UPDATED: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie loses son
Celebrated Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and her husband, Ivara Esege, have lost one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi. The tragic event happened on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after a brief illness, and the family is devastated by the…
Burkina Faso govt says it foiled another coup to oust Traore
A plot to kill Burkina Faso’s military leader, Capt Ibrahim Traoré, has been thwarted, the West African nation has announced. The sophisticated plan had been hatched by Lt Col Paul Henri Damiba, the military officer ousted by Traoré in September…
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles’ bonuses released, no more delays – FG
The Minister of State for Finance, Mrs Doris Uzoka-Anite, says administrative processes for Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 match bonuses have been successfully streamlined. Uzoka-Anite disclosed this in a post on her official X handle on Thursday, addressing concerns over delayed…
Venezuela’s interim leader sacks general in charge of Maduro’s guard
The general in command of Venezuela’s presidential honour guard, Javier Marcano Tábata, has been sacked days after Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces in a raid in Caracas and taken to New York to stand trial on…
Uganda Airlines abandons hundreds of passengers in Lagos
Uganda Airlines has once again stranded over one hundred passengers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The incident comes barely three weeks after the airline abandoned hundreds of passengers at the same airport following an issue involving one…
Billionaire Larry Ellison Takes Stake in TikTok
A group of investors led by Larry Ellison, a prominent pro-Israel billionaire, is acquiring a significant stake in TikTok’s US operations. The deal raises concerns about potential censorship and bias on the platform, particularly regarding Palestinian voices and content critical…
Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang Dumps PDP, Gives Reason
Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang has dumped the PDP. It was gathered that the governor of Plateau State, northern Nigeria, has formally withdrawn his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a letter dated 29th December 2025 and addressed to…
FIRS Becomes Nigeria Revenue Service Ahead of 2026 Tax Reforms
With the passage of the Act, the NRS formally replaces the FIRS as Nigeria’s central revenue authority, expanding its institutional mandate under the country’s comprehensive tax reform programme. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially rebranded as the Nigeria…
Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria crash
The British heavyweight sustained injuries in a car crash that killed two of his friends. Anthony Joshua holds his gloved fists to his head after a boxing match Authorities believe Anthony Joshua and the others were speeding and had burst…
Chelsea Sack Enzo Maresca With Immediate Effect Amid Rising Internal Tensions
Chelsea Football Club and head coach Enzo Maresca have agreed to part company with immediate effect, bringing his time at Stamford Bridge to an abrupt end. While an official statement from the club is expected shortly, sources close to the…