UAC of Nigeria PLC in its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended 31 December 2025, recorded a 74 percent increase in revenue to N343.4 billion, following the successful completion of its transformational acquisition of C.H.I. Operating profit stood at N8.2 billion, down from N12.2 billion in Q4 2024, reflecting the impact of one-off transaction costs related to the acquisition of C.H.I. Excluding these one-off costs, operating profit surged to N20.3 billion, representing a 66 per cent year-on-year increase. Limited significantly increased the scale of our Group, with revenue reaching N343 billion, a 74 percent increase compared to 2024. Beyond its operating subsidiaries, UAC also benefited from improved contributions from associate companies, supported by sales of non-core property assets at MDS Logistics Limited.

Italian singer and guitarist Stefania “Alos” Pedretti has regained her voice by screaming after losing her ability to speak following a coma caused by severe encephalitis in January 2022. After intubation during her coma, Pedretti’s vocal cords were unable to close, leaving her unable to speak for months. Once Pedretti’s voice returned, she followed months of exercises to re-learn proper speaking and singing techniques. “I realise that there are social barriers to shouting and screaming,” Pedretti reflects. It is our right to scream, if we want to.”Her story demonstrates how music and instinctive vocal expression can be powerful tools for healing and reclaiming one’s voice.

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and his wife, Chioma Adeleke, have ignited social media debates over their fashion choices at the 68th Grammy Awards, held Sunday, February 1, at the Crypto Arena in Los Angeles. While Davido opted for a sleek black suit, his wife, making her Grammys debut, turned heads in a sheer dress that drew mixed reactions online. Social media users criticised the couple’s styling, with many focusing on Chioma’s choice of outfit. Comments ranged from suggestions that her stylist should be “sacked” to arguments that she personally approved the look. A wife and a mom oo we Africans love copying the wrong things.”Some reactions focused on Chioma’s comfort and style.

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the ruling party remains open to welcoming the former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, Rabi’u Kwankwaso. Yilwatda made the remark amid recent political realignments and speculations in Kano State politics, which have also drawn reactions from Kwankwaso. Recall that the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, recently defected from the NNPP to the APC, alongside members of the State House of Assembly and House of Representatives. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV on Sunday, the APC chairman said that although the party is not currently in talks with the former Kano governor, he would be warmly received if he chose to join the APC. “Our doors are still open for Kwankwaso to join the APC.

The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa had its electricity disconnected on Monday over unpaid utility bills. “#TshwaneYaTima: We’ve disconnected electricity at the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. She also shared a photo of the Nigerian High Commission building in South Africa. Under the #TshwaneYaTima campaign, the city has maintained that no debtor is exempt from disconnection when utility bills remain unpaid, including government agencies, international missions, and large organisations. “We thank the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for honouring its debt to the city.

“Indeed, we humbly appeal to your office concerning the ongoing process for the selection of the next Awujale of Ijebuland. “We acknowledge and appreciate the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for steps taken so far in ensuring that the Fusengbuwa Ruling House produces the next Awujale of Ijebuland. We also express our gratitude to the Kingmakers for their efforts to see that due process is followed,” he said. Olufeko appreciated the guidance of the Olori Ebis, especially the Head of Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Alhaji Lateef Owoyemi, for his fatherly role in guiding the family through the process. The statement comes amid heightened debate over eligibility for the Awujale stool, following protests by members of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House last Friday over alleged attempts to impose a candidate.

Some of the newly released documents contain allegations that Epstein provided victims to other men. Earlier disclosures, as well as court filings, also point to potential criminal involvement of others alongside Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. One accuser said Maxwell told her that Epstein had to leave his house but that a friend was staying who she could massage. Files describe claims that Epstein instructed an accuser to give Black a massage, with additional sexual misconduct alleged. “The recent documents only confirm what the victims have been saying all along,” said Spencer Kuvin of GOLDLAW, who represents numerous Epstein survivors.

