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On 25 December, the United States and Nigeria carried out missile strikes against Islamist militants in Sokoto State in north-West Nigeria, marking one of the most significant foreign-enabled military actions on Nigerian soil in recent history. The strikes, ordered by US President Donald Trump and approved by President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria, targeted Islamic State-linked fighters and were described by US and Nigerian authorities as “precision” attacks against designated terrorist camps. The Nigerian government clarified that it took part in the operation by providing intelligence to the US. Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar also said President Bola Tinubu approved the operation.…

Towering in influence, Mr Nwaoboshi’s imprint on Delta politics and governance will endure for generations. Through party organisation, grassroots mobilisation, and strategic engagements, he earned the revered sobriquet of the “Oracle of Politics” — a testament to his foresight, insight, and mastery of political strategy. Friday, 19 December was indeed a black day for Delta State. One of its most recurrent political stars suddenly dimmed and succumbed to mortality. The passing of Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi — who represented Delta North in the Red Chamber from 2015 to 2023 — sent shockwaves across Anioma land, Delta North, and the National…

Residents of Jabo town in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State narrated  harrowing experiences after a US airstrike late on Thursday. Many residents said they initially mistook the fiery descent for an aircraft crash. According to Vanguard, a resident and Information Officer for Tambuwal LGA, Abubakar Jabo, said the incident happened around 10:30 pm. “Because of the loud noise and the speed at which the burning object descended, many of us thought it was an air crash. “But when we cautiously moved closer, we realised it was not an aircraft but something else entirely,” he said. On his part, a…

The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has called on President Bola Tinubu to take decisive steps to rid the country of graft, urging him to use the broom, the symbol of the All Progressives Congress, to sweep corruption out of the country. He warned that no government could succeed without confronting corruption head-on, citing Christ as an example of incorruptible leadership who, according to scripture, exposed corruption even among his close followers. Abure stated this in a Christmas message issued on Friday in Abuja by the National Publicity Secretary of the LP, Obiora Ifoh. “I called on…

I lost Mama in 2022, but never really found the courage to visit home (after her funeral) until December 2024. Need I tell you that I spent every waking or late hour of my stay in the village crying? In fact, the crying started from the very day the driver took me home. As soon as my bags were brought out of the car and Mama, who would have waddled up to me with outstretched arms and a joyous “nno-ooo” (welcome), was not in sight, I sat on the floor and began to cry. The driver came down from the…

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria has warned of the risks the nation becomes exposed to over alleged discrepancies between the tax laws passed by the National Assembly and the versions that were eventually gazetted. In a position paper signed by the 17th President/Chairman in Council, Innocent Ohagwa, on Wednesday, the CITN stressed that such developments pose serious risks to governance, legal certainty, and public confidence. The PUNCH reported that allegations of alteration in the new tax reform laws have sparked calls for a probe of the alleged illegal tweaks to the law. The tax laws, scheduled to take…

Super Eagles forwards Paul Onuachu and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru have expressed confidence ahead of Nigeria’s crucial Group C clash with Tunisia on Saturday, with both players emphasising the team’s motivation to secure victory in Fès, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria and Tunisia meet at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in a top-of-the-table encounter, with both sides level on three points following opening-day victories. Speaking ahead of the match, Trabzonspor striker Onuachu, who has been in scintillating form this season as joint top scorer in the Turkish Super Lig with 11 goals, believes the Super Eagles have the quality to take their…

2025 has been anything but calm in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Beyond the music, films and viral moments, love stories fell apart in very public ways that turned private heartbreak into national conversations. Oghenovo Egodo-Michael writes on the most dramatic celebrity break-ups that defined the year 2Baba and Annie Macaulay Idibia Fans were left stunned on Sunday, January 26, 2025, when legendary singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, announced the end of his marriage to actress Annie Macaulay Idibia after nearly 12 years.In a post that instantly went viral, the music icon said, “Hello to my beautiful people of all…

Bitcoin could be entering a bull run lasting into 2035, following what may have been a bear market over the past 12 months, according to Jan3 founder Samson Mow.However, other analysts have argued that Bitcoin’s (BTC) all-time high of $125,100 in October marked the cycle high and 2026 could be the start of a new bear market.“2025 was the bear market,” Mow said in an X post on Friday, adding that Bitcoin may be about to post a “decade long bull run.” Mow isn’t alone in his view of the year, with Bitcoin analyst PlanC echoing a similar sentiment. “If…

Longtime NFL reporter Jay Morrison received an outpouring of support following the untimely death of his wife of 32 years, Nicki Morrison, at age 57 in December 2025. The Sports Illustrated journalist revealed on December 22, 2025, that his family was taking Nicki off life support due to a “catastrophic turn” during a “routine medical procedure.” “We will be saying our final goodbyes and removing her from the machines,” he tweeted that same day. “My heart is shattered, and my world is obliterated.” Following Nicki’s death, her family shared more information about her support for the LGBTQ+ community and her…