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  • Lukoil sells foreign assets to Carlyle Group

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Lukoil sells foreign assets to Carlyle Group

    Russia’s Lukoil to Sell Foreign Assets to US Investment Firm In a significant development, Russia’s oil giant Lukoil, which has been sanctioned by the US over the Ukraine war, has announced plans to sell its […]

  • Boko Haram kills Nigerian Army commander and 7 soldiers

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Boko Haram kills Nigerian Army commander and 7 soldiers

    Nigerian Army Recovers Bodies of Commanding Officer, Soldiers Killed by Boko Haram The Nigerian Army has retrieved the bodies of a commanding officer, a major, and six other soldiers who were killed by Boko Haram […]

  • Edo Council Chairman Impeached

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Edo Council Chairman Impeached

    The Chairman of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, Bliss Alabi Oshionogue, has been impeached and removed from office. This decision was made by the legislative arm of the council, with seven councillors endorsing a letter to […]

  • AFCON finalists Senegal Morocco face heavy fines

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on AFCON finalists Senegal Morocco face heavy fines

    The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed significant fines on both Senegal and Morocco following the chaotic scenes at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. Ten days after Senegal’s championship win in […]

  • Lumumba son dies in Kinshasa aged 67

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Lumumba son dies in Kinshasa aged 67

    The Democratic Republic of Congo is mourning the loss of Roland-Gilbert Okito Lumumba, the youngest son of the country’s independence hero Patrice Lumumba, who passed away in Kinshasa at the age of 67 after an […]

  • Oil prices surge as Trump threatens Iran strikes

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Oil prices surge as Trump threatens Iran strikes

    Brent crude oil prices surged to $70 a barrel on Thursday, the highest level since September, as US President Donald Trump escalated tensions with Iran by threatening military action. The Brent North Sea crude contract, […]

  • Omije Ojumi family clarifies burial controversy and disputes claims

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Omije Ojumi family clarifies burial controversy and disputes claims

    The family of late gospel singer, Omije Ojumi, has addressed the controversy surrounding the cancellation of her burial rites, which were initially proposed by some of her colleagues. In a statement, the family dismissed claims […]

  • Nigerians Protest Arrest of Activist Soweto Over Demolitions

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigerians Protest Arrest of Activist Soweto Over Demolitions

    The Federal Workers Forum has denounced the arrest of human rights activist Taiwo Hassan, also known as Soweto, as unjust and unconstitutional. The group’s statement comes in response to Hassan’s arrest during a protest against […]

  • North Grumbles Ahead of 2027 Elections

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on North Grumbles Ahead of 2027 Elections

    Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has expressed concerns that the North is dissatisfied ahead of the 2027 general elections. In an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ program, Ndume stated that this […]

  • Mozambique gas project restarts after 5 year pause

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Mozambique gas project restarts after 5 year pause

    TotalEnergies Relaunches Mozambique Gas Project After Five-Year Hiatus French energy giant TotalEnergies has officially restarted its $20 billion Mozambique gas project, which was suspended in 2021 following a deadly jihadist attack. The project, located in […]

  • Silver prices surge as Hong Kong investors seek safe haven

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Silver prices surge as Hong Kong investors seek safe haven

    Hong Kong residents are turning to silver as a safe-haven asset, driven by the precious metal’s surge in value and the high cost of gold. A precious metals shop in the city’s central business district […]

  • Nigeria Police Invite Comedian Deeone for Questioning

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Police Invite Comedian Deeone for Questioning

    A former Big Brother Naija housemate and comedian, Aderombi Adedayo, also known as Dee One, has been invited by the Nigeria Police Force’s Force Intelligence Department (FID) for a routine interview. The invitation was disclosed […]

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