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A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled Thursday, January 22, for the start of the trial of former presidential candidate and activist Omoyele Sowore over alleged cyberstalking and criminal defamation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The federal government has opened applications for the 2026 Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship Scheme, offering Nigerian postgraduate students opportunities to study abroad.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the ₦4.4 trillion 2026 budget into law, formally setting the state’s fiscal framework for the year.

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian artistes for their outstanding wins at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), held in Lagos from January 7-11, 2026.

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has opened an investigation into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi Adichie-Esege at Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Lagos, as pressure mounts on the facility following allegations of medical negligence by his mother, renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Timothée Chalamet and Jessie Buckley emerged as major winners at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, as Hollywood kicked off the race toward the 2026 Oscars.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria beat the Fennec Foxes of Algeria 2-0 in the AFCON 2025 quarterfinal on Saturday to reach the semi-finals, earning revenge for a defeat seven years ago.

The semi-final picture of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations began to take shape on Friday night as the tournament's two biggest favorites, hosts Morocco and defending champions Senegal, booked their places in the last four after navigating a pair of nerve-shredding encounters.

Chelsea Football Club has confirmed the appointment of Liam Rosenior as its new head coach, signing the 41-year-old to a long-term contract that runs until 2032.

Delcy Rodríguez was formally sworn in as the interim president of Venezuela on Monday, assuming the leadership of the crisis-torn nation two days after U.S. special forces captured longtime leader Nicolás Maduro in a dramatic overnight raid.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles delivered a masterclass in clinical finishing on Monday night, dismantling Mozambique 4-0 at the Complexe Sportif de Fès to secure their place in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The 31st Critics Choice Awards took place on January 4, 2026, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, celebrating the year’s top achievements in film and television, with comedian Chelsea Handler hosting the live broadcas

Nigerian international Ademola Lookman has been named in the official Best XI of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stage, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Friday.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for an immediate review of workers’ wages, saying inflation and rising living costs have made current earnings inadequate.

Several people were killed and others injured early Thursday when a fire broke out during a New Year’s party at an Alpine ski resort in southern Switzerland, authorities said.

Chelsea Football Club has confirmed that it has parted company with head coach Enzo Maresca, bringing his time at Stamford Bridge to an end.

Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has endorsed a broad opposition coalition organised under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), urging his supporters and other opposition parties to unite ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Lagos State Government has cancelled the 2025 Greater Lagos Fiesta just hours before the scheduled New Year’s Eve shows, urging residents to mark the new year in private prayer instead.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s new tax laws will take effect as scheduled, with the next phase set to commence on January 1, 2026, dismissing suggestions that the reforms may be delayed or reversed.

Forbes magazine says Beyoncé has officially joined the billionaire club. She is only the fifth musician to reach the milestone.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria capped a flawless group-stage campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a convincing 3–1 win over Uganda on Tuesday, extending their dominance in Group C.

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