Ukraine Peace Talks 95% Complete, Thorny Issues Linger
Presidents Trump and Zelenskiy announce significant progress on a Ukraine peace deal, now 95% complete. Key hurdles remain on Donbas and security. Read the latest details.
Presidents Trump and Zelenskiy announce significant progress on a Ukraine peace deal, now 95% complete. Key hurdles remain on Donbas and security. Read the latest details.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to push a revised 20-point peace plan. The talks follow a massive Russian attack on Kyiv and European pledges of support. Will Trump approve?
Russia escalates war with mass missile and drone attack on Kyiv, injuring 8, just before Zelensky meets Trump to discuss a new 20-point peace plan. Read the latest on the conflict and diplomatic efforts.
A Russian drone strike breached Chernobyl's protective dome. Ukraine now faces a 3-4 year repair race to prevent a new radioactive disaster. Full details inside.
Pope Leo XIV urges a worldwide 24-hour ceasefire for Christmas, expressing sadness over Russia's rejection. Read the latest on Ukraine conflict and diplomatic efforts.
A Russian-backed court in occupied Ukraine sentences Colombian Oscar Mauricio Blanco Lopez to 19 years for joining Ukraine's army. Read the full report on foreign fighters' fate.
Ukrainian workers risk their lives to evacuate horses from a state stud farm in Zaporizhzhia as Russian attacks escalate. Read how the war impacts animals.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reveals a new 20-point peace plan to end the war, seeks direct talks with Donald Trump. Key issues include Donbas sovereignty and a national referendum.
President Zelensky details a 20-point US-led draft to end the Ukraine war. While some concessions were won, major hurdles on territory, NATO, and a referendum remain. Read the full analysis.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky details a new US-backed 20-point plan to end the war with Russia, covering security, reconstruction, and EU membership. Read the full proposal.
Chernobyl's director warns a direct Russian missile hit could collapse the inner radiation shelter, causing a 'mini-earthquake'. Full restoration may take 3-4 years. Read the urgent update.
A top Russian military official, Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, was killed in a car bombing in Moscow. Authorities are investigating, with potential Ukrainian involvement suggested. Read the latest details.
Former Labour Minister Chris Ngige pleads not guilty to N2.2bn fraud charges. He insists his three-decade public service record is unblemished. Read the full details of the EFCC case and his defence.
Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev travels to Miami for Ukraine war negotiations mediated by Trump's team. Talks proceed as Russia claims new gains and Odesa attack toll rises. Read the latest.
President Zelensky says Washington proposed direct Ukraine-Russia talks in Miami for the first time in six months. Get the latest on the war and peace efforts.
Olusegun Samson Adejorin, a Nigerian national, faces decades in US prison after a federal jury convicted him of wire fraud and identity theft targeting charities. Sentencing is set for April 2026.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his marathon press conference, demanded 'respect' from the West and listed battlefield gains. This follows a new $105bn EU loan to Ukraine. Read the full analysis.
US President Donald Trump signs the 2026 NDAA, a $900bn defence bill ensuring US troop levels in Europe and continuing support for Ukraine. Discover the bipartisan move's implications.
Former Labour Minister Chris Ngige has been granted bail by an FCT High Court in his ₦2.2 billion contract fraud trial. The court set strict conditions for his release. Read the full details.
EU leaders meet in a crucial summit to unlock €210bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, but face strong opposition from Belgium. Will they find a deal before Ukraine's cash crunch hits?
Russian President Vladimir Putin dismisses diplomatic compromise, threatening to take Ukrainian territory by force despite Trump's peace push. Full analysis of the escalating crisis.
Nigeria's EFCC arrests five herbalists in Osun and Lagos for fraud involving counterfeit dollars and euros. Suspects promised spiritual currency conjuring. Full story.
Nigel Baker, 56, tricked single mothers out of over £1M for his gambling. He promised marriage but exploited their trust. Read the shocking details.
Bobby breaks his silence, denying Sandra's threesome request story. He claims he called off the marriage after discovering she was pregnant for another man. Get the full details of this shocking split.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on funding Ukraine's war effort, debating a risky plan to use €200 billion in frozen Russian central bank assets. Will they reach a deal?
Botswana investigates claims two citizens, 19 & 20, were lured into Russia's war in Ukraine via a fake military training scheme. Government urges youth vigilance against suspicious offers.
Oluwaseun Adekoya, a Nigerian resident in New Jersey, has been sentenced to 20 years in a US federal prison for masterminding a sophisticated $2 million identity theft and bank fraud operation. Read the full details of the multi-state scheme.
Russian overnight attacks with 704 drones & missiles target Ukraine's energy grid & railways, leaving thousands without heat & water. Details on the strikes and ongoing US peace talks.
US and Ukrainian officials hold third day of talks in Miami. Both sides agree any real progress depends on Russia's readiness for peace. Read the latest on the diplomatic push.
The EU's plan to use €210bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine faces legal risks, while ignoring calls for colonial reparations in Africa. This double standard threatens Europe's financial credibility. Read the full analysis.