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Helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro leaves five people dead after an aircraft on a reported medical rescue mission went down near Barafu Camp, Tanzanian authorities say.

Helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro kills five

A helicopter accident on Mount Kilimanjaro has claimed the lives of five people, Tanzania’s Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) confirmed on Thursday. The aircraft crashed near Barafu Camp on Wednesday, the authority said, noting that an investigation had been opened to determine the cause of the incident. “Investigations into the accident are ongoing,” the TCAA stated. […]

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Omoyele Sowore, VIDEO: Sowore denied entry into UniAbuja despite invite from SUG president

US Christmas strike: Nigeria has lost control of its skies – Sowore

On Christmas Day, the United States reportedly carried out airstrikes on Nigerian soil, targeting terrorist groups, according to announcements by former President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth. While the Nigerian government says it was aware of the operation and frames it as a collaborative effort with “international partners,” the strikes appear

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Epstein files: US justice department to release million more documents

The US justice department says it will release more than one million additional documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, but warned the review process could take several weeks. In a post on X on Wednesday, the department said the files were handed over by federal prosecutors in Manhattan and the FBI in line with

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Fire outbreak razes multi-storey plaza on Lagos island

Fire outbreak razes multi-storey plaza on Lagos Island

A major fire outbreak on Wednesday evening razed the Great Nigeria Insurance House, a multi-storey plaza located on Martins Street, Lagos Island, trapping several traders inside the building. The fire, which reportedly started around 5 pm, affected the commercial plaza largely used as a warehouse and sales centre for clothing materials. Confirming the incident, the

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Eyo festival

Eyo festival: Lagos Island roads to be shut Saturday

The Lagos State Government has announced widespread traffic restrictions on Lagos Island ahead of the Eyo Festival scheduled to hold on Saturday, 27 December 2025. The travel advisory was issued in a photo statement shared on the state government’s website and official social media platforms. Titled “Travel Advisory – Eyo Festival,” the notice followed the

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Explosion hits Maiduguri mosque

Explosion hits mosque during maghrib prayers in Maiduguri

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) at a mosque in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, sparking panic among residents. The explosion occurred at a Juma’at Mosque in Gamboru Ward, near the Customs area, at about 6:10 p.m. on Wednesday, while Muslim worshippers were observing the Maghrib prayers. ALSO READ:Awujale selection:

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Kwam 1

Awujale selection: Kwam 1 withdraws suit against Ogun govt

The popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Omogbolahan Marshall, known as Kwam 1, has withdrawn the lawsuit he filed at the Ogun State High Court challenging the process for installing a new Awujale of Ijebuland.   A notice of discontinuance dated December 22 and filed at the High Court in Ijebu Ode shows that Oluaye Fuji,

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Ex-AGF

EFCC traces N212.8bn properties to Ex-AGF

…as FG files money laundering charges against Malami, son The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered 41 properties valued at N212.8 billion allegedly linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN. This development comes as the Federal Government has filed money laundering and concealment charges against

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Epstein files: 8,000 new documents released, Trump named more often

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has released roughly 8,000 new documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, showing significantly more mentions of former President Donald Trump than in earlier disclosures. The release comes under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, passed by Congress to compel full public access to materials connected to Epstein’s investigations.

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Ex-German footballer Sebastian Hertner dies

Ex-German footballer Sebastian Hertner dies, wife injured in ski lift fall

The football world is in mourning following the tragic death of former German professional defender Sebastian Hertner, who lost his life in a horrific accident at a ski resort in Montenegro. The 34-year-old, who was vacationing with his family, died at the scene after falling from a malfunctioning chairlift at the Savin Kuk resort near

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