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ANALYSIS: What Trump’s New US National Security Strategy Means For Africa

Donald Trump’s national security strategy mentions Africa in passing as a source of critical minerals and a counter to China’s dominance. n November 2025, the United States (US) released its new National Security Strategy describing how the country intends to protect its ‘core national interests.’ These interests not only include ensuring the US “remains the world’s strongest, richest, most powerful, …

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Tinubu, Top Govt Officials Honour Fallen Heroes, Serving Troops At Remembrance Day

resident Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday led other top government officials to honour fallen and serving members of the Nigerian military at the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) ceremony in Abuja. The AFCRD is celebrated every January 15 to celebrate the sacrifices of both living and dead, both in foreign missions and internal security operations The event began …

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Alleged Defamation: Court Strikes Out Suit Against Sen. Akpoti- Udughan

ustice Chizoba Orji of an Abuja High Court on Thursday struck out alleged defamation case against the Senator Representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Udagahan, filed by the Federal Government. Justice Orji struck out the suit following the application by the Prosecution counsel, Aderonke Imana, for discontinuation of the suit. Counsel to Natasha, West Idahosa, however moved for the matter to be …

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Abducted Edo Doctor Regains Freedom After N50m Ransom

n abducted medical doctor, Dr Ibrahim Tahir, has regained his freedom after his family paid a ransom of N50 million to his abductors. PUNCH Online reports that Tahir was kidnapped alongside his younger brother on January 2, 2026, at their residence on City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi, while opening the gate to their compound. Tragically, the younger brother’s body …

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China Regrets Abuse Of UN Security Council Resolutions On Houthi

hinese envoy has on Wednesday urged that the Security Council resolutions should not be misinterpreted or abused, and Yemen’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity should be fully respected. The Security Council adopted a resolution that extends the monthly reporting requirement on Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. The draft resolution won 13 votes in favour. China and Russia abstained. The …

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Kwankwaso Open To Joining APC, Sets Conditions

he National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Sen.Rabiu Kwankwaso, has clarified that he has not rejected the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying that he is cautious due to past experiences. Kwankwaso stated this while addressing party leaders and supporters from Rano and Dawakin Tofa at his residence in Kano on Wednesday, adding that his position has been …

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$500,000 Reward For Super Eagles Still on Despite Defeat, Says BUA Chairman

he Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has commended Nigeria’s Super Eagles for their gallant display at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. He said that the monetary pledged by made him still stands in spite of the semifinal defeat by host Morocco. Nigeria’s Super Eagles suffered a heartbreaking loss from the 2025 AFCON after losing 4-2 on penalties …

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More Lawmakers withdraw from planned impeachment of Fubara

wo additional members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have joined to plead for leniency to halt planned impeachment of Gov. Siminalayi Fubara. The house had recently issued impeachment notice to Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Nma Odu, on grounds of alleged misconduct. Mrs Barile Nwakoh representing Khana Constituency I, and Mrs Emilia Amadi representing Obio/Akpor Constituency II on …

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We’re still proud of you- FG to Super Eagles

he Federal Government says it is still proud of the performance of Super Eagles in spite of gallantly losing to Morocco on penalties in the 2025 African Cup of Nation (AFCON). This was contained in a statement by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, on Thursday in Abuja. He thanked the Super Eagles for giving their …

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Defence Minister To Military: Failure Not An Option

he Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has described serving officers and men of the Armed Forces as the finest representation of Nigeria and the nation’s enduring shield. Musa stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) Regimental Dinner and Awards Night. He urged them to continue to uphold discipline, loyalty and …

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