Pisa president Giuseppe Corrado has expressed his delight following the return of Super Eagles midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, PUNCH Sports Extra report. Corrado expressed his elation that one of his best midfielders is back and ready to contribute immediately to the club’s campaign. “Now Akinsanmiro is back, having been away for the Africa Cup of Nations, and he’ll give us a huge boost in midfield. And other players who can raise the bar will also be returning,” Corrado told Inter News. The 21-year-old, who departed the Super Eagles camp on January 17 following the third-place victory over Egypt, is now fully available for selection.

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress have called on the National Assembly to assume legislative functions of the Rivers State House of Assembly to restore constitutional order in the state. “The Governor has shown prudence and is ready to work for the people of Rivers State, not for a few who want Rivers State bankrupt. We will sustain this battle until our President sacks Wike and the National Assembly takes over the legislative responsibilities of the Rivers State House of Assembly,” the statement added. The party also commended the presidency for affirming Fubara as leader of the APC in Rivers State. He also reiterated calls for the resignation of the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, over comments on the impeachment process.

Greenland and Denmark have formed a united front to face down US President Donald Trump, momentarily setting aside the troubled history between them. The Arctic island, a Danish colony for three centuries, still has a complicated relationship with Denmark, which now rules it as an autonomous territory. At the height of the crisis, Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen made it clear that if the government had to choose between the United States and Denmark, it would choose Denmark. – Colonial past –Trump’s talk of a framework deal negotiated with NATO chief Mark Rutte prompted Denmark and Greenland to reiterate that only they can take decisions concerning them. In the last month of diplomatic back-and-forth, Greenland and Denmark have presented a united front, speaking with one voice.

Her resignation was contained in a letter dated Friday, January 23, 2026, addressed to the NNPP leadership in Tudun Wada Local Government. “In view of the above, I hereby resign my membership of the party,” the letter stated. She also expressed gratitude to the party leadership and members for their support during her time in the party. The development is expected to further weaken the NNPP’s influence in the state, as more members of the party continue to realign with the Governor’s political direction. Meanwhile, the State Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Dahiru Muhammad Hashim, has also formally resigned his membership of the NNPP, effective Friday, January 23, 2026.

Martin Rowson and Ella Baron are both regular contributors to the Guardian’s daily political cartoon. Below, each reflects on their process, the challenges and joys of political cartoons, and what they have learned from one another. Politics is messy and political cartoons should be too. The juxtaposition of these pared-down, fragile lines and bold, confident ones can be helpful in evoking the power dynamics which are important to political cartoons. When I’m drawing a political cartoon I’m always slightly in awe of the fact I’m working from and into a tradition.

Addressing party supporters at his residence in Kano shortly after the governor’s resignation on Friday, Kwankwaso said his long-standing political struggle had always been aimed at the emancipation of ordinary Nigerians. Kwankwaso also urged his supporters to begin early mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, cautioning against complacency. Speaking on recent developments in Kano, the former presidential candidate stressed the need for immediate preparations. “Going by what is happening in Kano today, we need to start preparing because there are people hell-bent on destroying what we built over time,” he stated. Reaffirming his position, Kwankwaso assured his supporters of his resolve to remain steadfast.

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ben Kalu, says any call for him to contest the governorship of Abia State will have to come from the party. Speaking with journalists in his Bende town, Bende LGA, Kalu said that while the governorship is important, his political ambition extends beyond holding the office. “It is the call from the party that will make me run if they find me worthy. My call for him to join the APC is borne out of sincerity of purpose. He commended South East governors for their efforts in maintaining peace in the zone, an aspiration aligned with his PISE-P (Peace in South East Programme).

Napoli have intensified contacts with Atalanta to sign Ademola Lookman as the Serie A side look to strengthen their attack before the transfer window closes, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The newspaper adds that Lookman remains the real target for Napoli, but the formula presents a problem as the club’s “zero balance” policy until February 2 complicates any economic manoeuvre. Fichajes reports that Napoli see Lookman as a player who could make an immediate impact on the squad and believe the forward’s profile matches their sporting project. Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen revealed he has tried to convince Lookman to join him at the Turkish champions. I told him everything about my experience at Galatasaray; how amazing the club and the fans are, and that when he comes here, he’ll feel right at home,” Osimhen told Turkish publication Forza Cimbom.

