Two prominent Nigerian religious figures, gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey and Pastor Jerry Eze, have demanded immediate government action to address the nation's escalating security crisis. They specifically called for a concerted effort to combat terrorism, banditry, and kidnappings. Their statements referenced recent violent incidents, including an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Kwara State, that left two people dead and the abduction of 25 students from a school in Maga, Kebbi State.
Pastor Eze, communicating via social media, prayed for divine judgment against the perpetrators and their sponsors, declaring that the ongoing violence and wickedness must cease. Nathaniel Bassey echoed the sentiment for accountability and...
Nigerian actress Bukola Arugba has publicly challenged the Kwara State First Lady, Olufolake Abdulrazaq, regarding the official characterization of a recent church attack. The First Lady had described the violent incident in Eruku as an attempted attack. Arugba, a native of the community, contradicted this account, stating it was a successful assault by terrorists that resulted in three fatalities and multiple abductions.
The actress revealed that three of her own relatives were among those kidnapped during the live-streamed service. She expressed distress that the official statement downplayed the severity of the event, which she witnessed through the viral video. Arugba directly appealed for assistance while correcting the reported...
Nigerian artist Burna Boy has addressed the controversy stemming from his recent comments about fans, clarifying that his remarks were a joke that was misinterpreted. He stated he was engaging in lighthearted banter with his band and did not intend to disparage his supporters.
The musician also revealed he is dealing with several personal challenges, though he emphasized he is not seeking public sympathy. He requested that critics either cease their negativity or leave him alone.
In his statement, Burna Boy expressed solidarity with calls to end insecurity and terrorism, specifically mentioning Sudan, Congo, and Nigeria.
The musician Davido has responded to recent violent incidents in Nigeria, expressing his sorrow over the abduction of numerous schoolgirls in Kebbi State and a deadly church attack in Kwara State. He stated that no family should have to endure such pain and that these acts of violence must not become commonplace.
Davido extended his sympathies to the families of the kidnapped students and the victims of the church assault. He called for national unity, emphasizing the need for a country where children can grow up in safety. He also urged anyone with information to assist in the safe return of the abducted girls.
The singer concluded his statement with a prayer for the comfort of the grieving families and for peace in the nation.
Funcom is initiating a free trial week for its open-world survival game, Dune: Awakening. Prospective players can access the game for ten hours over seven days, with all progress transferring to the full version if purchased. Concurrently, the game is discounted by twenty-five percent.
This promotion offers greater server access than a previous trial weekend, which had resulted in a temporary doubling of concurrent users. Following that event, player numbers declined to record lows. The developer is likely aiming to replicate the earlier surge in engagement to stabilize the game's population.
The trial promotion follows recent layoffs at Funcom, which the company described as a period of adjustment despite the game being its most...
Owlcat Games is developing its first third-person action role-playing game, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. The studio collaborated with former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao to create a believable space environment while avoiding overly cumbersome realism.
To streamline movement outside a spacecraft, the game uses magnetic boots instead of requiring a physical tether. This design choice maintains the peril of drifting away in space without complicating gameplay. A recent developer diary showed limited gameplay, including a brief look at third-person cover-based combat in space.
The game is available for wishlisting on PC and consoles, though a specific release date remains unannounced, and a launch within 2026 appears unlikely.
During a recent earnings call, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang addressed the competitive landscape with companies developing custom AI chips, or ASICs. He expressed doubt that many engineering teams globally possess the capability to match NVIDIA’s pace of innovation in creating complex AI systems.
Huang referenced recent partnerships, including one with Anthropic that involves NVIDIA's Blackwell and Rubin platforms, to illustrate the company's continued leadership. He suggested that placing a custom ASIC in a data center is a less optimal choice than utilizing NVIDIA's comprehensive technology.
A significant part of NVIDIA's advantage, according to Huang, lies in its robust software ecosystem, particularly CUDA. He emphasized that the...
The definitive edition of Ys X: Proud Nordics will launch on February 20, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 in North America and Europe. This version includes a new story involving the characters Öland, Canute, and Astrid, alongside a time-trial dungeon called Muspelheim.
Additional enhancements consist of improved graphics, performance upgrades, and new quality-of-life features. A new Mana Hold mechanic will allow the main characters, Adol and Karja, to interact with the game world in novel ways.
Publisher NISA confirmed these details with a new trailer. The game is considered a significant entry in the long-running action role-playing series from Falcom, noted for its engaging narrative and a combat system that...
Tarsier Studios has announced that its new horror adventure game, Reanimal, will launch on February 13, 2026. The game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and the Nintendo Switch 2.
A playable demo is now accessible on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox consoles, with a version for the Nintendo Switch 2 planned for a later date. The title is available for pre-order for $39.99 across all platforms.
This release marks the studio's first new project since the development of Little Nightmares 2. An early preview at Gamescom 2025 indicated that the game retains the developer's distinctive style.
