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Nigerian musician, Innocent Idibia, also known as 2Baba, has named Burna Boy the top Afrobeat artiste on the global stage. 2Baba gave the verdict amid the controversy surrounding the “Top 3” artiste in the Nigeria music industry. DAILY POST reports that the popular ‘Big 3’ term is used to refer to  Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido who are celebrated as Nigeria’s most dominant global musical exports. However, the singer during his latest appearance on Mic On Podcast with Seun Okinbaloye, stated that “Burna Boy is currently at the top”, globally. “I have favourite songs from the three. But I think…

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 27-year-old suspected kidnapper, identified as Usman Abdulkarim. The suspect was arrested through a coordinated bush combing operation on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m, within the Ekeke forest axis of Ekpoma, in the Esan West Local Government Area of the State. ASP Eno Ikoedem, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, disclosed this in a statement made available  to newsmen on Sunday. Ikoedem said the operation was carried out by operatives of Ekpoma Division in conjunction with the Edo State Security Corps, local hunters, and vigilante groups, following…

Nigerian musician, Iyanya has explained how he has been able to maintain fame positively for 17 years. Speaking in a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast, the singer revealed that he submits himself to guardianship, which keeps him in check. He claimed that fame without guidance is “fake,” stressing that every entertainer or celebrity needs guidance to utilise their fame positively. “I have been able to maintain fame positively for 17 years because of guidance. I advised my younger self not to take things personal because every famous person or entertainer needs guidance. “You need one, two or three people…

Valencia striker, Sadiq Umar, has said LaLiga will soon see the kind of player, Ademola Lookman is. This is following the Nigeria international’s recent transfer to Atlético Madrid. When asked about Lookman joining La Liga, Sadiq spoke to Sporty TV. He said, “I’m happy to see him coming here to La Liga because I think this is the best league in the world, and the best league should have the best players.” The forward continued, “Ademola Lookman is one of the best players right now, and it’s time for La Liga to get to know him.The world will also see…

The Southern Governors’ Forum has demanded justice for victims of the recent terror attack in Kwara State, which left at least 162 people dead in the communities of Woro and Nuku. Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, expressed the forum’s position on Saturday in a statement issued in Abeokuta, where he sympathised with the Kwara State Government and families affected by the attack. Abiodun described the incident as a tragic act of violence against innocent and law-abiding citizens who were going about their normal lives. He condemned the reason for the attack which targeted…

The United Kingdom is set to repatriate “illegal migrants and criminals” from three African countries after finally securing their governments’ commitment. Namibia and Angola earlier agreed on returns after the threat of visa penalties, but the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) delayed coordination efforts since late 2025. To pressure the DRC, Britain stripped its officials and other VIPs of preferential visa treatment and revoked fast-track visa processing services for all nationals. The UK said the decision of the nations to take back their people proved the effectiveness of the visa ban threat and the reforms set out last November. The government stated that countries that refuse…

A United States federal court has sentenced a Nigerian national, Tochukwu Albert Nnebocha, to eight years in prison for his role in a long-running transnational inheritance fraud scheme that targeted elderly and vulnerable Americans. According to a statement published by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), Nnebocha, 44, was convicted for participating in a conspiracy that defrauded more than 400 victims across the United States of over $6 million. The DOJ said the fraud operation, which ran for more than seven years, involved a sophisticated international network that sent hundreds of thousands of personalised letters to elderly individuals, falsely claiming…

Chelsea playmaker, Cole Palmer, has become the first player in Premier League history to score three hat-tricks in the first half of matches in the competition. This follows his latest haul in the 3-1 win over Wolves on Saturday. Palmer scored all three goals before the break, as the Blues took control of the game at the Molineux Stadium. The first two came from the penalty spot, with Palmer sending Jose Sa the wrong way twice. The third goal saw his smash Marc Cucurella’s low cross into the roof of the net. Palmer had previously recorded first-half hat-tricks against Everton…

The Delta North All Progressives Congress, APC, Coalition for Equity has constituted a seven-man screening committee to ensure transparency, fairness and credibility in the selection process of the state chairman of the party. This decision was unanimously reached at a crucial stakeholders’ meeting of the coalition, a move not unconnected with the forthcoming congresses of the party. The CHAIRMAN of the coalition, Barr. Alex Ikpeazu, has also stepped aside following his declaration of interest to contest for the position of APC State Chairman, representing Delta North (Ika Federal Constituency). The coalition acknowledged that this step was taken in the spirit…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has challenged politicians who publicly oppose godfatherism but practice it in private, saying credibility in the fight against the phenomenon must be backed by personal example. Akpabio spoke on Saturday at the launch of The Burdens of Legislators in Nigeria, a book written by former Senator Effiong Bob, at the Nigerian Air Force Conference Centre, Kado, Abuja. The event was chaired by former Senate President, Senator David Mark. Reacting to discussions on godfatherism during the event, Akpabio pointed to what he described as contradictions in the stance of some political actors. “And then, of course, members…