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Alcaraz Defeats Djokovic to Win 2026 Australian Open and Complete Historic Career Grand Slam

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Carlos Alcaraz has defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets to win the 2026 Australian Open, completing the Career Grand Slam and becoming the youngest male player in tennis history to achieve the feat. The Spaniard recovered from a dominant opening set by Djokovic to secure a historic victory that denied the Serbian great a record-breaking 25th major title....

Army Major Killed as ISWAP Ambushes Military Patrol in Borno

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A Nigerian Army Major has been killed following an ambush by Islamic State West Africa Province fighters on a military patrol in Borno State, security sources confirmed on Friday. The attack, which targeted troops operating in the Lake Chad axis, underscores persistent insurgent pressure in the North-East despite sustained counter-terrorism operations....

Soludo Shuts Onitsha Main Market Over IPOB Sit-at-Home Defiance

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Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has ordered the closure of Onitsha Main Market following alleged defiance of the proscribed IPOB’s sit-at-home directive by traders. The state government says the decision is aimed at restoring order, enforcing the rule of law and preventing economic sabotage, amid rising security concerns and disruptions to commercial activity in the state....

Tax Reforms vs Reality: Why PAYE Cuts Feel Invisible to Workers

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Nigeria’s new tax reforms promise relief through PAYE reductions, yet many workers say they feel poorer, not better off. This deep dive examines why PAYE cuts feel invisible to workers, analysing inflation velocity, household cost absorption, payroll implementation gaps and the psychology of income perception that continues to undermine confidence in reform outcomes....

Workers React to New Tax Laws as Take-Home Pay Changes

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Nigerian workers have expressed mixed reactions to the new tax laws as changes to PAYE deductions alter take-home pay across income bands. While some employees report slight increases in net earnings, others say the gains are marginal and insufficient to offset rising living costs, highlighting uneven outcomes in early implementation of the reforms....

Forgiveness or Strategy? Akpabio Drops Lawsuits After Church Sermon, Critics See a Calculated Reset

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s decision to withdraw all defamation suits after a New Year church sermon has been framed as forgiveness. Critics, however, see a subtler calculation: a strategic retreat that ends scrutiny, reshapes optics, and resets power without judicial accountability....

ALGERIA HANDED BRUTAL GROUP AS THEY FACE ARGENTINA, AUSTRIA & JORDAN

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Algeria face a daunting task at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being placed in Group H alongside reigning champions Argentina, European contenders Austria and regional underdogs Jordan. The Desert Foxes, returning to the global stage with renewed ambition, must navigate one of the tournament’s toughest groups as they chase a first knockout appearance since 2014....

Egypt Draw Belgium, Iran and New Zealand in 2026 World Cup Group G and Fancy Knockout Chances

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Egypt have been handed a balanced 2026 World Cup group featuring Belgium, Iran and New Zealand, giving the Pharaohs a credible path to the knockout stages. With Mohamed Salah expected to lead a well-organised and experienced squad, Egypt enter Group G confident of progressing despite the presence of top-seeded Belgium....

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