Zelensky meets Trump for talks on Ukraine peace plan today
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his United States counterpart, Donald Trump, will meet in Florida on Sunday to hammer out a plan to end the war in Ukraine. Russia struck Kyiv and other parts of war-torn Ukraine with hundreds of missiles and drones on Saturday, knocking out power and heat in parts of the capital. Zelensky called it Russia's response to...
Many feared dead after explosion on Zamfara highway
An explosion believed to have been caused by a bomb has struck a busy highway in Zamfara State, leaving many travellers feared dead and causing panic among commuters and residents. The blast occurred on Saturday along the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau road in the Maru Local Government Area. The Zamfara State Police Command confirmed that an explosive device detonated on the route, though officials...
Ghana arrests 141 Nigerians in major cybercrime crackdown
Ghanaian authorities have arrested 141 people, most of whom are believed to be Nigerian nationals, in a large-scale operation targeting organised cybercrime networks operating in the Greater Accra Region. The coordinated early-morning raids were carried out by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) in partnership with the Ghana Police Service, National Security, and the Ghana Immigration Service. The operations took place in...
Cancer patient ‘AuntieEsther’ dies after refusing blood transfusion
A Nigerian cancer patient and social media personality, Mensah Omolola, popularly known as AuntieEsther on X (formerly Twitter), has died after a widely publicised battle with the disease. Her passing was confirmed on Saturday, December 27, 2025, by media supporter #AUNTYMUSE_, who had been closely involved in her care. AuntieEsther’s case drew intense national attention in recent months when she publicly...
Makinde demands evidence after Fayose alleges he took ₦50bn from Tinubu
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has challenged former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose to produce proof supporting his claim that Makinde received ₦50 billion from President Bola Tinubu following the January 2024 Ibadan explosion. Fayose made the allegation during a television interview on Friday, asserting that the substantial sum was provided by the presidency to assist in the aftermath of...
Port Harcourt refinery still supplying diesel despite shutdown — NMDPRA
The Port Harcourt Refining Company has been supplying diesel to the Nigerian market daily even though it has been shut down for maintenance, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has revealed. According to data published by the regulatory agency, the refinery — which was taken offline by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) on May...
Actress Allwell Ademola, dies at 43
Nollywood was thrown into grief on Saturday, December 27, 2025, following the passing of actress and filmmaker Allwell Ademola. The 43-year-old reportedly died after suffering a heart attack at her home. Earlier that day, worries about her health surfaced when a neighbour informed members of a WhatsApp group that the actress had been taken to a clinic in Agege, Lagos for...
Teenager arrested over killing at Gombe Govt House
The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old casual watchman, Shuaibu Adamu, for allegedly killing a fellow casual worker at the Government House. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, confirmed the arrest via a statement issued on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Abdullahi said police received a distress call at about 3.50 p.m. on Friday reporting a suspected culpable homicide within...
Nigeria beat Tunisia to reach AFCON knockout stage as Senegal, DR Congo stay level
Victor Osimhen starred as the Super Eagles of Nigeria became the second qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) knockout stage after Egypt by surviving a late Tunisia onslaught to win 3-2 in Fes on Saturday. The Super Eagles were cruising to victory when leading 3-0 through goals from Osimhen, captain Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman. Tunisia, however, refused to...
Watkins nets brace as Aston Villa whip Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
Ollie Watkins came off the bench to maintain Aston Villa's unexpected Premier League title challenge by scoring twice in a 2-1 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Watkins had scored just three times all season prior to being unleashed by Unai Emery for a second-half double. An 11th consecutive victory takes third-placed Villa back within three points of leaders...
