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NLC Warns Heavy Taxes, Low Wages, Rising Debt Threaten Nigeria’s Stability
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised concerns over the combined impact of high taxation, low wages, and mounting national debt, describing them as serious threats to Nigeria’s economic and democratic stability. NLC President Joe Ajaero issued the warning during the book launch and 85th birthday celebration of NLC founding president Hassan Summonu, urging the
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Harvey Barnes Scores 102nd-Minute Winner as Newcastle End Leeds’ Unbeaten Run in Premier League Thriller
In a jaw-dropping Premier League encounter at St James’ Park, Newcastle United secured a sensational 4-3 victory over Leeds United, with Harvey Barnes netting a dramatic 102nd-minute winner. The victory ended Leeds’ remarkable unbeaten streak and marked one of the most thrilling games in Premier League history. Newcastle vs Leeds: A Match Full of Drama
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Boundary Market Residents, Traders Disagree with LAWMA Over Dumpsite Concerns
Traders and residents of Boundary Market, Ajegunle, Lagos, have raised alarms over poor sanitation, blaming both fellow residents and inefficiencies in waste management for heaps of refuse littering market roads and contaminating the Ajegunle-Apapa Waterside canal. Some residents admitted that improper disposal by locals contributes to the problem, while others said Lagos Waste Management Authority
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Barcelona Storms into Spanish Super Cup Final with Crushing Win Over Athletic Club
Barcelona continued their dominance in Spanish football by thrashing Athletic Club 5-0 in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia, securing a place in the final with an emphatic performance. The 15-time winners displayed attacking brilliance, scoring four goals in just 16 minutes and leaving their opponents stunned. Historic First-Half Performance Barcelona made history
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Trump’s Russia Sanctions Bill Could Hike Tariffs on India Up to 500%
Updated: Jan 8, 2026 US President Donald Trump has reportedly greenlit a bipartisan Russian sanctions bill that could dramatically increase tariffs on countries trading with Russia, including India. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said the legislation would allow Trump to “punish countries who buy cheap Russian oil fueling Putin’s war machine,” with a vote possibly scheduled as early as next week. What
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Thursday Transfer Gossip: Bournemouth Eye Nwaneri, Stones’ Future Uncertain
Several Premier League and European clubs are making moves in the January transfer window, with big names and young prospects linked to potential deals. Bournemouth Target Arsenal’s Nwaneri Bournemouth are reportedly interested in taking 18-year-old Arsenal forward Ethan Nwaneri on loan. The England Under-21 international is struggling for regular first-team football but prefers to remain
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DSS Deploys Over 50 Operatives to Kuje Prison Following Malami Bail Amid Terrorism Financing Probe
The Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre has been placed under heavy security as more than 50 operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) took positions around the facility, sources say. The deployment comes after former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, was granted bail in his ₦8.7 billion money
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India Emerging as Key Defence Innovation Partner for the US: Raj Shah
Updated: Jan 8, 2026 Raj Shah, Managing Partner at Silicon Valley-based national security venture capital firm Shield Capital, has said that India is emerging as a critical partner for the United States in defence innovation, particularly through platforms such as INDUS-X. Shah, who previously led the Pentagon’s elite Defence Innovation Unit Experimental (DIUx), told HTthat advanced technologies in space, undersea systems, artificial
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Aryna Sabalenka Criticizes Tennis Calendar: Players “Not Protected” Amid Gruelling Schedule
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has warned that tennis authorities are prioritizing their own interests over player welfare, highlighting the increasing physical and mental demands of the WTA tour. Speaking after her 6-3 6-3 win over Sorana Cirstea at the Brisbane International, Sabalenka said the sport’s schedule is “insane” and contributes to a high injury
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Vijay’s Jana Nayagan Release Postponed Amid Censor Row
Updated: Jan 8, 2026 The much-anticipated Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan, originally scheduled for release on January 9, has been postponed due to unresolved issues with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the production house confirmed. KVN Productions described the delay as due to “unavoidable circumstances beyond our control” and expressed regret over disappointing fans. The controversy centers on the certification of the
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