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Greene Warns GOP Rift Intensifies As Trump Faces Backlash Up

Greene Warns GOP Rift Intensifies As Trump Faces Backlash Up

December 26, 2025 1:54 am

Greene says Republicans are breaking with Trump over tone, economy and policy as she predicts widening cracks ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterms elections.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene warned Tuesday December 23, 2025, that internal divisions within the Republican Party are deepening, accusing President Donald Trump of being “tone deaf” on key national issues and predicting more GOP lawmakers will openly break with him.

Speaking in a televised interview, the Georgia Republican said recent events signal what she described as a growing rebellion inside the party, even among lawmakers who have long aligned themselves with Trump and his political movement.…

Abia State Takes Control Of Electricity Regulation From NERC

Abia State Takes Control Of Electricity Regulation From NERC

December 26, 2025 1:33 am

ASERA is now empowered to oversee Abia State’s electricity market, marking a major milestone in the state’s energy sector development.

Abia State Government has officially assumed regulatory authority over electricity within the state, taking over from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) effective December 24, 2025. The transition follows the release of the Final Transfer of Regulatory Authority Order to the Abia State Electricity Regulatory Authority (ASERA) by NERC in Umuahia.

ASERA is now empowered to serve as the statutory regulator for all electricity sector activities in Abia State. Mr. Emeka Onyegbule, Chairman and CEO of ASERA, said the authority

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IBB: Urges Nigeria To Reject Bandit Surrenders Until End Now

IBB: Urges Nigeria To Reject Bandit Surrenders Until End Now

December 26, 2025 1:13 am

Former military leader says the government should reject talks, push total military action, and question negotiators amid Nigeria’s banditry crisis in the nation.

Former Nigerian military ruler Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has urged the Federal Government to reject any surrender offers from armed bandits, calling instead for a decisive military campaign to completely defeat the groups before considering dialogue.

Babangida, widely known as IBB, made the remarks in a post on his verified account on X, weighing in on Nigeria’s prolonged struggle with armed banditry that has killed thousands and displaced communities across the country’s northwest and north-central regions.

“While the …

Netanyahu Says Persecution Of Christians In Nigeria Must End

Netanyahu Says Persecution Of Christians In Nigeria Must End

December 26, 2025 12:15 am

Israeli leader issues Christmas appeal condemning violence against Christians in Nigeria, as U.S. President Donald Trump signals new pressure on Abuja.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned what he described as the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, calling for an immediate end to religiously motivated violence in the country.

In a Christmas message released Thursday December 25, 2925, Netanyahu said attacks on Christians or adherents of any faith are unacceptable anywhere in the world. He urged Nigerian authorities to act decisively against militant violence and displacement affecting Christian communities.

“The persecution of Christians or members of any religion cannot

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Libya Army Chief Killed In Turkey Plane Crash With Aides Now

Libya Army Chief Killed In Turkey Plane Crash With Aides Now

December 26, 2025 12:01 am

Falcon 50 jet carrying top Libyan generals crashed after takeoff in Ankara, killing eight and prompting national mourning and an international probe.

Libya’s top military commander, Lieutenant General Mohammed al-Haddad, was killed on Tuesday December 24, 2025, when a business jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Turkey’s capital, Ankara, killing everyone on board, Libyan and Turkish officials said.

The aircraft, a Falcon 50 jet, went down moments after departing Esenboga Airport on a flight bound for Tripoli. Turkish authorities said the crash is believed to have been caused by an electrical failure, though a full investigation is underway to determine …

US To Impose Partial Visa Ban On Nigerians Starting 2026 Jan

US To Impose Partial Visa Ban On Nigerians Starting 2026 Jan

December 24, 2025 12:09 pm

U.S. new security-driven proclamation limits tourist, student and some immigrant visas for Nigerians and citizens of 18 other countries, with exemptions.

United States will begin a partial suspension of visa issuance to Nigerian citizens on January 1, 2026, under a new presidential proclamation aimed at tightening border controls and strengthening national security.

U.S. Mission in Nigeria announced Monday December 22, 2025, that the restrictions will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, in line with Presidential Proclamation 10998, titled Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States.

