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I Will Soon Present White House With Options To Protect Christians In Nigeria – US Congressman
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I Will Soon Present White House With Options To Protect Christians In Nigeria – US Congressman

United States Congressman Riley Moore has revealed plans to soon brief the White House on possible measures to safeguard Christians in Nigeria.Moore made the disclosure on Tuesday via a post on 𝕏 while responding to comments by Bishop Robert Barron regarding the alleged persecution and killings of Christians in Nigeria.He expressed gratitude to Barron for drawing international attention to the plight of Nigerian Christians and confirmed that the issue would be formally presented to the U.S. administration.“Thank you, Bishop Barron, for shining a light on how our brothers and sisters in Christ are being persecuted for their faith in Nigeria,” Moore wrote. “You’re right—I will be briefing the White House on this very soon to present them with options on how to protect Christians ...
Japan Set to Restart World’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant on Wednesday
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Japan Set to Restart World’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant on Wednesday

Japan is preparing to restart the world’s largest nuclear power station on Wednesday, marking its first operation since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, despite lingering safety concerns among local residents, according to the plant’s operator.The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear facility, located in Niigata prefecture, received final approval last month from the provincial governor, even as public opinion remains deeply divided over the move.Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) confirmed that following the final authorization on Wednesday, it would proceed with start-up procedures, including removing control rods after 7:00 p.m. to bring one reactor online.On Tuesday, several dozen protesters—mostly elderly residents—gathered near the plant in freezing conditions to oppose the restart. ...
Nigeria’s 2025 Tax Reforms: Closing the Divide Between Policy and Public Confidence
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Nigeria’s 2025 Tax Reforms: Closing the Divide Between Policy and Public Confidence

When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assented to four major tax reform bills on June 26, 2025, the decision was met with widespread public backlash. Many Nigerians feared the new laws would deepen the financial strain on individuals and businesses already struggling under tough economic conditions.The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) strongly criticised the reforms, arguing that labour unions were not consulted during the drafting process and that no proper briefing followed their passage and presidential assent. According to the NLC, implementing the reforms without transparency and stakeholder engagement could worsen hardship, hurt small businesses, and slow economic activity.Concerns intensified in December 2025 when Rep. Abdussamad Dasuki, who represents the Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Con...
FG Deepens Reliance on Domestic Debt Market, Eyes ₦900bn in January
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FG Deepens Reliance on Domestic Debt Market, Eyes ₦900bn in January

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to raise up to ₦900 billion from the domestic debt market through its January 2026 bond auction, effectively doubling the ₦450 billion target set for the same period last year.Details contained in offer documents released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) show that the January 2026 auction will involve the reopening of three Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds with a total offer size of ₦900 billion. This represents a 100 per cent year-on-year increase compared to the January 2025 issuance.The strategy reflects mounting fiscal pressure and increasing refinancing demands, as the government turns more aggressively to the local bond market to meet its funding needs.By comparison, the January 2025 bond auction indicated a more cauti...
UK-Based Woman Claims Nancy Isime, Ex-Beauty Queen Played Roles in Breakdown of Her Marriage
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UK-Based Woman Claims Nancy Isime, Ex-Beauty Queen Played Roles in Breakdown of Her Marriage

A Nigerian woman living in the United Kingdom, Ify Okafor, has accused actress Nancy Isime and former beauty queen Sylvia Nduka of allegedly being involved in the breakdown of her marriage to businessman Chinedu Nwobodo, the owner of Circa Lagos.According to reports, Ify, who hails from Ogwashi-Uku in Delta State, made the claims in a detailed Facebook post in which she recounted what she described as repeated acts of infidelity by her former husband during their marriage.She stated that some of the alleged affairs took place while they were still legally and traditionally married. In her account, she claimed that the purported relationships involving Nancy Isime and Sylvia Nduka caused her immense emotional pain, humiliation, and turmoil within her home.Ify further alleged tha...
Hilda Baci Sets New Milestone, Emerges Three-Time Guinness World Records Holder
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Hilda Baci Sets New Milestone, Emerges Three-Time Guinness World Records Holder

Nigerian celebrity chef and entrepreneur Hilda Baci has reached another remarkable milestone, announcing that she is now a three-time Guinness World Records holder after learning she broke two records during a single event.According to reports, Hilda shared the news on her Instagram page, disclosing that she recently received an email from Guinness World Records confirming an extra record tied to her famous jollof rice cooking achievement.She explained that although she initially believed she had only set the record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, it was later confirmed that the same dish also established a new world record for the largest serving of rice overall.Combined with her earlier record for the longest cooking marathon, the latest confirmation me...
Qatar’s Al Ahli Secure Signature of Former Super Eagles Skipper Troost-Ekong
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Qatar’s Al Ahli Secure Signature of Former Super Eagles Skipper Troost-Ekong

Qatar Stars League side Al Ahli SC have officially completed the signing of former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong, a move aimed at bolstering the club’s defensive strength.The announcement, made through the club’s official platforms, puts an end to weeks of speculation surrounding the future of the seasoned centre-back.Troost-Ekong arrives from Saudi Arabian club Al Kholood, where he was a mainstay in defence and one of the team’s most reliable performers. The 32-year-old has penned a deal that will see him remain with Al Ahli until June 2028, highlighting the club’s confidence in his experience and leadership.Following his arrival, the Nigerian defender was handed his favoured number five jersey, a shirt number he has worn throughout much of his professional career....
Assemblies of God Prohibits Pastors from Marrying Outside the Denomination
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Assemblies of God Prohibits Pastors from Marrying Outside the Denomination

The Assemblies of God Church has issued a directive prohibiting its pastors from marrying outside the denomination.The announcement was made by the church’s General Superintendent, Rev. Abel Amadi, during the 2026 Leaders’ Retreat held at Evangel Camp, Okpoto, Ebonyi State. He instructed district presbyteries to strictly enforce the policy, stressing that approval must not be granted to any pastor who intends to marry a non-member of the Assemblies of God.Rev. Amadi encouraged pastors in search of spouses to look within the church across different states, assuring them that God would provide a suitable partner to support their ministry.He clarified that the rule applies only to pastors and does not affect regular church members.
Zelensky expresses concern that the Greenland dispute is distracting attention from the Ukraine war
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Zelensky expresses concern that the Greenland dispute is distracting attention from the Ukraine war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday, January 19, expressed concern that US President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland could be distracting from Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, now nearing its fourth year. Trump last week threatened European nations with tariffs of up to 25 percent for opposing the acquisition plan, a move that angered Brussels and placed fresh strain on NATO unity.Ukraine, currently facing sustained Russian strikes on its energy infrastructure, is wary of any diplomatic rift that could weaken support from Western allies. “I’m worried about any loss of focus during a full-scale war,” Zelensky told reporters. He stressed that debates over Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, should not be viewed as interchangeable with the conflict in Uk...
Lawyer says Prince Harry was targeted for challenging UK newspaper practices
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Lawyer says Prince Harry was targeted for challenging UK newspaper practices

Britain's Prince Harry arrives during the first week of a nine-week trial lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail, which Britain's Prince Harry and others are suing over allegations of privacy breaches dating back 30 years, at the High Court in London, Britain, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Toby MelvillePrince Harry faced a “sustained campaign of attacks” for challenging Britain’s powerful Daily Mail over alleged intrusion into his private life, his lawyer told the High Court on Tuesday, January 20, as the Duke of Sussex and six others pursue claims of unlawful information gathering against the paper’s publisher, Associated Newspapers.Entertainment centerHarry, 41, and fellow claimants, including Elton John, David Furnish, Liz Hurley, Sadie Frost, Doreen ...
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