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Taiwan Considers $33bn Defence Package to Counter China Threat

Taiwan is weighing a record defence package worth up to $33 billion as part of efforts to strengthen its military readiness against possible Chinese aggression, a senior lawmaker has revealed. According to Wang Ting-yu of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the Ministry of National Defence is preparing a special seven-year budget estimated between NT$800 billion and NT$1 trillion ($26–33 billion). The final figure will depend on the outcome of ongoing negotiations with Washington, Taiwan’s main arms supplier. “We want

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BREAKING: Resident Doctors Embark on Five-Day Warning Strike

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has begun a five-day warning strike today, Friday, after the Federal Government failed to meet its demands on unpaid allowances, salary arrears, and other welfare concerns. The association confirmed the action in a statement titled “Declaration of Strike Action” signed by its Secretary-General, Dr. Oluwasola Odunbaku, stressing that the decision followed the expiration of its latest ultimatum. Resident doctors, who make up the bulk of Nigeria’s hospital workforce, deliver critical clinical services across

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Police: Self-Styled ‘Obi of Lagos’ Confessed Installation Was a Scam

The Lagos State Police Command says Chibuike Azubike, the man arrested for parading himself as the “Obi of Lagos,” has admitted that the planned installation was nothing more than a fraudulent scheme to swindle unsuspecting participants. The command’s Deputy PRO, Babaseyi Oluseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Azubike, 65, was arrested on Wednesday alongside three alleged accomplices while preparing for an unveiling ceremony at Apple Hall, Amuwo Odofin, where they intended to showcase a prototype of a ₦1.5bn

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Police Arrest Man Claiming to Be ‘Obi of Lagos’, Disrupt Alleged Coronation

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 65-year-old man, Chibuike Azubike, for allegedly presenting himself as the “Obi of Lagos” and attempting to stage a coronation ceremony. Azubike, an indigene of Obodoukwu in Ideato North LGA of Imo State, was picked up alongside three alleged accomplices — Chief Chibuzor Ani (57), Chief Martins Nwaodika (65), and Ikechukwu Franklin Nnadi (41). The suspects were apprehended while preparing to unveil a proposed ₦1.5bn “Palace of Obi of Lagos State” at Apple

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Sport

Chelle Rallies Eagles as World Cup Hopes Hang by a Thread

Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are slipping fast after another frustrating draw left the Super Eagles staring at the prospect of missing back-to-back tournaments for the first time in history. The three-time African champions were held 1-1 by South Africa in Bloemfontein. An unfortunate William Troost-Ekong own goal put Bafana Bafana ahead, before Calvin Bassey’s header just before halftime rescued a point. The result leaves Nigeria third in Group C with 11 points from eight

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Politics

Don’t Judge Us by By-Election Setback, ADC Tells Nigerians

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged Nigerians not to assess the party’s strength based on its failure to secure any seats in last month’s by-elections. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, the party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, explained that the elections came too soon after ADC’s leadership transition, leaving the party unprepared. “The election happened less than a month after we assumed leadership. Many of the candidates were not even known to us at the time,” Abdullahi said. “It

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Entertainment News

Portable Breaks the Internet with Classy New Look

Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, has once again set social media on fire — this time with a surprisingly polished and stylish appearance. The street-hop sensation, best known for his eccentric lifestyle and unpredictable fashion choices, stunned fans after posting photos where he looked refined and classy. The internet reaction was instant. While some admirers praised his transformation as a “posh upgrade,” others insisted the pictures looked “too perfect” and could only have been generated with AI tools. The speculation has

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International

France Mulls Social Media Ban for Under-15s, Night Curfew for Teenagers

A French parliamentary commission has recommended banning children under 15 from using social media and introducing a “digital curfew” for teenagers aged 15 to 18, restricting access between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. The proposals, unveiled Thursday, follow months of hearings on the psychological toll of platforms like TikTok. Lawmaker Laure Miller, who served as rapporteur, said the ban would send a clear message: “Before 15, social media is not harmless.” The commission was set up in March after seven

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FG Nets ₦600bn VAT From Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Others

The Federal Government has disclosed that it has collected over ₦600 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT) from global digital giants such as Facebook, Amazon, and Netflix. Mr. Mathew Osanekwu, Special Adviser on Tax Policy to the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, revealed this in Abuja on Wednesday during a workshop for journalists. He explained that amendments to the VAT Act empowered the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to tax non-resident digital companies providing

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