Fires, Floods and Storms: 2025 Emerges as Year of Devastating Climate Disasters, Costing Over $120 Billion

  An unprecedented year of extreme weather has left no corner of the globe untouched. From the wildfires that ravaged California to the catastrophic floods that submerged communities across South Asia, climate-related disasters in 2025 have exacted a staggering economic and human toll. According to a comprehensive report released by international relief organisation Christian Aid,…

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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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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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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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The Quiet Power of Everyday Foods: Why What You Eat Daily Matters More Than You Think

Healthy living is often marketed as dramatic — strict diets, expensive supplements and extreme lifestyle changes. But health experts say the real foundation of wellness lies not in trends, but in everyday choices, especially the foods we eat consistently. Much like bananas — simple, accessible and often overlooked — many ordinary foods quietly support the…

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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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