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  • Angola internet law threatens free speech

    By Ifunanya | January 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Angola internet law threatens free speech

    Angola’s proposed law aimed at combating “false information on the internet” has raised concerns among critics, who argue that it poses a significant threat to freedom of speech and digital expression. The legislation, presented as […]

  • Tourism hits record 1.52 billion international arrivals in 2025

    By Ifunanya | January 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Tourism hits record 1.52 billion international arrivals in 2025

    Global tourism reached a new high in 2025, with 1.52 billion international tourist arrivals recorded worldwide, driven by increases in Asia and Africa, according to the UN Tourism. This milestone was achieved despite high inflation […]

  • Portable regains freedom after meeting bail condition

    By Ifunanya | January 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Portable regains freedom after meeting bail condition

    Nigerian Singer Portable Released from Prison After Meeting Bail Conditions Portable, a controversial Nigerian musician, has been released from prison after spending a week in custody. He was freed on Monday, January 19, 2026, upon […]

  • EFCC slammed over inaction on BPP corruption allegations

    By Ifunanya | January 20, 2026 | Comments Off on EFCC slammed over inaction on BPP corruption allegations

    The Conference of Civil Society for Transparency and Accountability (COCTA) has expressed concern over the perceived inaction of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding allegations of maladministration against the Director-General of the Bureau […]

  • Adamawa Begins Screening Candidates for July LG Elections

    By Ifunanya | January 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Adamawa Begins Screening Candidates for July LG Elections

    The Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission has commenced the screening of candidates for the upcoming local government elections, scheduled to take place on July 11 across the state’s 21 local government areas. The current council […]

  • Tinubu slammed for honoring Gilbert Chagoury with national award

    By Ifunanya | January 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Tinubu slammed for honoring Gilbert Chagoury with national award

    A recent decision by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to confer a national honor on businessman Gilbert Chagoury has sparked controversy. The Grand Commander of the Order of Niger award, one of the country’s highest honors, […]

  • Trump meets global leaders in Davos Switzerland

    By Ifunanya | January 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Trump meets global leaders in Davos Switzerland

    US President Donald Trump is set to meet global business leaders in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, according to sources familiar with the matter. The meeting, which will take place on the sidelines of the World […]

  • Davos summit: UN chief cancels due to illness

    By Ifunanya | January 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Davos summit: UN chief cancels due to illness

    United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has cancelled his participation in the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, due to a “bad cold”, according to his spokesman, Rolando Gomez. Guterres was scheduled to speak […]

  • Oxlade reveals no smoking or hard drugs habit due to Christian upbringing

    By Ifunanya | January 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Oxlade reveals no smoking or hard drugs habit due to Christian upbringing

    Nigerian Afrobeats artist Oxlade, whose real name is Ikuforiji Olaitan, has spoken publicly about his personal life, revealing that he abstains from smoking and hard drugs. In an interview with gospel singer Tim Godfrey, Oxlade […]

  • NYSC deploys 2050 corps members to Bauchi State

    By Ifunanya | January 20, 2026 | Comments Off on NYSC deploys 2050 corps members to Bauchi State

    The National Youth Service Corps has deployed 2,050 corps members to Bauchi State for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream 1 orientation exercise, marking the beginning of their service year. According to Kufre Umoren, the Bauchi […]

  • Gold prices surge to historic high amid global tensions

    By Ifunanya | January 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Gold prices surge to historic high amid global tensions

    Gold prices have reached a historic high, fueled by investors seeking safe-haven assets amid global uncertainty and expectations of future interest-rate cuts. The February 2026 gold futures contract on Comex surpassed $4,720 per troy ounce, […]

  • Bulgaria President Radev Resigns Amid Oligarchy Concerns

    By Ifunanya | January 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Bulgaria President Radev Resigns Amid Oligarchy Concerns

    Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has announced his resignation, citing the country’s political class as having “betrayed” voters and criticizing the influence of “oligarchy” in undermining the country’s democracy. In a televised address, Radev expressed his […]

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