SUPER EAGLES BEAT EGYPT TO CLAIM AFCON BRONZE
RismadarVoice ReportersJanuary 17, 2026 The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Egypt’s Pharaohs 4–2 on penalties on Saturday to secure the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following…
US JUDGE LIMITS ICE AGENTS’ ACTIONS AGAINST MINNESOTA PROTESTERS
By Micah JonahJanuary 17, 2026 A federal judge in Minnesota has issued an injunction, restricting the tactics used by U.S. immigration agents deployed in the state, following repeated clashes with…
UN BIODIVERSITY TREATY TAKES EFFECT, TARGETS PROTECTION OF 30% OF OCEANS BY 2030
By Micah JonahJanuary 17, 2026 A landmark United Nations treaty to safeguard biodiversity in international waters has officially entered into force, establishing a legally binding framework to protect marine ecosystems,…
ICPC DECLARES CHINESE NATIONAL ZICHAO QIU WANTED OVER CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS
By Micah JonahJanuary 17, 2026 The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has declared Mr. Zichao Qiu, a Chinese national, wanted in connection with ongoing investigations into…
SYRIAN ARMY ADVANCES INTO DEIR HAFER AFTER SDF WITHDRAWS
By Micah JonahJanuary 17, 2026 The Syrian military has entered Deir Hafer in Aleppo governorate after the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) withdrew from their positions, marking a shift in…
BANK OF ENGLAND CHIEF URGES DEFENCE AGAINST POPULIST PRESSURE
By Micah JonahJanuary 17, 2026 Bank of England Governor, Andrew Bailey has called on financial policymakers to resist attempts by populist politicians to undermine their credibility. Bailey said populism complicates…
GOV. ENO, A FOCUSED, PHENOMENAL LEADER — INFO COMMISSIONER
RismadarVoice ReportersJanuary 17, 2026 Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Mr Aniekan Umanah, has described Governor Umo Eno as a focused and phenomenal leader, whose two and a half years…
KEY SUSPECT PLEADS GUILTY IN SHAKAHOLA CULT MASSACRE CASE
By Micah JonahJanuary 17, 2026 A central suspect in the Shakahola cult massacre has admitted guilt in the killing of 191 followers, the majority of whom were children, authorities reported.…
IRAN’S KHAMENEI BLAMES U.S, ISRAEL FOR “THOUSANDS KILLED” IN PROTESTS
By Micah JonahJanuary 17, 2026 Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has accused the United States and Israel of direct involvement in the nationwide protests that have rocked the country…
TINUBU RETURNS TO ABUJA AFTER ABU DHABI SUMMIT
RismadarVoice ReportersJanuary 17, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after participating in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, where Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates signed a…
