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  • AFCON Top Players: Eagles Stars Shine

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on AFCON Top Players: Eagles Stars Shine

    The Africa Cup of Nations, currently underway in Morocco, has seen several standout performances from players across the continent. According to football statistics platform WhoScored, four Nigerian players have been ranked among the top ten […]

  • Nigeria poverty crisis worsens with 141 million affected

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria poverty crisis worsens with 141 million affected

    Nigeria’s poverty rate has reached alarming levels, with approximately 62% of the population, or 141 million people, living in poverty. This stark reality was highlighted by former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, who expressed […]

  • Rivers State Governor Faces Impeachment Proceedings

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Rivers State Governor Faces Impeachment Proceedings

    The political landscape in Nigeria’s Rivers State underwent a significant shift on Thursday as lawmakers in the State House of Assembly initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Oduh. This development […]

  • ICPC to probe Ahmed Farouk despite Dangote petition withdrawal

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on ICPC to probe Ahmed Farouk despite Dangote petition withdrawal

    The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced its decision to continue investigating Ahmed Farouk, the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), despite the […]

  • AI chatbot lawsuits settled over minors harm claims

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on AI chatbot lawsuits settled over minors harm claims

    Google and Character.AI, a startup, have reached a settlement in lawsuits filed by families who alleged that artificial intelligence chatbots caused harm to minors, including a case where a Florida teenager took his own life. […]

  • Wike: A Pragmatist Trapped in Theory?

    By Henry Orji | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Wike: A Pragmatist Trapped in Theory?

    Nyesom Wike is often viewed as a political pragmatist, yet his recent actions suggest he may be prioritizing theoretical maneuvers over practical political realities. I define politics as our daily way of life, requiring a […]

  • Nigeria electricity debt reaches $17.8 million

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria electricity debt reaches $17.8 million

    Nigeria is facing significant challenges with unpaid electricity bills from its international customers, with a total debt of $17.8 million owed by Togo, Niger, and Benin. According to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), the […]

  • Rivers supporters back Fubara against Wike

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Rivers supporters back Fubara against Wike

    A group of supporters of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara took to the streets of Port Harcourt on Wednesday night, expressing their solidarity with the governor through songs and chants. The demonstration comes amid renewed […]

  • Rivers Assembly Resumes Amid Fubara, Wike Rivalry

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Rivers Assembly Resumes Amid Fubara, Wike Rivalry

    The Rivers State House of Assembly is set to resume plenary today, ahead of its initially scheduled return date of January 26. This sudden resumption comes amid an ongoing power struggle between Governor Siminalayi Fubara […]

  • Minneapolis Protests Erupt After ICE Shooting

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Minneapolis Protests Erupt After ICE Shooting

    Protests have erupted in Minneapolis, USA, after a 37-year-old woman was shot and killed by a law enforcement officer during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation. The incident occurred in a residential street south […]

  • Nigeria non-oil exports surge 21% to $12.8 billion

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria non-oil exports surge 21% to $12.8 billion

    Nigeria’s non-oil exports experienced significant growth in 2025, increasing by 21% to $12.8 billion. This surge was driven by policy reforms implemented by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. The ministry’s 2025 review […]

  • Japan Nuclear Regulator Loses Confidential Data

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Japan Nuclear Regulator Loses Confidential Data

    A Japanese nuclear regulator employee has lost a work-issued smartphone containing a confidential list of contacts, according to an official and local media reports. The incident became public as China continues to apply pressure on […]

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