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U.S. Claims Capture of Venezuelan President Maduro After Overnight Strikes

January 3, 2026

Multiple explosions, columns of smoke, and the roar of low-flying aircraft shook Venezuela’s capital early Saturday, marking an extraordinary escalation in U.S.-Venezuelan tensions. U.S. President Trump announced in a post on Truth Social that the United States had carried out

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Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Praises Trump as Protests Sweep Nation

January 3, 2026

by Amanze Chinonye

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last shah, publicly thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for his support of Iranian protesters amid nationwide unrest, framing the U.S. warning to Tehran as a source of “strength and hope” for the Iranian

Kenya’s Claudia Naisabwa Co-Hosts WAV Festival’s Historic Inaugural Edition in Cape Town

The groundbreaking WAV Festival, a bold new celebration redefining R&B and soul music through an African lens, debuts today, January 2, 2026,

New Year: Why Nigerians Celebrate Despite Economic Hardship

After the government removed petrol subsidies, fares for buses, taxis, and flights rose sharply, in some cases nearly doubling. Yet families still

Business

NGX Suspends Trading In Unity Bank, Guinea Insurance, 6 Other Companies’ Shares

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Stock Investors Increase Trade Value To N134.47bn On NGX, Financial Industry Top Activities

January 2, 2026

Over 7.82 billion shares worth N134.47 billion were exchanged in 150,799 deals on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) between Monday, December 29, and Wednesday, December

Business·News

FirstBank Hits ₦500 Billion Capital Milestone, Otedola Praises Tinubu’s Economic Leadership

January 2, 2026

First Bank of Nigeria has officially met the ₦500 billion minimum capital requirement set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for commercial banks

CBN Insists On June 3 Recapitalisation Deadline For BDCs

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Dollar Rate Rises In Official Window, Euro, Pound Rates Drop

January 2, 2026

On Friday, January 2, 2026, the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) recorded a N2 increase in the foreign exchange (FX) rate of the United

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Best-Performing Nigerian Paint Producers In Q3 2025

January 2, 2026

The Nigerian paints industry recorded N14.29 billion in revenue in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, surpassing the N11.41 billion generated in the corresponding

Bulls Charge Ahead As NGX Shatters Records As Market Cap Surpasses N50trn

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ALEX Tops NGX Gainers’ List, Tantalizers Among Losers

January 1, 2026

On Wednesday, December 31, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), also known as the stock market, closed with N99.37 trillion market capitalisation. Also, the all-share index

Politics

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Fubara Charges Newly Sworn-In Special Advisers on Collective Service to Rivers People

January 2, 2026

Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has charged newly sworn-in Special Advisers to work collectively and remain committed to his administration’s vision, stressing that governance is about service, not ceremony, Pba reports. The governor gave the charge on Friday, January 2, 2026, during the swearing-in of five Special Advisers at the Government House, Port Harcourt. READ ALSO : Rivers State Gets

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Plateau Governor Mutfwang Formally Joins APC After Quitting PDP

January 2, 2026

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has formally defected from the Peoples

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Okonkwo Pushes ADC as Political Home for Obi’s Supporters Ahead of 2027

January 2, 2026

A member of the National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress

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Wike Denies Role in EFCC Case, Fires Back at Bala Mohammed Over Allegations

January 1, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed

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EFCC Arrest of Bauchi Finance Commissioner Triggers Political Firestorm – Bala Mohammed

January 1, 2026

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has criticised President Tinubu’s administration over

Entertainment

Emmys 2025: ‘Adolescence’ Win Big, Full Winners List

September 15, 2025

The 2025 Emmy Awards were handed out Sunday, with Adolescence, The Studio, The Pitt, and The

Entertainment

How To Vote For AFRIMA 2025

September 9, 2025

The countdown to AFRIMA 2025 has officially begun as the All Africa Music Awards announced that

Entertainment

Full AFRIMA 2025 Nominations List: Davido, Burna Boy Lead List

September 5, 2025

The wait is over! The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list has been officially released,

Entertainment

AFRIMA 2025 Nominees List Unveiled: Voting Details, Top Contenders

September 5, 2025

The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list is finally here, music fans across the continent

Entertainment

Court Orders Mohbad’s Wife To Run DNA On Their Son

September 4, 2025

A Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, ordered a DNA

Technology

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Musk Predicts AI Future Where Salaries, Money Lose Relevance

December 17, 2025

Elon Musk has warned that money and salaries could become irrelevant in the future as artificial intelligence and robotics advance to the point where

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Bandits Use Advanced Technology to Evade Tracking – Tijani

December 13, 2025

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has disclosed that armed bandits and criminal networks operating across parts of the country

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China Deploys 24/7 AI-Powered Police Patrol Vehicles in New Phase of Automated Urban Policing

December 7, 2025

China has expanded its push into automated law-enforcement with the deployment of AI-driven police patrol vehicles capable of operating round-the-clock using facial-recognition technology, panoramic

News·Nigeria·Technology·Top Stories

FG Unveils Nationwide Real-Time Online Classes to Bridge Learning Gaps

November 25, 2025

The Federal Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide rollout of Inspire Live(s), a real-time online learning initiative aimed at expanding equitable access to

