The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader and a prominent symbol of democratic resistance against the country’s increasingly authoritarian regime.

Machado, who has been forced into hiding and barred from holding public office, was recognized for her “tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela, and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy,” the committee said in a statement on Friday.

The announcement comes amid speculation about U.S. former President Donald Trump’s potential candidacy for the prize following his role in brokering a historic deal between Israel and Hamas.

Nobel Committee Chair Jørgen Watne Frydnes emphasized that the committee’s decision is based solely on the “work and the will of Alfred Nobel” and is made in a room “filled with both courage and integrity,” dismissing claims of outside influence.

Trump, who has received multiple nominations since returning to office, was reportedly endorsed by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, a group representing victims of terror and hostage situations.

The group praised him for delivering “tangible results that have saved countless lives.” However, the committee’s deadline for nominations was January 31, making Trump eligible only for next year’s prize.

Machado’s recognition highlights the ongoing struggle for democracy in Venezuela and marks a significant international endorsement of her efforts to challenge authoritarianism.

Add TheNigeriaLawyer On Google News _______________________________________________________________________ New Year Promo: Get Five Maritime Law Books For N150,000 — 63% Discount The promotion, which commenced on January 8 and runs until February 8, 2026, offers five core maritime law books authored by Dr. Emeka Akabogu, SAN, ordinarily valued at N405,000, for just N150,000 — a 63% discount. Interested buyers can place their orders through the following channels: Phone: 0704 329 3271 Online Store: https://paystack.shop/aa-bookstore Website: www.akabogulaw.com _______________________________________________________________________ The Law And Practice Of Redundancy In Nigeria: A Practitioner’s Guide, Authored By A Labour & Employment Law Expert Bimbo Atilola _______________________________________________________________________

[A MUST HAVE] Evidence Act Demystified With Recent And Contemporary Cases And Materials

“Evidence Act: Complete Annotation” by renowned legal experts Sanni & Etti.

Available now for NGN 40,000 at ASC Publications, 10, Boyle Street, Onikan, Lagos. Beside High Court, TBS. Email publications@ayindesanni.com or WhatsApp +2347056667384. Purchase Link: https://paystack.com/buy/evidence-act-complete-annotation

______________________________________________________________________ ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR LAWYERS: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE Reimagine your practice with the power of AI “...this is the only Nigerian book I know of on the topic.” — Ohio Books Ltd Authored by Ben Ijeoma Adigwe, Esq., ACIArb (UK), LL.M, Dip. in Artificial Intelligence, Director, Delta State Ministry of Justice, Asaba, Nigeria. Bonus: Get a FREE eBook titled “How to Use the AI in Legalpedia and Law Pavilion” with every purchase.

How to Order: 📞 Call, Text, or WhatsApp: 08034917063 | 07055285878 📧 Email: benadigwe1@gmail.com 🌐 Website: www.benadigwe.com

Ebook Version: Access directly online at: https://selar.com/prv626