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By Johnson Idowu The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday ordered an immediate halt to the demolition of structures in Makoko and adjoining waterfront communities in the Yaba Local Government Area of the state. The directive followed a meeting with representatives of the affected communities held at the Lateef Jakande Auditorium in the Assembly Complex, Alausa, Ikeja. The Chairman of the ad hoc committee set up by the Speaker of the House, Noheem Adams, announced the decision while reading the resolutions reached at the meeting. Adams said the House had resolved that all ministries and agencies responsible for the…

Photo Credit: Ron Kenoly/Instagram The global Christian community has been hit with news of the passing of a legendary figure in gospel music. Dr Ron Kenoly, the “Professor of Praise” whose ministry defined an era of worship, passed away on Tuesday, 3rd February 2026, at the age of 81. His longtime music director, Bruno Miranda, shared the news in a statement, confirming that the worship leader passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning. In a moving tribute, Miranda reflected on Kenoly’s unwavering commitment to his calling: This morning, Feb. 3, 2026, we said goodbye to Dr Ron Kenoly… Doc was very…

Ademola Lookman recently joined Spanish LaLiga club Atletico de Madrid from Atalanta BC during the 2026 winter transfer window… Borussia Dortmund could receive an unexpected boost ahead of their Champions League playoff showdown after Ademola Lookman agreed to join Atlético Madrid, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward’s move to Spain was announced yesterday after all key aspects of the deal were settled. Multiple reports suggest that Atlético Madrid paid €35 million as a fixed fee, with a further €5 million in achievable add-ons, to end Lookman’s time in Bergamo just days before Atalanta face Dortmund in Europe. Super Eagles and Atalanta…

Nigerian companies recorded a muted start to 2026, with business conditions broadly stable but momentum easing, according to the latest Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria Purchasing Managers’ Index published on Monday. According to the Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI compiled by S&P Global, the headline PMI fell to 49.7 in January from 53.5 in December, dropping below the 50.0 threshold that separates expansion from contraction and signalling a slight deterioration in overall business conditions. The decline in the PMI reflected a broad stagnation of new orders, which brought an end to a 14-month sequence of growth. While some firms reported increased…

Former Tottenham midfielder Andy Reid has praised Ola Aina’s impact at Nottingham Forest following his return from injury, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Last season, Aina established himself as one of the Premier League’s standout full-backs, playing a pivotal role in Nottingham Forest’s impressive Europa League finish. His brilliance even sparked links to Manchester City, though he ultimately chose to sign a contract extension at the City Ground. Ola Aina under pressure from Joao Palhinha and Adama Traore Copyright: IMAGOxMIxNewsx ​While he started the current campaign strongly, a hamstring injury in September sidelined him until January. In his absence, Nicolò Savona filled in,…

When Governor Peter Mbah promised that water would flow into Enugu homes within 180 days, expectations soared. Nearly three years and over N70bn in water budgets later, many residents say the promise has evaporated, replaced by broken pipes, soaring tanker costs and deepening public frustration, reports RAPHAEL EDE For residents of Enugu, the “Coal City” state, the sound of a rushing tap is becoming a myth, an ancient folklore told to children who now only know the rhythmic rumbling of expensive water tankers. Despite over N70bn budgeted for water resources between 2024 and 2026, the reality on the ground is…

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to make antivenom free nationwide. The association also called for local antivenom manufacturing to address over 2,000 preventable snakebite-related deaths recorded annually. As reported by the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday, the ACPN made the appeal in a statement released by its National Chairman, Mr Ambrose Eze, following the death of Abuja-based singer, Ifunanya Nwangene. Eze expressed condolences to the family, describing the death as a tragic and painful loss. “We mourn with the family and stand in solidarity with all Nigerians who have lost loved ones,”…

American Christian worship leader, singer and songwriter Ron Kenoly has died at the age of 81. The globally renowned gospel musician reportedly passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, with his death confirmed by several artistes across social media platforms. Reacting to the news, Nigerian gospel minister Nathaniel Bassey paid tribute to Kenoly, describing him as a generational inspiration. “Dr Ron Kenoly crosses to yonder side. Thank you for inspiring generations of psalmists like me. I grew up on these songs, and today others are growing up on ours. Thank you, sir,” Bassey wrote on Instagram. Read Also: LIRS warns…

Trabzonspor produced a commanding second-half performance to secure a 3–0 win over Fethiyespor in Group A of the Turkish Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigerian stars Anthony Nwakaeme, Paul Onuachu and Chibuike Nwaiwu played decisive roles in the Black Sea Storms’ comfortable victory. After a tight opening hour against the Turkish second-division side, the Süper Lig outfit finally found their rhythm late on. Paul Onuachu. Photo Credit: Trabzonspor X Ernest Muçi broke the deadlock in the 69th minute, finishing clinically after being set up by Nwakaeme, whose creativity proved crucial in unlocking the opposition defence. The goal opened the floodgates. Eight minutes…

February 3, 2026 11:09 pm Arsenal player, Kai Havertz [Credit: @PremierLeague | X] Arsenal booked their place in the Carabao Cup final with a 1-0 win over Chelsea on Tuesday night at the Emirates Stadium. After a cagey 90 minutes that saw few clear chances, the deadlock was broken in the last minute of six minutes of added time, when super‑sub Kai Havertz popped up to fire home and send the Emirates crowd into raptures. The goal sealed a 1‑0 victory on the night and a 4‑2 aggregate triumph, consigning Chelsea to semi‑final heartbreak and sending Mikel Arteta’s side through…