UK NEWS Asylum seeker jailed nine years for park rape December 23, 2025 Fatimah Idera An Afghan asylum seeker has been sentenced to nine years in prison for the shocking and violent rape of a 17-year-old girl in a Scottish park. Rapualla Ahmadze, who was…
World News Russia launches major air assault on Ukraine as cold snap deepens December 23, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso A large-scale Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine has killed at least three people and caused widespread power cuts, just days before Christmas and as the country faces freezing…
Sports Alexander Isak faces injury setback December 23, 2025 Boluwatife Kehinde Alexander Isak has suffered another major injury setback after undergoing surgery on a fracture to his left leg, Liverpool Football Club have confirmed. The Sweden international was forced off during…
World News US announces plans for ‘Trump-class’ US battleships December 23, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Donald Trump has unveiled plans for a new generation of US navy warships to be known as the “Trump-class”, marking a break with long-standing naval naming traditions. Speaking on Monday,…
APC NEWS Cross River APC expels former chairman December 23, 2025 Ismaeel Aleem The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State has expelled its former chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba, citing a breach of the party’s constitution. The decision was taken yesterday during…
Sports AFCON 2025: Tanzania target historic AFCON upset over Nigeria December 23, 2025 Boluwatife Kehinde Tanzania head coach Miguel Gamondi has said a victory over Nigeria would be as meaningful as lifting the Africa Cup of Nations, as his team hopes to end their long…
World News US-Venezuela tensions rise as China, Russia intervene December 23, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso China and Russia have voiced support for Venezuela as it faces a US blockade of oil tankers, amid escalating pressure from Donald Trump on the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro. The…
Nigeria News Diri leads solemn Christmas Carol in Bayelsa to honour late deputy December 23, 2025 Friday Omosola The Bayelsa State Government held its annual Christmas Carol of Nine Lessons yesterday night in a markedly subdued atmosphere, honouring the memory of the late Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Ewhrudjakpo…
Politics Aiyedatiwa vows massive economic dividends for Ondo coastal communities December 23, 2025 Friday Omosola Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has assured residents of Ese Odo, Okitipupa, Irele, and Ile Oluji/Oke Igbo that their overwhelming support during the last election will continue to translate into significant infrastructural…
Nigeria News NIN, CAC now serves as Tax ID for Nigerians, FIRS cllarifies ahead of 2026 tax reorms December 23, 2025 Damilola The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has clarified that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission will automatically function as the Tax Identification Number (TIN)…
