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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Police Arrest Suspect, Recover Stolen Motorcycle in Oyo Robbery Incident.

Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested one suspect and recovered a stolen motorcycle after responding to a distress call during a robbery in the Olorunda Aba area.   According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, on Saturday, the incident occurred on December 25, 2025, around 10:30…

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Ex-Defender Backs Osimhen to End AFCON Scoring Drought.

Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Udeze has expressed confidence that striker Victor Osimhen will find the net when the Super Eagles take on Tunisia in their Africa Cup of Nations group stage match on Saturday.   Osimhen drew a blank in Nigeria’s opening 2-1 win over Tanzania, extending his run to just one goal in nine…

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Nigerian Army Hosts Festive Luncheon, Distributes Gifts to Widows of Fallen Soldiers.

In a gesture of remembrance and support, the 4th Brigade Command in Benin organized a special Christmas luncheon and gift presentation for the families of soldiers who died in the line of duty.   The event, held on Friday, was led by the Brigade Commander, Brigadier-General Ahmed Balogun, and the Chief Medical Director of the…

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Senate President Akpabio Gifts Fishing Boats to Akwa Ibom Women Cooperatives.

In a Boxing Day event at his Ukana country home in Akwa Ibom State, Senate President Godswill Akpabio presented ten motorized fishing boats to women and cooperative groups from the state’s southern senatorial district.   The donation, announced by his media office on Saturday, is part of his constituency development projects. Beneficiaries were selected from…

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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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Nollywood Stars Accuse Cinemas of Undercutting December Blockbusters

A simmering dispute between Nollywood filmmakers and cinema operators has erupted into the open, as top industry figures accuse some cinemas of quietly sabotaging major December film releases through what they describe as deceptive and unfair screening practices. Film producer and director Niyi Akinmolayan ignited the latest wave of backlash after publicly calling out cinemas…

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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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Local Government Autonomy: Governors Urged to Back Tinubu, Obey Supreme Court Ruling

Stakeholders have urged state governors to support President Bola Tinubu in implementing full financial autonomy for local governments, warning that continued resistance could undermine constitutional order and democratic governance. The call followed recent remarks by the President, who cautioned that failure by governors to comply with a Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy could…

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