Yobe Teen Bride Allegedly Fatally Stabs Husband in Domestic Dispute
Potiskum, Yobe State – In a shocking domestic incident, an 18-year-old bride, Khadija Jamilu, allegedly stabbed her 25-year-old husband in the genitals during an early morning dispute on Friday, February 6, 2026. According to the Yobe State Police, the husband was rushed to a federal medical centre in Azare, Bauchi State after sustaining a deep […]
DJ Gasket: Using Music to Make a Positive Impact on Society
Ikudabo Michael, popularly known as DJ Gasket, is emerging as one of Nigeria’s most versatile DJs, songwriters, and recording artists. Beyond entertaining, DJ Gasket leverages his music for positive social impact and humanitarian advocacy. Hailing from Kogi State, DJ Gasket started his career in Lagos’ Island music scene, where his dynamic combination of DJ performances […]
Wedding Carnival in Abuja: Tinubu, Governors Celebrate as Bello Matawalle’s 10 Children Marry
Abuja witnessed a historic wedding celebration on Thursday, February 6, 2025, as Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle celebrated a major family milestone — the joint marriage of 10 of his children. The festive occasion brought together five daughters — Maryam, Safiyya, Farida, Nana Firdausi, and Aisha — and five sons — Ibrahim, Abdul […]
David-Jones Reveals Why Some Nigerians Believe He Struggles with Drugs While Leading Anti-Drug Campaign
Nigerian Actor David-Jones Champions Anti-Drug Campaign David-Jones, celebrated Nigerian singer, actor, and anti-drug advocate, recently shared insights into his ongoing campaign against substance abuse. In an exclusive interview with FAITH AJAYI, he discussed why youth drug abuse is a national concern, how he uses music and acting to educate, and the challenges he faces. The […]
Nigerian Man Sentenced to 8 Years in US $6M Inheritance Scam
A United States court has sentenced Nigerian national Tochukwu Albert Nnebocha to 97 months (over eight years) in prison for his role in a large-scale $6 million inheritance scam that targeted elderly and vulnerable Americans. According to a statement released by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), the 44-year-old Nnebocha and his co-conspirators orchestrated a […]
Brazil Suspends Tapajos River Dredging After Indigenous Protests
Brazil has suspended dredging operations on the Tapajos River, a major Amazon tributary, following protests by Indigenous communities who see the rivers as central to their culture and way of life. For two weeks, hundreds of Indigenous demonstrators have gathered outside the port terminal of US agribusiness giant Cargill in northern Brazil, demanding attention from […]
Russia Hits Ukraine Power Grid with Massive Attack, Causing Widespread Outages
Russia has carried out a massive attack on Ukraine’s power grid, causing widespread energy outages across the country, according to state grid operator Ukrenergo. The assault comes as the two nations continue US-brokered peace talks aimed at ending the nearly four-year conflict. In a statement on Telegram, Ukrenergo said Saturday: “Russia is carrying out another […]
Trump Administration Re-Approves Dicamba Pesticide Despite Court Bans, Sparks Environmental Backlash
The Trump administration has re-approved the use of dicamba, a controversial pesticide previously banned twice by federal courts, reigniting fierce opposition from environmental organisations and health-focused activists. On Friday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) authorised dicamba for over-the-top spraying on genetically modified cotton and soybean crops, reversing court rulings from 2020 and 2024 that […]
Falconets Edge Senegal 1–0 in U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier
Nigeria’s Falconets secured a crucial 1–0 victory over Senegal on Saturday in the first leg of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, played at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Both sides displayed grit and tactical discipline in a tightly contested encounter, with neither team able to break the deadlock in the […]
EPL: Cole Palmer Makes History as First Player to Score Three First-Half Hat-Tricks
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has etched his name into Premier League history, becoming the first player ever to score three first-half hat-tricks in the English top flight. Palmer achieved the historic milestone during Chelsea’s 3–1 Premier League victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux, scoring all three goals before half-time to put the Blues firmly in […]