The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has resumed the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, marking the start of its second phase. The resumption, which took effect on Monday, follows the conclusion of the first phase, which formally ended on December 10, 2025. INEC had initially launched online pre-registration for the exercise on August 18,…
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced a donation of ₦100 million to theNigerian Legion to support military veterans and the families of fallen heroes.The Governor made the announcement on Monday during the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance DayAppeal Fund and Emblem Launch held at the State House in Ikeja. The donation is intended to…
Local and federal law enforcement authorities have taken a man into custody following an attemptedsecurity breach and attack at the Cincinnati residence of Vice President-elect JD Vance.The incident occurred late Monday evening, prompting an immediate response from the United StatesSecret Service and local police units. According to official statements from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a comprehensive set of new measures aimed ateradicating examination malpractice in the 2026 Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (SSCE)conducted by WAEC and NECO.The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the National Examinations Council (NECO) and the WestAfrican Examinations Council (WAEC), stated that these reforms are necessary to restore the…
In a historic legal proceeding, former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro appeared before a UnitedStates federal court on Monday, where he declared himself a prisoner of war and maintained hisinnocence against a litany of narco-terrorism charges. Appearing in person under heavy security, Maduro addressed the court directly, rejecting the authorityof the American legal system over his…
The Super Eagles have booked a place in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals with a commanding 4–0 victory over Mozambique in their Round of 16 clash in Fès. The Eagles started strongly, building on their perfect group stage record, having won all three matches to top Group C. Mozambique, making their first-ever appearance in the Round…
Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim, the club confirmed in a dramatic decision on Monday, 5 January 2026, a club statement revealed. The Portuguese coach, who only joined the Red Devils in November 2024, has been relieved of his duties amid growing dissatisfaction with the team’s performances and recent comments that exposed internal…
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury announced yesterday he will return to boxing in 2026. Fury has not fought since losing to Oleksandr Usyk in a bout for three of the four major world titles in December 2024. But the 37-year-old British star posted on Instagram on Sunday: “2026 is that year. Return of the…
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka got her 2026 season off to a winning start for Japan in the United Cup after Great Britain’s Emma Raducanu pulled out of their singles clash with a fitness issue. But despite Osaka’s win, GB took the match 2-1 with a deciding mixed doubles victory. Osaka was too strong…
Chairman, Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, yesterday said there was no controversy over the implementation of the new tax laws, adding that their passage followed due process after adequate consultation. He said the NRS was more interested in the gazetted tax laws, and not about the alleged controversies on the harmonised version by…
