Libya’s Army chief, seven others die in Turkey plane crash
The wreckage of their Falcon 50 aircraft was located by Turkish security personnel in the Haymana district near Ankara, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said. The aircraft issued an emergency landing notification near Haymana — 74 kilometres (45 miles) from Ankara, but contact could not be reestablished, the minister said. A senior Turkish official said the plane requested an emergency landing because of an electrical failure 16 minutes after it took off. Haddad had been the army’s chief of general staff since August 2020 and was appointed by then-prime minister Fayez al-Sarraj. The North African country has been divided since a NATO-backed revolt toppled and killed longtime leader Moamer Kadhafi in 2011.
Source:Punch
December 24, 2025 11:36 UTC
Two police officers killed in Moscow explosion
An investigator works at the car blast site in southern Moscow on December 22, 2025. Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, head of the training department within the General Staff, was killed in Moscow on December 22, 2025 after an explosive device placed under his car went off, investigators said in a statement. (Photo by Alexander NEMENOV / AFP)Two police officers were killed in an overnight explosion in Moscow when they tried to stop a suspicious person, Russia’s Investigative Committee said in a statement Wednesday. The blast occurred close to the site where a Russian general was killed earlier this week. “An explosive device was triggered” as the officers approached the suspect, who was near their service vehicle, said the statement by the committee, which probes major crimes.
Source:Punch
December 24, 2025 11:31 UTC
Telecom 2025: Nigeria’s endless wait for quality experience
For millions of Nigerians, poor network service is not an anomaly; it is the frustrating norm. Affordability slows digital quality of lifeAmid the concerns, the quality of digital life in Nigeria, though slightly appreciated in 2025, remained low when compared to other countries in the region. The seventh edition of Surfshark’s Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL) 2025 ranked Nigeria 97th globally (previously 100th). The study assessed countries’ overall digital well-being across five areas: Internet affordability, Internet quality, digital infrastructure, digital security, and artificial intelligence. Surfshark said Nigeria performed best in digital security, claiming 58th place, but faced challenges in Internet quality, ranking 117th.
Source:The Guardian
December 24, 2025 10:39 UTC
Police probe abduction of 28 travellers in Plateau community
The Police in Plateau State have commenced investigation into Sunday’s abduction of 28 travellers by gunmen in Zak community, Bashar District, Wase Local Council of Plateau State. A youth leader in Wase, Sapi’i Sambo, in a telephone interview stated that the victims included men, women, and children. When the gunmen ambushed the victims’ vehicle at the outskirt of the community, they took away all the travellers, including the children, and abandoned the vehicle. “It was on Monday morning that people travelling on the road saw the vehicle, which belongs to the Zak community leader, abandoned on the road. “So, in the course of investigation, the community discovered it was the vehicle that was carrying the travellers that was abandoned,” Sambo explained.
Source:The Guardian
December 24, 2025 09:34 UTC
Family confirms KWAM1’s withdrawal of suit over Awujale’s selection
Recall that the musician had shown his interest in the vacant stool of Awujale, linking his lineage to the Jadiara Royal House of the wider Fusengbuwa Ruling House. The Fusengbuwa ruling house, which is the ruling house to produce the next Awujale, had, however, rejected the claim, saying that Wasiu Ayinde is not from the royal house. The musician is commonly believed to be from the Fidipote ruling house of Ijebu Ode, and this he had always alluded to in his music. However, giving his ruling on the application for the interim injunction order on Monday, the presiding judge, Justice A. A. Omoniyi, held that the interim injunction prayed for by the applicant lacked merit.
Source:Punch
December 24, 2025 09:11 UTC
Court orders status quo over installation of Onisemo of Lagos
Lagos State High Court has ordered all parties to maintain the status quo in the dispute over the proposed installation of a new Onisemo of Lagos, pending further hearing in a suit challenging the selection process. The order followed an application by members of the Onisemo Chieftaincy Family, who are contesting moves to instal Lookman Oluwa, also known as Lookman Noah Fagbayi, as the Onisemo. The claimants are Olabiyi Kosoko, Mrs Hawawu Abiodun Teluwo (suing for themselves and on behalf of the Onisemo Chieftaincy Family of Lagos) and Mr Olusegun Gbolade. In an affidavit in support of the application, Kosoko, a princess and the first claimant, deposed that she is the Secretary of the Oshokeji Ruling House of the Onisemo Chieftaincy Family of Lagos. She alleged that in May 2025, the eighth defendant invaded the Onisemo Palace at 127/129 Enu-Owa Street, Lagos, and laid claim to the stool.
Source:The Guardian
December 24, 2025 08:34 UTC
INEC Rejects Turaki's PDP Faction Amid Leadership Crisis
The Independent National Electoral Commission has rejected the Tanimu Turaki (SAN)-led National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing subsisting court judgments and unresolved legal processes. In response to the decision, the Turaki-led NWC’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, maintained that the party leadership was legitimate and emphasised that there was no faction within the PDP. However, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, National Secretary of the Nyesom Wike-backed faction, hailed the move as a faithful adherence to court judgments. PDP governors had endorsed the Ibadan convention, where Turaki and other members of the NWC were elected on November 16 for four-year terms. “INEC must remember that democracy is hinged on majority rule, so the committee of friends of Wike and Anyanwu cannot be validly referred to as a faction of the PDP.
Source:Punch
December 24, 2025 07:22 UTC
What Country Has the Most Nigerians?
