January 26, 2026

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Alcaraz Moves Closer to Career Grand Slam with Straight-Sets Win at Australian Open

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Carlos Alcaraz sailed into the quarterfinals of the Australian Open with a 7-6 (6), 6-4, 7-5 victory over Tommy Paul. The Spanish sensation showed off his reworked service motion and impressive performance, earning praise from Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz now aims to secure his first Melbourne Park title and complete a career Grand Slam....

Dončić Returns to Dallas, Powers Lakers Past Mavericks in 116–110 Win

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Luka Dončić delivered a commanding performance on his return to Dallas, scoring 33 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116–110 win over the Dallas Mavericks. The game marked Dončić’s first appearance in Dallas since the dismissal of the executive who sanctioned his trade, underscoring both personal and competitive significance....

Alvaro Arbeloa’s Real Madrid: Mbappe’s Stellar Contribution to Victory over Villarreal

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Alvaro Arbeloa’s Real Madrid continue their revival with a 2-1 victory over Villarreal, with Kylian Mbappe playing a crucial role. The French superstar netted twice, including a cheeky penalty, securing the win and keeping Madrid’s momentum intact. This victory takes them two points clear of Barcelona in the La Liga standings....

NNPP Condemns Abba Yusuf’s Defection, Calls It ‘Historic Betrayal’

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The New Nigeria Peoples Party has condemned the defection of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, describing his exit as a “historic betrayal” of the party and the Kwankwasiyya movement. The party accused Yusuf of abandoning the mandate that brought him to power, warning that his decision could weaken party cohesion as political realignments continue in Kano State....

Rivers APC Faction Welcomes Tinubu’s Affirmation of Fubara as Party Leader

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A faction of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State has welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s affirmation of Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the party’s leader in the state, describing the move as a clarification of party constitution and convention. The faction said the declaration should end internal disputes and help stabilise party administration amid ongoing political tensions....

Tax Reform Acts Controversy: House Releases CTCs as Minority Insists Laws Were Altered

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Nigeria’s House of Representatives has released the Certified True Copies of the 2025 Tax Reform Acts, declaring an end to controversy over alleged post-passage alterations. However, the Minority Caucus insists discrepancies remain between the versions passed by lawmakers and earlier gazetted copies, renewing debate over legislative authority, due process, and the integrity of Nigeria’s law-making process....

Malami Accuses DSS of Blocking Legal Access, Violating Right to Fair Hearing

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Former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami has accused the Department of State Services of denying him access to his lawyers, actions he says undermine his constitutional right to fair hearing. The allegation follows his rearrest after meeting bail conditions in an EFCC case, raising fresh concerns about due process and the enforcement of court orders....

Rivers Crisis: APC Leaders Call on National Assembly to Assume State Assembly Functions

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Leaders of Nigeria’s ruling party have urged the National Assembly to consider assuming the legislative functions of the Rivers State House of Assembly, citing an escalating political crisis in the state. The call follows stalled impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and a refusal by the state’s chief judge to constitute an investigative panel amid subsisting court orders....

Kwankwaso Declares January 23 ‘World Betrayal Day’ After Abba Yusuf’s NNPP Exit

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Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, national leader of the NNPP, has declared January 23 as “World Betrayal Day” following Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s resignation from the party. The declaration, made during an address to supporters in Kano, underscores growing internal divisions within the Kwankwasiyya movement and highlights deepening political tensions after Yusuf’s planned defection....

Abba Yusuf Fires Political Adviser as Kano Power Blocs Realign After NNPP Exit

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Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has dismissed his political adviser barely 24 hours after resigning from the NNPP, signalling a major political realignment in the state. The move comes amid mass defections of lawmakers and council chairmen, deepening tensions within the Kwankwasiyya movement and reshaping Kano’s political landscape ahead of 2027....

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