October 17, 2026

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Trump Withdraws $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit as U.S. Moves Toward Controversial $1.776 Billion Settlement Fund

U.S. President Donald Trump has moved to withdraw his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), following a Justice Department announcement outlining a settlement framework that includes the creation of a multi-billion-dollar compensation fund. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the agreement involves establishing a $1.776 billion fund intended to compensate individuals…

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China Signals Willingness to Strengthen Military Ties and Build Trust with the United States

China has expressed readiness to deepen military communication and strengthen trust with the United States, emphasizing the importance of stable defense relations between the two global powers. A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of National Defense, Jiang Bin, made the statement on Monday while responding to questions from the media regarding recent interactions between the leaders…

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DSS Allegedly Takes Custody of Nasir El-Rufai After Court Grants Bail, Family Raises Alarm

Fresh controversy has erupted surrounding former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai after his family alleged that officials of Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) took him into custody shortly after a Federal High Court in Abuja granted him bail. The development, which unfolded on Monday, has sparked legal and political concerns, with family members accusing…

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Taliban Introduces New Marriage Law Allowing Girls to Challenge Forced Unions in Court

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has introduced a new family law regulation that outlines rules governing marriage, divorce, guardianship, and child marriage under its interpretation of Islamic law. The newly approved 31-article decree, titled Principles of Separation Between Spouses, was signed by Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and published in Afghanistan’s official gazette. According to…

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Nigerian Military Denies Foreign Troop Involvement in Abu Bilal Al-Minuki Operation

The Nigerian military has dismissed reports suggesting that foreign soldiers directly participated in the operation that led to the elimination of notorious terrorist commander Abu Bilal Al-Minuki. According to the Defence Headquarters, the mission was executed entirely by Nigerian troops, with no foreign boots deployed on Nigerian soil during the operation. The clarification was made…

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Trump Claims US and Nigerian Forces Eliminated Senior ISIS Commander in Nigeria

United States President Donald Trump has announced that a joint military operation involving U.S. forces and the Nigerian Armed Forces successfully eliminated a senior ISIS commander during a mission carried out on Friday. In a statement shared on Truth Social, Trump said the coordinated operation targeted and killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom he described as the…

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British-Nigerian Councillor Celia Hibbert Elected Reform UK Leader in Wolverhampton

British-Nigerian politician Celia Hibbert has been elected as the leader of Reform UK in Wolverhampton, marking a notable political milestone within the city’s local government. Hibbert announced the development on Wednesday through her social media platforms, revealing that she was unanimously elected to lead the party on Wolverhampton City Council. Her appointment also means she…

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Skills, Not Just Certificates, Will Shape Nigeria’s Future – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has emphasized that practical skills and vocational training will play a critical role in shaping Nigeria’s future, stressing that certificates alone are no longer enough to guarantee success in today’s rapidly evolving economy. The president made this known during the combined convocation ceremony and 70th anniversary celebration of Kaduna Polytechnic, held in…

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