HE FROZE TIME FOR 26 YEARS — SO JUSTICE COULD CATCH UP

On November 13, 1999, Namiko Takaba was stabbed to death inside her apartment in Nagoya, Japan. Her toddler was left alive. There was no forced entry. No witnesses. Only unfamiliar blood at the scene — and a woman’s footprints. At the time, Japanese forensic science couldn’t extract usable DNA. The case stalled. Worse, Japan had a 15-year statute of limitations for murder. Her husband, Satoru Takaba, refused to let the case die. He preserved the apartment exactly as it was. For 26 years, nothing was moved. Nothing cleaned. Nothing erased. In 2010, Japan abolished the statute of limitations for murder. In 2025, advanced DNA testing finally worked. It identified Kumiko Yasufuku, who confessed. Her motive wasn’t Namiko. It was obsession with Namiko’s husband. Jealousy. Resentment. Namiko was simply the reachable target. Twenty-six years later, science caught up. And patience finally met justice. How many cold cases could be solved if evidence were preserved longer?

Prince’s 2007 Super Bowl halftime show was already a logistical nightmare before the cables were damaged. The game in Miami was hit with a torrential downpour, turning the field into a slick hazard and forcing the crew to assemble the stage at high speed. In the chaos, volunteers accidentally drove carts over three essential power lines, severing them just minutes before the performance. With no time for a proper repair and the broadcast clock ticking, the lighting team had to improvise on the spot. One crew member stripped the ends of the broken cables, crouched beneath the stage, and physically held the live wires together by hand for the entire twelve‑minute show while rainwater poured through the structure above him. Despite the danger and the conditions, the connection held, and Prince delivered what is now considered one of the greatest halftime shows in NFL history. The audience never knew that part of the performance’s electricity was literally being supplied by one person’s grip beneath the stage. #superbowl #thehistoriansden

Prince’s 2007 Super Bowl halftime show was already a logistical nightmare before the cables were damaged. The game in Miami was hit with a torrential downpour, turning the field into a slick hazard and forcing the crew to assemble the stage at high speed. In the chaos, volunteers accidentally drove carts over three essential power lines, severing them just minutes before the performance. With no time for a proper repair and the broadcast clock ticking, the lighting team had to improvise on the spot. One crew member stripped the ends of the broken cables, crouched beneath the stage, and physically held the live wires together by hand for the entire twelve‑minute show while rainwater poured through the structure above him. Despite the danger and the conditions, the connection held, and Prince delivered what is now considered one of the greatest halftime shows in NFL history. The audience never knew that part of the performance’s electricity was literally being supplied by one person’s grip beneath the stage. #superbowl #thehistoriansden

🚨🇳🇬 Breaking News! WizKid posted photos of himself in the studio on Instagram, working on new music after a long break, following the release of his classic EP with Asake. Reports also say he is currently working on a new album expected to drop later this year. The album may feature his son, Davido, Burna Boy, and Asake.

🚨🇳🇬 Breaking News! WizKid posted photos of himself in the studio on Instagram, working on new music after a long break, following the release of his classic EP with Asake. Reports also say he is currently working on a new album expected to drop later this year. The album may feature his son, Davido, Burna Boy, and Asake.

Man post EFCC office as a hotel for sale. See EFCC response 😳😂😂

Man post EFCC office as a hotel for sale. See EFCC response 😳😂😂

West Africa… you really did something special with this one. ₦2.57 BILLION at the box office and still No. 1 a record run and the biggest title we’ve ever seen. Eight straight weekends at the top, powered by pure love from the audience. This moment is bigger than a film. It’s about our stories travelling further, our industry growing louder, and you showing up again and again to make history with us. Every ticket, every rewatch, every shout-out carried us here. #BehindTheScenes is still showing in cinemas nationwide, and also screening in the UK, Ireland, USA and Canada. Distributed by @filmoneng

West Africa… you really did something special with this one. ₦2.57 BILLION at the box office and still No. 1 a record run and the biggest title we’ve ever seen. Eight straight weekends at the top, powered by pure love from the audience. This moment is bigger than a film. It’s about our stories travelling further, our industry growing louder, and you showing up again and again to make history with us. Every ticket, every rewatch, every shout-out carried us here. #BehindTheScenes is still showing in cinemas nationwide, and also screening in the UK, Ireland, USA and Canada. Distributed by @filmoneng