It was Jiménez’s 12th successful penalty from 12 attempts — a perfect record that lifts him above Manchester City great Yaya Touré. It was titled, “Jimenez overtakes Yaya Toure as Premier League’s best-ever penalty-taker.”In doing so, Jiménez became “the only player to have taken and converted 12 spot-kicks” in Premier League history, surpassing Touré’s long-standing 11-from-11 mark. The goal came during Fulham’s dramatic 3–2 defeat to Manchester United, but the result was secondary to the moment. He took his place in Premier League history, the release concluded. PUNCH Online reported that Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick extended his perfect start as Benjamin Sesko’s stoppage-time strike sealed a pulsating 3-2 win over Fulham on Sunday.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force has advised the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), FCT Council, to reschedule its planned peaceful mass protest slated for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, citing concerns over public safety. The police advice followed a mobilisation notice issued on Saturday, January 31, 2026, and signed by the Chairperson of the NLC FCT Council, Comrade Stephen Knabayi, calling on all affiliate unions to assemble at Labour House by 7:00 am for the protest. The Command assured residents of its commitment to protecting lives and property and maintaining law and order across the FCT. Following the ruling, the FCT Minister urged workers to return to work, stressing the need to respect court orders. Despite the planned NLC protest and JUAC’s directive, many workers returned to duty on Monday.

Oyo State Government has approved the early closure of offices across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to enable public officers to fully participate in the grand finale of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of Oyo. The directive was conveyed in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Musibau Adetunji Babatunde, on Monday. According to the directive, all state government offices are to close by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Heads of MDAs have been directed to ensure strict compliance with the directive, while also making adequate arrangements for skeletal services in critical areas where necessary. Babatunde urged that the information be given the widest publicity to ensure awareness and compliance across the state.

A total of 32 teams are expected to participate in the 12th edition of Obafemi & H.I.D Awolowo Memorial Kids Cup which begins this afternoon in Lekki playground, Lagos. 16 teams from both U-10 boys and U-17 girls categories in southwest of Nigeria would involve in the annual tournament supported by Obafemi Awolowo Foundation and sponsored by Value Jet Airline. The tournament is organised to immortalise first premier of Western Region of Nigeria, late Obafemi Awolowo and also to mark his 117 years posthumous Birthday in southwest. The opening natch would between Young Boys FA from Orile, Lagos and Otta Babes FA from Sango Otta,Ogun State, while the girls category would witness United Queens FC from Ibadan and Marry Queens FC from Lagos. He also thanked the Awolowo Foundation for supporting the competition since inception and promised that this year’s edition would be better organised.

In a press statement issued in Abuja on February 2, 2026, the ruling party said the ADC was “terrified by massive All Progressives Congress (APC) membership registration in the ongoing electronic-registration exercise” and had resorted to “nonsensical allegation[s]” to undermine the process. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, characterised the alleged action as economic coercion aimed at forcing party membership on public servants. APC swiftly dismissed the allegations as false and politically motivated. APC, however, dismissed the allegation outright, insisting it was “entirely false and baseless” and designed to discredit what it called “the cutting-edge and pathbreaking digitization of our Party’s membership register.”According to the APC, the accusation forms part of a broader pattern of disinformation. “While the ADC continues to fumble and peddle falsehood,” the APC declared, “our great Party remains focused on its onward march as Africa’s standard-bearer of digital and democratic innovation.”

Liverpool have beaten off competition from Chelsea to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet for a fee of up to £60 million ($82 million), according to British media reports on Monday. However, the 20-year-old is not set to move to Anfield until the end of the season despite Liverpool’s need for defensive reinforcements. Jacquet had been linked with a transfer to Chelsea earlier this month but was reportedly put off the move by the competition for places at centre-back in the Blues’ bloated squad. French under-21 international Jacquet has only made 31 appearances for Rennes since breaking into the first team of the Ligue 1 side last season. Liverpool will reportedly pay an initial £55 million with a further £5 million contingent on add-ons.

Nine suspects accused of involvement in the deadly Yelwata attack in Benue State on Monday pleaded not guilty to a 57-count amended charge bordering on terrorism before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suspects were arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdul-Malik following the withdrawal of charges against the sixth defendant, Yakubu Mamman, by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN). Ibrahim Angulu (SAN), Christiana Sylvester and Aminu Abubakar Bagudu represented the 1st, 8th and 9th defendants, respectively, while A.I. He also asked that the defendants be remanded in a correctional facility pending trial and that a trial date be fixed. The prosecution informed the court that it intended to call eight witnesses during the trial.

Aisha Muhammed, daughter of former Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, has said her father’s simple lifestyle and leadership approach contributed to the ease with which he was assassinated. Muhammed, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of the Murtala Muhammed Foundation, said this while speaking on ARISE News’ Morning Show on Monday. She said her father believed corruption was a “cankerworm” capable of destroying society and did not merely speak against it but lived out his anti-corruption stance through his personal conduct and leadership style. According to her, Murtala Muhammed deliberately avoided the trappings of power, including heavy security details, motorcades and sirens, insisting on living like the ordinary Nigerian. “So, and that was why it was actually easy to assassinate him, because he didn’t have a whole slew of security with him.