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The 10-month-old granddaughter of American rapper Snoop Dogg has died, her mother announced on social media, following months of medical complications linked to her premature birth. Codi Dreaux, daughter of Snoop Dogg’s youngest child, Cori Broadus, died on January 26, Broadus said in a post shared on Instagram Stories. She posted a black-and-white photograph of herself holding the infant, writing: “Monday I lost the love of my life. My Codi,” accompanied by an angel wing emoji. The child’s father, Wayne Deuce, also confirmed the death in a separate social media post, sharing photographs of himself with the baby and writing:…

The Nigerian army says it has killed a senior Boko Haram commander and 10 other fighters during a night raid in Borno state, dealing a major blow to the extremist group’s leadership. In a statement on Sunday, the army identified the slain commander as Abu Khalid, describing him as the second-in-command of Boko Haram in the Sambisa Forest, the group’s long-time stronghold in Nigeria’s North East. According to the military, Abu Khalid played a critical role within the terrorist hierarchy, overseeing operations and coordinating logistics across the Sambisa axis. “No casualties were recorded among our troops during the operation,” the…

The family of Obadina Folawe Azeem, a 14-year-old boy, has launched an urgent public appeal for financial assistance to enable him undergo life-saving treatment after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a malignant bone cancer. According to medical reports from Matrix Orthopaedic Hospital, Folawe was diagnosed with a primary malignant bone tumour and requires immediate surgical intervention followed by chemotherapy to prevent the spread of the disease. Doctors estimate the cost of surgery at ₦10 million, while chemotherapy will require an additional ₦4 million, bringing the total cost of treatment to ₦14 million. The family disclosed that despite efforts to raise funds,…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited over its alleged failure to account for ₦22.3 billion and millions of dollars in oil revenues. SERAP disclosed the legal action in a statement on Sunday, signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare. The suit, filed last Friday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, is based on allegations contained in the 2022 audited report of the Auditor-General of the Federation, published on 9 September 2025. According to SERAP, the report raised concerns over the alleged disappearance or diversion of ₦22.3…

Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru, has taken sweeping action in response to a deadly communal clash in the state, dissolving the political and traditional leadership structures of the Amasiri clan in Afikpo Local Government Area. The decision follows the killing of three people, with another victim later dying from injuries sustained during an attack on Okporojo village in the Oso Edda community. The violence is linked to a long-running communal land dispute, with the attack allegedly carried out by individuals from the Ndukwe community in Amasiri. During a tense visit to the affected community on Sunday, Nwifuru ordered the immediate…

Jay Z and Pusha T have been named in newly released documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, following the publication of fresh files by the United States Department of Justice. The so-called Epstein files comprise nearly 3.5 million pages of records, including documents, images and videos, detailing the activities and network of the late financier and convicted sex offender. The latest release includes an FBI intake form dated July 2019 containing allegations from an unidentified woman, whose identity was deliberately withheld. According to the document, the woman alleged that she was sexually assaulted by disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein…

The Ebonyi State Police Command says three persons were killed, with another dying later from injuries sustained during a communal clash in Edda Local Government Area of the state. Joshua Ukandu, spokesperson of the command, confirmed the incident to reporters in a phone interview on Saturday. Ukandu said the violence erupted on January 29 during an attack on Okporojọr village in Oso Edda community, allegedly carried out by persons from Ndukwe community in Amasiri, Afikpo Local Government Area. According to him, three of the victims were killed during the attack, while the fourth person later died in a hospital from…

Hugo Ekitike turned the game on its head to stun former suitors Newcastle United as champions Liverpool recorded their first Premier League win of 2026. Newcastle attempted to sign Ekitike across three transfer windows over three and a half years, and the visitors were left to rue losing out to Liverpool in the race to recruit the lethal striker from Eintracht Frankfurt last summer. After scoring in the reverse fixture in August, the Frenchman came back to haunt Eddie Howe’s side once again at a buoyant Anfield, scoring two goals in two minutes just before half-time. Anthony Gordon had initially…

Champions League-chasing Chelsea fought back from two goals down to snatch a dramatic stoppage-time victory over West Ham in a London derby at Stamford Bridge. Enzo Fernandez’s 92nd-minute winner sparked wild celebrations as Chelsea completed a stunning comeback after trailing 2-0 to goals from Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville. New manager Liam Rosenior’s substitutes turned the game around, with half-time introductions Joao Pedro and Marc Cucurella both scoring to draw Chelsea level. It was a bitter blow for West Ham, who dominated the first half. Bowen’s in-swinging cross beat Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, who failed to claim the ball as…

A rare but deadly virus has resurfaced in India, triggering health alerts across Asia and renewed fears of cross-border transmission. India has confirmed two cases of the Nipah virus, a highly infectious zoonotic disease with a fatality rate of up to 75 per cent. The development has prompted neighbouring countries including Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong to step up airport screening and disease surveillance. What is the Nipah virus? Nipah virus belongs to a group of pathogens known as henipaviruses. It is primarily transmitted from animals to humans, with fruit bats identified as the natural host. The virus was…