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Trump says Iran should skip World Cup for own safety

United States President Donald Trump has said that while Iran’s national team is welcome at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, he believes they should not take part for their own life and safety. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote that the Iran national soccer team is welcome at the tournament in North America but added that it is not appropriate for them to be there, citing security risks linked to the ongoing war between the US, Israel and Iran. He framed his advice as a warning about potential dangers rather than a formal move to block their participation. His comments came shortly after FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Trump had personally assured him that Iran would be allowed to compete at the World Cup despite the conflict. Infantino said football should help unite people and thanked […]

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Tinubu meets Kaduna governor Uba Sani at State House

President Bola Tinubu on Friday received Kaduna State governor Uba Sani at the State House in Abuja.​ The meeting was part of ongoing consultations between the Presidency and state governments aimed at strengthening cooperation on national development priorities.​ Although details of their closed door discussions were not made public, the talks were believed to focus on governance, security and socio economic development in Kaduna State.​ The visit underscored the continuing engagement between the Federal Government and state leaders to tackle key challenges and improve citizens’ welfare.

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Italy rules out ICE police role at Winter Games

Italy has ruled out any operational police role for United States immigration agency ICE during the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, following public anger over its planned presence.​ Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi told parliament that only the Homeland Security Investigations arm of ICE will be in Italy and that its staff will work inside United States diplomatic missions. He stressed they are not operational agents and have no powers to carry out law enforcement activities on Italian soil.​ Piantedosi said criticism and fears about their role at the Games were completely unfounded. He explained that HSI focuses on global threats such as the illegal movement of people, goods and weapons and is separate from the part of ICE that leads the controversial immigration crackdown in the United States.​ The minister noted it is standard practice for countries to send security […]

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Yusuf orders arrest of killers of Kano mother, six children

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has ordered the police to immediately find and arrest those behind the killing of a woman, Fatima Abubakar, and her six children in Kano. The victims were murdered in Dorayi Charanchi Quarters, a development that has thrown the community into mourning.​ In a statement by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, the governor described the attack as barbaric, senseless and a grave assault on human dignity. He said the crime was unacceptable and promised that his administration would not allow it to go unpunished.​ Governor Yusuf directed the Kano State Police Command to hunt down the killers and ensure they are prosecuted. He warned that anyone found to be involved would face the full weight of the law.​ The governor extended condolences to the bereaved family, residents of Dorayi Charanchi and the entire state. He prayed […]

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NAF airstrikes kill over 40 terrorists in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force has killed more than 40 terrorists in air operations at Azir and Musarram areas of Borno State. The strikes disrupted planned attacks and supported ongoing ground operations in the North-East.​ Spokesperson for the Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said in a statement on Sunday that the missions were carried out on January 15 and 16 by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai. He explained that the operations followed actionable intelligence and close coordination with troops on the ground.​ Ejodame said aircraft were deployed to Azir in the early hours of January 16 after a distress report that troops were in contact with terrorists withdrawing from the area. Surveillance later showed the terrorists trying to regroup under nearby trees, leading to precise and repeated airstrikes that killed many of them.​ He added that a post-strike […]

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Police arrest 50 protesters after Ekpoma anti kidnap rally

Police have arrested about 50 people in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, after a protest over rising kidnapping turned violent. The demonstration, which began on Saturday as a peaceful march against insecurity, later saw bonfires and the blocking of major roads, including the Benin Abuja highway.​ The Edo State Police Command said hoodlums hijacked the protest and were involved in looting, vandalising shops and attacking traders. A police statement added that extra tactical teams were deployed to restore order and prevent further damage.​ During the unrest, a soldier allegedly shot and injured a 32 year old man, identified as Osagie Abraham, who is now receiving treatment at Eromoele Medical Centre, Ekpoma. The officer has been identified and reported to the relevant military authorities for disciplinary action, according to the police.​ Commissioner of Police Monday Agbonika said […]

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Tinubu says new tax laws will boost prosperity

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his government’s new tax regime will support shared prosperity, sustained growth and long-term economic stability.​In his New Year message, he said the reforms are meant to harmonise taxes, end multiple taxation, raise revenue sustainably and strengthen funding for infrastructure and social programmes, not to overburden citizens.​He praised states that have already adopted harmonised tax laws, noting that a streamlined system will reduce excessive levies and improve Nigeria’s fiscal foundation.​ Tinubu said the difficult reforms carried out in 2025 are already producing measurable gains despite global economic headwinds, and that more benefits will reach ordinary Nigerians in 2026.​He highlighted a growth plan to bring at least 10 million Nigerians into productive economic activity by empowering at least 1,000 people in each of the country’s 8,809 wards through agriculture, trade, food processing and mining.​The […]

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World welcomes 2026 with hope and fireworks

From Sydney to New York, countries have welcomed 2026 with huge firework displays, concerts and street parties, even as many people reflect on a tense and difficult 2025 shaped by Donald Trump’s return to the White House, global conflicts and economic shocks.​Pacific nations such as Kiribati and New Zealand were the first to enter the new year, followed by major celebrations in cities like Sydney, Seoul, Tokyo, Paris, Rio de Janeiro and New York.​In many places, security was tighter than usual as authorities deployed heavily armed officers and crowd controls around popular viewing points.​ In Australia, Sydney staged its famous harbour fireworks, lighting up the Opera House and Harbour Bridge in a show designed to symbolise peace and hope for a better year.​Tens of thousands gathered along the foreshore as tonnes of pyrotechnics were launched over the water, while local […]

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Thailand, Cambodia agree border ceasefire after weeks of clashes

Thailand and Cambodia have signed a ceasefire deal to end weeks of armed clashes along their shared border over disputed territory. The agreement, which took effect at noon local time, aims to halt hostilities and calm tensions in the area.​ Under the terms, both countries have pledged to stop all fighting, avoid new military movements and refrain from violating each other’s airspace for military purposes. The measures are intended to prevent fresh flare ups while political and military dialogue continues.​ The ceasefire also requires Thailand to repatriate 18 Cambodian soldiers captured in earlier fighting in July once the truce has held for 72 hours. Their release has been one of Cambodia’s key demands in recent talks.​ The agreement was signed at a border checkpoint by Cambodian defence minister Tea Seiha and his Thai counterpart Nattaphon Narkphanit. It followed three days […]

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CDS, COAS urge North West troops to stay vigilant amid festive strikes

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, and Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, have urged troops of Operation Fansan Yamma in the North West to maintain high vigilance during the festive season. They warned that criminal groups often try to exploit holidays to undermine security.​ Both Service Chiefs gave the charge during an operational visit to the Joint Task Force headquarters, where they celebrated Christmas with the troops. Their visit came as Nigeria and the United States continue joint airstrikes against terrorists in the region.​ According to Army spokesperson Colonel Apollonia Anele, the visit aimed to boost morale, appreciate the troops’ sacrifices and reinforce strategic directives for ongoing operations. The CDS told soldiers to remain alert, proactive and disciplined, to follow rules of engagement and to respect human rights, urging them not to be misled by […]

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