Venezuela’s Supreme Court acted quickly on January 4, 2026. It appointed Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as interim president. This move followed the U.S. detention of President Nicolás Maduro. The court cited the need for continuity during Maduro’s forced absence. Additionally, the ruling draws from Article 223 of the Venezuelan Constitution. It ensures national security and…
The Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress declared its support for Nyesom Wike. They abandoned Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Chairman Senator George Sekibo made this statement during Wike’s thank-you visit to Okrika Local Government Area. This move highlights the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. The congress pledged full allegiance to Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister. Sekibo…
The Nigeria Customs Service Apapa Area Command and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency carried out a successful joint operation. The partners intercepted 30.1 kilograms of cocaine at Apapa Port in Lagos. This happened on the first working day of the year, which was January 2, 2026. The drugs came on the ship MV Aruna, which…
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu speaks out on national security issues. He urges Nigerians to shift blame from President Bola Tinubu to state governors. Kalu made these comments during a New Year visit in Ekoli Edda, Ebonyi State. He visited APC chairman Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha and addressed journalists there. Governors Hold Key ResponsibilityKalu stresses that…
Hugo Broos faces his former team in a charged last-16 match. The South African coach led Cameroon to victory in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Now, he guides Bafana Bafana against the Indomitable Lions on January 4, 2026, at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. Kickoff starts at 21:00 local time. Broos admits the…
President Bola Tinubu approved the cancellation of massive debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to the Federation Account. This decision erased about $1.42 billion and N5.57 trillion in legacy obligations. Officials presented these details to the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) recently. The debts stemmed from production sharing contracts, domestic…
Global leaders quickly responded to the United States’ military strikes on Venezuela. These actions led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Iran and Russia were among the first nations in the condemnation. Russia’s Firm Denunciation Russia condemned the US strikes right away. The Russian Foreign Ministry called the operation an act of armed aggression….
The funeral prayer service for Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, two close friends of British boxer Anthony Joshua, will take place on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The service, called Janaza, starts at 10:00 AM at the London Central Mosque on 146 Park Road, London NW8 7RG. Remembering Sina Ghami and Abdul Latif Ayodele Sina Ghami…
President Donald Trump revealed the capture on Truth Social early Saturday. He stated that US forces executed a large-scale strike in Venezuela and apprehended President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Additionally he mentioned that authorities flew them out of the country. This news shocked the world and escalated US-Venezuela relations. Details of the…
Peter Obi‘s strong showing in the 2023 presidential election drew significant support from religious and tribal sentiments. Hon. Leke Abejide, a Kogi State representative, made this claim during a recent interview. He highlighted how Northern Christians voted for Obi due to concerns over potential limits on their faith under a Bola Tinubu presidency. Abejide’s Key…
