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Local News

Islamic cleric Sheikh Rigi-Rigi Kusfa dies at 57

Tijani Mariam February 2, 2026

A renowned Islamic cleric in Zaria, Sheikh Usman Idris, popularly known as “Rigi-Rigi,” has died at the age of 57. Malam Nasiruddeen Umar, also known as Baharu, a senior disciple of the cleric, disclosed...

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Local News

20-year-old mutilated body found inside bush

Tijani Mariam February 2, 2026

A 20-year-old lady, earlier declared missing by relations, has been found dead in the bush. Search operations conducted by close relations with the help of local security led to the discovery of the lifeless...

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National

Peter Obi knocks Tinubu, says recklessness won’t build a nation

Tijani Mariam February 2, 2026

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government over what he described as “fiscal recklessness” in the management of Nigeria’s national budgets. In a statement posted on...

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Local News

Police rescue kidnap victims, arrest vandals

Tijani Mariam February 2, 2026

Benin City—The Edo State Police Command has rescued three kidnapped victims—a husband and his two wives in Ekpoma—and arrested eight suspected kidnappers, the Command said on Sunday. In addition, five suspects were arrested for...

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Entertainment

ChiefPriest makes shocking allegations over Davido’s Grammy loss

Tijani Mariam February 2, 2026

Nigerian socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as ChiefPriest, has claimed that the Grammy loss of his friend abd Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, was a deliberate attempt to break him and indulge...

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National

Lagos warns tanker, truck drivers over speeding

Tijani Mariam February 2, 2026

The Lagos State Government has issued a warning to all operators of articulated vehicles, tankers, and trucks to comply with traffic laws and speed limits. The Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation,...

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VIEWPOINT

Birthday Interview: Public Office is a Policy Lab for a Policy Entrepreneur – Mallam Olawale Rasheed

VAM News February 2, 2026

Mallam Olawale Rasheed is a public policy professional with decades of experience in journalism, business, politics and public service. The Spokesperson and Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke granted a birthday interview to some...

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Education

Government reopens Kwara schools after weeks of closure

VAM News February 2, 2026

THE Kwara State Government has approved the reopening of all schools across the state from Monday, following weeks of disruption caused by security concerns in parts of the state. The decision was announced on...

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Africa Entertainment

Tyla shines, Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr crawl at Grammys 2026 – African music

VAM News February 2, 2026

News Update South African singer, Tyla, has won the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, beating Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Davido and Ayra Starr in the category. Tyla clinched the...

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Africa

List of African Countries Americans should not travel to in 2026 emerged

VAM News February 2, 2026

News Update THE United States has added Niger to its Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory, citing worsening security conditions marked by terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime, civil unrest, and limited access to emergency and...