The family of popular Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2face, has petitioned the Department of State Services over his whereabouts, declaring him missing. In a petition signed by their lawyer, Wilson Anuge, dated February 7, the Idibia family stated that the singer, also known as 2Baba, had been missing since 10 February 2025 and had not been seen since. The family explained that the 2face also known as 2Baba left his residence on that day in his loungewear, suggesting that he was going for his habitual walk, but he never returned home. “We are writing to urgently seek…
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Babagana Mingali, a forensic analyst told the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court that no nude photos were found in the mobile phones belonging to Cyril Ndifon, the dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar, during analysis. Mr Babagana, a second defence witness (DW-2), who was subpoenaed by the court to testify in the alleged sexual harassment charge, works at the laboratory of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). The witness spoke before Justice James Omotosho while being led in evidence by the defence lawyer, Joe Agi, on Thursday. The Independent Corrupt Practices…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency NiMet has predicted haziness nationwide from Friday to Sunday. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Thursday envisaged moderate dust haze in the North and North-Central on Friday. With prospects of thick dust haze resulting in visibility of less or equal to 1000m over parts of Zamfara, Kano, Katsina, Yobe, Kaduna, Borno, and Jigawa throughout the forecast period, stated NiMet. It disclosed that in the southern parts of the country, cloudy skies with spells of sunshine are anticipated, with prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, and Rivers in the afternoon and evening. For Saturday, moderate…
Betty Akeredolu, the widow of former Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, has expressed disappointment over her late husband’s decision to rely on spiritual healing instead of medical treatment in his battle against cancer. Speaking in an interview with Star News, she dismissed the belief that cancer could be cured through prayers or supernatural interventions, stressing the need for proper medical care. “You cannot pray away cancer—take my word for it! Cancer develops through four stages, and depending on spiritual rituals instead of seeking medical help only gives it more time to spread,” she stated. Akeredolu, a zoologist and advocate for…
A joint security team comprising operatives from the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Army, and local vigilantes has neutralized three suspected armed robbers in Abuja. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, explaining that the suspects were intercepted during a midnight operation prompted by a distress call. According to Adeh, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Dei-Dei ‘A’ Division received an alert at about 11:50 p.m. on February 12 regarding an ongoing robbery in Filin-Dabo village. “Acting swiftly, the DPO notified the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit and collaborated with personnel…
The Naira strengthened in the parallel market on Thursday, appreciating to N1,565 per dollar, an improvement from N1,570 per dollar recorded on Wednesday. However, in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the local currency declined, trading at N1,515.06 per dollar, compared to N1,511.63 per dollar the previous day. This reflects a depreciation of N3.43. According to data from FMDQ Exchange, the gap between the parallel market rate and the official exchange rate narrowed to N49.94 per dollar, down from N58.37 per dollar on Wednesday. Prompt news
Rose Idibia, mother of popular singer Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, has publicly pleaded with Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru, to stay away from her son. In a viral video on Thursday evening, Mrs. Idibia expressed her concerns, stating that 2Baba is not in the right state of mind due to his ongoing divorce from his estranged wife, Annie Idibia. “My name is Mrs. Rose Idibia, the mother of 2Baba. I am appealing to all Nigerian mothers to help me beg Miss Natasha Osawaru of Edo State to let my son be,” she said. She further alleged that the lawmaker had placed…
President Bola Tinubu has landed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to attend the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government, scheduled from February 14 to 18, 2025. His arrival was confirmed in a statement issued early Friday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, titled ‘President Tinubu Arrives Ethiopia for AU Summit.’ According to the statement, Tinubu was welcomed at the airport by Ethiopia’s Deputy Chief of Protocol, Eshetu Legesse, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and the Charge d’Affaires of the Nigerian Embassy in Ethiopia,…
The Osun State government has announced plans to distribute free condoms and lubricants at various malls and lounges across the state as part of efforts to encourage safe sex practices on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2025. In a statement issued on Thursday, Olusegun Daramola, the Executive Secretary of the Osun State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (O-SACA), explained that the initiative aims to raise awareness and prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. “To support safer practices, condoms and lubricants will be made available at designated locations, including malls and lounges. Residents are encouraged to approach our vendors to access these…
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has initiated a probe into an alleged N20 billion land fraud across various locations in the state. Speaking to journalists on Thursday in Kano, the commission’s chairman, Muhuyi Magaji, disclosed that 15 individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the case. Among those arrested are the registrar of the Kano State High Court, three legal practitioners, and four officials from the Ministry of Lands. Additionally, a former Deputy Sheriff and a court bailiff were also implicated and apprehended as part of the ongoing investigation. According to Magaji, the suspects…