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  • Minneapolis Protests Erupt After ICE Shooting

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Minneapolis Protests Erupt After ICE Shooting

    Protests have erupted in Minneapolis, USA, after a 37-year-old woman was shot and killed by a law enforcement officer during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation. The incident occurred in a residential street south […]

  • Nigeria non-oil exports surge 21% to $12.8 billion

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria non-oil exports surge 21% to $12.8 billion

    Nigeria’s non-oil exports experienced significant growth in 2025, increasing by 21% to $12.8 billion. This surge was driven by policy reforms implemented by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. The ministry’s 2025 review […]

  • Japan Nuclear Regulator Loses Confidential Data

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Japan Nuclear Regulator Loses Confidential Data

    A Japanese nuclear regulator employee has lost a work-issued smartphone containing a confidential list of contacts, according to an official and local media reports. The incident became public as China continues to apply pressure on […]

  • French farmers protest EU Mercosur trade deal in Paris

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on French farmers protest EU Mercosur trade deal in Paris

    French farmers have rolled into Paris on tractors to protest against a free trade deal with South American nations, which they fear will create unfair competition. The demonstration, organized by the Rural Confederation union, saw […]

  • Venezuela oil investments sought by US companies

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Venezuela oil investments sought by US companies

    US oil companies are seeking guarantees from the Washington administration before investing in Venezuela’s energy sector. According to a report by the Financial Times, American oil executives met with US officials in Miami to discuss […]

  • Russia sanctions bill gets Trump approval

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Russia sanctions bill gets Trump approval

    The United States is moving forward with a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, which has been greenlit by President Donald Trump. US Senator Lindsey Graham announced that he met with President Trump at the White House, […]

  • Nigeria arrests critic Abubakar Salim for online comments

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria arrests critic Abubakar Salim for online comments

    Amnesty International has condemned the arrest of Abubakar Salim Musa by police in Abuja, describing it as arbitrary and unlawful. The human rights organization warned of a growing trend to silence young Nigerians for expressing […]

  • Kwankwaso: No Price Tag in Politics

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Kwankwaso: No Price Tag in Politics

    Rabiu Kwankwaso, the national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party, has stated that he is not for sale and cannot be influenced by money or material gain in politics. The former Kano State governor […]

  • Measles Rubella vaccine safe for children says doctor

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Measles Rubella vaccine safe for children says doctor

    The Medical Women Association of Nigeria, Osun State chapter, has reassured residents about the safety of the Measles Rubella vaccine for children. According to Dr. Sekinat Bola Oyebamiji, President of the association and a Consultant […]

  • UFCs Sean Strickland claims pressure to fight Dricus du Plessis

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on UFCs Sean Strickland claims pressure to fight Dricus du Plessis

    Sean Strickland, a professional mixed martial artist, has revealed that he was pressured by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) into accepting a rematch against Dricus du Plessis. Strickland lost the middleweight championship to du Plessis […]

  • Asian markets mixed ahead of US jobs data release

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Asian markets mixed ahead of US jobs data release

    Asian markets experienced a mixed performance on Thursday, as the initial rally that characterized the start of the year took a pause. Investors are eagerly awaiting the release of key US jobs data, scheduled for […]

  • Venezuela US control oil sales indefinitely

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Venezuela US control oil sales indefinitely

    The United States has asserted its dominance over Venezuela, with the Trump administration announcing it will control the country’s oil sales “indefinitely” following the removal of President Nicolas Maduro. The move comes despite Venezuelan interim […]

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