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Before the horrors of October 7, Aya Shahar never considered leaving her busy life in the bustling metropolis of Tel Aviv and moving south to an agricultural life in a kibbutz near the Gaza border. “It wasn’t the future I planned for myself,” Shahar told CNN. But after Hamas-led militants stormed through border fence in 2023, killing more than 1,200 …

According to residents, security agencies have been alerted, and residents of nearby communities are being urged to exercise extreme caution, limit unnecessary movement, and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. Several persons have reportedly been abducted along the Omi-Odo Ara Road in Yagba West Local Government Area, according to local sources. The incident occurred earlier today, Tuesday, December 30, …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the complete restoration of the Escravos-Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS) in Warri, Delta State, following the recent explosion on the asset. The chief corporate communications officer (CCCO) of the nation’s oil company, Andy Odeh, in a statement, said that the pipeline is fully operational, reiterating the company’s resilience and commitment to energy …

BBC News Russian counts Moscow’s war losses using official reports, newspapers, social media, and new memorials and graves Over the past 10 months, Russian losses in the war with Ukraine have been growing faster than any time since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022, BBC analysis suggests. As peace efforts intensified in 2025 under pressure from US President …

Opposition to the implementation of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws intensified on Monday as the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives and the National Association of Nigerian Students demanded an immediate suspension of their rollout, while a Federal Capital Territory High Court ordered accelerated hearing in a suit challenging the authenticity and proposed commencement of the legislation on January …

ENIN CITY – The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, on Sunday, led his Palace Chiefs, members of the Benin Royal family and eminent personalities on a special thanksgiving service at the Holy Aruosa Cathedral, Benin to climax the 2025 Igue Festival. The service was also attended by the royal family members, Dukes, village heads, and …

ENIN CITY – The University of Benin has concluded the first phase of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Artisan Training Programme, reinforcing its commitment to skills acquisition, vocational education, and national development. In a statement on Sunday, the University’s spokesperson, Dr Benedicta Ehanire said that the close-out ceremony brought together the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, members of the university …

BUJA – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that the southern part of Nigeria must complete its two full terms of eight-year presidential slots in the spirit of fairness and equity. Senior Special Assistant to the minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Mr Lere Olayinka said Wike stated this position on Sunday, during his …

BUJA – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a notorious drug trafficker previously convicted of dealing in 30.10kg methamphetamine in 2023 following the seizure of 75 parcels of cocaine weighing 1.50 kilograms. This was contained in a statement by the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that the drugs, …

By Idahosa Musa do State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a 43-year-old man, Eghosa Osas, who was visiting for Christmas celebration and arrested his childhood friend, Amadin William, alleged to be responsible for the murder in Oben community of Edo State, Nigeria. The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Eno Ikoedem, who disclosed this on Sunday, said that the …