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Trump Orders US Strikes on ISIS in Nigeria

US President Donald Trump announced deadly military strikes against ISIS terrorists in Northwest Nigeria on Christmas, citing attacks on Christians. Read the full details.

Africa's Fuel Import 'Slavery' Persists Despite New Refineries

Africa remains trapped in fuel import dependence despite new refineries. This analysis reveals the structural barriers, from fragmented standards to poor infrastructure, that keep the continent vulnerable to global shocks. Discover the path to true energy

ECN DG Launches 3-Day Digital Transformation Programme

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has launched a 3-day capacity-building programme to upgrade its ICT infrastructure and staff skills, aligning with the Federal Government's digital transformation agenda. Read more.

Burnt Body Found in Uncompleted Minna Building

A decomposing, partially burnt body discovered in Talba Estate, Minna. Police investigate as family of the father-of-seven disputes suicide claims. Residents urged to stay vigilant.

Girl, 13, dies in fall at abandoned Tenerife hotel

A 13-year-old girl has died after falling inside an abandoned 20-storey hotel in Tenerife. The 'Añaza monstrosity' has been a danger site for over 50 years. Read more on this tragic incident and calls for urgent action.

OPay Clinches SERAS 2025 Social Impact Award

OPay wins the prestigious SERAS 2025 Award for Social Impact. Discover how its ₦1.2B scholarship and empowerment programs are transforming lives across Nigeria.

Nigeria Plans Bamboo Homes for Housing Crisis

Nigeria explores bamboo construction to tackle 22 million housing deficit. Federal Ministry of Science and Technology pushes climate-smart solution amid expert concerns about implementation challenges.

NIA Reveals N6.17 Trillion Annual GDP Contribution

Outgoing NIA President Mobolaji Adeniyi reveals architects contribute N6.17 trillion to Nigeria's GDP. Learn how professional architecture drives economic growth and prevents building collapses.

Bulldozers render 3,000 homeless in Oworonsoki

Over 3,000 Lagos residents left homeless after state government demolition in Oworonsoki's Precious Seed area. Residents claim inadequate notice while officials insist due process was followed.

Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 128

Death toll in Hong Kong's worst fire in decades climbs to 128. Malfunctioning alarms, bamboo scaffolding contributed to the inferno. Investigations ongoing.

AfDB approves $500m loan for Nigeria's budget

African Development Bank approves $500 million budget support for Nigeria to boost non-oil revenues and energy sector reforms. Learn how this impacts Nigeria's economic growth.

Katsina Governor Signs N897.87bn 2026 Budget

Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has officially signed the 2026 budget of N897.86 billion into law. The budget incorporates inputs from over 70,000 residents across 361 wards.

Akande, Ex-CDS Link Insecurity to Human Capacity Crisis

Chief Bisi Akande and former CDS General Christopher Musa warn that Nigeria's untrained youth population poses a severe security threat. Urgent investment in education and vocational training needed to defuse the time bomb.

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