IShowSpeed: From Ohio to Global Stardom – The 21-Year-Old YouTube Sensation

IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., is a popular American YouTuber, streamer, and internet personality born on January 21, 2005, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He’s known for his high-energy live streams, often playing games like FIFA, NBA 2K, and Fortnite, and his dramatic reactions have made him a sensation online. With over 50…

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Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Nigeria’s economic growth and reforms.

Nigeria Records 4% Growth as Inflation Drops- Oduwole

Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole has revealed that the Nigerian economy has recorded growth above four per cent while inflation has sharply declined. Speaking to CNN on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Oduwole attributed the gains to ongoing economic reforms, renewed investor confidence, and strengthened…

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Kwara State College of Education Oro campus, closed due to rising insecurity in the local government area.

Kwara Shuts College of Education Amid Rising Insecurity

The Kwara State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the Kwara State College of Education, Oro, citing escalating security threats in the area, a decision that has drawn criticism from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The closure, outlined in an internal memo dated January 20, 2026, was issued by the Ministry of Tertiary…

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Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association Chairman, Apostle Dr Emmanuel Nuhu Kure, condemns the abduction of 177 worshippers during church services in Kajuru, Kaduna State.

Southern Kaduna Leaders Condemn Abduction of Worshippers, Demand Urgent Action

The Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association has condemned the abduction of 177 worshippers in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing the incident as shocking, unacceptable and a dangerous indicator of worsening insecurity in the region. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its Chairman, Apostle Dr Emmanuel Nuhu Kure, the association…

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Ex-Japan PM Assassin Tetsuya Yamagami Sentenced to Life in Prison

A Japanese court has sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, to life imprisonment without parole. Yamagami, 45, pleaded guilty to murder when his trial opened last year, but his sentencing drew intense national attention, reflecting deep divisions over how Japan should judge the man behind the 2022 killing. While…

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Sani Musa Daura, newly appointed Senior Special Assistant on Protocol Matters to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike

Wike Appoints Sani Daura as SSA Protocol

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has appointed Mr Sani Musa Daura as his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol Matters, ensuring continuity of decades of protocol expertise within the FCT Administration. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka. According…

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FG Vows Transparent National Census, Stresses Due Process Over Speed

The Federal Government has pledged to conduct a credible, transparent, and internationally acceptable national census, emphasizing that due process will not be sacrificed for speed. The assurance came from the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by NPC Chairman Dr Aminu Yusuf and his management team. Speaking…

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Six Students Drown as Boat Capsizes in Benue

Six students have died following a boat accident on the Buruku River in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident occurred on Monday night when a boat conveying more than 45 passengers, along with vehicles, capsized mid-journey. Rescue teams recovered five bodies shortly after the accident, while search efforts continued for one student…

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