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Russian Drone Attack Kills 4 in Ukraine’s Kharkiv Amid Ongoing Conflict
Kharkiv, Ukraine – At least four people were killed and six others wounded in a Russian drone attack on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on January 13, 2026, officials confirmed. The attack comes amid escalating tensions and renewed international concern over Russia’s military actions in Ukraine, just hours after the United States accused Moscow
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Aleppo School Recovers After Clashes Between SDF and Syrian Government Forces
Aleppo, Syria – The classrooms of Qassem Amin School in Aleppo’s Ashrafieh neighborhood bear the scars of recent conflict: spent bullet casings scattered across floors, broken glass crunching underfoot, and desks used as makeshift barricades. Once a place of learning, the school’s playground became a frontline last week, caught in the crossfire between Kurdish-led Syrian
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Japan’s PM Takaichi May Call Snap Elections to Boost Majority
Tokyo, Japan – Less than three months into her tenure, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has indicated she may dissolve the lower house of parliament to hold snap elections, sources cited by Kyodo News reported on Tuesday. The move could occur at the start of the regular Diet session on 23 January, or, according to other
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RSF Drone Strike Kills 27 in Southeastern Sudan Amid Renewed Military Tensions
Sinja, Sudan – Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have reportedly killed 27 people in a drone strike on an army base in the southeastern city of Sinja, a military source told Al Jazeera. The attack comes as the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) prepare to return to the capital, Khartoum, nearly three years after relocating
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TETFund Unveils 2026 Intervention, Approves ₦6.5bn for Tertiary Institutions
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to disburse ₦6.452 billion to beneficiary tertiary institutions under its 2026 intervention cycle. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a stakeholders’ workshop with heads of beneficiary institutions, where the 2026 disbursement guidelines were formally unveiled. According to Echono,
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AFCON 2025: Reactions Trail Odumodu Blvck’s Playful Appeal to Moroccan Fans
Nigerian rapper Odumodu Blvck has stirred reactions online after making a humorous appeal to Moroccan fans ahead of the Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 semi-final clash against Morocco. The rapper performed at a fan zone event in Rabat on January 11, where he entertained football fans amid the growing excitement surrounding the tournament. During his performance,
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“My Elumelu Journey Has Just Begun” — Blord Secures CBN Microfinance Bank Licence
Popular entrepreneur and businessman Linus Williams Ifejika, widely known as Blord, has announced a major breakthrough after securing a Microfinance Bank (MFB) licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The approval marks Blord Group’s formal entry into Nigeria’s regulated fintech and inclusive banking sector, representing a significant expansion from its earlier digital and crypto-focused
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Singer Portable Arraigned, Remanded Over Assault and Car Theft Allegations
Popular singer Habeed Okikiola, known as Portable, was arraigned on Monday at the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State, facing a nine-count criminal charge including assault, theft, causing harm, and resisting arrest. The arraignment follows a viral video showing the singer in police custody after a complaint was reportedly filed by his estranged partner,
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Abia Government to Restrict Cattle Movement in Key Umuahia Areas
The Abia State government has announced plans to restrict the movement of cattle in certain parts of Umuahia, aiming to maintain cleanliness and order in the state capital. Ambrose Jonah, Deputy General Manager of the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA), Umuahia Zone, told journalists on Monday that the restriction targets areas including Government House,
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Justice Paralyzed in Ondo as Judicial Strike Persists
The justice system in Ondo State has been severely disrupted due to an indefinite strike by the Coalition of Magistrates, Presidents of Grade ‘A’ Customary Courts, and the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Ondo State chapter. Mr. Jamiu Bamidele, a judicial worker, lamented on Tuesday that the strike has left hundreds of citizens stranded
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