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Nigerian Army warns public about fake social media accounts impersonating COAS

The Nigerian Army has warned the public about fake social media accounts created by fraudsters claiming to represent the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu. The alert was issued in a statement on Friday by Army spokesperson Colonel Apollonia Anele.​ Anele clarified that the Chief of Army Staff does not operate any official social media account on any platform. She urged Nigerians to be extremely cautious and vigilant so they do not fall victim to scams using Shaibu’s name or the Nigerian Army’s image.​ The Army explained that the operators of these fake accounts may try to defraud people, solicit funds or spread false information while pretending to speak for the COAS. Members of the public were strongly advised not to follow, engage with, respond to or share content from such accounts.​ According to the statement, the Nigerian […]

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COAS charges troops on discipline, professionalism and improved welfare

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has urged Nigerian Army troops to remain disciplined, professional and respectful of human rights in all operations. He reminded them that their conduct must align with both the Constitution and international standards, including the United Nations Charter.​ General Shaibu gave the charge during an operational visit to frontline troops under 31 Brigade in Niger State. He praised their resilience and commitment in tackling security challenges across the brigade’s area of responsibility, including parts of Shiroro and Rijau.​ According to a statement by Army spokesperson Colonel Apollonia Anele, the Army Chief assured the troops that their welfare remains a top priority. He said he had been fully briefed on their challenges, especially accommodation and other basic facilities for soldiers and their families.​ General Shaibu directed the construction and renovation of living quarters […]

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Tinubu celebrates Abegunde at birthday, praises loyalty and service

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Hon Ifedayo Abegunde, popularly known as Abena, on his birthday marked on January 9. Abegunde is a longtime political associate of the president and a seasoned public servant with decades of experience in governance.​ In a message issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised Abegunde’s professionalism, loyalty and commitment to the public good. He described him as a dependable associate whose political journey has been defined by consistency and steadfast service.​ Abegunde, trained as a civil engineer and later in architecture, first came into public office through elective politics. He was elected twice to the House of Representatives for Akure North Akure South Federal Constituency in Ondo State, where he served on key committees.​ He later became Secretary to the Ondo State Government, a role in which […]

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AFCON 2025 quarterfinal: Nigeria vs Algeria preview, date, time and where to watch

Nigeria face Algeria in a high stakes AFCON 2025 quarterfinal clash at the Grand Stade de Marrakech in Morocco. The Super Eagles reached the last eight after a dominant 4 0 win over Mozambique, while Algeria edged DR Congo in extra time to book their place.​ The match is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026, with kickoff at 8 00 pm Nigerian time, 7 00 pm GMT, 2 00 pm ET in the US and 11 00 pm CET in Europe. It will be played at the 45,000 capacity Grand Stade de Marrakech, one of the main venues for the tournament.​ Nigeria come into the game as the tournament’s most dangerous attacking side, having scored the highest number of goals in the group stage and posting the best possession statistics. Key players include Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, whose combination […]

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Manchester City sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth in £64m dea

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo from Premier League side Bournemouth on a five-and-a-half-year contract. The 26 year old will stay at the Etihad Stadium until June 2031 and is expected to wear the number 42 shirt.​ City will pay an initial £62.5 million, plus up to £1.5 million in performance related bonuses, taking the total value of the transfer to about £64 million. The deal is the most expensive sale in Bournemouth’s history and was negotiated just below the £65 million release clause in Semenyo’s contract.​ Semenyo joined Bournemouth from Bristol City in January 2023 and developed into one of the league’s standout forwards. He scored 11 league goals last season and has already netted 10 goals with three assists in 21 Premier League games this term.​ Manchester City beat competition from Manchester United, […]

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Wizkid becomes first African artist to hit 10 billion Spotify streams

Nigerian superstar Wizkid has made history as the first African artist to surpass 10 billion streams on Spotify across all credits. The milestone, reached in early January 2026, confirms his status as one of the continent’s most successful global music exports.​ Industry data shows that Wizkid’s catalogue, including solo tracks and collaborations, has steadily grown his audience worldwide over more than a decade. His music blends Afrobeats with RnB, pop and dancehall, helping to push African sounds into the global mainstream.​ The 10 billion mark also places Wizkid ahead of other African stars in total Spotify streams. Recent figures rank Burna Boy at over 9.5 billion streams, Rema at about 5.6 billion, Tems above 4.4 billion and South Africa’s Tyla around 3.7 billion.​ Wizkid’s streaming power is driven by hit songs such as One Dance with Drake, Essence featuring Tems […]

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Trump to meet Venezuela’s Machado in Washington next week

US President Donald Trump says he plans to meet Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in Washington next week. He spoke during an interview on Fox News, after recent US military strikes in Venezuela led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro.​ Trump said he understands Machado will be in Washington and that he looks forward to greeting her, but did not give a specific date or agenda for the meeting. The White House has not released further details, and Machado’s team has also not confirmed the exact plans.​ This would be Trump’s first meeting with Machado, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in October for her role in opposing Maduro’s government. The talks are expected to focus on Venezuela’s political future after Maduro’s removal and the role the opposition could play in a new government.​ Trump has said he […]

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Iran’s Khamenei vows no retreat as nationwide protests grow

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Iran will not back down as protests continue across the country over rising prices and economic hardship. The latest unrest has spread to major cities, with demonstrators complaining about high inflation, a weak currency and the rising cost of living.​ Khamenei accused some protesters of acting on behalf of foreign enemies and warned that the state would not tolerate what it calls rioters attacking public property. He said the Islamic Republic would not yield to pressure and described those involved in violence as mercenaries for outsiders.​ Authorities have limited internet access and disrupted communications as the protests have grown, leaving many parts of Iran largely cut off from the outside world. Domestic flights have been cancelled and local news websites have struggled to update, further restricting information from inside the country.​ Officials are […]

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US–Venezuela oil pact angers China, cools prices

Global oil prices slipped after President Donald Trump confirmed a deal for the United States to import up to 2 billion dollars worth of Venezuelan crude that had been blocked by sanctions.​The plan would redirect an estimated 30 to 50 million barrels of stranded Venezuelan oil to US refiners, boosting supply and easing market pressure.​ China, once Venezuela’s main oil customer, criticised the move as economic coercion and accused Washington of effectively hijacking cargoes previously tied to Chinese interests.​Analysts say the shift could undercut Chinese refiners that relied on discounted Venezuelan crude and weaken Beijing’s long standing energy relationship with Caracas.​ Trump has presented the deal as a win for American motorists and Venezuelans, arguing it will lower fuel costs while putting Caracas’ oil revenues under tighter US control.​Uncertainty remains over how long the arrangement will last and how it […]

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Cubans fear deeper crisis as Venezuela oil lifeline is choked off

Cubans are bracing for even tougher times after the United States seized two more Venezuela linked oil tankers, threatening to cut a key source of fuel to the island.​The seizures come just days after US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, raising the risk that Venezuelan crude supplies to Cuba could shrink further or stop.​ In the port city of Matanzas, shuttered filling stations and long queues for petrol already reflect worsening shortages.​Residents fear longer and more frequent power cuts, saying the loss of Venezuelan oil will deepen an economic crisis marked by high inflation, blackouts and shortages of basic goods.​ Venezuela had recently supplied about 27000 barrels of oil per day to Cuba, covering roughly half of the country’s fuel deficit.​Mexico and Russia have become important secondary suppliers, but Mexico’s president says her country has not increased shipments, limiting […]

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