The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated three Nigerians of global acclaim — Shaboozey, Tyler, the Creator, and Cynthia Erivo — on their landmark victories at the 2026 Grammy Awards. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Dabiri-Erewa described the Grammy wins as a moment of immense pride for Nigeria, noting that the achievements underscore the far-reaching impact of Nigerian talent and heritage on the world’s biggest cultural stages. She said the success of Shaboozey, born Collins Obinna Chibueze; Tyler, the Creator, born Tyler Gregory Okonma; and award-winning actress and…
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a pilot initiative aimed at strengthening economic empowerment and digital peacebuilding among women in Benue State, as part of efforts to address the prolonged humanitarian and displacement crisis in North-Central Nigeria. The project, implemented through ECOWAS’ Directorate of Trade and the Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs in partnership with the Benue State Government, targets women-led community-based organisations working on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) in conflict-affected communities. The launch coincided with the start of a five-day capacity-building programme running from February 9 to 13, featuring a Training of Trainers…
Russia has reaffirmed its commitment to a multipolar world order anchored on international law, sovereign equality and civilizational diversity, arguing that global power is steadily shifting away from a unipolar system dominated by a few states. This position was outlined in a comprehensive diplomatic briefing titled “Russia in a Multipolar World Order: African Perspective,” delivered to mark Russia’s Diplomatic Service Day, a professional holiday celebrating the country’s long-standing diplomatic traditions. The briefing stressed that the era of a unipolar world has ended, citing the rise of new economic and political centres across Asia, Africa and Latin America. According to the…
Justice Ministers and Attorney General from across the Commonwealth have gathered in Fiji for a high-level meeting aimed at strengthening the rule of law and ensuring it delivers tangible benefits for citizens amid growing global uncertainty. The Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting opened on Monday, 9 February, 2026, in Nadi, bringing together more than 250 delegates from the organisation’s 56 member states. The event was formally inaugurated with a traditional Fijian welcome ceremony attended by Fiji’s Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, alongside the Prime Ministers of Tuvalu, Feleti Penitala Teo, and senior government officials from Tonga and other member countries. Addressing the…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested six suspected drug traffickers and recovered a large haul of illicit substances in a raid on a notorious drug enclave in Bonny Island, Rivers State, an operation that claimed the life of one of its officers. The raid, carried out at Ama Hausa area of Bonny Island last Friday, 6 February, 2026, according to a statement by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, led to the seizure of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, skunk (cannabis), and tramadol. He noted that the operation turned deadly when armed hoodlums allegedly mobilised by the suspects attacked…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi As the leadership crisis rocking the Bauchi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), intensifies, stakeholders of the party have confirmed the removal of Mallam Hassan Haruna, as Chairman for alleged anti- party activities and factionalisation of the party. Acting Chairman Alhaji Mahmood Hassan Tabla disclosed this during a press briefing at the NUJ secretariat Bauchi on Tuesday, 10 February, 2026, saying Haruna was suspended by the 20 Local Government Chairmen of the party for refusing to answer queries and violating the party’s constitution. The Acting Chairman, Mahmood Hassan Tabla, in his reaction, vowed to…
By Wale Joseph In an effort to present outstanding and competitive athletes for the forthcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the sum of N200 million has been disbursed to 26 athletes. The National Sports Commission (NSC), through its Elite and Podium Board, disbursed the training grants totalling over ₦200 million to select top-performing athletes. The athletes were drawn from both foreign-based and home-based categories. The grants will cover the beneficiaries’ training and other preparation expenses. The recipients cut across several sports, including: athletics, wrestling, weightlifting, and para-sports, in line with the Commission’s mandate to prioritise athlete welfare and high-performance development.…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers, including the biological son of the victim, in connection with the abduction of Alhaji Ahmadu in Malabu, Fufore Local Government Area of the state. The arrests were confirmed on Tuesday, 10 February, 2026, in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, who said the suspects were apprehended during a coordinated intelligence-led operation carried out with local security stakeholders. According to the police, the operation followed the abduction of Alhaji Ahmadu on January 30, 2026, and was executed in line with directives of the…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Anambra State Government has declared that traders who failed to open their shops on Monday, despite Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s directive against the sit-at-home practice, will face penalties. The Governor’s Special Adviser on Markets, Everest Uba,issued on Monday, 9 February, 2026 during an interview on Arise Television, where he said the state had fully reopened for business and that adequate security had been put in place to protect lives and property. Uba said the directive followed the reopening of markets across the state on Monday, 2 February, 2026, after Mondays had been largely inactive for about…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has warned herders against open grazing in Ibadan, declaring the practice illegal and vowing that violators will be arrested and prosecuted. The warning was issued on Monday, 9 February, 2026 in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, following a meeting between the Monarch, members of the Ibadan Traditional Council and representatives of the Ijaye Farm Settlers Association, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olugbemiga Ayoade. Speaking through the statement, Ladoja ordered herders to immediately halt open cattle grazing across the city, stressing that the practice violates…