President Tinubu Departs for Europe, Will Attend Key Climate Summit in UAE.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Lagos on Sunday evening to commence his scheduled end-of-year break in Europe, his office has confirmed.   The trip, however, will include significant official duties. According to a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu will travel from Europe to the United Arab…

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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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Kosovo Votes in High-Stakes Election to Break Year-Long Political Deadlock

Kosovo went to the polls on Sunday in a high-stakes election aimed at ending a year-long political impasse that has paralysed parliament, stalled key reforms and delayed critical international funding for Europe’s youngest nation. The vote marks Kosovo’s second general election this year after the ruling nationalist party failed to secure an outright majority in…

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US Airstrikes in Nigeria Disrupt Terrorist Groups, Spark Regional Displacement.

Recent missile strikes by the United States military on terrorist targets in northwestern Nigeria have reportedly forced extremist elements to relocate, raising concerns of a regional displacement and new security challenges.   The strikes, authorized by President Donald Trump on Christmas Day and coordinated with the Nigerian government, targeted Islamic State-affiliated hideouts in Sokoto State….

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Tinubu Confirms U.S. Attack Helicopters Inbound to Bolster War on Insecurity.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced today that a fleet of four advanced attack helicopters procured from the United States is set to arrive in Nigeria “soon,” marking a significant escalation in the federal government’s efforts to combat the nation’s pervasive security crisis.   The President made the disclosure during a high-level meeting with leaders of…

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Thailand and Cambodia Agree Ceasefire to End Weeks of Border Fighting

Thailand and Cambodia on Saturday agreed to halt weeks of intense border clashes that marked the worst fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours in years, following negotiations between their defence ministers. The ceasefire, which takes effect at noon local time (0500 GMT), was announced in a joint statement by Thai Defence Minister Natthaphon Nakrphanit and…

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Zelensky to Meet Trump in Florida as US Pushes Peace Talks on Ukraine War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed plans to meet United States President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday as diplomatic efforts intensify to end Russia’s nearly four-year war in Ukraine. Zelensky said the talks would focus on a United States–brokered peace plan and proposals for security guarantees for Ukraine, amid continued fighting and fresh Russian…

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Nigeria, U.S. Conduct Joint Military Strike In Northwest, Signal More Operations to Come

The Nigerian government confirmed Friday that it carried out a “joint” precision military operation with United States forces on Christmas Day, targeting ISIS-affiliated militants in the northwestern state of Sokoto. The action signals a potential escalation in coordinated counter-terrorism efforts amid complex regional security crises. In a televised interview, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, stated…

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Clash with Carthage Eagles in Fès Showdown

FÈS, MOROCCO – A classic African football rivalry will be renewed on Saturday as Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles face off in a pivotal Group C match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.   Set against the historic backdrop of Fès, the clash pits two sides brimming with confidence after winning their…

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