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At least 11 people, including children, have been reported dead after two gunmen armed with rifles opened fire at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday afternoon, with hundreds of beachgoers fleeing for their lives. According to Daily Mail, witnesses said two men stepped out of a vehicle on Campbell Parade, near Bondi Pavilion, and opened fire about 6.40pm on Sunday, with footage showing blast after blast on the tourist strip. Some witnesses reported more than 30 shots. Video and photos taken by a Daily Mail photographer showed a gunman, later identified as Naveed Akram, 24, from Bonnyrigg in Sydney’s…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the dates for its congresses and convention, while the political party said it has also begun a 90-day nationwide membership mobilisation, revalidation, and registration. The ADC made the announcement on Saturday, in a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. According to Abdullahi, the move follows the conclusion of the National Working Committee meeting of the party held on November 27, 2025. “The party has commenced its membership mobilisation, revalidation, and registration across the country for 90 days. “These activities are announced in line with the conclusions of the National…

Agency Report A consultant family physician at the Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi, Benue State, Dr Iorfa Tor-Ayiin, has advised Nigerians to undertake regular medical check-ups to prevent non-communicable diseases. As reported by the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday, Tor-Ayiin gave the advice in an interview at the closing session of the 9th Annual Abuja Cardiovascular Symposium in Abuja. The symposium, themed “Hypertension, Diabetes and Heart Disease: Domesticating Global Solutions to Nigeria’s Deadly Trio,” was organised by Cardiocare Multi-Speciality Hospital, a subsidiary of Limi Hospital, Abuja. NAN reports that the two-day event attracted medical professionals from various health disciplines. Tor-Ayiin…

A fatal road traffic collision on Ikorodu Road on Sunday morning claimed the lives of an eight-month-old baby and an adult female passenger, while 10 other people sustained injuries, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed. The accident occurred opposite Olabode House, between Anthony and Obanikoro bus stops. According to preliminary findings, a long, red Tata commercial bus travelling at high speed from the Palmgroove area of the state toward Anthony lost mechanical and directional control. The vehicle crossed the median barrier and collided with a Volkswagen commercial bus moving in the opposite direction from Anthony toward Palmgroove.…

Solana spot ETFs, which debuted in late November 2025, have recorded net inflows for seven consecutive trading days, accumulating $674 million in total. Analysts suggest this institutional buying pressure could propel the Solana price prediction toward a $180 breakout.Bitwise Dominates Solana ETF Inflow Rankings Ahead of $180 BreakoutData from Sosovalue reveals Bitwise commands the lead with $608.81 million in inflows, while Grayscale and Fidelity follow with $97.74 million and $54.8 million, respectively. Last week, $SOL spot ETFs recorded 7 straight days of net inflows. pic.twitter.com/oSVTls5SzV— DustyBC Crypto (@TheDustyBC) December 14, 2025 Despite a 2% price decline over the past week,…

Premier League clubs are preparing for a familiar disruption as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) approaches, Soccernet.ng reports. Super Eagles trio, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, and Samuel Chukwueze are among several African internationals set to depart for national duty. The impact will vary from club to club, but for some, AFCON 2025 could significantly shape their season. Here are Premier League clubs set to lose their players: Sunderland No Premier League club faces a bigger AFCON drain than Sunderland, which will see six first-team players depart for the tournament. Chemsdine Talbi of Sunderland. Copyright: ImagoxRogerxEvans Morocco’s Chemsdine Talbi…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has declared that the three-word prayer, “God bless me,” is the most important prayer anyone can offer. He made this submission on Saturday, December 13, at the Holy Ghost Congress of the church, which ended on Sunday, December 14, with a thanksgiving service. Church Times Nigeria reported on Sunday that Adeboye spoke during the programme, drawing from the biblical account of Isaac blessing his sons, Jacob and Esau, to underscore the power of a father’s blessing. He noted that despite receiving the lesser blessing, Esau became so…

The Super Eagles camp officially opened in Cairo, Egypt, on Saturday, ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations preparatory fixture against the Egyptian national team on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. According to a notification from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)’s media team, the Super Eagles camp opened at the Renaissance Hotel in Cairo on Saturday, and the first player to arrive was goalkeeper Francis Uzoho. ​The last time the Super Eagles were gathered for the CAF World Cup playoffs, the issue of their accommodation in Rabat became a major talking point. Alex Iwobi Nigeria looks on during a African Cup…

Residents of Sheka Sabuwar Gandu in Kano metropolis have been thrown into shock after unknown assailants reportedly broke into a home and killed a pregnant woman and her 18-month-old son. The incident reportedly came to light at about 8 pm on Saturday when the woman’s husband returned from work and found his house locked from the outside. It was gathered that upon forcing the door open, he discovered the lifeless bodies of his wife and child, both reportedly burnt after being attacked. Confirming the incident to our correspondent, a community leader, Ahmad Sani, lamented the absence of security presence in…

Angela Onwuzoo Many women in Nigeria want to space their children but are reluctant to adopt modern contraceptive methods due to widespread myths and misconceptions. Cultural beliefs and spousal disapproval also hinder uptake, even as economic hardship and hunger worsen. These misconceptions have pushed some women toward traditional family planning methods such as periodic abstinence, withdrawal, and lactational amenorrhoea which experts who spoke with PUNCH Healthwise described as unreliable, with failure rates exceeding 50 per cent. Nigeria’s rapidly growing population, combined with economic struggles driven by inflation, signals a potential rise in poverty unless population growth is better managed. Unmet…