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  • Nigerian Stock Market gains N138 billion in 19th bullish session

    By Ifunanya | January 9, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigerian Stock Market gains N138 billion in 19th bullish session

    The Nigerian Stock Market continued its upward trend, with investors gaining N138 billion on Thursday. The market capitalization of the Nigerian Exchange Limited increased by 0.13 percent to N102.822 trillion. This marks the 19th consecutive […]

  • Congo drone strike victims honored in Goma funeral

    By Ifunanya | January 9, 2026 | Comments Off on Congo drone strike victims honored in Goma funeral

    The AFC/M23 armed group has held a collective funeral in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, for 22 victims of a recent drone strike in Masisi, eastern DRC. The ceremony, attended by grieving families, took place […]

  • Wizkid surpasses 10 billion streams on Spotify

    By Ifunanya | January 9, 2026 | Comments Off on Wizkid surpasses 10 billion streams on Spotify

    Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, known professionally as Wizkid, has become the first African artist to surpass 10 billion streams on Spotify, a global music streaming platform. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the artist’s […]

  • ICE Shooting Sparks Outrage After Fatal Minneapolis Incident

    By Ifunanya | January 9, 2026 | Comments Off on ICE Shooting Sparks Outrage After Fatal Minneapolis Incident

    Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel addressed the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis. Kimmel urged viewers to watch the video of the incident, […]

  • Doctors to join nationwide strike on Monday over unpaid allowances

    By Ifunanya | January 9, 2026 | Comments Off on Doctors to join nationwide strike on Monday over unpaid allowances

    The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) has announced its participation in the nationwide indefinite strike set to begin on Monday. The strike aims to push for the […]

  • Tinubu Gains Control in Rivers State Power Struggle

    By Ifunanya | January 9, 2026 | Comments Off on Tinubu Gains Control in Rivers State Power Struggle

    The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has accused President Bola Tinubu of being a key player in the ongoing political crisis between Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, […]

  • Venezuela US cooperation progresses amid ship presence

    By Ifunanya | January 9, 2026 | Comments Off on Venezuela US cooperation progresses amid ship presence

    US President Donald Trump has announced the cancellation of a planned “second wave of attacks” on Venezuela, citing improved cooperation between Washington and Caracas. In a statement on social media platform Truth Social, Trump revealed […]

  • Ekiti Launches Measles Rubella Vaccine Campaign

    By Ifunanya | January 9, 2026 | Comments Off on Ekiti Launches Measles Rubella Vaccine Campaign

    The Ekiti State Government has announced plans to introduce the Measles-Rubella vaccine into its immunization program this month. According to the State Immunization Officer, Mrs Omolabake Ogundola, the vaccine will be administered to children aged […]

  • CAF removes referee Omar Artan from Nigeria Algeria match

    By Ifunanya | January 9, 2026 | Comments Off on CAF removes referee Omar Artan from Nigeria Algeria match

    A significant development has emerged in the African football scene, as Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been removed from officiating the highly anticipated quarter-final match between Nigeria and Algeria. The decision was made by […]

  • Rivers State under siege as impeachment looms

    By Ifunanya | January 9, 2026 | Comments Off on Rivers State under siege as impeachment looms

    The Rivers Peace Agenda Forum has issued an urgent appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, warning of a sustained political siege in Rivers State allegedly orchestrated by Minister Nyesom Wike and his loyalists. The forum […]

  • Portable Slams Mavo Over Music Talent And Use Of Auto Tune

    By Ifunanya | January 9, 2026 | Comments Off on Portable Slams Mavo Over Music Talent And Use Of Auto Tune

    Nigerian musician Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, also known as Portable, has publicly criticized his colleague Mavo, questioning his talent. In a video posted on his social media page, Portable alleged that Mavo relies heavily on auto-tune […]

  • Nigeria Tax Reform Gains Momentum Across Northern States

    By Ifunanya | January 9, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Tax Reform Gains Momentum Across Northern States

    Nigeria’s northern states are making strides in implementing new tax laws, with Jigawa, Plateau, Kogi, Nasarawa, and Kwara taking concrete steps to domesticate reforms aimed at enhancing revenue generation. The Joint Revenue Board (JRB) attributes […]

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