At Golden Jubilee Celebration: VP Kashim Shettima Lauds Imo’s Contributions to National Development at 50 @officialSKSM

At Golden Jubilee Celebration: VP Kashim Shettima Lauds Imo’s Contributions to National Development at 50 @officialSKSM

More details are coming out about the Nigeria–US counter-terrorism deal 🇳🇬🇺🇸

According to TheCable, The US has asked for a drone refueling station in Nigeria. Not a permanent US base. Just a refueling point. The aim is to allow US drones fly long-range missions Across Nigeria without landing elsewhere. A state in the North-East was reportedly chosen To host the refueling station. This would allow direct air support For Nigerian ground troops Fighting ISWAP. On reports that AFRICOM deployed a small team of US troops to Nigeria, An official clarified something important 👇 US troops have always been in Nigeria Mainly for training and intelligence. What changed? Their role has expanded Because of rising security threats. The US team in Nigeria is reportedly The 3rd Special Forces Group. This unit specializes in: • Counter-insurgency • Unconventional warfare They previously operated in Afghanistan and Iraq. Reports say they also played a role In recent US strikes Against Islamic State targets In northwest Nigeria during Christmas. @BrantPhilip_

Celebrating 50 years of Imo State isn’t just a milestone; it’s a testament to our resilience, culture, and the "Heartland" spirit that defines us. I was deeply honored to join fellow ministers and distinguished leaders for the Grand Finale of the #IMOat50 celebrations. Being there wasn't just about my official capacity as Minister of State for Finance it was about coming home as a proud daughter of the soil. As the Ada-Ukwu 1 of Orlu Zone, seeing our progress fills me with immense pride and a renewed sense of duty to our people. My deepest gratitude goes to His Excellency, Governor @Hope_Uzodimma1 and our amiable First Lady, Chief Barr. (Mrs.) Chioma Uzodimma. Your Excellency, thank you for your visionary leadership and your unwavering dedication to the progress of our state and the development of our nation. Your commitment to service is a beacon for us all. Imo is not just a state; it’s a legacy. Here’s to the next 50 years of excellence! #ImoAt50 #AdaUkwu #OrluZone #EasternHeartland #PrideOfTheEast #ImoState #Leadership #NationalUnity #GoldenJubilee

Celebrating 50 years of Imo State isn’t just a milestone; it’s a testament to our resilience, culture, and the "Heartland" spirit that defines us. I was deeply honored to join fellow ministers and distinguished leaders for the Grand Finale of the #IMOat50 celebrations. Being there wasn't just about my official capacity as Minister of State for Finance it was about coming home as a proud daughter of the soil. As the Ada-Ukwu 1 of Orlu Zone, seeing our progress fills me with immense pride and a renewed sense of duty to our people. My deepest gratitude goes to His Excellency, Governor @Hope_Uzodimma1 and our amiable First Lady, Chief Barr. (Mrs.) Chioma Uzodimma. Your Excellency, thank you for your visionary leadership and your unwavering dedication to the progress of our state and the development of our nation. Your commitment to service is a beacon for us all. Imo is not just a state; it’s a legacy. Here’s to the next 50 years of excellence! #ImoAt50 #AdaUkwu #OrluZone #EasternHeartland #PrideOfTheEast #ImoState #Leadership #NationalUnity #GoldenJubilee

