California governor urges Europe to grow 'backbone' and 'punch' back at Trump
California’s Governor Gavin Newsom urged Europeans on Tuesday to stop playing nice with US President Donald Trump over Greenland, "develop a backbone" and "punch him in the face." "He's good at exploiting weaknesses, but he backs down when he's punched in the face," Newsom said. He called Trump's bid to take over Greenland "madness" but said the US president would not try to seize it "militarily." Punch him in the face," Newsom said. "But we cannot negotiate our very fundamental values, sovereignty, the identity of our countries and our borders.
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January 20, 2026 20:01 UTC
I'm An Arrogant Nigerian, Fashola on Citizenship
So, I hear some of our colleagues and our compatriots who, by virtue of the 1999 Constitution, have dual citizenship. So, from my childhood experience, I tell people I’m not just a proud Nigerian, I’m an arrogant one. Reflecting on the long-standing trend of Nigerians emigrating in search of better opportunities, Fashola traced the phenomenon back several decades, noting that what is today described as “Japa” is not new. It was not unusual to hear things like ‘I’m tired of this country, I want to check out. The former governor argued that despite its challenges, Nigeria remains a country of vast opportunities and social mobility.
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January 20, 2026 18:38 UTC
Miami's Mark Fletcher Jr. sucker punches Indiana football's Tyrique Tucker
ETMIAMI GARDENS — Indiana football defensive tackle Tyrique Tucker tried to congratulate Miami's running back Mark Fletcher Jr. with a hand shake after a 27-21 win in the CFP title game on Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium. Fletcher stunned Tucker with a sucker punch. "I was just trying to congratulate him on the game," Tucker told The Herald-Times. Tucker wanted to tip his championship hat to Fletcher, but the offer was soundly rejected. Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines rushed to break them up, but Tucker was already back off and wanted no part in a fight after a victory.
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January 20, 2026 16:20 UTC
Anthony Joshua’s family questions trial over tragic car crash
The driver charged in the car crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed two of his friends appeared in a Nigerian court on Tuesday, as the star boxer’s uncle questioned whether a trial was “really worth it”. Kayode faces multiple charges of reckless driving, as well as a charge of driving without a licence. But taking this man to court is something we don’t see any reason for,” Joshua’s uncle, Adedamola Joshua, told AFP at the boxer’s family home. Adedamola Joshua told AFP that Kayode had been his nephew’s driver for three years and that there had never been any complaints. His nephew, a British national of Nigerian heritage, frequently visits southwest Nigeria, where he has friends and family.
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January 20, 2026 15:57 UTC
PDP leadership tussle: Court dismisses Anyanwu’s suit
At the resumed hearing, Anyanwu’s lawyer, U. C. Njemanze-Aku, told the court that the suit had been overtaken by events. The dispute over the office of the PDP National Secretary began when Anyanwu vacated the office to contest the 2023 Imo State governorship election, which he lost. On December 20th 2024, the Court of Appeal in Enugu upheld an earlier judgment of the Federal High Court, which removed Anyanwu and affirmed Udeh-Okoye as the authentic National Secretary of the PDP. In March 2025, the Supreme Court overturned the decisions of both the Court of Appeal and the Federal High Court that had sacked Anyanwu. Despite the ruling of the apex court, the leadership tussle lingered, with different factions laying claim to authority at the PDP national secretariat.
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January 20, 2026 15:51 UTC
Mark Fletcher Jr. 'tried to sneak' Indiana football player with sucker punch
ETAI-assisted summary A Miami running back sucker punched an Indiana defensive tackle following the CFP national championship game. Indiana's Tyrique Tucker was attempting to congratulate Miami's Mark Fletcher Jr. after the Hoosiers' 27-21 victory. MIAMI GARDENS, FL — Indiana football defensive tackle Tyrique Tucker tried to offer congratulations to Miami running back Mark Fletcher Jr. after a 27-21 win in the CFP national championship game Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium. Fletcher stunned Tucker with a sucker punch that left the IU defender "stunned." "I was just trying to congratulate him on the game," Tucker told The Herald-Times.
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January 20, 2026 15:25 UTC
INEC Warns Against Fake 2027 Election Timetable
The Independent National Electoral Commission has warned the public to disregard a false article circulating online claiming the Commission has released the timetable for the 2027 General Elections. The details in the false article—including specific election dates, campaign periods, and party primary windows—are entirely speculative and without any official basis. They do not represent the plans or position of INEC,” the statement added. INEC will make official announcements regarding the 2027 General Elections through the proper channels at the appropriate time,” the statement emphasised. Voters unable to collect their PVCs during this period may do so later at INEC Area Council offices across the FCT.
