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US Tightens Grip on Venezuelan Energy Flows Amid Broader Regional Tensions

Washington / Caracas Senior United States officials have confirmed that Washington is pursuing a strategy centered on controlling Venezuela’s oil exports as part of a broader pressure campaign against the country’s interim authorities. The disclosures were made through interviews, congressional briefings, and official statements reports between January 5 and January 7, 2026. US officials insist […]

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VENEZUELA SWEARS IN DELCY RODRÍGUEZ AS INTERIM PRESIDENT AMID UNVERIFIED REPORTS OF MADURO’S ARREST

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Venezuela’s National Assembly has sworn in Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as interim president following reports that President Nicolás Maduro was arrested and transferred to the United States, a development that has sharply escalated the country’s political and diplomatic crisis. Rodríguez, 56, was sworn in during an emergency session of parliament in Caracas, acting on authorization

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TINUBU NOMINATES MAGNUS ABE, OTHERS TO NUPRC AND NMDPRA BOARDS

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President Bola Tinubu has nominated former senator Magnus Abe and 20 other individuals for appointment to the boards of Nigeria’s key petroleum regulatory agencies, forwarding the nominations to the Senate for screening and confirmation. In separate letters read at plenary on Monday, the President sought Senate approval for nominees to the boards of the Nigerian

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RIVERS STATE POLITICS: APC NATIONAL SECRETARY, WIKE CLASH OVER PARTY INFLUENCE AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTIONS

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Tensions escalated in Rivers State politics on Monday, January 6, 2026, as APC National Secretary Senator Ajibola Basiru and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike publicly traded accusations over control and influence within the ruling party in the state. The dispute follows Basiru’s endorsement of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, which comes amid Wike’s opposition to Fubara’s 2027 re-election

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NNPP PROMISES SURPRISE IN 2027 ELECTIONS, SAYS KWANKWASO

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The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has cautioned political rivals not to underestimate its influence ahead of the 2027 general elections. Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the party’s national leader, assured supporters that the NNPP is prepared to deliver unexpected results at the polls. Kwankwaso made the remarks on Monday, January 6, 2026, while addressing party

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SURGE IN KIDNAPPINGS AND TERRORISM RAISES SECURITY CONCERNS IN KWARA, KADUNA, AND BAUCHI

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Communities across Kwara, Kaduna, and Bauchi states are facing a renewed wave of insecurity, with recent incidents highlighting persistent threats from armed groups and terrorism financing networks. In Kwara State, residents on the Isanlu–Isin–Omu Aran road were reportedly ambushed by suspected terrorists on Monday, January 6, 2026. Armed men stopped vehicles along the busy highway,

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NIGERIAN HOUSEHOLDS CUT REAL SPENDING BY N14 TRILLION IN 2024 AMID SOARING INFLATION

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Household consumption in Nigeria contracted sharply in 2024, with spending at constant prices declining by N14.29 trillion from the previous year, according to the latest statistical bulletin from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The drop reflects the combined impact of high inflation and rising costs of essential goods and services. The CBN data showed

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AFRICAN UNION EXTENDS MANDATE OF MULTINATIONAL TASK FORCE AGAINST BOKO HARAM

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The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council has renewed the mandate of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) combating Boko Haram in the Lake Chad Basin for another 12 months, covering February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. The MNJTF comprises military personnel from Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, and Benin, following Niger’s withdrawal from the

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SAHARA POWER TARGETS 7,000MW CAPACITY AS SECTOR REFORMS BOOST INVESTMENT

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Sahara Power Group has announced plans to increase electricity generation to between 6,500 and 7,000 megawatts over the next three to five years, following Federal Government reforms and initiatives to address legacy debts in Nigeria’s power sector. Group Managing Director Kola Adesina said the company intends to invest heavily in both gas and renewable energy

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SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS NIGERIAN CONCERNS OVER SECURITY, GOVERNANCE, AND PUBLIC SERVICES

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Abuja, Nigeria – A recent survey by Vanguard has revealed growing public concern over governance, security, and the delivery of essential services across Nigeria. Citizens cited insecurity, corruption, and gaps in public utilities as key issues affecting daily life. Respondents highlighted ongoing security challenges, including terrorist attacks and violent incidents in public spaces. One participant,

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