The naira continued its decline against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Monday, January 13. New data from FMDQ showed that the naira weakened to N1,548.89 against the dollar on Monday from N1,543.03, indicating a N5.86 fall compared to N1,543.03 traded at the close of last Friday. Similarly, on the black market, …
Daniil Medvedev Smashes Racquet in Fiery Australian Open Opener
Fifth seed and multiple Australian Open finalist Daniil Medvedev made headlines for all the wrong reasons during his first-round match on Tuesday, where an emotional meltdown saw him smash his racquet against the net. Despite the drama, the Russian star managed to overcome Thai wildcard and world No. 418 Kasidit Samrej in a grueling …
Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra Split After 30 Years Together
Pep Guardiola and his wife, Cristina Serra, have reportedly separated after three decades as a couple. The Manchester City manager, 53, and Serra, a Brazilian journalist and writer, tied the knot in 2014 in an intimate ceremony near Barcelona. However, reports from Spanish outlet Sport reveal that they have decided to end their marriage. The …
Over 100 Illegal Miners Found Dead in Abandoned South African Gold Mine
A minimum of 100 illegal miners have tragically died after being trapped in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa for several months, according to a group advocating for mining-affected communities. Sabelo Mnguni, a spokesperson for the Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA), revealed to The Associated Press that videos retrieved from a mobile …
Lawyer Who Led Prosecution Against Trump Resigns and Flees US
Jack Smith, the special counsel who spearheaded the prosecution against United States President-elect Donald Trump, has resigned and fled the country just days ahead of Trump’s inauguration on January 20. According to documents submitted to US District Judge Aileen Cannon, Smith completed his work and filed his final confidential report on January 7 before formally …
Court sacks pro-Wike Rivers PDP chairman
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt on Monday, January 13, sacked Chukwuemeka Aaron, the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state. Chukwuemeka is a self-confessed loyalist of the former governor of the state, Nyesom Wike, who is currently the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Justice Stephen Jumbo …
Power Generation in Nigeria Increased by 30% in 2024 – Minister Adelabu
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced a remarkable 30% increase in the country’s power generation capacity in 2024. Speaking during his ministry’s 2025 budget defence before the Senate Committee on Power at the National Assembly on Monday, January 13, Adelabu highlighted the progress made under his leadership. “When I assumed office in 2023, …
Former ‘Wild Child’ actress who died in 2016 is on path to being made a saint
A self-declared former “wild child” and actress from Northern Ireland is on her way to becoming a saint almost nine years after her death. The actress and presenter-turned-nun was killed in an earthquake in Ecuador on April 16, 2016, at age 33. On Sunday, Jan. 12, a special ceremony marking the opening of the case …
British boxer Tyson Fury announces retirement from boxing
British heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from the sport, stating that he is officially hanging up his gloves. The 36-year-old former world champion made the announcement in a video posted on his Instagram, where he said, “I would like to announce my retirement from boxing. It’s been a blast. I’ve loved every …
Mudashiru Obasa Impeached as Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has been removed from office following allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of power. An overwhelming majority of lawmakers—90%—voted in favor of his impeachment during a session held on January 12. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, representing the Apapa 1 constituency, has been elected as the …