By Onilede Titi Faith

Afrobeats artist Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, has reportedly died at the age of 22, sparking shock and grief across the music community.

The news surfaced on Sunday, January 18, 2026, after it was shared online by Instagram investigative journalist Temilola Sobola.

However, the singer’s family and official representatives are yet to confirm the report or disclose the cause of death.

Born in 2004, Destiny Boy rose to fame with his youthful Afrobeats sound and quickly built a loyal fan base.

His reported death has triggered an outpouring of tributes on social media, with fans mourning the loss of a young talent widely seen as having a promising future.

Further details are expected as the story develops.

By Onyeanya Immaculata

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has commenced an investigation into a petition against former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, including plans to write to a Swiss school where his children reportedly studied.

The petition, filed by Dangote Industries Chairman, Aliko Dangote, alleges that about $7 million was spent on the children’s education in Switzerland in violation of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers.

Although Dangote withdrew an earlier petition from the ICPC in January 2026, the EFCC received a fresh petition on July 6.

A senior EFCC official said preliminary investigations are ongoing, noting that the commission is contacting local and international institutions named in the petition before inviting Ahmed.

The official confirmed that the Swiss school may be contacted to verify the claims.

The EFCC said the probe follows standard procedures in investigating alleged misuse of public funds.

By Sarah Sam Adda

The Nigeria Police Force has advised Nigerians to remain calm and avoid resisting criminals during attacks, urging citizens to prioritise their safety over material possessions.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, gave the advice on Tuesday during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, noting that calmness in dangerous situations could save lives.
“In the unfortunate event that you find yourself among criminals, do not struggle or fight. Stay calm and save your life first,” Hundeyin said, adding that the police would pursue and arrest the perpetrators.
He also disclosed that the police have recorded successes against criminal syndicates, including the arrest of suspects linked to “One-Chance” gangs in Abuja and the murder of a lawyer in the Federal Capital Territory, with the victim’s phone recovered.
Hundeyin reassured Nigerians of the force’s commitment to tackling crime and improving public safety nationwide.