Ukraine Denies Alleged Drone Attack on Putin’s Residence, Accuses Russia of Sabotaging Peace Talks

Ukraine has denied claims by Russia that it launched a drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences, describing the allegation as a deliberate attempt by Moscow to undermine ongoing peace efforts. President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the accusation on Monday, after Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, alleged that Ukraine carried out an overnight drone…

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ADC, Labour Party Knock Tinubu’s Europe Trip as Insecurity Deepens at Home

As Nigeria grapples with a fresh wave of violence and mounting security concerns, President Bola Tinubu’s departure for Europe on holiday has triggered sharp criticism from opposition parties, who say the timing sends the wrong signal to a nation on edge. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Labour Party (LP) on Sunday accused the…

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2027: Labour Party, ADP Move to Form Ballot Alliance for Consensus Candidates

The Labour Party (LP) and the Action Democratic Party (ADP) have opened talks aimed at forming a broad political alliance to adopt consensus candidates ahead of future elections, beginning with the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council polls and the Osun State governorship election. The parties said the proposed alliance would focus on joint…

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FG Writes Off $1.42bn, N5.57tn NNPC Debt After Presidential Approval

President Bola Tinubu has approved the cancellation of a significant portion of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s outstanding debt to the Federation Account, wiping off about $1.42 billion and N5.57 trillion following a reconciliation of records between both parties. The approval was disclosed in a document prepared by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission…

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Trump Says US, Ukraine ‘Very Close’ to Peace Deal, But Donbas Remains Unresolved

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said the United States and Ukraine were “getting a lot closer, maybe very close” to a peace agreement aimed at ending the war with Russia, though he admitted that difficult issues — particularly the future of eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region — remain unresolved. Trump made the remarks during a…

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Tax Reform Countdown: Labour Threatens Revolt as Manufacturers Back January 1 Rollout

With just four days to the scheduled commencement of Nigeria’s sweeping tax reforms, tensions are mounting as organised labour, small businesses and employers’ groups warn of resistance, while manufacturers have declared support for the new laws. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened a nationwide revolt over the planned January 1, 2026 implementation of the…

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Reps Move to Strengthen State Electoral Commissions, Curb Governors’ Control

The House of Representatives has initiated constitutional amendments aimed at strengthening the State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs), tightening appointment criteria and expanding their operational powers in a move designed to curb executive interference in local government elections. The proposals followed the adoption and consolidation of constitution amendment bills by the House Committee on Constitution Review,…

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