PBAT's 30-Month Record of Economic Transformation

In under 30 months, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has embarked on one of the most ambitious reform drives in Nigeria’s democratic history, tackling long-standing structural problems in finance, governance, infrastructure, and human capital. From stabilizing public finance to unlocking new growth sectors, the PBAT administration is laying the groundwork for a more productive, self-reliant nation. At the heart of the Renewed Hope agenda is fiscal responsibility. The administration has introduced landmark institutions such as NELFUND, CreditCorp, and the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) to expand access to credit while reducing systemic risk. Budget discipline is tightening: the deficit has fallen from about 50% in 2023 to 25% by 2025, while revenues are rising, and a comprehensive tax bill has been passed. Importantly, the era of printing money to fund FAAC is over, and states no longer borrow just to pay salaries, a quiet but historic shift. On the external front, Nigeria has recorded a ₦18 trillion trade surplus in two years, non-oil exports are up 40%, and over $40 billion in foreign investment has flowed in. The stock exchange is booming, forex backlogs of $7 billion have been cleared, IMF debt has been cleared, and the CBN has been stabilized, restoring confidence in monetary management. The PBAT government is aggressively retooling the productive economy. From the creation of a Livestock Ministry to Special Agro-Processing Zones (SAPZ) and mining reforms, agriculture and solid minerals are being repositioned as engines of growth. Energy and transport reforms are equally far-reaching: ~ CNG initiatives are reducing fuel costs and emissions. ~ Refineries are being reactivated on a commercial, profit-driven basis. ~ Oil-asset metering is curbing theft and boosting revenues. ~ NNPC funds are now credited directly, improving transparency. Legacy infrastructure projects like the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, Sokoto–Badagry road, and other strategic corridors signal a long-term vision for national integration and trade competitiveness. Maritime efficiency has improved through enhanced monitoring systems, while housing access is expanding via the MREIF mortgage initiative. Beyond macroeconomic reforms, the administration is investing heavily in human capital and grassroots development. Programs like 3MTTT, TVET, DL4ALL, and the National Health Fellows Programme are building skills for a modern economy. Food security and industrial value chains are receiving renewed focus through the Green Imperative Project, the Cotton, Textile & Garment Development Board, the Cocoa Board reinstatement, and NIPOST’s agricultural logistics initiative (NAILI). At the community level, the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme reaches all 8,089 wards, supporting jobs and training at least 1,000 beneficiaries per ward, while initiatives such as Nutrition 774, forest guards for 1,149 reserves, and SUPA (Smart Urban Planning Agenda) strengthen social resilience and security. Health reforms are expanding nationwide, medical investment is rising, and the minimum wage has increased by over 100%, offering relief to workers. Six Regional Development Commissions are accelerating balanced growth, while targeted loans are supporting industries and SMEs. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first 30 months reflect a governing philosophy anchored in tough choices, institutional reform, and long-term economic logic. The results are fiscal discipline, renewed investor confidence, and broad-based development initiatives, suggesting a country is moving steadily from reform to recovery and from potential to performance.

BREAKING: UMAHI CALLS FOR TOTAL SOUTH-EAST SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT TINUBU, HIGHLIGHTS ONGOING FEDERAL PROJECTS AND RENEWED REGIONAL INCLUSION ❤️🇳🇬 The Minister of Works, HE Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, has called on the people of the South-East to give full support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the region is receiving increased federal attention, particularly in infrastructure development and other critical sectors. Umahi spoke on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at his residence in Abakaliki while receiving Senator Julius Ucha, who led the people of old Ezeagu stakeholders on a thank-you visit. According to the Minister, the current administration has created opportunities for better inclusion of the South-East in national development, urging the region to focus on progress rather than sentiment. “Ndigbo should not play sentiment in supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in 2027; by the grace of God, he will win his second tenure.” He noted that while the region may not be leading in infrastructure development, it has moved significantly from years of neglect. “The share we are getting from the administration of President Tinubu is huge… we may not be the first but we are not the last, In the past, we were the last, we were forgotten, we were nothing, we had nothing.” Umahi emphasized that supporting both the President and South-East governors aligns with the region’s long-term interests, adding that the President assumed office at a challenging time and has remained focused on stabilizing and growing the nation. Highlighting the broader economic outlook, the Minister said Nigeria is gaining global recognition for economic growth, with international institutions like the World Bank pointing to the country as an example of rapid development. He also spoke against the sit-at-home actions in parts of the South-East, stating that they negatively affect the people of South East. In this context, he commended the approach taken by Prof. Charles Soludo in Anambra State. “The Biafra we are looking for is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu because the issue was marginalization… all those things we did not get before, we are getting it now.” Umahi further said meaningful development, rather than agitation, remains the pathway to integration and progress for the region. On governance and infrastructure, the Minister praised the President’s commitment to continuity, noting that ongoing projects inherited from previous administrations have been sustained. “No president has ever inherited and continued all the projects safe from this president.” He also described his working relationship with the President as transparent and shares that he enjoyed working with the president. “He has never asked me to give contract to anybody or to put any money for anybody. Never.” Earlier, Senator Julius Ucha thanked the Minister for facilitating key road projects that are already impacting his community and others. “It’s a difficult thing to construct roads, but we are eternally grateful to you for your love for us.” Ucha recalled requesting the construction of the Ezillo–Ezeagu Road during the campaign period when the Minister was Governor and now, the project has been awarded and speedily progressing. He said the project received further backing from the Ebonyi State Government under HE Francis Nwifuru, who confirmed it as one of the administration’s early priorities. The senator also mentioned the Enugu–Ozara–Nkanu–Agbani–Nkomoru–Isu Road via Ojiegbe, which he said has equally been awarded. “We are eternally grateful to you for these consecutive roads… without those two roads, it will be difficult for us to move.” According to Ucha, road construction remains one of the most demanding responsibilities of government, and we do not take the projects for granted. Francis Nwaze, FIPMD Zonal Coordinator (South East) Field Supervisors, FMW February 8, 2026

