“In the latest phase of operations, troops successfully cleared and dominated key terrorist locations across the triangle, including Tergejeri, Chiralia, and the Ajigin/Abirma general areas. “On 20 January 2026, while consolidating at a harbour area approximately 6 km North of Chilaria, troops encountered 2 Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIED). “This discovery exposes the scale of terrorist casualties and further discredits terrorist propaganda narratives“Across the Theatre, the security situation remains generally stable. Troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain high, and operations continue with sustained pressure on fleeing terrorist elements. “Troops of OPHK remain resolute in their commitment to protect civilians, dismantle terrorist networks, and restore lasting peace and security across the North East,” the statement concluded.

US President Donald Trump descends on Davos for a showdown with European leaders Wednesday as his bid to seize Greenland threatens to tear the transatlantic alliance apart. “Do not have this reflexive anger that we’ve seen and this bitterness,” Bessent told reporters in Davos hours before Trump’s arrival. “Why don’t they sit down, wait for President Trump to get here and listen to his argument,” he said. Trump said he would have a number of meetings on Greenland at Davos, as his designs on the vast island open the biggest rift between Washington and Europe in decades. – ‘Rupture’ –Trump insists mineral-rich Greenland is vital for US and NATO security against Russia and China as a melting Arctic opens up and the superpowers jostle for strategic advancement.

The Ondo State Government has sealed off the site of a two-storey building that collapsed at the Adegbola area of Akure, the state capital. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the building, which was under construction, collapsed on Tuesday at about 3.30 pm, leaving many site workers injured. The state Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Sunday Olajide, ordered the immediate sealing of the building site. Olajide, who was at the collapsed building site with the ministry’s officials on Tuesday evening, said the government would commence an immediate investigation to uncover the causes of the incident to prevent future occurrences. He added that even though the state government had sealed off the construction site, further action would be taken based on the outcome of the investigation.

A new national culture of mediocrity is sweeping through Nigerian football. Nigeria lost to Morocco in the semi-finals on penalties. In AFCON 2023, the Eagles lost 2-1 to the Ivory Coast in the final, marking a further decline in their continental football fortunes. Still, the Morocco result presents a major dilemma for the Ibrahim Gusau-led Nigeria Football Federation: Chelle’s fate. With the talent at its disposal, Nigeria should be a leader in African, albeit, world football.

Tata Punch facelift scores 30.58/32 in adult safety and 45/49 in child protection, securing a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating after frontal and side crash tests. The Tata Punch facelift has scored a five-star rating in the Bharat NCAP crash test, giving buyers another strong reason to look at the compact SUV. Bharat NCAP carried out a full set of impact tests to check how the car performs in everyday crash situations. With this result, the Punch facelift now sits among the safer options available in its price range. The five-star safety rating applies to both petrol and CNG variants of the Tata Punch facelift tested under Bharat NCAP.

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. In an effort to resolve the legal uncertainty, Anyanwu later filed a fresh suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking enforcement of his position and related reliefs.

One of the traders whose goods were destroyed after a fire razed the upper floor of a one-storey building on Somoye Osundairo Street in the Computer Village market, Ikeja, Lagos State, Ebere Daddymuonso, has lamented the loss of goods worth over N150m. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, had earlier stated that goods worth millions of naira were destroyed in the incident. “One Lagos State firefighter sustained minor injuries during the operation and was administered first aid on site by LASAMBUS. “I lost goods worth over N150 million, and some people may have lost even more. Reacting, the Iyaloja of the market, Abisola Azeez, commended emergency responders for preventing the fire from spreading to nearby buildings.

Five soldiers and a police officer have been killed following a terrorist ambush on troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Joint Task Force North West, along the Bingi–Kekun Waje–Gusau Road in Zamfara State. “The reinforcement, which was personally led by the Commander 1 Brigade, mounted a robust counter-ambush that forced the terrorists to withdraw,” the statement added. Troops, supported by local community vigilantes, subsequently launched a pursuit operation, as further exploitation and offensive actions continue across the area. Operation FANSAN YAMMA assured residents that the situation is under control, reiterating its commitment to protecting lives and property and restoring lasting peace across the Joint Operations Area. “The Theatre Commander has condoled with the Commander Sector 2 on the loss and commended the troops for their courage, sacrifice and professionalism,” Adewusi said.

In a back-to-back sequence, her latest movie, Behind The Scenes, grossed over N2 billion at the box office, as announced by the film’s distributor, FilmOne Entertainment. According to The PUNCH, Akindele’s movie became the first in West Africa to cross N2 billion at the box office. Akindele is the first filmmaker to rank number one at the box office in Africa for three consecutive years. Her latest box office success outperformed previous records, including her own prior hits, and marked a new benchmark for African cinema. The initiative, which is being pushed by the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, is Nigeria’s global soft power and tourism brand.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.