U.S. to Deport 18 More Nigerians, Raising Total to 97 Over Criminal Convictions

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced plans to deport 18 additional Nigerians identified among the country’s “worst-of-the-worst” criminal offenders, bringing the total number of Nigerians marked for removal to 97. The latest development comes barely a week after reports emerged that 79 Nigerians convicted of various crimes had already been slated […]

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Amaechi Defends INEC Protest, Says He Brought His Doctor Son to Treat Injured Protesters

Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has dismissed claims that politicians encourage protests while keeping their families abroad, saying he deliberately brought his son to the protest ground to counter such accusations. Amaechi made the remarks on Tuesday during the INEC protests, where he said his son, a medical doctor, was present to provide medical […]

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Nigeria Ranks 142nd in Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Index

Nigeria has been ranked 142nd out of 182 countries in Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), retaining its score of 26 from 2024. The index, which assesses perceived levels of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean), indicates limited progress in Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts. Despite maintaining the […]

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Ademola Lookman Scores on Atletico Madrid Debut in 5–0 Copa del Rey Rout of Real Betis

Nigeria international Ademola Lookman made an immediate impact for Atletico Madrid, scoring on his debut as the Spanish giants thrashed Real Betis 5–0 in the Copa del Rey quarter-final on Thursday. The 28-year-old forward, who joined Atletico from Atalanta during the January transfer window for around €35 million, marked his arrival in style with a […]

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Yemi Alade Opens Up on Claiming to Be 22 for Years, Says She Chose Solitude Over Industry Pressure

Award-winning singer Yemi Alade has opened up about a phase in her life when she claimed to be 22 years old for three consecutive years, revealing that she was deeply consumed by her music and largely disconnected from the outside world. The super songstress explained that when she first entered the music industry, she discovered […]

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Timini Egbuson Reflects on Love, Says Relationships Are More Than Money

Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has spoken candidly about his love life and past relationship experiences, revealing how his views on romance have evolved over the years. In a recent interview, the 38-year-old actor admitted that he once believed financial stability was the most important factor in a relationship. According to him, that mindset shaped how […]

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Canada to Open First Diplomatic Mission in Greenland Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Canada is set to open its first-ever diplomatic outpost in Greenland, a move widely seen as a show of strong support for the Arctic territory following recent comments by United States President Donald Trump suggesting American control of the region. A high-level Canadian delegation, led by Governor General Mary Simon and Foreign Minister Anita Anand, […]

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Japan to Restart World’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant After Alarm Glitch

Japan is set to restart the world’s largest nuclear power plant in the coming week following a brief shutdown caused by an alarm malfunction. The head of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, operated by Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), Takeyuki Inagaki, announced that the reactor is scheduled to resume operations on February 9, 2026. The […]

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