BREAKING: UMAHI CALLS FOR TOTAL SOUTH-EAST SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT TINUBU, HIGHLIGHTS ONGOING FEDERAL PROJECTS AND RENEWED REGIONAL INCLUSION ❤️🇳🇬 The Minister of Works, HE Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, has called on the people of the South-East to give full support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the region is receiving increased federal attention, particularly in infrastructure development and other critical sectors. Umahi spoke on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at his residence in Abakaliki while receiving Senator Julius Ucha, who led the people of old Ezeagu stakeholders on a thank-you visit. According to the Minister, the current administration has created opportunities for better inclusion of the South-East in national development, urging the region to focus on progress rather than sentiment. “Ndigbo should not play sentiment in supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in 2027; by the grace of God, he will win his second tenure.” He noted that while the region may not be leading in infrastructure development, it has moved significantly from years of neglect. “The share we are getting from the administration of President Tinubu is huge… we may not be the first but we are not the last, In the past, we were the last, we were forgotten, we were nothing, we had nothing.” Umahi emphasized that supporting both the President and South-East governors aligns with the region’s long-term interests, adding that the President assumed office at a challenging time and has remained focused on stabilizing and growing the nation. Highlighting the broader economic outlook, the Minister said Nigeria is gaining global recognition for economic growth, with international institutions like the World Bank pointing to the country as an example of rapid development. He also spoke against the sit-at-home actions in parts of the South-East, stating that they negatively affect the people of South East. In this context, he commended the approach taken by Prof. Charles Soludo in Anambra State. “The Biafra we are looking for is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu because the issue was marginalization… all those things we did not get before, we are getting it now.” Umahi further said meaningful development, rather than agitation, remains the pathway to integration and progress for the region. On governance and infrastructure, the Minister praised the President’s commitment to continuity, noting that ongoing projects inherited from previous administrations have been sustained. “No president has ever inherited and continued all the projects safe from this president.” He also described his working relationship with the President as transparent and shares that he enjoyed working with the president. “He has never asked me to give contract to anybody or to put any money for anybody. Never.” Earlier, Senator Julius Ucha thanked the Minister for facilitating key road projects that are already impacting his community and others. “It’s a difficult thing to construct roads, but we are eternally grateful to you for your love for us.” Ucha recalled requesting the construction of the Ezillo–Ezeagu Road during the campaign period when the Minister was Governor and now, the project has been awarded and speedily progressing. He said the project received further backing from the Ebonyi State Government under HE Francis Nwifuru, who confirmed it as one of the administration’s early priorities. The senator also mentioned the Enugu–Ozara–Nkanu–Agbani–Nkomoru–Isu Road via Ojiegbe, which he said has equally been awarded. “We are eternally grateful to you for these consecutive roads… without those two roads, it will be difficult for us to move.” According to Ucha, road construction remains one of the most demanding responsibilities of government, and we do not take the projects for granted. Francis Nwaze, FIPMD Zonal Coordinator (South East) Field Supervisors, FMW February 8, 2026