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Atiku Abubakar Blames APC Government for Economic and Political Woes in 2025, Urges Nigerians to Stay United in 2026
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Atiku Abubakar Blames APC Government for Economic and Political Woes in 2025, Urges Nigerians to Stay United in 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has issued a stark New Year message to Nigerians, condemning the administration of President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for what he describes as a year of “economic suffocation, political recklessness, and governance without empathy” in 2025. In his statement, Atiku criticized the government for operating months without a functional budget, borrowing excessively, and implementing policies he calls propaganda-driven rather than solutions-oriented. He singled out a controversial forged tax law, labeling it a “sham reform” and accusing the President of blocking legal and legislative scrutiny. “The past year exposed, in stark terms, the incompetence and policy bankruptcy of President Bola Tinubu,” Atiku said. He argued ...
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Nigeria Eyes Stronger Economic Growth in 2026, President Tinubu Outlines Priorities
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Nigeria Eyes Stronger Economic Growth in 2026, President Tinubu Outlines Priorities

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated the new year with an optimistic address, highlighting plans for a more robust phase of economic growth, security consolidation, and inclusive social development in Nigeria. In his New Year message, the President reflected on 2025 achievements, noting that despite global economic challenges, Nigeria recorded steady GDP growth, declining inflation, trade surpluses, and greater exchange rate stability. He revealed that the Nigerian Stock Exchange posted a 48.12% gain, while foreign reserves stood at $45.4 billion as of December 29, 2025, providing a buffer against external shocks. President Tinubu also reported that foreign direct investment (FDI) rose sharply in the third quarter of 2025, from $90 million to $720 million, reflecting renewed c...
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Peter Obi Calls for Unity and National Renewal at Enugu Political Gathering
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Peter Obi Calls for Unity and National Renewal at Enugu Political Gathering

Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has called for unity, patriotic leadership, and urgent national renewal, declaring that “a New Nigeria is possible” if citizens unite to dismantle corruption and poor governance. Mr. Obi made the call on Monday in Enugu during a high-level political meeting attended by prominent leaders from across Nigeria. The gathering brought together former governors Okwesili Nwodo of Enugu State, Achike Udenwa of Imo State, and Sam Egwu of Ebonyi State, as well as former Imo State Governor Emeka Ihedioha. Also present were serving and former senators including Enyinnaya Abaribe, Victor Umeh, Tony Nwoye, and Gilbert Nnaji, alongside notable political and civic figures such as High Chief Ben Obi, Chief Onyema Ugo...
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Guinea junta chief wins presidency in controversial election
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Guinea junta chief wins presidency in controversial election

Gen Mamady Doumbouya has reneged on his promise not to run for office Gen Mamady Doumbouya has been elected president of Guinea after securing the majority of the vote, according to initial polling results published by the country's election commission. The junta leader is hoping to legitimise his rule after seizing power in a coup four years ago. A civil society group campaigning for the return of civilian rule condemned the election as a "charade" after his main challengers were barred from contesting, while opposition candidates said the poll was marred by irregularities. On Monday, internet monitoring organisation NetBlocks reported that access to social media platforms TikTok, YouTube and Facebook had been restricted as Guineans waited for the full results. There has be...
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Germany’s DAX index posts best year since 2019
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Germany’s DAX index posts best year since 2019

Germany's stock market ended the last trading day of the year on a strong note, with its leading index the DAX rising at one point above 24,500 points and closing at 24,490.41 points. This brought the Frankfurt-based index close to its all-time high of 24,771 points set in October. This month, the DAX gained 2.7%, helping it record its best year since 2019 with an overall increase of 23%, performing better than the Eurozone's leading index, the Euro Stoxx, and the Dow Jones Industrial in the US. In shortened trading on Tuesday, its books for this year were already closed at 2 pm (1300 GMT). Many investors stayed away from the stock market between Christmas and New Year, which led to low trading volumes and resultant stronger price fluctuations for some individual stoc...
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Merz hopes for transparency and honesty in peace process 
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Merz hopes for transparency and honesty in peace process 

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen - here at a meeting on the war in Ukraine in Berlin in mid-December.Credit: Michael Kappeler/dpa European and Canadian officials have coordinated further efforts to bring peace to Ukraine, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday. "We are moving the peace process forward. Transparency and honesty are now required from everyone – including Russia," Merz wrote on X. Von der Leyen said there had been a good discussion about support for Ukraine, its security and the reconstruction of the country, which has been defending itself against a full-scale Russian invasion since 2022. "Ultimately, the prosperity of a free Ukrainian state lies in th...
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UAE’s Medcare treats first international SMA patient with revolutionary intrathecal gene therapy
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UAE’s Medcare treats first international SMA patient with revolutionary intrathecal gene therapy

The newly licensed intrathecal gene therapy expands life-changing treatment options for children and adults affected by SMA Medcare Women & Children Hospital has successfully administered a pioneering intrathecal gene therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) to Hulus, a three-year-old patient from Turkey. This milestone positions Medcare among the first private healthcare providers worldwide to offer this innovative treatment to an older international patient, overcoming previous age and weight limitations. SMA is a rare neuromuscular disorder that progressively weakens muscles responsible for movement and breathing. This newly licensedone-time therapy addresses the root genetic cause by delivering a functional SMN1 gene. For Hulus...
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Living in fear of Lakurawa – the militant group Trump targeted in Nigeria strikes
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Living in fear of Lakurawa – the militant group Trump targeted in Nigeria strikes

Buildings in Nukuru village were damaged by the ferocity of the missiles that struck 10km away on Christmas Day Deep fear has long pervaded the arid savannah plains and highlands of north-western Nigeria - even before the US air strikes on the Islamist militants who have made this area their base on Christmas night. The heavily armed jihadists, who dress in camouflage and wear vibrant turbans, have lived in camps in Tangaza, a remote area of Sokoto state near the border with Niger, for several years. They belong to a group called Lakurawa and hail from areas north of Nigeria in the Sahel. Locals in Tangaza, a community made up of mainly moderate Muslims, believe they come from Niger and Mali - and are terrified of them. Recently, both US and Nigerian authorities have said th...
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UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy
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UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy

The UK is to impose visa restrictions against people arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo after its government failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illegal migrants and foreign national offenders. Ministers say the DRC has not made changes required under the toughening up of the UK’s asylum rules announced in November. Meanwhile, the Home Office said Angola and Namibia had agreed to step up efforts to take back their citizens, having been threatened with sanctions alongside the DRC. A government source said Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood would not hesitate to ban visas for other countries refusing to take citizens back. The Home Office said Angola and Namibia agreeing to improve their processes marked the “first delivery success from last month’s asylum ...
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Morocco’s CGEM pushes for localised African value chains to drive industrialisation
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Morocco’s CGEM pushes for localised African value chains to drive industrialisation

The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), a premier network of entrepreneurs, is urging the creation of localised and complementary value chains across Africa to accelerate industrialisation and reduce dependency on imports. Ali Zerouali, Vice President of CGEM’s Africa Commission, said regional integration could drive investment and create jobs by leveraging each country’s competitive advantages. “We don’t want to grow alone. We want to bring along our African brothers by building regional and continental value chains,” he told a group of African journalists. He cited Ghana’s rubber industry as an example, saying it could supply raw materials for Morocco’s automotive sector, while Ghana imports Moroccan-made tyres and vehicles. “Industrialisation is crucial, an...
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