4 h. ago Venezuela shows how states fall when legitimacy and intelligence fail

The extraction of Nicolás Maduro from the presidential palace in Caracas on January 3, 2026, by United States forces sent read more Venezuela shows how states fall when legitimacy and intelligence fail

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8 h. ago Ministry, DSS Intercept Trucks Allegedly Transporting Illegally Mined Lithium In Kwara

The Zonal Mine Officer for the South-West, Engineer Ganiyu Ajibade, revealed that the crackdown followed credible intelligence received on Thursday, 8th January 2026. The post Ministry, DSS Intercept Trucks Allegedly Transporting Illegally Mined Lithium In Kwara appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago Venezuela: UN independent investigators seek immediate release of all political prisoners

UN independent investigators on Monday called  for immediate release of all political prisoners in Venezuela, stating that more than 100 read more Venezuela: UN independent investigators seek immediate release of all political prisoners

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14 h. ago Nigeria set to pass AI law, among first in Africa to regulate sector

Nigeria is moving to become one of the first African countries to formally regulate artificial intelligence (AI), as lawmakers prepare read more Nigeria set to pass AI law, among first in Africa to regulate sector

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48 h. ago Police arrest robbery suspects, recover firearms in Nasarawa

Nasarawa police arrest notorious robbery suspects Kabiru Isah and Monday Bulus, recovering a G3 rifle and a pump-action rifle after an intelligence operati Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-robbery-suspects-recover-firearms-in-nasarawa/

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50 h. ago Police arrest armed robbery suspects, recover rifles in Nasarawa

Police operatives in Nasarawa State have arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered firearms following a late-night intelligence-led operation in read more Police arrest armed robbery suspects, recover rifles in Nasarawa

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62 h. ago Venezuela opposition says policeman accused of ‘treason’ died in custody

Opposition parties report a Venezuelan police officer, a political prisoner accused of treason, has died in state custody, raising human rights concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/venezuela-opposition-says-policeman-accused-of-treason-died-in-custody/

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62 h. ago Protests erupt one week after US forces captured Venezuela’s Maduro

Hundreds stage Venezuela protests one week after US forces captured Nicolas Maduro. The interim government moves to revive ties with Washington. Read More: https://punchng.com/protests-erupt-one-week-after-us-forces-captured-venezuelas-maduro/

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63 h. ago Maduro’s fall: A warning to authoritarian leaders or threat to the world?

When the United States (US) forces swept into Venezuela last week and captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife, ending a read more Maduro’s fall: A warning to authoritarian leaders or threat to the world?

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3 d. ago Carbon AI targets productivity, sustainability at Lagos AI Conference

Carbon AI is positioning Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a practical engine for productivity and sustainable growth in Africa with the read more Carbon AI targets productivity, sustainability at Lagos AI Conference

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3 d. ago Around the World: Venezuela releases detainee, Swiss fire arrest, Iran internet shutdown and other trending stories

Venezuela frees political detainees amid US pressure Venezuela has begun releasing detainees described by human rights groups as political prisoners, read more Around the World: Venezuela releases detainee, Swiss fire arrest, Iran internet shutdown and other trending stories

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3 d. ago Five AI business ideas shaping small enterprise opportunities in 2026

As artificial intelligence tools move from testing to daily use, a shift is taking place across small and medium-sized businesses. read more Five AI business ideas shaping small enterprise opportunities in 2026

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3 d. ago Sectors that will power Nigeria’s 4.4% GDP projection in 2026

Nigeria’s economy has been projected for expansion this year, with real GDP growth expected to rise to 4.4 percent as read more Sectors that will power Nigeria’s 4.4% GDP projection in 2026

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4 d. ago Ugochinyere Hails Trump’s Action In Venezuela, Urges Arrest Of Imo ‘Election Riggers’

The member representing Ideato North and South federal constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has declared support for United States President Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuela’s President, Nicolás Maduro, urging similar action against those allegedly plotting to undermine Nigeria’s democracy through election manipulation in Imo State. Ugochinyere made […]

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4 d. ago 2024 election win must be recognised, says Venezuela opposition figure 

Exiled Venezuela opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia says any democratic transition must recognize his 2024 presidential election victory. Read More: https://punchng.com/2024-election-win-must-be-recognised-says-venezuela-opposition-figure/

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4 d. ago FG tasks NSCDC on enhanced intelligence, decorates 113 newly promoted commandants

The Federal Government has charged the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to upscale intelligence gathering and prompt response read more FG tasks NSCDC on enhanced intelligence, decorates 113 newly promoted commandants

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4 d. ago Trump says he scrapped new Venezuela attack after prisoner release

Donald Trump says he cancelled a second wave of attacks on Venezuela due to the government releasing political prisoners. He is set to meet with oil compan Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-says-he-scrapped-new-venezuela-attack-after-prisoner-release/

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4 d. ago Venezuela frees political prisoners in move praised by Trump

Venezuela begins releasing numerous political prisoners following the ouster of Nicolas Maduro, a move praised by President Trump as a step toward cooperat Read More: https://punchng.com/venezuela-frees-political-prisoners-in-move-praised-by-trump/

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4 d. ago Trump to meet top US oil executives after seizing Venezuela leader

President Trump will meet with top US oil executives to discuss controlling Venezuela’s vast oil reserves following a military operation to seize its leade Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-to-meet-top-us-oil-executives-after-seizing-venezuela-leader/

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4 d. ago US Senate Moves To Curb Trump’s Military Powers In Venezuela

The United States Senate has advanced a resolution aimed at restricting President Donald Trump’s ability to take further military action against Venezuela without explicit congressional authorisation. In a 52–47 procedural vote on Thursday, five Republicans joined Senate Democrats in supporting the measure to advance the war powers resolution. If fully passed, the legislation would require […]

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