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Australia Launches Nationwide Gun Buyback Scheme Following Bondi Beach Attack
In response to the deadly Bondi Beach attack, the Australian government has announced a major gun buyback scheme, the largest since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996. That historic tragedy, which claimed 35 lives, prompted Australia to introduce some of the world’s strictest gun control measures—a legacy the new scheme seeks to expand upon. Bondi
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British Former Soldier Hayden Davies Sentenced to 13 Years in Russian-Controlled Prison
A British former soldier, Hayden Davies, has been sentenced to 13 years in a maximum-security prison by a Russian-controlled court, the Russian Prosecutor-General’s office confirmed. Davies, originally from Southampton, fought with Ukraine’s foreign legion in the Donbas region and was reportedly captured in late 2024 or early 2025. Russian Court Labels Davies a Mercenary The
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Islamic Council Warns of ‘Secret Changes’ in Nigeria’s Gazetted Tax Laws Ahead of 2026 Implementation
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has raised alarm over what it describes as discrepancies between tax reform bills passed by the National Assembly and the versions later gazetted and presented to the public, warning that the alleged alterations could undermine Nigeria’s constitutional order. The Council’s statement followed concerns raised in the House
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Zelensky Urges EU to Release Frozen Russian Assets Amid Looming Ukraine Cash Crisis
As Ukraine faces a looming financial crisis, President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a stark warning to European Union leaders, urging them to reach an agreement by the end of the year to release frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s military and economic needs. Speaking at a crucial EU summit in Brussels, Zelensky stressed that without
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EU Approves €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine Without Tapping Russian Assets
European Union leaders have reached a historic agreement to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion (€105 billion / £79 billion) loan to support its military and economic needs over the next two years. The decision comes after intense negotiations at a summit in Brussels, where EU leaders were unable to agree on using frozen Russian
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Ondo Judicial Officers Announce Withdrawal of Services Over Financial Autonomy Delays
The Coalition of Magistrates, Presidents of Grade ‘A’ Customary Courts, and Legal Research Officers in Ondo State has declared its intention to withdraw services starting 5 January 2026, citing continued delays in the implementation of judicial financial autonomy. According to the Coalition, the state government has only paid lip service to granting genuine financial autonomy
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The Forgotten Heroes of Ukraine: Soldiers Who ‘Died the Wrong Way’
The ongoing war in Ukraine has left a deep scar on the nation, not just through the visible destruction and the tens of thousands of frontline casualties but also in the hidden tragedies that unfold quietly behind the headlines. Among the most overlooked victims are Ukrainian soldiers who have died by suicide. While official records
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Kwara Assembly Suspends Lawmaker Over Secret Recording of Closed-Door Meeting
The Kwara State House of Assembly has suspended Saba Gideon, the lawmaker representing Edu State Constituency, for three months following allegations that he secretly recorded a closed-door meeting and shared the audio with an unauthorized person. The matter came to light during Thursday’s plenary session, where lawmakers said Gideon admitted to the act. The motion
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Most Women Footballers Earn Less Than £15,000 Per Year, Says Fifpro Survey
A recent survey by the players’ union Fifpro reveals that the majority of women footballers worldwide earn an insufficient income to sustain a secure career. The survey, conducted between August and October 2025, highlights the ongoing financial challenges faced by female players despite growing global interest in women’s football. Key Findings on Women’s Football Salaries
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Tinubu Pushes for State Police, Urges Local Government Autonomy
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to establishing state police across Nigeria’s 36 states, highlighting it as a key strategy to tackle the country’s worsening insecurity. Speaking at the 14th National Caucus meeting of the APC at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja on Thursday, Tinubu disclosed that he had assured the United
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