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  • Nwajiuba: No Political Heavyweights in New Order

    By Ifunanya | January 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Nwajiuba: No Political Heavyweights in New Order

    Former Nigerian Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, has downplayed the notion of political “heavyweights” in the current landscape, suggesting that many figures are still adapting to a new political order. In a recent […]

  • Sudanese refugees in Uganda relive war trauma during elections

    By Ifunanya | January 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Sudanese refugees in Uganda relive war trauma during elections

    Kampala’s Skies Bring Back Traumatic Memories for Sudanese Refugees The recent Ugandan general elections brought an unexpected challenge for Sudanese refugees in Kampala. The sound of security planes flying over the city triggered traumatic memories […]

  • Japan interest rate unchanged at 0.75 percent

    By Ifunanya | January 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Japan interest rate unchanged at 0.75 percent

    The Bank of Japan has opted to maintain its key interest rate at 0.75%, as announced in a statement on Friday. This decision was largely anticipated by analysts following a rate hike in mid-December. The […]

  • Nigeria Airport Concession Agreement Signed

    By Ifunanya | January 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Airport Concession Agreement Signed

    The Nigerian government has taken a significant step towards modernizing its aviation infrastructure with the signing of a concession agreement for the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu State. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, […]

  • Trump peace board rejected by Belgium amid European concerns

    By Ifunanya | January 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Trump peace board rejected by Belgium amid European concerns

    Belgium has denied participating in the ‘Board of Peace’ launched by US President Donald Trump, despite being listed as a member. The country’s Foreign Minister, Maxime Prevot, issued a correction on social media, stating that […]

  • FCT Minister Sues Over Strike By Federal Workers

    By Ifunanya | January 23, 2026 | Comments Off on FCT Minister Sues Over Strike By Federal Workers

    The Federal Capital Territory Administration has been hit by an indefinite strike, prompting the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to seek a court order to halt the industrial action. The lawsuit, filed at the National Industrial […]

  • Rivers State Can Thrive Without Wike

    By Ifunanya | January 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Rivers State Can Thrive Without Wike

    A Rivers State political stakeholder, Annkio Briggs, has stated that the state can function effectively without the influence of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Briggs made this statement during an interview on […]

  • Lassa fever kills two in Benue State outbreak

    By Ifunanya | January 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Lassa fever kills two in Benue State outbreak

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  • Nigeria coach Eric Chelle backed by Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka

    By Ifunanya | January 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria coach Eric Chelle backed by Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka

    Nigeria Football Federation Urged to Retain Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle The Nigeria Football Federation has been advised not to let go of Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, whose contract is set to expire […]

  • Niger uranium shipment stranded at airport

    By Ifunanya | January 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Niger uranium shipment stranded at airport

    A huge shipment of uranium, estimated to be over 1,000 tonnes, has been stranded at Niamey airport in Niger for weeks. The cargo, which is at the center of a diplomatic dispute, is a key […]

  • Naira Depreciates Further Against Dollar

    By Ifunanya | January 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Naira Depreciates Further Against Dollar

    The Nigerian naira continued its downward trend against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, the naira weakened to N1,422.07 per […]

  • TikTok Establishes US Joint Venture to Avoid Ban

    By Ifunanya | January 23, 2026 | Comments Off on TikTok Establishes US Joint Venture to Avoid Ban

    TikTok Establishes US Joint Venture to Address Data Security Concerns TikTok has announced the formation of a majority American-owned joint venture, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, to operate its US business. This move aims to […]

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