62‑Year‑Old Lagos Man Arrested for Smuggling Cocaine in Stomach to China; NDLEA Busts Synthetic Cannabis Factory in Ibadan! Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended a 62‑year-old Lagos businessman, Nwabueze Nicholas Izueke, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) for attempting to smuggle cocaine to China.During routine screening on Saturday, January 31, 2026, Izueke was found to have ingested 95 jumbo wraps of cocaine weighing 1.589 kilograms. He confessed that he trafficked the drugs to fund a home project in Iwollo, Enugu State.

Woro Killings Expose Nigeria’s Rural Security Collapse – Hashim! Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist The recent massacre in Woro community of Kwara State has been condemned by Dr. Gbenga Hashim, a presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who described the violence as a stark reminder of Nigeria’s deepening rural security crisis.According to reports, heavily armed assailants launched coordinated attacks on Woro and Nuku villages in Kaiama Local Government Area on 3–4 February 2026, killing scores of civilians, burning homes, and abducting villagers.

Military Officers Arrest Abuja Visa Agent at Gunpoint, Detain Him in Mambilla Barracks Over Failed Canadian Visa! Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist In a dramatic incident that has stirred controversy online and raised questions about military conduct, a visa agent based in Abuja was reportedly arrested at gunpoint by uniformed military officers and held at the Mambilla Barracks following a failed Canadian visa transaction.According to multiple eyewitness reports and local news outlets, the unnamed visa agent was apprehended by military personnel in Abuja after several clients allegedly complained that he failed to secure Canadian visas as promised.

Shettima to Chair Two‑Day NEC Summit to Accelerate Inclusive Growth Nationwide! Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to preside over a two‑day National Economic Council (NEC) Conference beginning Monday, February 9, 2026, in a strategic push to strengthen economic coordination and accelerate inclusive growth across Nigeria’s 36 states.The National Economic Council the highest economic policy‑making body comprising the Vice President as its Chairman and the governors of all states will convene at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Tinubu to Embark on Historic State Visit to the United Kingdom! Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu are set to undertake a landmark two‑day state visit to the United Kingdom from March 18 to 19, 2026. The visit officially confirmed by Buckingham Palace marks the first state visit by a Nigerian leader to the UK in 37 years, highlighting a renewed diplomatic chapter between Abuja and London.According to the statement released by the Royal Household, President Tinubu has accepted an invitation from His Majesty King Charles III, who together with Queen Camilla will host the Nigerian presidential couple at Windsor Castle.

Barcelona Maintain Perfect Home Record in La Liga! Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist Barcelona have continued their remarkable domestic campaign in the 2025–26 Spanish La Liga season, maintaining an unbeaten and perfect home record at the Spotify Camp Nou. The Catalan giants have won all 11 of their home matches in the league this season, securing the full 33 points available from home fixtures and further establishing their ground as one of the toughest to visit in Spanish football.According to the latest statistics, Barcelona’s record stands at 11 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses at home in La Liga, with an impressive 34 goals scored and only 5 conceded in these matches a testament to both their attacking firepower and defensive solidity under manager Hansi Flick.

Cubana Chief Priest Appointed Imo Director of City Boy Movement! Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist Pascal Okechukwu, the well-known Nigerian socialite and entertainment personality popularly referred to as Cubana Chief Priest, has been appointed as the Imo State Director of the City Boy Movement (CBM) a youth-oriented socio-political support group actively backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections.The City Boy Movement, which describes itself as a grassroots-driven platform mobilising young Nigerians in support of Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda, announced Chief Priest’s appointment via its official Instagram handle on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Why I Fought With My Wife Natasha in London 2Baba Opens Up! Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist Veteran Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has for the first time addressed the controversial incident involving his wife, Natasha Osawaru, which occurred in London in October 2025, describing the episode as a moment of anger while taking full responsibility for his actions.The African Queen crooner spoke candidly about personal and professional decisions he now regrets during a recent appearance on the Mic On Podcast, explaining that difficult experiences have significantly shaped his outlook on life and career.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝘁, 𝘁𝗮𝘅 𝗹𝗮𝘄𝘀 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗣 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗖𝗕 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀! Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has formally petitioned the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to investigate members of the Nigerian Senate and other public officials over alleged unlawful alterations to the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill and the recently enacted Tax Reform Laws.In a petition dated 7 February 2026 and addressed to the Chairman of the CCB, Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello, SERAP urged the anti-corruption agency to promptly, thoroughly, and transparently examine the conduct of senators and executive officials allegedly involved in actions that, according to the organisation, undermine the integrity of Nigeria’s lawmaking process.

