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Trump Orders US Strikes on ISIS in Nigeria

US President Donald Trump announced deadly military strikes against ISIS terrorists in Northwest Nigeria on Christmas, citing attacks on Christians. Read the full details.

Macron Announces New French Nuclear Aircraft Carrier

French President Macron approves construction of a new, larger nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to replace the Charles de Gaulle, announcing the move during a visit to French troops in the UAE.

Cleric: Govt Actions Fueling Disunity Among Nigerians

Anglican Bishop Samuel Ike accuses government officials' body language of deepening Nigeria's ethnic and religious divides. He cites insecurity, poor economy, and the Nnamdi Kanu case as key issues. Read his full Christmas message and call for unity.

Davido to perform at AFCON 2025 opening concert

Grammy-nominated Afrobeats star Davido will headline the AFCON 2025 opening concert in Rabat, Morocco, alongside French Montana. The event blends football and music ahead of the tournament kickoff.

Nigeria's Mother Tongue Education Policy Revoked

The Federal Government's controversial cancellation of the 2022 National Language Policy sparks outrage. Education stakeholders demand reversal, citing threats to Nigeria's linguistic heritage and flawed reasoning.

Mbappe Wins €60m Court Case Against PSG

A French court has ordered Paris Saint-Germain to pay Kylian Mbappe €60 million in unpaid wages and bonuses. Get all the details on the landmark ruling.

France Adopts Budget, Suspends Pension Reform

French parliament approves social security budget, suspending the unpopular pension age hike. Prime Minister Lecornu races to finalise the 2026 spending plan. Read the full details.

Army Graduates 152 in Indigenous Language Course

The Nigerian Army Resource Centre graduates 152 soldiers in indigenous languages to boost intelligence gathering and operational effectiveness. COAS urges proficiency in Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba.

AfDB approves $500m loan for Nigeria's budget

African Development Bank approves $500 million budget support for Nigeria to boost non-oil revenues and energy sector reforms. Learn how this impacts Nigeria's economic growth.

Gwarzo donates N10m, digital labs to Alliance Française

Prof. Adamu Gwarzo donates a fully equipped two-storey building and N10 million to Alliance Française Kano, boosting bilingual education and cultural exchange in Northern Nigeria. Discover how this transforms French learning.

Why Nigerians Learn French: Economic Necessity

Discover why French language skills are becoming crucial for Nigerians despite English dominance. Learn how border communities and entrepreneurs benefit from French proficiency in West Africa.

Nigeria reverses mother tongue education policy

Educator Oluwafemi Popoola explains why Nigeria reversed its 2022 National Language Policy. Data showed children struggled, prompting a return to English for instruction while keeping indigenous languages as subjects.

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