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Tinubu Meets US Military Chiefs as Nigeria, America Expand Security Partnership With Joint Training and Intelligence Support

Fresh details have emerged from a high-level security meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and senior United States military officials, as Nigeria and the US move to strengthen their defence relationship in the face of rising insecurity across the country. The Defence Headquarters has disclosed that Nigeria and the United States Armed Forces have reviewed their existing security cooperation and identified new areas of collaboration. These include joint military exercises, specialised training programmes, intelligence sharing, and advanced technological support, aimed at boosting Nigeria’s capacity to combat terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and other transnational threats. The development followed a strategic visit to Abuja on February 8 and 9 by the Commander of the United States Africa Command, Gen. Michael Anderson. According to Nigerian military authorities, the visit marked a significant step in deepening bilateral defence ties between both nations and advancing shared secur...

SS3 Student Dies After Alleged Bullying Attack in Yobe School

A Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) student of the Government Science and Technical College (GSTC), Potiskum, in Yobe State, has reportedly died following an alleged bullying incident involving fellow students. The tragic incident has sparked outrage and renewed concerns over the growing problem of violence and bullying in Nigerian schools. According to report, the student was attacked by some of his classmates on Sunday, February 8, 2026, under circumstances that are yet to be fully determined by authorities. A social media user, Yahaya Abubakar Sk, who shared a photo of the deceased, claimed that the student was violently beaten after being accused of stealing a mobile phone. The assault was said to have been severe, leaving the student critically injured. Although efforts were reportedly made to respond to the situation, the student sadly did not survive. The deceased was buried later the same day in his hometown, Gadaka, located in Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State, as fam...

Man Reports Missing Car and Valuables After Hotel Stay With Woman in Abuja

A Nigerian man has been left in shock after a young woman he lodged with in a hotel in Abuja allegedly disappeared with his car and other personal belongings. The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday, February 5, at a hotel located in the Asokoro area of the Federal Capital Territory. The woman, identified as Precious Chinyere, was said to have accompanied the man to the hotel for what was described as a short romantic getaway. According to reports, the two checked into the hotel for a short time stay. However, the situation took an unexpected turn later in the evening when the man noticed that Precious had left the hotel room without informing him. It was gathered that she allegedly made away with several of his valuables, including his mobile phones, a laptop, and his vehicle. The distraught man reportedly discovered her absence only after she had already left the premises with the items. He immediately raised alarm and later reported the matter at a police station in Abuja the f...

Popular Ugandan TikToker ‘Karichwife’ Found Dead in Kampala Apartment, Three Suspects Arrested

Kampala, Uganda. Diana Namulinde, a Ugandan businesswoman and widely followed TikTok personality known as Diana Skys or ‘Karichwife,’ was found dead in her apartment in Kyanja, a hilly residential neighborhood in Kampala, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. According to authorities, Diana’s body was discovered after friends grew concerned over her silence and unresponsiveness. She had failed to answer calls and messages, prompting them to check on her at her residence. Preliminary investigations suggest that Diana may have been the victim of an aggravated robbery and assault carried out by unknown assailants, who fled the scene after committing the crime. The body of the late social media influencer has been deposited at Mulago City Mortuary, and the Ugandan Police Force, UPF, has launched a full-scale investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. In connection with the incident, police have arrested three suspects, including a security guard from the apartment complex. Autho...

North Korea Allegedly Executes Citizens, Including Students, for Watching “Squid Game,” Amnesty Report Says

North Korean authorities are allegedly carrying out public executions and severe punishments against citizens caught consuming South Korean entertainment, including popular dramas such as Squid Game and K-pop music, according to a new report released by Amnesty International. The report highlights a growing pattern of repression, targeting anyone suspected of engaging with foreign media deemed “reactionary” by the regime of Kim Jong Un. Amnesty International said its findings are based on testimonies from defectors and individuals who have escaped North Korea. These sources claim that citizens caught watching South Korean television shows, listening to banned music, or accessing other foreign media face extreme consequences, including imprisonment, forced labour, and execution. The organisation also noted that even children are not spared. In some cases, schoolchildren are reportedly forced to witness executions as a warning to deter consumption of prohibited content. Sarah Brooks, Amn...

Village Head Recounts Horror as Vigilantes Burned Alive in Deadly Woro Community Attack

Fresh and disturbing details have emerged about the deadly attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, where several residents and members of the local vigilante group were reportedly killed during a violent invasion by armed assailants. The tragic incident has thrown the community into mourning, with many families left grieving and others still searching for missing loved ones in the aftermath of the assault. The development was brought to public attention during a visit by the Kwara State Governor to the Emir of Kaiama, Emir Omar Muazu. The visit was part of efforts by the state government to assess the situation, sympathise with affected residents, and reassure the area of renewed security intervention. The incident was reported by Channels Television on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Speaking during the governor’s visit, the chairman of Kaiama Local Government Area, Abubakar Danladi, gave a graphic account of the attack, describing it as one of the most ho...

Former Landlady Reveals Alleged History of Abuse After Death of 29-Year-Old Mother of Two

More details have continued to emerge following the tragic death of Olumma Chizoba Lucy Akataobi, a 29 year old mother of two, who reportedly died on the evening of Monday, February 2. The circumstances surrounding her death have sparked widespread concern and conflicting accounts, with her family alleging foul play, while her husband has offered a different explanation. According to Olumma’s sister, Ezinne Onyedikachi Brenda Akataobi, the deceased was allegedly beaten to death by her husband, Kelechi Prince Okeke, after she demanded the sum of thirty five thousand naira. The money was said to have been paid by one of her customers into her husband’s bank account. However, the accused husband has denied the allegation. He claimed that Olumma was eating when she suddenly screamed, saying that her chest was hurting, before vomiting and collapsing. Ezinne has strongly disputed this version of events, stating that her sister was healthy earlier that day. She explained that Olumma had spent...

Tragedy in Nigeria: Young Bride to Be Dies Mysteriously After Mourning Friend

A young Nigerian woman, identified as Don Christabel, has died under mysterious circumstances just a day after publicly mourning the death of a close friend on social media, leaving family, friends, and the public in shock. Christabel had taken to Facebook to express her grief over her friend’s passing, describing the loss as deeply painful and untimely. Her heartfelt post would later become her final activity on social media. Friends and acquaintances reacted to her post with condolences and messages of support, unaware that Christabel’s own life was in danger. Shortly after sharing the post, news of Christabel’s sudden death began circulating on social media, sparking widespread shock and grief. The young woman’s passing has since drawn attention to the fragility of life and the emotional impact of grief. Unverified reports initially suggested that Christabel may have taken her own life following an alleged breakup with her fiancé. However, her family and close associates have strong...

Gunmen Kill Police ASP, Four Others in Fresh Benue Attack

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the killing of an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP, and four residents following a violent attack by suspected gunmen in Abande community, Kwande Local Government Area of the state. The deadly incident, which occurred on February 3, has once again drawn attention to the rising insecurity in parts of Benue State, particularly in rural communities that have continued to face repeated attacks by armed groups. The attack was confirmed in a statement released on Wednesday in Makurdi by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Edet Udeme. According to the police spokesperson, the deceased officer was attached to the 13 Police Mobile Force in Makurdi and had been deployed to Abande community on special assignment as part of ongoing security operations in the area. Udeme explained that the assault was reported after the Divisional Police Officer in Jato Aka received a distress call indicating that suspected armed bandits had launched a coordi...