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…
MUSEVENI WINS SEVENTH TERM IN UGANDA ELECTION MARRED BY VIOLENCE
RismadarVoice ReportersJanuary 17, 2026 Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni has won a seventh term in office following an election overshadowed by violence, arrests of opposition figures and a nationwide internet shutdown.…
AFCON FINAL: SENEGAL COACH URGES MANE TO RECONSIDER RETIREMENT
RismadarVoice ReportersJanuary 17, 2026 Senegal head coach, Pape Thiaw has expressed hope that the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco will not mark Sadio Mane’s last appearance at the…
NIDCOM MOURNS NIGERIAN KILLED IN INDIA
RismadarVoice ReportersJanuary 17, 2026 The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has expressed deep sadness over the tragic death of a Nigerian national, Emeka Christian, who was reportedly killed in Pune,…
IRAN BEGINS PHASED RESTORATION OF COMMUNICATIONS AFTER PROTESTS
By Micah JonahJanuary 17, 2026 Iran has started easing strict communication restrictions imposed following deadly anti-government protests that swept the country for more than two weeks. Authorities restored nationwide short…
KANO GOV’T DISMISSES HALTING GOVERNANCE OVER FILE FORWARDING DIRECTIVE
RismadarVoice ReportersJanuary 17, 2026 The Kano State Government has dismissed reports suggesting that a recent directive by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, which temporarily halted the forwarding of files to his…
EMERGENCY CALLS REVEAL CHAOS AFTER ICE SHOOTING AS MINNEAPOLIS BRACES FOR FURTHER UNREST
By Micah JonahJanuary 17, 2026 Newly released emergency call transcripts and police dispatch records have revealed scenes of panic and confusion following the fatal shooting of Minneapolis resident, Renee Nicole…
MACHADO PLEDGES PRO U.S. ALLIANCE, BACKS TRANSITION PLAN AFTER MADURO REMOVAL
By Micah JonahJanuary 17, 2026 Venezuelan opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado has outlined a future vision of close alignment with the United States, saying Venezuela would become Washington’s strongest ally…
FAA ISSUES CAUTION TO AIRLINES OVER POSSIBLE MILITARY ACTIVITY ON FLIGHTS TO LATIN AMERICA
By Micah JonahJanuary 17, 2026 The United States Federal Aviation Administration has warned airlines to exercise caution when flying over Mexico, Central America and parts of South America, citing risks…
