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US President Donald Trump headed home from Davos on Thursday after unveiling his new “Board of Peace” and once again casting himself as a global peacemaker, despite widespread scepticism over a plan that aims to rewrite the world order. Trump officials also unveiled ambitious plans for a “New Gaza” during the ceremony at the World Economic Forum, the US leader describing the devastated Palestinian territory as “great real estate”. Trump later met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with both describing their talks as good and the US leader saying Russia’s nearly four-year-old war with Kyiv “has to end”. Zelensky announced…

Operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cybercrime Squad of the Delta State Police Command have arrested 10 suspected kidnappers and armed robbers across the state. The development was disclosed in a statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, and made available to journalists in Warri on Thursday. According to the statement, on January 20, 2026, at about 4:30 a.m., SAKCCS operatives, acting on credible intelligence, carried out a coordinated follow-up operation in connection with reported cases of kidnapping and armed robbery in Obinoba, Obiaruku, Abraka, Ororokpe and neighbouring communities. “The intelligence-led operation, which was executed…

Nigeria and Canada are set to deepen collaboration on energy sustainability as organisers announced plans for two major events aimed at promoting excellence in sustainable development across Africa. The Chief Executive Officer of Toronto-based IMPATEZ Management firm, Olalekan Ajibade, in collaboration with Toronto Metropolitan University, announced it will host the 2026 Canada-Africa Sustainability and Energy Summit and the Inaugural 2026 Canada-Africa Sustainability Excellence Awards in Toronto. In a statement, the organisers noted that the Nigeria-Canada-focused events will “inspire, stimulate, encourage, and promote excellence in sustainable development initiatives and practices,” with a strong emphasis on energy sustainability, policy, and leadership. Ajibade…

Former two-time UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya will enter his upcoming fight as the betting underdog for the first time in his professional career, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 36-year-old Nigerian-born fighter faces American contender Joe Pyfer at UFC Seattle on March 28, 2026, at the Climate Pledge Arena. The betting lines currently list Adesanya at +112 while opponent Pyfer sits at -132, giving the former champion only a 47 per cent chance of winning the middleweight bout. Adesanya enters this fight on a three-fight losing streak, which has drastically changed his betting profile. Throughout his career, he has consistently…

Yeni Kuti, daughter of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has reacted to the ongoing dispute involving singer Wizkid and her brother, Seun Kuti, calling for calm and unity amid the growing tension. In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by TVC Entertainment on Thursday, Yeni said she deliberately avoided engaging in the exchanges surrounding the feud because of her personal relationship with Wizkid. “I love Wizkid a lot. Wizkid is my padi. When two giants fight, it is the grass that suffers,” she said. She explained that her long-standing relationship with the singer made it difficult for her to…

In February, Amazon plans to roll out a much-needed revamp of Fire TV OS, one that seemingly takes a cue from Google’s TV platform. The forthcoming UI redesign will introduce better organization, support for Alexa Plus, and quicker performance to the aging OS, the latter of which has been a crux of the platform’s issues for years. Collectively, the changes make it a lot easier to recommend the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus, which is on sale at Woot through January 23rd for an all-time low of $18.39 ($32 off) when you use code DEVICES20 at checkout.The Fire TV Stick…

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said the company views its dollar-pegged stablecoin as neutral financial infrastructure with network effects, rather than a product meant to compete with existing payment companies.Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box during the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland, Allaire said Circle does not view card networks such as Visa or Mastercard as competitors, describing them instead as “significant partners.”According to Allaire, stablecoins are “network effect businesses,” with usage and circulation increasing as more developers and institutions integrate, adding that Circle operates as a “neutral company” that does not compete with banks, payment companies or exchanges.He also said the long-term implications of stablecoins remain unknown.Over time, the cost of…

Hollywood’s biggest night will soon be in full swing at the 2026 Oscars, but first, the nominations for the 98th annual Academy Awards were revealed. Lewis Pullman and Danielle Brooks announced the nominees from California on Thursday, January 22. For the first time, casting will be honored at the Academy Awards, with up to two casting directors per film eligible to win a trophy. Plans are already underway to include another new category for stunt design at the 100th annual Academy Awards for films released in 2027. The 2026 Oscars will include 24 categories, each of which has five nominees.…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 735 suspected cases of dengue fever across five states between January and November 2025, with two confirmed deaths recorded nationwide. According to the agency’s dengue fever situation report for November 2025, Sokoto was the only state that reported suspected cases in November, while Edo and Sokoto accounted for the majority of cases recorded in 2025. Edo, Sokoto account for majority of cases From January to November 2025, a total of 735 suspected dengue fever cases were reported across five states and 17 local government areas nationwide. Edo State recorded…

Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) said it has allotted 125 million ordinary shares worth N10 billion in respect of the private placement held by the financial services group in December 2025. The banking group received a single application for the said number of shares, which was considered valid under the terms of the capital raise programme and processed accordingly, recording a 100 per cent subscription, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday. The shares were issued at N80 per unit. No mention was made of the name of the allottee. “The allotted shares will be credited immediately to the CSCS…