Russia is criticising Zelensky’s stance ahead of planned talks with Trump, as competing versions of a Ukraine peace framework sharpen diplomatic pressure.
Reuters reports a major Russian barrage hit Ukraine’s infrastructure ahead of high-stakes diplomacy, deepening winter hardship and raising the stakes for peace talks.
Reuters reports a mosque blast in Maiduguri killed five, reviving concerns about suicide attacks and the need for sustained protection of worship centres.
Reports of a U.S.-linked strike in Sokoto stirred fresh debate about joint counter‑terror operations, intelligence sharing, and how Nigeria sustains pressure after air action.
The NAF says it is moving to acquire 24 M‑346 jets, helicopters and more UAVs, framing the move as a major readiness boost.
Punch reports states and LGs cut bank debts by about ₦547.5bn, helped by stronger FAAC inflows.
The Army says a DSSC 2026 recruitment advert circulating online is fake and urges Nigerians to rely only on official channels.
The Nation reports Seyi Tinubu and his wife received titles connected to the Eyo Oba institution, spotlighting Lagos’ culture–politics mix.
Punch reports China imposed sanctions on U.S. defence companies over Taiwan arms sales, reinforcing a cycle of geopolitical retaliation.
Punch reports Malaysia’s former PM Najib was convicted in a fraud trial, extending the legal reckoning linked to 1MDB-era controversies.