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India to get 114 Rafale jets as government clears Rs 3.25 lakh crore deal: Sources

New Delhi: In a major boost to India’s air power, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday approved the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF), defence sources told India Today TV. The clearance of the mega ₹3.25 lakh crore deal comes ahead of […]

NAPTIP rescues 23 Nigerians trafficked to Thailand for cybercrimes

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has successfully rescued and repatriated 23 Nigerian youths who were trafficked to Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries for cybercrime activities. The Director-General, Binta Adamu Bello, warned that traffickers are increasingly targeting intelligent youths with computer and IT skills, luring them with promises of […]

2027 Election: I Will Work Against Peter Obi — Cubana Chief Priest Declares

Celebrity barman and nightlife entrepreneur, Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, has announced that he will not support former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, in the 2027 presidential election. The socialite made the declaration during an exchange with followers on Instagram, where he stated that he intends to oppose Obi’s anticipated presidential bid. […]

2Baba Denies Womanizer Label, Opens Up on Fatherhood, Marriage and Life Beyond Stardom

Nigerian music legend Innocent “2Baba” Idibia has pushed back against long-standing perceptions about his private life, firmly rejecting claims that he is a womanizer. In an exclusive interview with the Voice of Nigeria, the award-winning singer described himself instead as “straightforward” and a “lover boy,” while reflecting on the realities of fame, fatherhood and public […]

Urgent Manhunt Launched After Prisoner Escapes Custody During Hospital Visit

Police have launched an urgent manhunt for a 21-year-old prisoner described as “extremely dangerous” after he escaped custody during a hospital visit in west London. Daniel Boakye fled in the early hours of Tuesday, 11 February, after being escorted from HMP Feltham to West Middlesex Hospital. The Metropolitan Police confirmed they were alerted shortly after […]

Kwankwassiya and NNPP allege blackmail as they reject US sanctions on Kwankwaso

The Kwankwassiya movement and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have rejected proposed US sanctions on their leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, calling them politically motivated and unfair. The sanctions, part of the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, reportedly target Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah groups, and alleged Fulani militias over claims of religious persecution […]

Trump urges continuation of Iran Nuclear talks after meeting Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump has urged continued negotiations with Iran following a White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on February 11. Trump described the discussions as “very good” but said no final agreement was reached, stressing that diplomacy remains his preferred approach to curbing Tehran’s nuclear programme. Netanyahu, who has visited the […]