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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission has rejected Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and reaffirmed the African Union’s unwavering commitment to the unity and sovereignty of Somalia. The African Union administrative arm said it has taken note, with deep concern, of recent developments relating to Somaliland. “In this regard, the Chairperson of the Commission unequivocally reaffirms the longstanding and consistent position of the African Union, grounded in the principles enshrined in the Constitutive Act of the African Union, in particular the respect for the intangibility of borders inherited at independence, as affirmed by the 1964 decision of the Organisation of…

President Donald Trump is not the problem of Nigeria. Whatever may be his motivation and the framing, we should appreciate his stated desire to degrade terrorists. Nigerian rulers, since military rule, have been putting sovereignty at bay as all sorts of terrorists reduced the power of the State to protect helpless civilians, as Nigerian governments only focused on looting the national patrimony, in terrible acts of corruption. The Boxing Day hit on Sokoto State in the North-West of Nigeria by the United States forces raises a number of problems, the main one being sovereignty. However, the concept of sovereignty has…

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has said that the 2027 election would be smoother for him than previous outings. He declared that he is not afraid of the 2027 polls, as his administration’s achievements since taking charge of Abia State would give him a smoother ride. Otti, who was speaking at the 2025 Aro Day event held in Arochukwu LGA, said that he would not be selling promises to the people, but would only leverage what they are already seeing with their own eyes. He expressed concern that many people are already causing themselves stress over the 2027 polls, even…

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State says it has reached a mutual understanding with the families of the two late members of the Kano State House of Assembly on how they will be replaced. Speaking in an interview with DCL Hausa, the state chairman of the party, Dr. Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, said the agreement followed wide consultations led by the party’s national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. According to Dungurawa, Kwankwaso met with key party leaders and members of the bereaved families at his residence in Kano, where they discussed the way forward. “There is understanding and…

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested nine young people, including eight girls and one boy, for allegedly engaging in street prostitution, often described locally as “Good Evening Girls.” The arrest was confirmed by the Deputy Commander-General of the board, Dr. Mujahideen Aminuddeen, in a statement released on Saturday. According to him, the suspects were picked up during a special end-of-year operation carried out on Friday night across key areas of the Kano metropolis. “During our end-of-the-year special operation, our personnel moved through major streets in the city and were able to apprehend eight young girls and a boy who…

Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has now scored 956 career goals. Ronaldo hit the mark on Saturday after scoring a brace as they thrashed Al Akhdoud 3-0 in a Saudi Pro League fixture. The 40-year-old opened the scoring with a composed finish in the first half. Ronaldo then added a second just before the break as Al Nassr took control of the game. His international teammate João Félix sealed what was an emphatic victory. The result takes Al Nassr four points clear of closest rivals Al Hilal at the top of the table, strengthening their push for the league title.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has emphasised the need for accountability across the three tiers of government, describing it as a critical requirement for sustainable national development. According to a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations in the SGF Office, Segun Imohiosen, Akume stated this on Saturday during a church thanksgiving service held to mark his 72nd birthday at St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Gboko, Benue State. He said national development cannot be achieved in isolation, stressing that it requires cooperation and synergy among the federal, state and local governments.…

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The Huludays aren’t quite over on Hulu just yet, as the selection of films and series on the site’s top 15 list is dominated by Christmas flicks to a ridiculous degree. At the moment, the first two Home Alone movies are occupying the No. 1 and No. 2 slots. But since Christmas has passed, we have other recommendations in mind. Watch With Us‘ three popular movies and TV shows to binge-watch this weekend only include one Christmas-adjacent film. Our other picks include a newly arrived film from theaters and a TV show for anyone who loves science fiction. ‘The Life…

An indigenous oil company operating in the Niger Delta, Moni Pulo Limited, has handed over a health centre, classroom blocks, water facilities, and other community projects to its host communities in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The projects were commissioned in Ibaka on 18 and l9 December 2025, in the presence of industry regulators, government officials, traditional rulers, and community leaders, under the Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT) framework of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). In her address at the ceremony, the Chairperson of Moni Pulo Limited, Seinye Lulu-Briggs, represented by the company’s General Manager, Ijeoma Emma-Nweye,…