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  • GSK buys RAPT Therapeutics for $2.2 billion

    By Ifunanya | January 20, 2026 | Comments Off on GSK buys RAPT Therapeutics for $2.2 billion

    British pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline has agreed to acquire US biotech company RAPT Therapeutics in a deal valued at $2.2 billion. The acquisition provides GSK with access to ozureprubart, a long-acting antibody in clinical development for […]

  • EFCC stalls Hadi Sirika trial with missing documents

    By Ifunanya | January 20, 2026 | Comments Off on EFCC stalls Hadi Sirika trial with missing documents

    The trial of former Nigerian Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, and others has been delayed due to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) failure to provide necessary documents. Sirika, along with his brother, Ahmad Abubakar, […]

  • Nigeria Court Adjourns Anthony Joshua Crash Trial

    By Ifunanya | January 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Court Adjourns Anthony Joshua Crash Trial

    A Nigerian court has adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode, the driver involved in a fatal car crash that injured British boxer Anthony Joshua, until February 25. The accident, which occurred on December 29, resulted […]

  • Tinubu to Meet Kwankwaso Amid Defection Talks

    By Ifunanya | January 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Tinubu to Meet Kwankwaso Amid Defection Talks

    President Ahmed Bola Tinubu has reportedly agreed to meet with Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, following a meeting with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, who is Kwankwaso’s godson. According to sources, Governor Yusuf may […]

  • IMF Calls on Ukraine to Remove Electricity and Heating Subsidies Amid Funding Talks

    By Ifunanya | January 20, 2026 | Comments Off on IMF Calls on Ukraine to Remove Electricity and Heating Subsidies Amid Funding Talks

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Ukraine to phase out subsidies for electricity and heating as a condition for receiving additional funding. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva stated that the subsidies, which have long […]

  • NATO chief ridiculed for fawning over Trump

    By Ifunanya | January 20, 2026 | Comments Off on NATO chief ridiculed for fawning over Trump

    A senior European Union politician has criticized NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte for his praise of US President Donald Trump, likening him to a “McDonald’s employee of the month.” The comments, made by French MEP Nathalie […]

  • Nigeria creates database of traditional medicine practitioners

    By Ifunanya | January 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria creates database of traditional medicine practitioners

    The Nigerian Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) has begun creating a comprehensive national database of traditional medicine practitioners. This initiative aims to standardize and strengthen the sector, which is widely used in the country. According […]

  • Mozambique flooding poses deadly threat to children

    By Ifunanya | January 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Mozambique flooding poses deadly threat to children

    Mozambique is facing a severe humanitarian crisis as flooding poses a significant threat to the lives of children, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The agency warns that the situation is rapidly escalating, […]

  • Leeds United signs Nigerian defender Leonard Ngenge

    By Ifunanya | January 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Leeds United signs Nigerian defender Leonard Ngenge

    Nigerian footballer Leonard Ngenge has secured a move to English Premier League side Leeds United, marking a significant milestone in his career. The defender’s transfer from Remo Stars, the reigning champions of the Nigeria Premier […]

  • Nigeria inflation sparks debate over living costs

    By Ifunanya | January 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria inflation sparks debate over living costs

    Nigeria’s inflation rate has sparked debate among economists, with many questioning the accuracy of the official figures in reflecting the cost-of-living pressures faced by citizens. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the country’s […]

  • Nigeria unity fades as citizens argue among themselves

    By Ifunanya | January 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria unity fades as citizens argue among themselves

    Nigeria’s Unity Appears to Be Eroding, Says Former Presidential Aide A former aide to the president of Nigeria, Bashir Ahmad, has expressed concerns that the country’s collective unity is gradually diminishing. In a statement posted […]

  • Kano Governor May Defect to APC

    By Ifunanya | January 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Kano Governor May Defect to APC

    The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, may consider defecting from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), according to his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature. Bature explained that the potential move is […]

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