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January 20, 2026 14:47 UTC
Interior minister visits passport office unannounced, berates delays
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday paid an unannounced visit to the Nigerian Immigration Service passport office in Gwagwalada, Abuja, where he criticised delays in passport processing and warned applicants against making extra payments. The minister inspected operations at the VIP and Children section of the passport office and engaged both officials and applicants, questioning why applicants were still waiting long after the office was expected to commence operations. Because I can see some people waiting downstairs, and our responsibility is to be efficient,” the minister said. Tunji-Ojo also faulted the under-utilisation of the VIP and Children section, noting that applicants waiting in other sections could have been redirected to ease congestion. The minister reiterated that passport offices must prioritise efficiency and fairness.
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January 20, 2026 13:48 UTC
DSS arrests Abubakar Malami after release from Kuje prison
File Copy: Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar MalamiFormer Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), was on Monday taken into custody by security operatives shortly after his release from the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja. Officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service confirmed that Malami was released after meeting his bail conditions. The court granted bail to Malami, his wife, and his son in the sum of N500 million each, with strict conditions. Malami had been in EFCC custody since December 8, 2025, after failing to meet earlier bail conditions. On December 18, a Federal Capital Territory High Court, presided over by Justice Babangida Hassan, upheld his detention as lawful.
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January 20, 2026 12:55 UTC
Mark Fletcher Jr. throws punch at Indiana player, hugs Fernando Mendoza after national championship
ETMIAMI GARDENS, FL — There's a lot of emotion in the wake of a hard-fought College Football Playoff national championship game. Miami running back Mark Fletcher Jr. ran the gamut after Indiana's 27-21 win over the Hurricanes. The junior running back rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns as Miami stayed close to the No. Mark Fletcher Jr. is a junior running back for the Miami Hurricanes. Fletcher ran for 1,192 yards, 5.5 per carry, and 12 touchdowns in 14 games this season.
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January 20, 2026 08:47 UTC
Apple Google Partnership, Tata Punch and More | Tech360
This episode of Tech360 covers Apple's unified creative subscription challenging Adobe, Tata Punch's impact on the compact SUV segment, and the Apple-Google partnership bringing Gemini to Siri. It also includes a flagship smartphone comparison between the iQOO 15, OnePlus 15, and Galaxy S25, followed by on-ground coverage from Davos 2026 focusing on AI, governance, and global trust. Watch through the full episode to know more!
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January 20, 2026 08:41 UTC
ADC, Obidient Collaboration Aims to Unseat APC in 2027
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has expressed confidence that the collaboration between the party and the Obidient Movement will dislodge the All Progressives Congress from power in 2027. Odigie-Oyegun, a former National Chairman of the APC, spoke on Monday in Benin during the mass defection of members of the Obidient Movement into the ADC in Edo State. Welcoming the Obidient Movement on Monday, Odigie-Oyegun said the influx of the Obidient Movement into the party signalled the readiness of Nigerians, particularly the youth, to engage in the struggle for a leadership change and national rebirth. Also speaking, the Edo State Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Asemota Idiogbe, said the ADC provided the most viable platform to challenge the APC both in Edo State and at the national level. The Edo State Chairman of the ADC, Kenneth Odion, welcomed the Obidient Movement into the party, saying the development positioned the ADC for strong electoral performance in future elections.
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January 20, 2026 08:12 UTC
2026 Tata Punch base Smart trim image gallery - Introduction
The base trim of the facelifted Tata Punch is dubbed 'Smart', prices for which start at Rs 5.59 lakh (ex-showroom) for the petrol-manual variant and extend to Rs 6.69 lakh (ex-showroom) for the CNG-manual powertrain. Feature offerings for the 2026 Punch Smart trim are mostly functional, including LED headlights with a follow-me-home function, powered front windows, keyless entry, idle start/stop, drive modes (City and Eco), manual climate control, and a 4-inch part-digital driver's display. Safety features include 6 airbags, ESC, hill hold assist, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and more.
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January 20, 2026 06:41 UTC
50th anniversary: A’Court lists 360 cases for speedy hearing
She added that the National Industrial Court had consistently supported the Court of Appeal with both court and residential accommodation. Justice Dongban-Mensem urged lawyers and litigants to ensure their matters were ripe for hearing and cautioned against unnecessary delays. While acknowledging Lagos’ appeal as a city, she stressed that the sitting was strictly for work. Justice Dongban-Mensem also called on lawyers, litigants, and the media to protect public confidence in the judiciary. In her closing remarks, Justice Dongban-Mensem urged all stakeholders to uphold integrity and professionalism as the court marks its golden jubilee.
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January 20, 2026 06:34 UTC
Miami RB Mark Fletcher Jr. throws punch at Indiana player after Hoosiers' national championship game win
Miami running back Mark Fletcher threw a punch at Indiana defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker after Monday night’s national title game. It’s unclear what prompted Fletcher to go after Tucker following the Hoosiers’ 27-21 win over the Hurricanes. He made a point to congratulate Miami native Fernando Mendoza after the game. Fletcher is a Miami native, too, and the title game was Mendoza’s first college start in his home city. Both scores cut Indiana’s lead to three points, but Miami never led at any point during the game.
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January 20, 2026 05:44 UTC