Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Softens Tone, Invites US to “Cooperative Agenda” After Maduro Capture
A day after delivering a fiery speech accusing the Trump administration of “illegally kidnapping” Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s newly installed acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, adopted a markedly diplomatic tone on Sunday,…
Manchester United Sack Ruben Amorim After Disappointing 14-Month Reign
Manchester United have sacked Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim, the club confirmed on Monday, January 5, 2026, ending his turbulent 14-month spell at Old Trafford. Amorim’s final match was Sunday’s frustrating…
US Forces Capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Dramatic Operation; Set for New York Court Appearance
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been captured by United States military forces in a bold operation and is en route to New York to face federal charges of narco-terrorism, cocaine…
Paris Court Convicts 10 for Cyber-Harassment of Brigitte Macron Over False Transgender Claims
A Paris court on Monday, January 5, 2026, found ten people guilty of cyber-harassment against France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron for spreading persistent false claims that she is a transgender…
Governor Makinde Reshuffles Cabinet: Removes SSG Adeyemo, Appoints Prof. Babatunde as New SSG
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday, January 5, 2026, announced a significant cabinet reshuffle, relieving the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Professor Olanike Kudirat Adeyemo, of her appointment…
Anthony Joshua Crash: Driver Discharged from Hospital, Gives Police Statement; May Face Reckless Driving Charges
The driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the fatal accident that claimed the lives of two of Anthony Joshua’s close friends on Monday has been discharged from hospital, given…
FG Insists New Tax Laws Take Effect January 1, 2026; Dismisses Suspension Rumours
The Federal Government has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s new tax reform laws will commence as scheduled on January 1, 2026, dismissing widespread speculations about any suspension, postponement, or reversal of the…
PDP Accuses Presidency of Prioritising Revenue Over Nigerians’ Welfare in Tax Reforms
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sharply criticised the Presidency for allegedly placing revenue generation above the welfare and survival of Nigerians, particularly in the implementation of the new tax…
Atiku Welcomes Peter Obi to ADC, Hails New Coalition as Boost for Opposition
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially welcomed Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, into the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the move as a “significant moment” in Nigeria’s…
Labour Party “Apologizes” to Nigerians for Fielding Peter Obi in 2023 After Defection to ADC
The Labour Party (LP) has issued a controversial statement claiming to seek forgiveness from Nigerians for presenting Peter Obi as its presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, describing the…