“Your Legacy Lives On” Funke Akindele Pens Emotional Tribute to Late Mother 3 Years After Her Death! Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist Nigerian Nollywood icon and filmmaker Funke Akindele has taken to social media to pay a heartfelt tribute to her late mother, Dr. R. B. Adebanjo-Akindele, marking the third anniversary of her passing with a deeply emotional message of love, gratitude, and legacy.Three years after losing her beloved mother on February 7, 2023, Akindele shared a series of touching photos and reflections on her Instagram page, honouring the woman she described as a “selfless queen” and a major influence on her life and career.

𝗘𝗣𝗟: 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝗵𝗮𝘁-𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀! Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist In a historic moment in the 2025/26 English Premier League, Chelsea star Cole Palmer has etched his name into the record books by becoming the first player ever to score three first‑half hat-tricks in Premier League history.The England international achieved this feat in Chelsea’s emphatic 3‑1 away win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux Stadium, where he netted all three goals in the opening half, including two penalties and a goal from open play.

𝗞𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗘𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗮! Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist In a strategic move to bolster the healthcare workforce and improve medical service delivery across Kwara State, government officials are reportedly exploring a comprehensive training partnership with the University of Offa, a private tertiary institution based in Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria. The initiative is expected to accelerate human capital development in the health sector and strengthen the quality of healthcare professionals entering the field.

𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗪𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝘃s, 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀! Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to political office holders in Nigeria, cautioning that those who support or align with individuals known for betrayal will inevitably face betrayal and its consequences.Wike made the remarks on Saturday, 7 February 2026, during the commissioning of the Rivers State Renewed Hope Ambassadors’ headquarters in Port Harcourt. He warned senators, members of the House of Representatives, ministers, and particularly second-term governors, that backing individuals he described as betrayers would lead to personal and political downfall.

Former Niger Delta Militant, Asari Dokubo, Nowhere To Be Found Since U.S. Soldiers Arrived in Nigeria! Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist In the wake of reports that United States military personnel have deployed a team to Nigeria, purportedly to assist Nigerian forces against Islamist militants such as ISIS, there has been no verified public sighting, statement, or media appearance by former Niger Delta militant leader Mujahid Asari-Dokubo since the U.S. soldiers’ arrival.The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) publicly confirmed that a small team of U.S. military specialists was deployed to Nigeria as part of enhanced counter-terrorism cooperation with the Nigerian government.

Troops Neutralise Bandits, Arrest Armed Robbery and Cattle Rustling Suspects in Central Nigeria! Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have neutralised armed bandits and arrested multiple suspects involved in armed robbery, theft, and cattle rustling across parts of central Nigeria.In a coordinated, intelligence-driven offensive, soldiers under Operation Whirl Stroke successfully neutralised at least one armed bandit and arrested several suspects in Benue and Nasarawa States. Military sources said the operations targeted criminal networks responsible for violent robberies, cattle rustling, and attacks on civilians, significantly disrupting their activities.

𝗞𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗯𝗶–𝗞𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗼 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist Supporters of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), have proposed a joint presidential ticket pairing Peter Obi and Kwankwaso ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.The proposal was made public by Kwankwaso loyalists in Kano State, who described the Obi–Kwankwaso alliance as a strategic partnership capable of addressing Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, economic hardship, and governance challenges.Speaking on behalf of the group, Abba Sadauki Gwale said the proposed alliance is designed to combine Peter Obi’s strong support base in southern Nigeria with Kwankwaso’s formidable political following in the North, thereby forming a broad national coalition capable of challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Father Finds Out His Twin Sons Are Actually His Brothers — Story of the Day! Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan (Editor‑in‑Chief) | Sele Media Africa Journalist In a stunning family revelation that has captured global attention, a man believed to be the biological father of his twin sons recently discovered that the children he raised as his own are, in fact, his half‑siblings — making them his brothers, not his sons. The extraordinary turn of events unfolded after routine medical checks and subsequent DNA testing raised questions about genetic compatibility between father and children.

𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗷𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 $6𝗺 𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗦! Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist A United States federal court has sentenced a Nigerian national to 97 months (over eight years) in prison for his role in a transnational inheritance fraud scheme that defrauded more than 400 elderly and vulnerable Americans of over $6 million.

Happy 48th Birthday to Nollywood Screen Goddess Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde! Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan (Editor-in-Chief) | Sele Media Africa Journalist Today, February 7, 2026, Nigerian cinema icon Chief Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde celebrates her 48th birthday. Born on 7 February 1978, Omotola has grown from a budding actress into one of Nollywood’s most respected and beloved stars, with a career spanning over three decades. Taking to social media to mark this special day, the celebrated screen goddess shared heartfelt gratitude for her journey and blessings, writing: “Father, I thank You for 48 glorious years … What a journey … God has been so good to me and I have returned to give Him all the Glory!

Israeli Government Condemns Gruesome Killing Of Kwara Residents, Expresses Solidarity With Nigeria! Sele Media AfricaReported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan (Editor-in-Chief) | Sele Media Africa Journalist In the wake of the horrific massacre carried out in the Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, western Nigeria — which saw scores of innocent residents brutally killed in coordinated attacks on the villages of Woro and Nuku — the global community has continued to condemn the violence and express solidarity with the Nigerian people and government. While major international bodies including the United Nations, African Union, Türkiye, Germany and others have formally condemned the massacre — which local authorities estimate could have claimed up to 170 lives — there are also indications that Israel has joined the chorus of voices denouncing violence against civilians and affirming its shared concern for the safety of Nigerians affected by atrocities.

North Korea’s Brutal Enforcement Against ‘Squid Game’ and K-Pop Viewers Sparks Global Outrage! Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan (Editor-in-Chief) | Sele Media Africa Journalist A new international human rights report has sparked widespread global concern after revealing that the North Korean regime is allegedly imposing extreme punishments — including executions and forced labour — on citizens, including schoolchildren, for watching the popular Netflix series Squid Game and listening to South Korean pop music (K-Pop). According to testimonies compiled by Amnesty International from North Korean escapees, consuming South Korean films, television dramas, and music is classified as a serious criminal offence under the country’s strict ideological laws.

Family, Dignitaries Gather in Kano for Murtala’s 50th Anniversary Prayers! Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist Family members, prominent dignitaries, Islamic scholars, and community leaders on Friday gathered in Kano for a special prayer session to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of late General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, Nigeria’s former Head of State.The solemn prayer session was held at the Masallacin Murtala, Hausawa, Zoo Road, Kano, where clerics led Quranic recitations and supplications for the repose of the late leader’s soul. The gathering drew relatives of the late General, traditional rulers, religious scholars, and members of the public who came to honour his memory.

Kwara Reverts Transport Operators’ Daily Ticketing to Old Rates! Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist In a swift response to growing discontent among commercial transport operators and commuters, the Kwara State Government has officially reversed the recently increased daily ticketing levy, restoring the charges to their original rates. The move is aimed at easing tensions within the state’s transport sector following widespread concerns over the alleged hike in levies imposed on operators.According to a statement issued by the Kwara State Ministry of Transportation, the decision followed extensive engagements between government officials and recognised transport unions operating in the state.

Notorious IPOB Commander Chukwujekwu Ugwu a.k.a “Jekwu” Arrested by Nigerian Police at Beer Parlour in Akwuke! Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a notorious commander of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), identified as Chukwujekwu Ugwu, popularly known as “Jekwu.”The suspect was apprehended in the early hours of Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at a beer parlour located in Akwuke community, Awkunanaw Area of Enugu State, following credible intelligence on his movements.

𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗶 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵! Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist Several journalists were injured on Friday, February 6, 2026, in a road crash in Bauchi State, Nigeria, while covering the commissioning of projects executed by the North East Development Commission (NEDC).The accident occurred along the Yashi–Yelwan Duguri Road in Alkaleri Local Government Area, shortly after the delegation commissioned a Government Secondary School project in Yelwan Duguri.The delegation comprised government officials and journalists assigned to report on the handover of completed NEDC projects to the Bauchi State Government.