He Had Gun Before He Punched Me!!! Play video content TMZ.comComic Cristina Payne says comedian Corey Holcomb is threatening her and making her fear for her life ... and she got emotional watching a video that appears to show Corey punching her square in the face. Cristina joined us on "TMZ Live" Friday, and she got emotional when we asked her about surveillance video from the alleged Hollywood street brawl finally surfacing. The raw emotions flowed as soon as we asked Cristina if she was going to take the video to police or a lawyer ... she told us she's afraid to even leave her house these days, claiming Corey has her running scared. As we told you ... Cristina filed a battery report with LAPD, but Corey was never arrested ... and he attempted -- but failed -- to get a temporary restraining order against her ... claiming Cristina put hands on him first, while his back was turned to her.

Sanusi stated this on Friday while speaking with journalists after attending classes at Northwest University, Kano, where he was recently admitted to study Common and Sharia Law. The monarch, who already holds a PhD, explained that his decision to study Law was the fulfilment of a long-held personal ambition, noting that pursuing a Law degree later in life is not unusual. “I am at my happiest in the classroom either studying or teaching because it is a process of learning. Sanusi stressed the importance of legal knowledge in everyday life, saying law provides the framework that shapes human interactions, governance, and civic responsibility. In a light-hearted moment, the emir joked that studying Law could help him better confront his critics.

Newly surfaced video allegedly captured comedian Corey Holcomb punching a female comic in the face outside a Hollywood club. 3 Video allegedly captured comedian Corey Holcomb punching a female comic in the face outside a Hollywood club. Instagram/thebiziroom3 Several bystanders rushed at comedian Corey Holcomb and tackled him to the ground, the video shows. 3 The clip shows a group of people standing outside the Hollywood Improv while a woman identified as Cristina Patyne appears to shout at Holcomb. Payne filed a battery report with the Los Angeles Police Department following the attack, but authorities never arrested Holcomb, TMZ reported.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced plans to introduce a new regulatory policy aimed at sanitising debit card issuance and ATM operations across Nigerian banks, in a bid to address persistent cash access challenges. The announcement was made by CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso through his Special Adviser, Fatai Karim, at the 2026 Committee of Heads of Bank Operations Conference on Friday. According to the apex bank, the policy will ensure that the number of cards issued by banks corresponds with their deployed ATM infrastructure, helping to reduce congestion, downtime, and uneven cash availability nationwide. When cash access fails, whether due to prolonged ATM outages or uneven distribution, the credibility of the entire payment system is weakened,” the bank said. The move is expected to enhance ATM reliability, improve cash distribution, and restore confidence in Nigeria’s electronic payment system, benefiting both banks and customers nationwide.

The National Power Grid collapsed once again, leaving parts of the country in darkness and disrupting electricity supply to millions of households and businesses. Checks by our correspondent revealed that electricity generation dropped sharply from over 4,500 megawatts to as low as 24 megawatts as of 1:30 pm. All 23 power generation plants connected to the grid reportedly lost output during the incident, resulting in zero power allocation to each of the 11 electricity distribution companies. This is the first grid collapse recorded in 2026, coming barely weeks after a similar incident on December 29, 2025, which had also caused widespread power outages across the country. PUNCH Online reports that in recent years, grid collapses have been attributed to a combination of technical faults, inadequate maintenance of transmission lines, and fluctuations in generation capacity.

The Nigerian Navy has stepped up efforts to expand its indigenous shipbuilding programme as part of plans to strengthen its operational capability and reduce dependence on foreign-built naval platforms. A statement on Thursday by the Nigerian Navy spokesman, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, said that during the four-day exhibition, Abbas held engagements with maritime solution providers on emerging technologies, with emphasis on the acquisition of modern naval platforms and technology transfer to boost the Navy’s local ship production capacity. According to the statement, expanding technology transfer arrangements would further reposition it to scale up indigenous shipbuilding and achieve its long-term objective of becoming a leading warship manufacturer on the African continent. “The prospects of technology transfer would further reposition the NN to become a leading manufacturer of warships on the African continent.”The PUNCH reports that the Navy has successfully constructed five seagoing vessels locally. These are: MV Sauka Lafia, inaugurated in 2010; NNS Andoni, in 2012; NNS Karaduwa, in 2016; MV Tug Commander Ugwu, also in 2016; and NNS Oji in 2021.

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has explained the reason he extended an invitation to Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, to join the All Progressives Congress, insisting that the move was driven by friendship, party interest and a broader political vision for Abia State. Addressing the allegation directly, the Deputy Speaker said the suggestion that he was working against Otti’s entry into the APC was unfounded. Otti has, however, on several occasions publicly stated that he has no intention of joining the APC, maintaining his position clearly and consistently. The Deputy Speaker also revealed that his ongoing APC membership drive in Abia State led to the defection of former Governor, Senator Theodore Orji, to the party, a move that shifted the political balance in the state. “ Any decision about future ambition would be left to the APC and the people of Abia State, not personal calculations,” the Deputy Speaker maintained.