Nigeria is among 19

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U.S. Surveillance Flights Over Nigeria Signal Rising Tension

U.S. Surveillance Flights Over Nigeria Signal Rising Tension

December 24, 2025 11:31 am

Flights from Ghana highlight expanding US-Nigeria security ties as Washington monitors militant violence and pressures Abuja over religious freedom.

United States has quietly expanded aerial surveillance operations over Nigeria, signaling a deeper security engagement with Africa’s most populous nation amid mounting concerns over militant violence and religious freedom.

Since late November 2025, U.S.-linked aircraft have conducted intelligence-gathering flights across wide swaths of Nigerian airspace, according to flight-tracking data and confirmations from current and former American officials. The missions underscore Washington’s growing focus on Nigeria’s deteriorating security landscape and its strategic importance in West Africa.

U.S. official acknowledged the flights but

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Zelenskyy: Unveils 20-Point Peace Plan During U.S. Talks Now

Zelenskyy: Unveils 20-Point Peace Plan During U.S. Talks Now

December 24, 2025 10:18 am

Framework seeks US-backed European security guarantees, EU path for Kyiv, and a standing Ukrainian force as Washington presses for an end to the war.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has presented a 20-point peace framework during high-level discussions in the United States, outlining Kyiv’s vision for ending the war with Russia while securing long-term international guarantees for Ukraine’s sovereignty and security.

The proposal, according to officials familiar with the talks, centers on binding security commitments from European allies supported by the United States, alongside Ukraine’s continued integration into Western political and defense structures. The plan was discussed with senior U.S. officials

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Nigeria Declares Kidnappers Terrorists In Security Shift Now

Nigeria Declares Kidnappers Terrorists In Security Shift Now

December 24, 2025 9:39 am

Nigerian Government says armed groups attacking farmers and communities will face full terrorist designation as Tinubu orders tougher internal security policy.

Nigeria’s Federal Government has formally classified kidnappers and armed groups attacking civilians as terrorists, signaling a major escalation in the country’s response to persistent insecurity across rural and urban areas.

The announcement was made Monday December 22, 2025, by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during an end-of-year media briefing in the capital, Abuja. He said President Bola Tinubu had approved the policy shift, ending what officials described as years of ambiguous labeling of violent criminal …

President Trump: Expands Travel Ban To 39 Countries Globally

President Trump: Expands Travel Ban To 39 Countries Globally

December 23, 2025 2:31 pm

U.S. President Donald Trump signs a proclamation extending full or partial travel restrictions to 39 countries, citing security and vetting concerns.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday expanded the U.S. travel ban to 39 countries, more than doubling the previous list of 19, citing concerns over “severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing,” according to the White House.

The proclamation adds seven nations to the full travel ban: Laos, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria. Laos and Sierra Leone had previously faced only partial restrictions.

An additional 15 countries are now subject to partial travel restrictions, including

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British Couple Detained In Iran Faces ‘Espionage’ Allegations

British Couple Detained In Iran Faces ‘Espionage’ Allegations

December 23, 2025 2:13 pm

Craig and Lindsay Foreman were arrested while touring Iran, accused of spying, as UK officials seek consular access amid strained relations tensions.

A British couple has been detained in Iran on espionage charges, raising fresh concerns over the treatment of foreign nationals and adding strain to already fragile relations between Tehran and Western governments.

Craig and Lindsay Foreman, both in their early 50s, were arrested in January 2025, while traveling through Iran on a round-the-world motorcycle trip, according to their family and UK officials. Iranian authorities say the couple entered the country as tourists but were gathering information on behalf

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New Zealand, India Seal Free Trade Deal To Boost Growth Pact

New Zealand, India Seal Free Trade Deal To Boost Growth Pact

December 23, 2025 1:57 pm

Deal cuts tariffs on most exports, expands services access, and aims to double bilateral trade as New Zealand targets India’s vast consumer market Asia.

New Zealand and India have finalized a long-awaited free trade agreement, marking a major shift in economic ties between the two countries and opening the door to one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer markets.

The deal will significantly lower trade barriers for New Zealand exporters seeking access to India’s population of about 1.4 billion people. Under the agreement, tariffs will be eliminated or reduced on roughly 95% of New Zealand’s exports to India, with more than …

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