Damilola Atobatele

10 dead in Canada school shooting in remote British Columbia town; police confirm no ongoing threat and officials offer condolences to affected families.

Canada: 10 dead after shooter open fire at high school

Ten people, including the suspected shooter, have been killed after a gunman opened fire at a high school in western Canada. Police said the attack happened on Tuesday at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said six people were found dead inside the school. Two other bodies were […]

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Ghanian woman arrested after arson attempt at Grace Mountain Ministries in Accra. CCTV footage shows her trying to set fire to the church auditorium before security intervened.

Ghana: Woman arrested after attempt to set fire to church auditorium

A woman has been arrested after she was caught on CCTV trying to set fire to the Grace Mountain Ministries auditorium in Accra, home to Pastor Elvis Agyemang’s Alpha Hour prayer sessions. The incident happened on Monday, February 9, when the church was mostly empty. According to reports, the woman pretended to join prayers before

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David Umahi boasts seizing woman’s land in a viral video linked to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, sparking outrage on X as Nigerians accuse the minister of abusing power.

Minister of Works, David Umahi, boasts seizing woman’s land in viral video

Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has sparked outrage online after a viral video showed him boasting about ordering the seizure of a woman’s land. The clip, shared widely on X, is linked to the ongoing Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project and demolitions around the Okun Ajah area of Lagos State. In the video, Umahi claimed

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Nigerian man list EFCC office for sale on X as a joke, sparking viral reactions after the EFCC’s official account replied in Pidgin, drawing laughter and widespread online banter.

EFCC replies daring Nigerian who listed their office for sale

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has joined Nigerians in online banter after replying to a social media user who jokingly listed the agency’s Abuja headquarters for sale. The joke was started by X user @osere_x, who posted a photo of the EFCC building and advertised it as a property listing. “HOTEL AVAILABLE Location:

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Coco Jones kicks off Super Bowl LX with a moving performance of Lift Every Voice and Sing, paying tribute to Whitney Houston while setting the tone for the big game.

Super Bowl LX: Coco Jones kicks off with a performance, pays homage to Whitney Houston

Coco Jones opened Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with a stirring performance of Lift Every Voice and Sing, also known as the Black National Anthem. The Grammy-winning R&B singer, known for her hit ICU, performed at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, backed by an eight-member orchestra. Jones wore a white, floor-length

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Nigeria doctor spots kidnap suspects after they reportedly visited his hospital in Auchi, Edo State, leading to their arrest following his January abduction.

Nigeria doctor spots kidnap suspects at own hospital

A Nigerian doctor has reportedly identified two men suspected to be among those who kidnapped him, after they showed up at the same hospital where he works in Auchi, Edo State. The doctor, Dr. Abu Ibrahim Babatunde, was abducted on January 2, 2026, alongside his younger brother, Abu Tahir. During the attack, Abu Tahir was

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Mechanic stamping airbag logo on car dashboard causes stir online

A mechanic seen stamping an “SRS Airbag” logo on a car dashboard has caused a stir online, with many Nigerians questioning if tokunbo car buyers are being deceived. The viral video shows the mechanic heating a brass stamp and pressing it onto a newly wrapped dashboard. A text overlay on the clip reads, “Your life

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Nigerian tattoo artist pursues legal action after being beaten over false assault claims by model Dami, as the case heads to court.

Nigerian tattoo artist pursues legal action following beating, false assault claim

Tattoo artist Sanmi is taking legal action after being beaten over false sexual assault claims by model Dami. On February 4, Dami posted a video showing three men attacking Sanmi. She accused him of inappropriate conduct during a tattoo session and tagged him as an “Assaulter.” Sanmi gave a different account. In a video backed

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Seun Kuti and Very Dark Man honour Fela with traditional rites at his gravesite, following his historic Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Seun Kuti, Very Dark Man honour Fela at gravesite

Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, and social media activist VeryDarkMan visited the late musician’s gravesite at the New Afrika Shrine/Kalakuta Republic in Ikeja, Lagos. They performed traditional Yoruba rites, including the sacrifice of two rams and pouring libations of gin and beer, to honour Fela. VeryDarkMan shared the moment online, writing: “Respect

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