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  • Trump nominee apologizes for Iceland state joke amid Greenland tensions

    By Ifunanya | January 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Trump nominee apologizes for Iceland state joke amid Greenland tensions

    US Ambassador Nominee to Iceland Apologizes for Joking About Country Becoming 52nd State The US President’s nominee for ambassador to Iceland, Billy Long, has apologized for a remark suggesting the island nation could become the […]

  • Workplace safety improved in Nigeria by employers association

    By Ifunanya | January 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Workplace safety improved in Nigeria by employers association

    The Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) and the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) have stepped up efforts to enhance workplace safety standards across the country. This move comes as negligence, poor awareness, and a […]

  • WWE star Chelsea Green defends company amid criticism

    By Ifunanya | January 16, 2026 | Comments Off on WWE star Chelsea Green defends company amid criticism

    WWE Star Chelsea Green Defends Company Amid Criticism Over Netflix Docuseries Chelsea Green, a prominent figure in the WWE’s SmackDown brand and former Women’s United States champion, has spoken out in defense of the company […]

  • Davido denies daughter claim in leaked chat

    By Ifunanya | January 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Davido denies daughter claim in leaked chat

    A heated dispute between Nigerian Afrobeats singer Davido and a 12-year-old girl, Anuoluwapo Mitchelle, who claims to be his daughter, has escalated after a purported chat between the two was leaked online. The conversation, which […]

  • Trump Forms Gaza Oversight Board

    By Ifunanya | January 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Trump Forms Gaza Oversight Board

    US President Donald Trump has announced the establishment of an international oversight board to monitor the work of Gaza’s new transitional administration. The board, which Trump will chair, aims to oversee the National Committee for […]

  • APC Leaders Warn of Infighting Ahead of 2027 Elections

    By Ifunanya | January 16, 2026 | Comments Off on APC Leaders Warn of Infighting Ahead of 2027 Elections

    Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos East Senatorial District have expressed concern over internal divisions within the party, warning that persistent infighting could undermine its prospects in the 2027 general elections. This […]

  • Beer prices may rise with proposed 20% tax hike

    By Ifunanya | January 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Beer prices may rise with proposed 20% tax hike

    South Africa’s National Treasury is considering a significant tax increase on beer and wine, potentially leading to higher prices for consumers. The proposed hike, which could be as high as 20%, aims to reduce excessive […]

  • Nigeria Expands Non-Oil Revenue Base

    By Ifunanya | January 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Expands Non-Oil Revenue Base

    The National Economic Council (NEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding Nigeria’s non-oil revenue base, emphasizing the sector’s significant contribution to the country’s economy. According to the NEC Chairman, Vice President Kashim Shettima, the non-oil […]

  • Fela Kuti legacy sparks warning to Afrobeats artists

    By Ifunanya | January 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Fela Kuti legacy sparks warning to Afrobeats artists

    Seun Kuti, son of the legendary Afrobeat musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has cautioned Afrobeats artists against comparing themselves to his father. In a recent podcast interview, Kuti expressed his disapproval of artists who claim to be […]

  • ASUU praises Tinubu over disciplined approach to negotiation

    By Ifunanya | January 16, 2026 | Comments Off on ASUU praises Tinubu over disciplined approach to negotiation

    The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has commended the Bola Tinubu administration for its approach to renegotiating the agreement between the union and the federal government. According to ASUU, the current process, which began […]

  • Rivers Gov Denies Receiving Impeachment Notice

    By Ifunanya | January 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Rivers Gov Denies Receiving Impeachment Notice

    The Rivers State Government has denied reports that Governor Siminalayi Fubara has been formally served with an impeachment notice. According to Darlington Orji, Special Adviser to the governor, Fubara had not received any official communication […]

  • Portable arrest sparks plea for N7 million bail

    By Ifunanya | January 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Portable arrest sparks plea for N7 million bail

    A Nigerian media personality, Kolu, has appealed to his colleague, Carter Efe, for a loan of N7 million to facilitate the release of singer Portable from prison. The request was made during a livestream on […]

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