Nigeria and China have reaffirmed their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and commitment to deeper cooperation, emphasizing initiatives that will positively impact the lives of citizens in both countries. The declaration was made on Saturday in Abuja at the 2026 “Happy Chinese New Year” Temple Fair, which also marked the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Speaking at the event held at the Chinese Cultural Centre, Mr. Joseph Tegbe, Director-General and Global Liaison of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), said Nigeria remains firmly committed to the One-China Principle, describing it as “the bedrock of our enduring friendship.” He highlighted that over five decades, bilateral ties have evolved from cordial diplomacy into a robust partnership with direct benefits for citizens in both countries. “As we welcome the Year of the Horse and mark the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and China, we are reminded that both nations share the same spirit of resilience and determination as we gallop into a future of deeper cooperation and shared prosperity,” Tegbe said. He cited China’s role in Nigeria’s infrastructure drive, noting ongoing rail projects and the… Nigeria and China Celebrate 55 Years of Diplomatic Relations

A United States court has sentenced Nigerian national Tochukwu Albert Nnebocha, 44, to 97 months in prison for his role in a transnational inheritance fraud scheme that targeted elderly and vulnerable Americans. According to a statement from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday, Nnebocha and his co-conspirators “operated a lucrative transnational inheritance fraud scheme that exploited vulnerable people in the United States” over a period exceeding seven years. Court documents reveal that Nnebocha and his collaborators sent hundreds of thousands of personalized letters to elderly individuals in the US, falsely claiming they were representatives of a Spanish bank and that recipients were entitled to multimillion-dollar inheritances from deceased relatives. Victims were then instructed to pay various fees—purportedly for delivery, taxes, or other costs—before accessing the fictitious funds. “In total, the defendant and his co-conspirators defrauded over 400 U.S. victims of more than $6 million,” the DOJ said. Nnebocha was arrested in Poland in April 2025 and extradited to the United States in September 2025. He pleaded guilty in November 2025 to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud. At sentencing, the court ordered… Nigerian Man Sentenced to Eight Years in US for $6 Million Inheritance Scam

A Nigerian court has ordered the British government to pay £420 million ($570 million) to the families of 21 coal miners killed by British security forces in 1949 during colonial rule, according to a report from the state-run news agency. “These defenseless coal miners were asking for improved work conditions,” Justice Anthony Onovo of the Enugu High Court said. “They were not engaging in any violent action against the authorities, yet they were shot and killed.” The ruling marks the conclusion of a long-standing fight for justice over the killings, which many in Nigeria view as a key catalyst for the country’s independence movement. Nigeria officially gained independence from Britain 11 years later, in 1960. The incident took place at the Iva Valley Coal Mine in Enugu State, southeastern Nigeria, where miners were protesting poor working conditions. While occupying the mine, colonial police opened fire, killing 21 and injuring several others. Justice Onovo also criticized the Nigerian government for failing in its constitutional duty to pursue justice for the victims. Lawyers representing the victims described the ruling as a historic step, saying it delivers “historical… Nigerian Court Orders UK to Pay $572 Million for Colonial-Era Killings

Badejo recently returned to Nigeria for an appeal court case scheduled in Ibadan on February 16, 2026, before being summoned by law enforcement authorities. The Nigeria Police Force is set to arraign UK-based Nigerian blogger Maureen Badejo before the Federal High Court on Monday on multiple charges related to alleged cybercrime, Vibeslyfe has learned. Badejo’s lawyer, Barrister George Ogunjimi, disclosed in a statement on Saturday that the police intend to file a multi-count charge against the blogger following petitions reportedly submitted by senior Christian clerics. According to Ogunjimi, Badejo had recently returned to Nigeria for an appeal court matter scheduled in Ibadan on February 16, 2026, before being invited by law enforcement authorities. He explained that Badejo was arrested and interrogated by operatives of the police Cybercrime Unit at Adekunle Police Station in Yaba, Lagos, following a petition allegedly submitted by Apostle Johnson Suleman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries. Addressing circulating claims on social media, Ogunjimi insisted that Badejo was not abducted or forcefully taken by the police, emphasizing that she voluntarily responded to the invitation. “She was not picked up or abducted.… Nigerian Police to Charge UK-Based Blogger Maureen Badejo Over Alleged Cybercrime

The Israeli mission extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and everyone affected by the deadly attack, which is regarded as one of the most severe mass killings in Nigeria in recent years. The Embassy of Israel in Nigeria has strongly condemned the horrific massacre in Kwara State that claimed the lives of over 160 people, describing the killings as a brutal act of violence against innocent civilians. In a statement shared on its X handle on Friday, the Israeli mission extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and all those affected by the attack, which is being regarded as one of the deadliest mass killings in Nigeria in recent times. “The Embassy of Israel in Nigeria condemns the horrific massacre in Kwara State, in which over 160 innocent people were brutally murdered,” the statement read. The Embassy characterized the attack as an affront to humanity, emphasizing that the deliberate targeting of civilians is unacceptable under any circumstances. “The deliberate targeting of civilians is an affront to humanity and can never be justified, no matter when or where it takes place,”… Israeli Government Denounces Brutal Killing of Kwara Residents, Stands in Solidarity with Nigeria

Vibeslyfe gathered that Badejo was arrested in Lagos on Friday by detectives attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). A UK-based Nigerian blogger, Maureen Badejo, has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force following petitions reportedly filed against her by senior Christian clerics. Vibeslyfe gathered that Badejo was arrested in Lagos on Friday by detectives attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). She is currently being interrogated at the police Cybercrime Unit in the Adekunle area of Yaba, Lagos State, according to sources familiar with the matter. Information obtained by Vibeslyfe indicates that the arrest followed petitions submitted to the police by the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleiman, and the General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Dr Daniel Olukoya. While details of the allegations contained in the petitions were not immediately clear at the time of filing this report, sources said the case is linked to online publications and social media activities allegedly connected to the blogger. As of Friday evening, the police had yet to issue an official statement clarifying the allegations against… UK-Based Blogger Maureen Badejo Arrested in Lagos After Clerics Olukoya and Apostle Suleman Petition Authorities

Posted late Thursday night on Trump’s account, the video portrayed the Obamas as apes and was widely condemned as offensive and dehumanising. United States President Donald Trump has declined to apologise after a racist, AI-generated video depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as apes was shared on his official Truth Social account, triggering widespread condemnation across the political spectrum. The controversial clip, which appeared on Trump’s account late Thursday night, portrayed the Obamas as apes and was widely criticised as offensive and dehumanising. According to reports, it remained online for nearly 12 hours before being deleted, prompting outrage from Democrats, Republicans, civil rights groups and members of the public. In a characteristically sarcastic post on Truth Social, Trump addressed the backlash without offering an apology. He claimed he had been contacted by “the family of Jane Goodall,” the renowned primatologist, who allegedly told him that “the apes are very upset that you compared them to the Obamas.” “And I said, ‘I’ve never thought of it that way before,’” Trump wrote. “We don’t want to make the apes sad.” Trump went on… Trump Declines to Apologise After Sharing Racist ‘Ape’ Video Targeting the Obamas