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18-Year-Old Arrested in North Carolina for Alleged ISIL-Inspired Terror Plot on New Year’s Eve
Mint Hill, North Carolina – January 2, 2026: Federal authorities have arrested an 18-year-old U.S. citizen accused of planning a terrorist attack inspired by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Mint Hill, a suburban town near Charlotte, North Carolina. The arrest, which took place on New Year’s Eve, prevented a potential
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Austria’s Katharina Liensberger Out of 2026 Winter Olympics After Serious Skiing Accident
Austria’s Katharina Liensberger, 2022 Olympic slalom silver medallist, will miss the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics after sustaining a serious knee injury during training. The Austrian Ski Association confirmed that Liensberger will undergo surgery on Friday after examinations revealed: Austria’s 28-year-old slalom specialist suffered the crash in St. Michael, just a month before the start of
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Traditionalists Urge Nigerians to Prioritize Peace and Unity
Traditional leaders under the Ancient Religious Societies of African Descendants International Council (ARSADIC) have called on all Nigerians, regardless of religion or ethnicity, to place peace and national unity above all else. In a New Year message, ARSADIC President Aare (Dr.) Ifagbenusola Atanda emphasized that Nigeria’s strength lies in its cultural and ethnic diversity, urging
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Middle Eastern Countries Demand Israel Lift Humanitarian Aid Restrictions in Gaza
Several countries across the Middle East and Asia have called on Israel to immediately allow unimpeded humanitarian aid to reach the Gaza Strip, as winter storms and heavy flooding worsen the plight of displaced Palestinians. In a joint statement on Friday, the foreign ministers of Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Turkiye,
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INEC Confirms No Timetable Yet for 2027 General Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports claiming it has released the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election. In a statement, Adedayo Oketola, Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, described such information as false and misleading, stressing that the Commission has not issued any timetable outside the legal framework.
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South Carolina Measles Outbreak Reaches 185 Cases Amid Rising Vaccine Hesitancy
Health officials in South Carolina have confirmed that the state’s measles outbreak has grown to 185 cases, an increase of nine from earlier this week. The surge comes amid growing concerns over vaccine hesitancy in the United States, as public health experts warn that declining MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination rates are fueling the spread
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FG Pledges Revival of Steel Sector in 2026 – Minister Audu
The Federal Government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is committed to reviving Nigeria’s steel sector as a catalyst for industrial growth, job creation, and economic development in 2026, the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has stated. In a New Year message released in Abuja, Audu reaffirmed the ministry’s focus on turning policy
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Receives Praise for Revoking Pro-Israel Orders Amid Controversy
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been widely applauded by Palestinian rights advocates after revoking several pro-Israel municipal decrees on his first day in office, a decision immediately criticized by the Israeli government and former US President Donald Trump’s allies. The executive actions, signed by former Mayor Eric Adams in the wake of his
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US Judge Orders DC Pipe Bomb Suspect Brian Cole to Remain in Custody Ahead of Trial
A federal judge in the United States has denied pre-trial release for Brian Cole, the 30-year-old man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Republican National Committee (RNC) headquarters in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh ruled on Friday that
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Rivers State Executive Council Approves N1.8 Trillion 2026 Budget
The Rivers State Executive Council has approved a N1.8 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, aimed at driving growth and completing key projects across critical sectors. The approval came during the State Executive Council meeting held yesterday evening. Prof. Peter Medee, newly appointed Special Adviser to Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Economic Matters and Social
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