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China currently has no plans to invade Taiwan next year, according to US spy agencies. Rather than intervene militarily, Beijing wants to take control of the main Pacific island without force, according to intelligence assessments. The annual report states that although Chinese Communist Party leaders do not plan to retake Taiwan by force, the People’s Liberation Army is developing military …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has delivered a historic and deeply thoughtful speech at a state banquet hosted in his honor at Windsor Castle by King Charles III, reaffirming the enduring ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The President, while charting a forward-looking partnership rooted in shared values, democracy and mutual progress, asserted the need for stronger security cooperation with …

Apple is urging users to update their iPhones after the discovery of new spyware that can take over phones running older versions of the iOS operating system. A powerful software exploit could steal information from hundreds of millions of users, say cybersecurity researchers at Lookout, iVerify and Alphabet’s. Google. It is not clear how many there are iPhones vulnerable to …

…. Ogun, Imo, Edo among the states yet to establish functional regulators … Illegal permits and coordination gaps exacerbate sector uncertainty Daud Olatunji Nigeria’s push to decentralize electricity regulation faces serious obstacles as at least 16 states struggle to set up effective regulatory systems, raising fears of worsening energy supply challenges for consumers across the country. Industry findings indicate that …

Hungary blocked the European Union from providing loans to Ukraine to help its war efforts. Viktor Orban, the right-wing prime minister in Budapest, has consistently criticized the bloc’s commitment to supporting Kyiv and is seen as one of Vladimir Putin’s closest allies in Europe. His country is a member of the EU and he has been accused of weakening the …

A combined photo of Araraume and President Tinubu Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, a prominent leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has extended warm congratulations to Muslims in Nigeria and around the world on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. In a statement, Araraume acknowledged the significance of Eid-el-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, a period of spiritual reflection, fasting and …

Excessive use of social media has led to a sharp decline in happiness among the younger generation, according to a major academic study. Fifteen-year-old girls who use social media more than five hours a day are the group most likely to experience decreased life satisfaction, the 2026 edition of the World Happiness Report says. This annual study published by Oxford …

The very expensive missile duel over the past 24 hours in the Persian Gulf has confirmed one thing above all else. A prolonged war could have a negative impact on the global economy. In just one day and one night, Iran has achieved energy targets in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Israel. Likewise with its military defeat, or its leadership …

World football’s governing body FIFA has approved new regulations requiring all teams participating in women’s competitions to include at least one female coach. According to the new rule, participating teams must appoint a female head coach or assistant coach. The directive will apply to youth and senior tournaments, including national team and club competitions. The policy will debut at the …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Tinubu orders ministers and other political appointees with 2027 ambitions to resign by March 31 President Bola Tinubu has ordered all political appointees in his government who seek elected office in the 2027 elections to resign by March 31.Read more 2. Tinubu orders security chiefs to Maiduguri after suicide …