When people ask me what country has the most Nigerians outside our homeland, I always smile because the answer keeps shifting in surprising ways that challenge our assumptions about where Nigerians settle. These figures come from cross-referencing data from the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, destination country census bureaus, immigration statistics, and academic research on diaspora populations. Connecting Nigerian Diaspora Patterns to Broader Migration TrendsUnderstanding where Nigerians settle globally connects to larger questions about how Nigerians make a living and why they seek opportunities abroad. Frequently Asked Questions About Nigerian Diaspora DistributionWhat country has the most Nigerians outside Nigeria? Approximately 17 million Nigerians live abroad compared to 220 million residing in Nigeria, meaning roughly 7 to 8 per cent of all Nigerians live outside the country.
Source:The Guardian
December 24, 2025 03:45 UTC
Lookman stunner seals win in Nigeria's AFCON opener
The win extended the Super Eagles’ dominance in the fixture to nine matches unbeaten against the Taifa Stars and offered a timely response after last month’s failure to qualify for a second successive fifa world cup finals. Moments later, the Sevilla forward came even closer, powering a header against the crossbar from close range following sustained pressure. Tanzania briefly threatened to disrupt Nigeria’s rhythm when Simon Msuva produced an acrobatic effort that was comfortably gathered by Stanley Nwabali, but the Super Eagles continued to assert themselves. From a corner, Alex Iwobi’s inswinging delivery was glanced expertly into the far corner by Semi Ajayi, giving the Super Eagles a deserved lead. Just two minutes later, Lookman created space on the edge of the area and unleashed a magnificent left-footed strike into the far corner, restoring the Super Eagles’ advantage and settling any early nerves.
Source:Punch
December 24, 2025 02:13 UTC
Video after DK Metcalf swipe shows aftermath with Lions fan
ETWe're awaiting the result of an appeal from Pittsburgh Steelers receiver DK Metcalf, who was suspended two games for an altercation with a Detroit Lions fan on Sunday, one that could prove to be much costlier. As we wait, more videos are popping up from the incident with alternate angles. There's a video going viral from after the incident. There's a claim that the fan can be heard saying, "That was the goal, folks!" but I've listened to this one a few times and I couldn't necessarily hear that (Editor's note: I'm old.).
Source:Punch
December 24, 2025 01:34 UTC
Power outage temporary, supply to return in 48 hours – Adelabu
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, on Tuesday, assured Nigerians that electricity supply will be restored within 24 to 48 hours, following a recent dip in power availability triggered by a temporary shortfall in generation. PUNCH Online reports that the drop in power supply followed an explosion on the Escravos–Lagos Gas Pipeline, compounded by acts of vandalism on critical gas infrastructure, which disrupted gas supply to several thermal power plants across the country. The statement read, “The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that electricity supply will be rapidly restored following the recent decline caused by a temporary shortfall in power supply. The minister reiterated these assurances during a meeting held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Abuja, with key power sector stakeholders, including NISO, the Transmission Company of Nigeria, the Ministry of Power, Power Generation Companies, and Power Distribution Companies. He expressed confidence that a marked improvement in gas supply and power generation would be achieved within the next 24 to 48 hours, with a gradual return to normal generation levels thereafter.
Source:Punch
December 24, 2025 01:11 UTC
Nigeria gave me identity, chance to fulfill my dreams -Ekong
“Nigeria gave me my identity, my purpose, and the platform to live my dream through football” he said. He has represented Nigeria at two AFCON tournaments and played a key role in World Cup and AFCON qualifying campaigns. He pledged to support the squad throughout the tournament, describing the national team as a symbol of unity and hope for Nigerians. “As our Super Eagles begin their AFCON journey today, I wish the team every success. Beyond football, Troost-Ekong has been involved in social initiatives focused on youth development and education in Nigeria.
Source:The Guardian
December 23, 2025 23:32 UTC
Organ-tuning books in English churches provide notes on a warming climate
Yangang Xing had never heard of organ-tuning books, but his colleague Andrew Knight often played the pipe organ at churches as a teenager. “Quite often, the only thing to look at between services was this little red book that sat in the corner.”Xing realised organ-tuning books were troves of data that might span decades. View image in fullscreen Organ tuners make brief records of their visits and often jot down observations in the books. The average summer temperature for urban churches in the sample was 17.2C during the late 1960s. While many churches are large, difficult-to-heat stone buildings – making them refuges for some during heatwaves – hot summer weather can still trouble an organ.
Source:The Guardian
December 23, 2025 21:49 UTC
Morton Valence “Punch Drunk” – seeing the world through a blurred lens
There’s a couple of things that you’ll notice immediately about this new song from Morton Valence – the first is likely to be that it’s seasonally inappropriate, as Robert ‘Hacker’ Jessett sings “It was a cold Easter Sunday…” – 23rd of December and we bring you Easter. The second thing you’ll notice is Anne Gilpin’s shimmering and unsettling Marxophone. As the song’s narrator makes his way through a seaside town on a Bank Holiday it’s clear that not everything is going quite to plan – unrecognisable friends appear and are wiped away again, metaphorical and maybe literal fists are thrown. The song is also a signal that things will start moving for Morton Valence pretty early next year – they have a gig at the Boogaloo in London on Feb 8th featuring BJ Cole, and there will be a new album coming later in the year.
Source:Punch
December 23, 2025 21:30 UTC
‘Haunted and cursed’: Lake Lanier has a deadly reputation. A darker tale hides beneath the surface
As Kile lay on life support, Foster passed the time Googling for information about Lake Lanier. Photograph: Moses Robinson/Getty ImagesEach tale from Lake Lanier seems more bizarre than the last. Photograph: Buck BuchananToday, Lake Lanier plays host to an estimated 14 million visitors a year, the same tourist traffic as Niagara Falls. Lake Hartwell, a reservoir on the Georgia-South Carolina border, had more drowning and boating fatalities than Lake Lanier did in 2024. “All those other lakes – Lake Oconee, Lake Allatoona – you’ve never heard of ’em; nobody knows how they were built.
Source:The Guardian
December 23, 2025 21:06 UTC