MAN Media Personality of […]
Sports
Rosenior says will not rush Estevao return from Brazil
"He's going through a really difficult time for personal reasons, he's on compassionate leave," Rosenior told a pre-match press conference on Monday.
Special Report
Coup, Power and Controversy: How ‘The Gun Hegemony’ rewrote Nigeria’s military history
Testimonies from Ojukwu’s kinsmen, as presented in The Gun Hegemony, depict Ojukwu as an ambitious separatist driven by deep trust deficits
Wizkid, Seun Kuti clash over Fela’s legacy refuses to fade
“The pressure is too much, the pressure on someone who has been at the top for so long is a lot, and I think he’s handling it very well”
US military working with Nigeria as part of wider Islamic State pivot
Analysts have voiced concerns about ISSP’s spread from the Sahel into coastal west African countries like Nigeria
Seeing is not Believing: Cruel reality of living with disability in Nigeria
”We cannot keep having people who do not care, people who lack empathy in the mental health space”
Technology
Google search unlocks self-growth, opportunities for Nigerians in 2026
A new report from search engine Google reveals that Nigerians in 2026 are actively seeking solutions to personal, professional, and entrepreneurial challenges.
Facebook targets monetisation, visibility gaps at 2026 African creators summit
As African creators continue to grapple with limited monetisation opportunities, fragmented audiences and the challenge of building sustainable digital careers, many are seeking platforms that can support long-term growth.
Beyond licences: Can new ISPs fix Nigeria’s broadband divide?
… Licences are not the real issue… Emoekpere By Juliet Umeh When Vanguard published “Silent Signals: How Poor Broadband Leaves Many Nigerians Digitally Disconnected,” it highlighted the human cost of Nigeria’s weak internet connectivity- from anxious parents unable to reach their children, to professionals missing virtual meetings, traders losing income, and families cut off from […]
Benue targets digital workforce as BDIC, Cisco seal skills development deal
Benue State has taken a decisive step towards building a digitally skilled, globally competitive and future-ready workforce with the signing of a strategic digital skills training partnership between the Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC) and the Cisco Networking Academy, a global digital skills and workforce development programme.
Education
FG/ASUU deal: New dawn for Nigerian universities
Alausa credited President Bola Tinubu for personally driving the resolution of what had become a two-decade-old quagmire.
NUC okays more PG programmes for Atiba varsity
By Tunde Oso The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved more postgraduate programmes for the Atiba University Oyo (AUO), Oyo State. In a letter addressed to the Vice Chancellor of AUO, Professor Sunday Olawale Okeniyi, signed by the NUC Director Academic Planning, Abubakar M. Girei, the commission approved 11 courses for the institution at the […]
UNIBEN VC’s 1st year marked by devt – Iduemre
By Adesina Wahab a lecturer at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Prof. Ochuko Iduemre, has lauded the Vice Chancellor of UNIBEN, Prof. Edoba Omoregie (SAN) stated that his first year in office has been characterized by tangible results and project implementation rather than mere pronouncements. The don who spoke to newsmen in Benin highlighted the […]
Banditry cripples education in Sokoto; historic schools deserted, students relocated
By Musa Ubandawaki, SOKOTO In a reminder of the devastating reach of banditry, Sokoto State has been forced to shut down and relocate some of its most historic schools, abandoning once vibrant learning centres in the grip of terror. Read Also: 60 Years After: Remembering the bloody coup that changed Nigeria forever At the heart of […]