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  • Trump blames Ukraine leader for stalled peace talks

    By Ifunanya | January 15, 2026 | Comments Off on Trump blames Ukraine leader for stalled peace talks

    US President Donald Trump has expressed frustration over the stalled peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, placing the blame on Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky. In a recent interview with Reuters, Trump stated that Zelensky is […]

  • Terrorist attack survivor loses legs and eye in Owo church bombing

    By Ifunanya | January 15, 2026 | Comments Off on Terrorist attack survivor loses legs and eye in Owo church bombing

    A nurse who survived the June 5, 2022 terrorist attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, has testified in court about the horrific incident that left her without legs and with one […]

  • ADC Dismisses Chime’s Endorsement of Tinubu for Re-election

    By Ifunanya | January 15, 2026 | Comments Off on ADC Dismisses Chime’s Endorsement of Tinubu for Re-election

    The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid by former Enugu State Governor, Sullivan Chime. According to Comrade Adolphus Ude, National Coordinator of ADC Like-Minds, Chime’s endorsement […]

  • US immigration visa processing suspended for 75 countries

    By Ifunanya | January 15, 2026 | Comments Off on US immigration visa processing suspended for 75 countries

    The United States State Department has announced that it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the US. This move is […]

  • Nigeria VAT hike hits bank transfers with 7.5 percent charge

    By Ifunanya | January 15, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria VAT hike hits bank transfers with 7.5 percent charge

    Nigerian banks, including Moniepoint, have notified their customers of an impending 7.5 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on bank transfers and Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) transactions. The new tax, which takes effect on January […]

  • AGOA Extension Act Passes US House

    By Ifunanya | January 15, 2026 | Comments Off on AGOA Extension Act Passes US House

    The US House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards renewing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by overwhelmingly passing the AGOA Extension Act (H.R. 6500) on January 12, 2026. The bipartisan vote […]

  • Nigeria loses to Morocco in AFCON semi-final

    By Ifunanya | January 15, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria loses to Morocco in AFCON semi-final

    The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Morocco’s Atlas Lions ended in a thrilling penalty shootout, with Morocco emerging victorious 4-2. The game, played on Wednesday night, saw both […]

  • EU boosts defense budgets amid alleged Russia threat

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on EU boosts defense budgets amid alleged Russia threat

    The European Union is working to enhance its defense capabilities, with the goal of becoming a “military powerhouse,” according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Speaking during a closed-door meeting in the European […]

  • Nolan Arenado hails Mike Tomlin as legend

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Nolan Arenado hails Mike Tomlin as legend

    The St. Louis Cardinals recently traded third baseman Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks. This move coincided with the resignation of longtime Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. Arenado took to social media to pay […]

  • Buhari Slams Nigeria’s Patronage-Driven Job Culture

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Buhari Slams Nigeria’s Patronage-Driven Job Culture

    Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has spoken out against the country’s employment culture, which he believes is driven by patronage rather than merit. In a recent statement, he emphasized that elected officials, including legislators, should not […]

  • Buhari Criticizes Nigeria’s Patronage-Driven Job Culture

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Buhari Criticizes Nigeria’s Patronage-Driven Job Culture

    Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has spoken out against the country’s patronage-driven employment culture, emphasizing that elected officials, particularly legislators, should not be seen as job providers. In a recent statement, Buhari stressed that the role […]

  • Nigeria Power Restored to Taraba State After Upgrade

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Power Restored to Taraba State After Upgrade

    The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has successfully restored electricity supply to Taraba State after completing upgrade works on the Yola–Mayo Belwa–Jalingo transmission line. The restoration of power supply to Jalingo and surrounding areas was […]

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