Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to push a revised 20-point peace plan. The talks follow a massive Russian attack on Kyiv and European pledges of support. Will Trump approve?
The Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movements supports the joint US-Nigeria operation in Sokoto, warns of retaliation in Southwest, and calls for security pacts with Russia and Israel. Read more.
Russia escalates war with mass missile and drone attack on Kyiv, injuring 8, just before Zelensky meets Trump to discuss a new 20-point peace plan. Read the latest on the conflict and diplomatic efforts.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un has directed factories to massively increase missile output by 2026, citing military needs and deepening cooperation with Russia. Read the full analysis.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has directed officials to boost missile production and build new factories to meet military demands. This move comes amid closer ties with Russia and increased regional tensions. Read the full analysis.
Heritage Energy says years of restructuring and investment in OML 30 are now yielding rising production and stronger reserves. The firm prioritized long-term stability over short-term gains.
Pope Leo XIV urges a worldwide 24-hour ceasefire for Christmas, expressing sadness over Russia's rejection. Read the latest on Ukraine conflict and diplomatic efforts.
A Russian-backed court in occupied Ukraine sentences Colombian Oscar Mauricio Blanco Lopez to 19 years for joining Ukraine's army. Read the full report on foreign fighters' fate.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reveals a new 20-point peace plan to end the war, seeks direct talks with Donald Trump. Key issues include Donbas sovereignty and a national referendum.
Hope rises for Nigerian Suleimon Olufemi after $570,000 blood money is raised by Seyi Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, and others for his release from Saudi death row. Read the full story.
President Zelensky details a 20-point US-led draft to end the Ukraine war. While some concessions were won, major hurdles on territory, NATO, and a referendum remain. Read the full analysis.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky details a new US-backed 20-point plan to end the war with Russia, covering security, reconstruction, and EU membership. Read the full proposal.
NiDCOM details how Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu, Seyi Tinubu, and others raised $570,000 in blood money for Suleimon Olufemi, a Nigerian detained in Saudi Arabia for over 20 years. Learn the full story.
As CAR holds pivotal elections, explore its journey from war to fragile peace, its economic struggles, and its bold bitcoin move. Get the full story here.
A top Russian military official, Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, was killed in a car bombing in Moscow. Authorities are investigating, with potential Ukrainian involvement suggested. Read the latest details.
Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev travels to Miami for Ukraine war negotiations mediated by Trump's team. Talks proceed as Russia claims new gains and Odesa attack toll rises. Read the latest.
President Zelensky says Washington proposed direct Ukraine-Russia talks in Miami for the first time in six months. Get the latest on the war and peace efforts.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his marathon press conference, demanded 'respect' from the West and listed battlefield gains. This follows a new $105bn EU loan to Ukraine. Read the full analysis.
Russia pledges expanded cooperation with Africa at Cairo ministerial conference. Trade exceeds $27bn, with focus on industrial growth, security, and education. Details inside.
A Russian court has ordered Austria's Raiffeisen Bank to pay nearly $400 million in compensation to a company linked to sanctioned oligarch Oleg Deripaska. The bank says it will appeal.
NAHCON refutes reports of rolling over 2025 Hajj contracts into 2026. The commission explains emergency Saudi timelines guided its procurement process, in line with Nigerian law. Read more.
Russian President Vladimir Putin dismisses diplomatic compromise, threatening to take Ukrainian territory by force despite Trump's peace push. Full analysis of the escalating crisis.
A 15-year-old student in Russia, armed and wearing neo-Nazi slogans, stabbed a 10-year-old to death after a failed search for his teacher. Read the shocking details of the attack.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes reveals the club wanted to sell him after Saudi interest. He says his passion for the club remains but the situation hurt him. Read the full story.
A Nigerian Islamic cleric's viral comments on Cardi B's Saudi Arabia concert spark debate on cultural norms. He highlights the stark contrast in reception such a show would receive in Nigeria.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes reveals the club was open to selling him to Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal for £80m. He stayed out of loyalty but feels hurt. Read his full interview details.
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has died in a Saudi Arabian hospital. NAMLAS mourns a towering figure of integrity and justice. Read more.
Nigeria mourns former Chief Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, who passed away in Saudi Arabia at 71. NAMLAS confirms the loss of a judicial icon. Read more.
Botswana investigates claims two citizens, 19 & 20, were lured into Russia's war in Ukraine via a fake military training scheme. Government urges youth vigilance against suspicious offers.
Mohamed Salah claims he's been made a scapegoat at Liverpool, dropping bombshell on broken relationship with manager Arne Slot. What's next for the Egyptian King?