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US Embassy, Lagos Consulate to close Monday for Martin Luther king Jr. Day
US Embassy, Lagos Consulate to close Monday for Martin Luther king Jr. Day The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced that its embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. This closure is in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, […]
The Man Martin Luther King Jr., Trajectory that Redefined Freedom
The Man Martin Luther King Jr., Trajectory that Redefined Freedom Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929, into a lineage of Baptist ministers in Atlanta, Georgia. Growing up in the segregated South, he experienced the sting of “Jim Crow” laws firsthand, which shaped his early understanding of systemic inequality. […]
We’ve Killed al-Qaeda Affiliate Leader Linked to Deadly Syria Ambush, Claims US
We’ve Killed al-Qaeda Affiliate Leader Linked to Deadly Syria Ambush, Claims US U.S. military has conducted an airstrike in northwestern Syria, killing Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, a high-ranking al-Qaeda-affiliated leader. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the operation as part of an ongoing mission to dismantle extremist networks in the region. Officials […]
Trump Threatens to Slap Tariffs on European Allies over Greenland
Trump Threatens to Slap Tariffs on European Allies over Greenland President Donald Trump has announced a 10% tariff on eight European allies, effective February 1, 2026, following their refusal to facilitate a U.S. purchase of Greenland. The tax is set to increase to 25% by June unless a deal is reached. Trump […]
Matawalle’s 9 Sons, Daughters to Wed Same Day in Abuja
Matawalle’s 9 Sons, Daughters to Wed Same Day in Abuja Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, is set to celebrate a massive family milestone as nine of his children are scheduled to get married on the same day. The invitation for the grand ceremony has circulated widely on social media, sparking […]
Wanted Drug Kingpin Arrested 12 Years After Killing 3 NDLEA Officers
Wanted Drug Kingpin Arrested 12 Years After Killing 3 NDLEA Officers Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a long-wanted drug kingpin, Lekan Jimoh (also known as “Kanmo-Kanmo”), 12 years after he allegedly orchestrated the murder of three agency officers. Jimoh was apprehended on Friday, January 16, 2026, in […]
Indonesian Rescuers Discover Plane Wreckage with 11 on Board
Indonesian Rescuers Discover Plane Wreckage with 11 on Board Indonesian search and rescue teams have located the wreckage of an Indonesia Air Transport plane that went missing on Saturday with 11 people on board. An air force helicopter spotted a window and other debris on Sunday morning in a densely […]
Peter Obi Hails Super Eagles, Says Come Home as Victors You Are
Peter Obi Hails Super Eagles, Says Come Home as Victors You Are Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s former presidential candidate has congratulated the Super Eagles for their performance at the 2025 AFCON. His message followed Nigeria’s victory over Egypt, which secured the team a third-place finish and the bronze medal. Writing […]