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Tesla Loses Global EV Crown to China’s BYD Amid Political Controversies and End of US Tax Breaks
Tesla has lost its position as the world’s top-selling electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer to Chinese automaker BYD, marking a significant shift in the global EV market. In 2025, Tesla sold 1.64 million vehicles, compared with BYD’s 2.26 million units, representing a 9 percent year-on-year decline for the California-based company. The loss of Tesla’s leadership comes
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UN Chief Guterres Urges Israel to Reverse NGO Ban in Gaza and West Bank
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on Israel to reverse its planned ban on 37 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) operating in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. The ban, set to take effect on March 1, 2026, targets aid groups critical to humanitarian operations in the region, raising concerns about worsening the ongoing humanitarian crisis
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Customs, NDLEA Bust Cocaine Smuggling Ring in Lagos, Seize 30.1kg
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Area Command, in partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has successfully dismantled an international drug trafficking operation in Lagos. On Friday, January 2, 2026, officers intercepted 30.1 kilograms of cocaine hidden aboard the Marshall Islands-flagged vessel MV Aruna at Apapa Port’s Greenview Terminal. The seizure marked
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Iran Urges UN to Respond to Trump’s “Reckless” Threats Amid Ongoing Protests
Iran’s United Nations ambassador, Amir Saeed Iravani, has formally called on the UN Secretary-General and the UN Security Council (UNSC) to condemn “unlawful threats” issued by US President Donald Trump amid widespread protests in the Islamic Republic. The letter, sent on Friday, comes hours after Trump warned that the US was “locked and loaded” to
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How Nigerians Can Get the Best Deals with Bango
Ademuyiwa Adebola Taofeek, CEO of Royale PR and co-founder of Bango Nigeria, is changing how Nigerians shop by helping them get real value for money. In an interview with Ibrahim Apekhade Yusuf, the techpreneur explained how his data-driven platform tackles arbitrary pricing and empowers consumers across all market segments, from fast-moving consumer goods to everyday
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US Coast Guard Suspends Search for Survivors After Pacific Boat Strikes Amid Venezuela Operations
The United States Coast Guard has officially suspended its search for survivors following a series of US military strikes on suspected drug smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific. The three-day search, conducted approximately 400 nautical miles southwest of the Mexico-Guatemala border, lasted more than 65 hours without any confirmed sightings of survivors. The strikes occurred
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US Military Captures Venezuelan President Maduro After Strikes on Caracas
The United States has carried out a large-scale military operation in Venezuela, resulting in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, according to US President Donald Trump. The announcement, made on Trump’s Truth Social platform early Saturday, came shortly after explosions and aerial activity were reported across Caracas, marking an unprecedented escalation in
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CBN Projects Strong Economic Growth for Nigeria in 2026
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has projected a positive economic outlook for 2026, forecasting 4.49% GDP growth and a moderation of inflation to 12.94%, driven by stable forex markets, rising oil output, and broad financial sector reforms. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso highlighted that the economy’s transition from crisis management to sustainable recovery is anchored
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South Sudanese Fighters Captured in Sudan Amid Escalating RSF Conflict
Amid ongoing conflict in Sudan, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have reportedly captured more than ten South Sudanese fighters allied with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the North Kordofan State. Sources aligned with the SAF confirmed the arrests in the towns of Kazqil and al-Rayash on Thursday, highlighting the growing involvement of foreign nationals
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Female Organists Break Barriers at ‘Ladies on the Organ’ Concert
In a historic celebration of talent and faith, female organists under the Association of Nigerian Female Organists (ANFO) took center stage at the concert themed “Ladies on the Organ: Her Hymn, Her Organ”. The event, held at the Grace Hall of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) International Headquarters in Yaba, Lagos, showcased
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