Business·Finance & Economy·News·Technology

Swiss Deposit Token Trial Shows Banks Can Adopt Digital Money Reliably, Says D24 Fintech

November 19, 2025

The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) is taking steps to establish a digital Swiss franc known as the deposit token. In September, PostFinance AG, Sygnum

Sport

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The Raw Goat in Morocco 2025: AFCON and the Burden of Crude Representation

January 1, 2026

The Raw Goat in Morocco 2025: AFCON and the Burden of Crude Representation By Dr Marcel Mbamalu From its inception in 1957 under Egypt’s Abdel Aziz Abdallah Salem to its current status under South Africa’s Patrice Motsepe, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has evolved into the second-largest football confederation in the world. The Africa Cup of Nations is no

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Anthony Joshua Stable After Ogun Crash as FRSC Blames Speeding, Wrongful Overtaking for Fatal Accident

December 30, 2025

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua remains in stable condition after

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Anthony Joshua Injured in Ogun Road Crash as Two Persons Die

December 29, 2025

British-Nigerian heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua was on Monday involved in a

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Air Peace, Onyema Back WABU Welterweight Champion Obizulike with ₦10m Sponsorship

December 24, 2025

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of West and Central Africa’s largest airline,

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Musa Calls Time on Illustrious Super Eagles Career

December 17, 2025

Nigeria’s most-capped footballer, Ahmed Musa, has formally announced his retirement from international

Markets

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GivTrade Secures UAE SCA Category 5 Licence

December 29, 2025

GivTrade, an international multi-asset brokerage providing access to global markets via CFDs, on Wednesday announced that it has been granted a Category 5 (“Arrangement

Business·Markets·News

Nigeria Launches N590bn Power Sector Bond to Clear GENCO, Gas Arrears

December 21, 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued its debut bond under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme, raising N590 billion to settle verified

Business·Markets·Top Stories

Dollar Trades Flat In Black Market, Appreciates In Official Window

December 17, 2025

The dollar traded at N1,487.01/$1 in the parallel market on Wednesday, December 17, indicating the naira neither depreciated nor appreciated against the United States

Markets·News·World News

Venezuela Condemns Trump’s Threat, Pledges to Defend Sovereignty

December 17, 2025

The government of Venezuela has condemned what it described as a “reckless and serious threat” issued by U.S. President Trump, accusing him of violating

Business·Markets·News·World News

Bank of Japan Poised to Lift Rates to 30-Year High as Inflation Pressures Persist

December 16, 2025

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is set to raise its short-term policy interest rate to 0.75 per cent from 0.5 per cent at the

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U.S. Claims Capture of Venezuelan President Maduro After Overnight Strikes

January 3, 2026

Multiple explosions, columns of smoke, and the roar of low-flying aircraft shook Venezuela’s capital early Saturday, marking an extraordinary escalation in U.S.-Venezuelan tensions. U.S. President Trump announced in a post on Truth Social that the United States had carried out a “large-scale

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Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Praises Trump as Protests Sweep Nation

January 3, 2026

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last shah, publicly thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for his support of Iranian protesters amid nationwide unrest, framing the U.S. warning to Tehran as a source of “strength and hope” for the Iranian people, Prime

Africa·News·Top Stories

Ghana Begins IMF Programme Exit as Economic Recovery Gains Momentum

January 3, 2026

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana is beginning the process of exiting its International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Credit Facility programme, emphasising that the country will leave the arrangement “not as supplicants but as partners.” Delivering his New Year message

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Iran Warns U.S. at UN After Trump Threatens Military Action Over Protests

January 3, 2026

Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated sharply after U.S. President Trump warned that Washington is prepared to intervene militarily if Iranian authorities violently suppress ongoing nationwide protests, Prime Business Africa reports. “If Iran shoots and violently kills peaceful protesters, which

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Malami, Family to Spend Another Week in Custody as Court Defers Bail Ruling to Jan 7

January 2, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the hearing and ruling on the bail applications filed by former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), his son, Abdulaziz Malami, and one of his wives, Bashir Asabe, to

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Fubara Charges Newly Sworn-In Special Advisers on Collective Service to Rivers People

January 2, 2026

Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has charged newly sworn-in Special Advisers to work collectively and remain committed to his administration’s vision, stressing that governance is about service, not ceremony, Pba reports. The governor gave the charge on Friday, January 2, 2026,

News·Politics·Top Stories

Plateau Governor Mutfwang Formally Joins APC After Quitting PDP

January 2, 2026

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), ending weeks of political speculation over his party affiliation, Prime Business Africa reports. The defection was publicly sealed on Friday

Business·Top Stories

Stock Investors Increase Trade Value To N134.47bn On NGX, Financial Industry Top Activities

January 2, 2026

Over 7.82 billion shares worth N134.47 billion were exchanged in 150,799 deals on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) between Monday, December 29, and Wednesday, December 31. The NGX, also known as the Nigerian stock market, opened for trading for three days due to

Business·News

FirstBank Hits ₦500 Billion Capital Milestone, Otedola Praises Tinubu’s Economic Leadership

January 2, 2026

First Bank of Nigeria has officially met the ₦500 billion minimum capital requirement set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for commercial banks with international licences, the bank’s parent company, First HoldCo Plc, announced on Friday. The achievement comes ahead of

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