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[Premium Times] Mr Abdulaziz said vandalism continues to be a thorny issue in the affairs of TCN.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Health has raised the alarm over the misuse and illegal sale of the so-called "blue pill," warning that unsupervised consumption of the prescription medicine poses serious health risks, including heart attacks and strokes.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has hit out at President William Ruto's plan to turn Kenya into a first-world country like Singapore, calling the vision unrealistic.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- An enraged group of boda boda riders on Sunday evening set ablaze a 65-seater Mash Poa bus after it was involved in a fatal road accident in Salgaa, Nakuru County.

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[Vanguard] Policy experts, government officials, and stakeholders have called for deliberate interventions to revive the economy of Northern Nigeria, emphasising that its future depends on amendments in governance, education, and inclusivity.

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[Capital FM] Nanyuki -- Children fathered by British soldiers stationed in Nanyuki Town, Laikipia County, have called on the United Kingdom government to fast-track their recognition and support following a landmark court ruling in their favour.

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[Capital FM] Kajiado -- A 35-year-old woman has died after being attacked by an elephant in Ilailupa village, Oloodokilani Location, Kajiado County.

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[Vanguard] Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced nationwide sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at a pump price of N739 per litre across all MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations. This move represents a significant milestone in the refinery's mission to deliver affordable fuel to Nigerians and stabilise the downstream petroleum market.

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[Vanguard] Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat, a wanted leader of a drug syndicate, who had been in hiding since May 2024 following the arrest of two other kingpins, Bolanle Lookman Dauda and Olayinja Toheebat Dauda.

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[Shabelle] Cairo -- Somalia and Egypt on Saturday pledged to strengthen cooperation on security and development during talks between their foreign ministers on the sidelines of a Russia-Africa Partnership Forum meeting in Cairo.

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The Somali Police Force has announced comprehensive restrictions on vehicular and public movement across Mogadishu on Thursday, December 25, to ensure the safety and security of voters participating in the capital's long-awaited local council elections.

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The Speaker of Somalia's lower house of parliament, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Madobe), on Saturday inspected newly constructed office facilities added to the House of the People's headquarters in Mogadishu, officials said.

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Dec 22 -- Somalia will take over the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council in January 2026, marking a landmark diplomatic moment for the country and elevating its voice on the international stage.

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[Nile Post] The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) has urged its officers and personnel to actively support leadership efforts in combating corruption, emphasizing integrity as a key pillar for safeguarding the institution and enhancing military professionalism.

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[Nile Post] The UPDF has officially passed out 489 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) who successfully completed their training at the Hima Infantry Training School in Kavera, Hima Town Council, Busongora North County, Kasese District.

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[Vanguard] The 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has described the failure of the House of Representatives to criminalise vote-buying during party primaries as a disservice to Nigeria's democracy.

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[Nile Post] The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has completed construction of a new canvas bridge connecting Nyakarambi to Kangondo, significantly improving safety and accessibility for residents, particularly school-going children.

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[Vanguard] Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in collaboration with local vigilante elements, have disrupted a terrorist logistics operation and neutralized multiple insurgents during a well-coordinated ambush in the early hours of 21 December 2025, a credible military source has disclosed.

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The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is officially underway, and host nation Morocco have made a winning start on home soil.

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[Vanguard] This year's Christmas appears bleak in many parts of Anambra State, particularly in the commercial city of Onitsha, as many of the downtrodden rely heavily on donations of cash and food items from philanthropists, kind-hearted individuals and groups to make the season bearable.

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[Premium Times] "The Armed Forces of Nigeria have emplaced robust and proactive measures aimed at preventing attacks during the Christmas festivities."