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  • Coco Gauff praises Alcaraz and Sinner dominance

    By Ifunanya | January 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Coco Gauff praises Alcaraz and Sinner dominance

    Coco Gauff has taken notice of the dominance of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s game, acknowledging the significant gap between the top duo and the rest of the field. The two-time Grand […]

  • China economy grows at slowest rate in decades

    By Ifunanya | January 19, 2026 | Comments Off on China economy grows at slowest rate in decades

    China’s economy grew at a rate of 5% last year, according to official data released on Monday, marking one of the slowest expansions in decades. The growth rate, which met the government’s annual target, was […]

  • Senegal Wins Africa Cup of Nations Title Again

    By Ifunanya | January 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Senegal Wins Africa Cup of Nations Title Again

    Senegal has won the Africa Cup of Nations for the second time in four years, defeating host Morocco 1-0 in a dramatic final. The match, played in Rabat, was marked by controversy, including a disputed […]

  • Trump tariffs spark market fears

    By Ifunanya | January 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Trump tariffs spark market fears

    Global markets reacted nervously on Monday as US President Donald Trump reignited trade war fears by threatening to impose tariffs on several European nations over their opposition to the United States’ proposed acquisition of Greenland. […]

  • Nigeria exits FATF grey list after reforms

    By Ifunanya | January 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria exits FATF grey list after reforms

    Nigeria’s Financial Intelligence Unit Commends Inter-Agency Collaboration Following Exit from FATF Grey List The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has lauded the sustained collaboration and reforms that led to the country’s removal from the Financial […]

  • Kaduna Backs Tinubu’s Re-election Amid Development Boom

    By Ifunanya | January 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Kaduna Backs Tinubu’s Re-election Amid Development Boom

    Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has expressed his administration’s support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid, citing the numerous development projects and initiatives brought to the state under the current federal government. Speaking during […]

  • Social media ban considered by countries to protect teens mental health

    By Ifunanya | January 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Social media ban considered by countries to protect teens mental health

    Countries such as France and Britain are considering banning children and some teenagers from using social media, following Australia’s lead. The move aims to address deteriorating mental health among young people, but experts remain divided […]

  • Nigeria Gold Refinery Plans Not FG Decision

    By Ifunanya | January 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Gold Refinery Plans Not FG Decision

    The Nigerian government has denied claims that it plans to establish a gold refinery in Lagos, describing the allegations as false and misleading. The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) had stated that siting a gold refinery […]

  • Kano Governor’s Defection to APC Hits Roadblock Amid Demands

    By Ifunanya | January 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Kano Governor’s Defection to APC Hits Roadblock Amid Demands

    Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s potential defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has sparked intense speculation and debate. Initially slated for early January 2026, the […]

  • Poverty alleviation budget N206bn in N58tn spending plan

    By Ifunanya | January 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Poverty alleviation budget N206bn in N58tn spending plan

    The Federal Government of Nigeria has allocated approximately N206.50 billion for poverty alleviation projects in the 2026 budget, which accounts for a mere 0.35% of the total proposed budget of N58.47 trillion. This amount is […]

  • EU readies trade bazooka against US tariffs over Greenland dispute

    By Ifunanya | January 19, 2026 | Comments Off on EU readies trade bazooka against US tariffs over Greenland dispute

    The European Union is preparing to deploy its most potent trade measures in response to US President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff threats over Greenland. Following an emergency meeting of ambassadors on Sunday, EU member states […]

  • AFCON Senegal wins title beating Morocco 1-0

    By Ifunanya | January 19, 2026 | Comments Off on AFCON Senegal wins title beating Morocco 1-0

    Senegal has won its second Africa Cup of Nations title, defeating hosts Morocco 1-0 in the 2025 AFCON final after extra time. The decisive goal was scored by Pape Gueye in the third minute of […]

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