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  • TikTok nostalgia hits Gen Z for 2016 vibes

    By Ifunanya | January 5, 2026 | Comments Off on TikTok nostalgia hits Gen Z for 2016 vibes

    A recent trend on social media platform TikTok has highlighted a sense of nostalgia among Gen Z for the year 2016. Despite being marked by significant events such as the US presidential election and celebrity […]

  • Trump claims 33 percent Nigerian immigrants receive US assistance

    By Ifunanya | January 5, 2026 | Comments Off on Trump claims 33 percent Nigerian immigrants receive US assistance

    President Donald Trump has shared a chart on his Truth Social platform, claiming that approximately 33.3% of Nigerian immigrant households in the United States receive some form of public assistance. The chart, titled “Immigrant Welfare […]

  • Kaduna health workers deny planned strike reports

    By Ifunanya | January 5, 2026 | Comments Off on Kaduna health workers deny planned strike reports

    The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, Kaduna State Council, has dismissed rumors of a planned statewide strike, stating that it has no intention of embarking on industrial action. In a statement addressed to […]

  • NDLEA seizes cocaine opioids skunk in 5 states

    By Ifunanya | January 5, 2026 | Comments Off on NDLEA seizes cocaine opioids skunk in 5 states

    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant seizures and arrests in its ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Nigeria. Following the discovery of 31.5 kilograms of cocaine on a merchant vessel, […]

  • Africa Cup Nations Morocco Cameroon Advance

    By Ifunanya | January 5, 2026 | Comments Off on Africa Cup Nations Morocco Cameroon Advance

    Morocco and Cameroon have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations, with Morocco defeating Tanzania 1-0 and Cameroon beating South Africa 2-1. Brahim Díaz scored the winning goal for Morocco, his fourth […]

  • AFCON defeat spurs Bafana Bafana to focus on 2026 FIFA World Cup

    By Ifunanya | January 5, 2026 | Comments Off on AFCON defeat spurs Bafana Bafana to focus on 2026 FIFA World Cup

    South Africa’s national football team, Bafana Bafana, has been eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a 2-1 defeat to Cameroon in the Round of 16. The loss has prompted coach Hugo Broos […]

  • Nigeria Current Account Surplus To Hit $18.81bn In 2026

    By Ifunanya | January 5, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Current Account Surplus To Hit $18.81bn In 2026

    The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has forecast a significant increase in the country’s current account balance, projecting it to reach $18.81 billion in 2026. This represents a 11.16% rise from the $16.94 billion recorded […]

  • Stocks rise on tech rally and US rate cut hopes

    By Ifunanya | January 5, 2026 | Comments Off on Stocks rise on tech rally and US rate cut hopes

    Asian stocks surged on Monday, driven by a fresh rally in tech firms, while oil prices dipped as investors assessed the impact of the US ouster of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. The removal of Maduro […]

  • Sabinus opens up on traumatic relationship experience after expensive gifts

    By Ifunanya | January 5, 2026 | Comments Off on Sabinus opens up on traumatic relationship experience after expensive gifts

    Nigerian comedian Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, known as Sabinus, has shared a personal experience of a traumatic relationship where his partner left him despite his lavish gestures. In a recent livestream with TikToker Sandra Benede, Sabinus […]

  • Sheikh Ahmad Gumi denies US attack claim on Nigerian soil

    By Ifunanya | January 5, 2026 | Comments Off on Sheikh Ahmad Gumi denies US attack claim on Nigerian soil

    Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has denied a recent report claiming he stated that the United States targeted him in an attack on Nigerian soil. In a statement posted on his verified Facebook page, […]

  • Rivers State Gov’t Secretary Defects from PDP

    By Ifunanya | January 5, 2026 | Comments Off on Rivers State Gov’t Secretary Defects from PDP

    A high-ranking official in Rivers State, Nigeria, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Benibo Anabraba, the Secretary to the Rivers State Government, submitted his resignation in a letter dated January 5, 2026, […]

  • Hong Kong Tops Global IPO Rankings

    By Ifunanya | January 5, 2026 | Comments Off on Hong Kong Tops Global IPO Rankings

    Hong Kong has regained its position as the world’s top destination for initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2025, with over HK$285 billion (US$36.6 billion) raised, marking a 225% increase from the previous year. According to […]

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