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Trump Calls for One-Year Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates at 10%
Washington, January 10, 2026 – U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is calling for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, starting January 20, 2026. The move, shared via social media platform Truth Social, comes amid growing concerns from lawmakers and consumer advocates about high credit card rates. However,
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Walmart to Replace AstraZeneca in Nasdaq-100 Index on January 20
January 10, 2026 – New York – Retail giant Walmart (WMT.O) will officially replace British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca (AZN.L) in the Nasdaq-100 Index on January 20, 2026, the Nasdaq exchange operator (NDAQ.O) announced on Friday. The move follows Walmart’s decision to shift its long-time listing from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to its main
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Wall Street Banks Eye $100 Million Fees as Rio Tinto Considers Glencore Acquisition
London, January 9, 2026 – Wall Street advisers are scrambling to secure lucrative roles in Rio Tinto’s potential acquisition of Glencore, a deal that could create the world’s largest mining company valued at over $200 billion. If completed, banks involved in advising on the merger could collectively earn more than $100 million in fees, sources
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Wizkid Returns to UK with Family After Star-Studded Detty December
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Wizkid has returned to the United Kingdom with his family, including partner and manager Jada Pollock and their three children. The superstar arrived on a private jet on Thursday, January 8, 2026, to kickstart plans for the New Year. Pollock revealed that Wizkid’s team will have a packed schedule for the next
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Heartbeat: MultiChoice Launches New Reality Dating Show to Replace Ultimate Love
Six years after exploring the dating-reality-show format with Ultimate Love, MultiChoice, through Africa Magic, has unveiled a fresh series, Heartbeat. While both Ultimate Love and Heartbeat are Nigerian reality dating shows that bring single contestants together in a secluded house to find love, there are notable differences in format and prize structure. In Ultimate Love,
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Indonesia Temporarily Blocks Elon Musk’s Grok Chatbot Over Sexualized AI Content
Jakarta, January 10, 2026 – Indonesia has become the first country to temporarily block access to Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot, citing concerns over AI-generated sexualized content, including depictions involving minors. The move reflects growing global scrutiny of artificial intelligence tools and the potential for harmful or illegal content to be produced online. The Indonesian government’s
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AFRIMA 2026: How and Where to Watch the 9th All Africa Music Awards Live
The 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) is taking place in Lagos, Nigeria, celebrating Africa’s dynamic music scene and rich cultural heritage. The festival kicked off on January 9, 2026, with the AFRIMA Music Village, an open-air concert featuring performances by top artists including Femi Kuti, Skales, Wande Coal, Diamond Platnumz, Mavo,
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Reliance Jio Considers 2.5% IPO in 2026, Potentially Raising $4.5 Billion in India’s Largest Offering
Reliance Jio Platforms, the telecom unit of Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, is reportedly planning an initial public offering (IPO) in 2026 that could float 2.5% of the company, according to people familiar with the matter. This IPO is poised to become India’s most anticipated and potentially largest-ever public offering, raising more than $4 billion. The
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Saks Global Plans Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing Amid Luxury Retail Struggles
Luxury retailer Saks Global is reportedly preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as early as Sunday, according to Bloomberg News. The company, which owns the iconic Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store in New York, has not finalized a restructuring plan but hopes to do so in the coming weeks. This potential bankruptcy filing marks
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Taraba Youths Urge Tinubu to Resolve Federal University Wukari Leadership Crisis
The Coalition of Taraba Youths has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing leadership dispute at the Federal University Wukari (FUW) in Taraba State, warning that delays in appointing a new Vice-Chancellor could destabilize the university and the state. In an open letter dated Saturday, the group commended the Federal Government
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