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World Cancer Day: Albinism Association calls for free skin cancer treatment

As the world commemorates World Cancer Day, the Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has called for urgent, inclusive and sustained action to address the disproportionate burden of skin cancer among persons with albinism (PWAs) in the country.

The National President of AAN, Dr Bisi Bamishe, made the call on Wednesday, emphasising the heightened vulnerability of persons with albinism to skin cancer due to prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4, commemorates the signing of the Charter of Paris Against Cancer at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium in Paris, France, in 2000. The 2026 commemoration carries the theme “United by Unique,” as part of the 2025–2027 global campaign.

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Police bust fraud syndicate, rescue elderly victim in Uyo

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has dismantled a suspected fraud syndicate operating within Uyo metropolis and its environs, arresting three suspects and rescuing an elderly victim.

According to the command, the operation was carried out on Monday, February 3, 2026, around 3:30 pm., following credible intelligence received from a concerned and public-spirited individual.

The intelligence revealed the activities of a group of fraudsters, locally known as “Utotoh,” who allegedly specialised in deceiving unsuspecting members of the public.

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Naira abuse: EFCC detains Kannywood Star Samha Inuwa in Kano

The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Kannywood actress Samha Inuwa over alleged mutilation of the Naira.

Inuwa was arrested on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, following the circulation of a viral video on social media in which she was allegedly seen using Naira notes to clean mucus from her nose.

Confirming the arrest, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said the Commission acted after the video sparked public outrage online.

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Aisha Muhammed: How my father’s lifestyle cost him his life

Aisha Muhammed, daughter of Nigeria’s late Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, has said her father’s unassuming lifestyle and leadership approach made him vulnerable and ultimately contributed to his assassination.

Aisha, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the Murtala Muhammed Foundation, made the remarks on Monday during an appearance on ARISE News, as she reflected on her father’s legacy 50 years after his death.

She said the late military leader’s commitment to accountability, responsibility and discipline remains central to his enduring influence in Nigeria’s political history.