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....

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....

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Dumps NNPP Amid Prolonged Party Crisis

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Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, citing persistent internal crises and leadership disputes. The decision, formally communicated to party officials, marks a significant political shift in Kano and could trigger wider realignments ahead of future elections, as key lawmakers and local government leaders are also reported to be exiting the party structure....

Supreme Court Ends Kudirat Abiola Murder Case as Lagos Abandons Appeal

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Nigeria’s apex court has formally closed the long-running Kudirat Abiola murder case, ruling that Lagos State abandoned its appeal by failing to act for nine years. The decision ends all legal efforts to revive the prosecution of former military officer Hamza Al-Mustapha, bringing final judicial closure to one of Nigeria’s most politically significant criminal cases nearly three decades after the assassination....

Makoko Demolitions: Lagos Government Defends Clearance as CAPPA Reports 10,000+ Displaced

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Fresh demolitions in Makoko have reignited debate over urban safety and social justice in Lagos after civil society groups reported that more than 10,000 residents were displaced. While the Lagos State Government insists the exercise was necessary to protect lives under high-tension power lines, rights advocates argue that the operation lacked adequate safeguards and humane resettlement plans....

Kaduna Church Abduction: Police Confirm Attack After Initial Denials, Deploy Tactical Units

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Confusion surrounded reports of a mass abduction at two churches in Kaduna State after authorities initially dismissed the claims, only for police to later confirm the incident. The reversal has triggered a full-scale security response in Kajuru Local Government Area, where tactical units are now conducting coordinated rescue operations amid mounting public anxiety....

Nigeria vs Algeria: No Revenge, Just Results — Simon Sets Tone for AFCON Quarter-Final

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Moses Simon insists Nigeria are focused on winning, not revenge, as the Super Eagles face Algeria in a high-stakes AFCON quarter-final. With both teams unbeaten, Nigeria’s attacking firepower meets Algeria’s defensive resilience in a clash set to define the tournament’s direction....

Ruben Amorim Sacked: Manchester United Pull Plug on Another ‘Project’ as Crisis Deepens

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Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim, ending a turbulent tenure marked by internal tension, unclear authority lines and doubts over backing in the transfer market. The decision underlines the club’s ongoing leadership crisis and raises fresh questions about direction at Old Trafford....

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