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Russian forces near collapse in Kupyansk as Moscow allies concede city lost: report
Viktor Trehubov says only several dozen Russian forces remain cut off in Kupyansk with failing air supply lines Russian forces appear close to being pushed out of the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kupyansk, with only a small number of isolated troops remaining and even pro-Kremlin voices acknowledging the setback, according to a report. The Kyiv Post reported Thursday that Ukrainian…
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FG confirms US airstrike on ISIS targets in North West Nigeria
Cites security and intelligence cooperation between the US and Nigeria By Kunle Sanni – The federal government has confirmed that recent airstrikes carried out in North West Nigeria targeted fighters of the Islamic State (ISIS), describing the operation as the outcome of coordinated security cooperation and intelligence collaboration with international partners. In a statement issued on Friday by Kimiebi Ebienfa,…
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PDP beyond repair, ADC could emerge as credible opposition — Baba-Ahmed
By Kunle Sanni – A former spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is no longer viable as a political force, describing the opposition party as “gone and beyond repair.” Baba-Ahmed made the remarks on Thursday during a programme on Arise News, amid ongoing internal crises within the PDP following…
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US launches deadly strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump
President Donald Trump has said the US launched a “powerful and deadly strike” against the Islamic State (IS) group in north-western Nigeria. The US leader described IS as ” terrorist scum”, accusing the group of “targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians”. Trump said the US military “executed numerous perfect strikes”, while the US Africa Command (Africom) later reported that…
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TRIBUTE: John Ajayi: When death hit below the belt, by Raheem Akingbolu
It was John Donne, the poet, that once said: “Every death diminishes me because I am involved in humanity.” The death of John Olulope Ajayi, the one I used to nomenclature ‘Egbon John’, did not diminish me. It reduced me. Ironically, it did not reduce me physically because my physique has not changed but my inner strength has taken a…
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Striking a balance between food supply and farmers income, by Kayode Oyedeji
Food Inflation fell from 39.93% in 2024 to 11.08% in 2025, a remarkable and gladdening feat. However, this has sparked debates on likely impact on farmers profitability in view of goverment’s flexibility to food supply. Policies have consequences. When you raise tax or reduce tax, there are consequences. When you increase or reduce tariff, there are consequences. Polxy makers do…
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Super Eagles intensify preparations for Tunisia showdown
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s Super Eagles intensified preparations for their tie against Tunisia, their second group game at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ongoing in Morocco. The team’s head coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, said after Monday’s 2-1 win over Tanzania that his side would shift its attention to the game against the North Africans. The Super Eagles on…
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AFCON: French stars Mbappé, Dembélé to storm Morocco on Friday
French superstars Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé are set to arrive in Morocco on Friday as the second round of matches at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations gets underway. The duo of Real Madrid forward Mbappé and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) winger Dembélé are expected in the host nation to lend their support to close friend Achraf Hakimi. Hakimi, who…
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Adeleke describes Makinde as transformative leader on 58th birthday
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has felicitated the Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde, on his 58th birthday, describing him as a strong agent of development, innovation and transformation. In a congratulatory message issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, on Thursday, Adeleke described Makinde as a child of destiny, a man of grace…
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President Tinubu congratulates budget minister Atiku Bagudu on birthday
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, on his birthday, which falls on Boxing Day. In a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Strategy and Information, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Bagudu’s long-standing commitment to public service and nation-building, noting his contributions across…
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