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Manny Ita South African singer Tyla, who secured the Grammy for Best African Music Performance for her single “Push 2 Start” during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, shared insights into her personal preferences and professional trajectory during a red-carpet interview at the Crypto.com Arena. Speaking exclusively to E! News on February 1, the 24-year-old artist detailed the qualities she values in a partner, expressing a preference for a balanced temperament. “I like to get treated like a princess,” the singer stated, adding, “I love a gentleman. But I love a guy that can play both—a gentleman but also little…

Manny Ita A Russian drone strike targeted a bus transporting mine workers in the Dnipropetrovsk region on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of 15 people and injuring at least seven others. The attack occurred as employees of DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private energy firm, were returning from a shift near the city of Ternivka. The energy company characterized the incident as a “large-scale terrorist attack on DTEK mines,” stating that “the epicentre of one of the attacks was a company bus transporting miners from the enterprise after a shift.” Ukrainian officials confirmed that the strike ignited a fire that was…

Manny Ita The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s Asia Economic Development Committee (AEDC) to establish the first Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Africa. The agreement, signed on January 30, 2026, aims to develop critical charging infrastructure across the country and position Nigeria as a regional leader in green automotive technology. Senator John Enoh, the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, signed the document on behalf of the Nigerian government, while AEDC Chairman Yoon Suk-hun represented the South Korean organization. According to a statement from the National…

Manny Ita The 68th Annual Grammy Awards took place on Sunday night at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, marking the sixth consecutive year comedian Trevor Noah served as the evening’s host. The ceremony, which recognizes outstanding achievements in the music industry over the past year, featured a series of live performances from a roster of nominees including Sabrina Carpenter, KATSEYE, Addison Rae, Rosé, and Bruno Mars. While the majority of the 95 award categories were presented during the Premiere Ceremony held earlier in the day, the primary telecast focused on the high-profile “General Field” categories, including Record of…

Manny Ita The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has confirmed that he was a specific target for arrest or assassination during a foiled coup attempt uncovered by Nigerian security agencies in late 2025. Speaking on the Channels TV programme Sunday Politics, the retired Army General disclosed that intelligence gathered during subsequent investigations revealed his name was listed among several high-ranking government officials marked by the conspirators. Regarding the specific instructions given to the plotters, Mr. Musa stated, “I was supposed to be arrested, and if I refused, I was supposed to be shot.” This confirmation follows exclusive reports from…

Manny Ita The management of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, has officially refuted social media allegations suggesting that a lack of adequate care or a shortage of anti-snake venom led to the death of singer Ifunanya Nwagene. Ms. Nwagene, a soprano with the Amemuso Choir popularly known as Nanyah, passed away on January 31, 2026, following complications from a snake bite. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by Bioku Muftau, the head of clinical services, the hospital described her death as a “painful loss” and extended condolences to the family, stating, “First and foremost, we express…

My comment not targeted against Funke or Toyin — Kunle Afolayan declares By Elegbede Abiodun Nollywood director and producer, Kunle Afolayan, has cleared the controversy about his recent comments on film promotion and cinema releases, saying his comments were misunderstood and never directed at his colleague, Funke Akindele. Speaking on Arise TV earlier today, Afolayan explained that the viral video was taken from a film business forum where industry stakeholders were discussing cinema economics and sustainability. “I am a product of travelling theatre and travelling cinema,” Afolayan said. “Our parents would go into the streets to tell people to…

Coup: Officers involved must face consequences of plot ~ Christopher Musa General Christopher Musa On January 26, the DHQ confirmed that the arrests were linked to a foiled plot to overthrow President Tinubu. Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, says military officers arrested over the foiled coup plot against President Bola Tinubu were fully aware of the consequences of their actions and are prepared to face the law. Musa said the 16 officers implicated in the plot—including a brigadier general and a colonel—“must have made up their minds” before engaging in what he described as a serious breach of military…

Prof. Onigbinde Launches ‘The Stubborn Goat”, Peter Obi, Gbenga Daniel, Others Celebrate his 70yrs birthday An influential assembly of political figures, traditional leaders, and civil rights advocates gathered at Mauve 21 in Ibadan for the unveiling of “The Stubborn Goat: A Citizen’s Engagement with Nigeria.” Written by distinguished public intellectual and former Philosophy Department Head at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Professor Akinyemi Onigbinde, the two-volume collection debuted on January 26, 2026, marking the author’s 70th birthday. Attendees characterized the occasion as a thoughtful examination of Nigeria’s current state, offering what many called an “ethical diagnosis” of the nation’s challenges. Distinguished…

Lagos pastor claims millions touched in 24 hours through tattoo Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo, and the tattoo inscription on his arm in the video A Nigerian pastor and relationship coach, head of David Christian Centre, Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo, has defended his Bible-inspired tattoo on his arm, describing it as a way of evangelism. The tattoo, which was shown in a video posted on Okonkwo’s official Instagram page on Saturday, bears the scripture John 3:16 in Roman numerals — “III: XVI.” The clip, released in celebration of his 50th birthday, opens with a voice-over of the scripture, a verse widely regarded as…