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In a Church Times interview following his recent West Bank visit, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell described Israeli military actions in Gaza as deliberately indiscriminate and genocidal acts, while labeling the West Bank a regime of apartheid and ethnic cleansing through settler expansion. He emphasized that his criticism targets state policies, not Judaism or Jewish people, and supports Church divestment from occupation-enabling companies. Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis rebuked the remarks as irresponsible and morally inverted, planning a personal letter to Cottrell amid growing divides among UK faith leaders over the Gaza conflict now in its second year.

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After witnessing settler violence in the West Bank, Archbishop Stephen Cottrell has accused Israel of genocidal acts in Gaza and apartheid in the occupied territories.

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In the video shared by Hlovo, @cmrdaa argues men shouldn't 'use' women with dinner plans that benefit them too, urging women to plan dates instead. Men on X pushed back hard, calling it a flawed mindset not tied to employment, with examples like demands for food money or salary protection. Women are divided—some agree it's time to drop entitlement heading into 2026—amid Nigerian debates on billing culture versus mutual respect in tough economic times.

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A TikToker called out women rejecting dinner dates because 'he has to eat anyway'—a blunt take now drawing cheers from men tired of one-sided demands.

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On January 18 in Kurmin Wali village, armed bandits abducted 163 to 177 people from two Cherubim and Seraphim churches and one ECWA congregation around 9-10 a.m., with 9 to 11 escaping soon after. Kaduna police first denied the reports but confirmed them after verification, launching operations while noting the captives' location is known but blocked by human shields. Bandits demanded 250 million naira and 20 motorcycles from the village head, accusing locals of stealing bikes; no ransom has been paid. Escaped mother Lovina Ezekiel lost her two-week-old baby in the chaos and fears for her husband and five children still held, as families sleep in the bush amid trauma.

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Gunmen stormed three churches during Sunday services, herding worshippers into the bush as families watched in horror. Nine days later, more than 160 remain captive.

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Users on X are engaging in heated discussions triggered by a post from Tom London claiming overwhelming evidence of genocide in Gaza by Israel and equating its denial to Holocaust denial. Counterarguments reject the genocide label, attributing blame to Hamas for initiating the conflict and accusing critics of antisemitism or blood libel. The exchanges address distinctions between Judaism, Zionism, and Jewish support for Israel's right to exist, as well as the irrelevance of indigeneity claims to genocide definitions.

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Arrested on September 26, 2025, after protests in Leh demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule protections for land, jobs, and culture, Wangchuk faces National Security Act charges for allegedly inciting unrest. A Supreme Court bench deferred his habeas corpus hearing to January 7, 2026, citing lack of time, as he remains held in Jodhpur jail. The delay draws parallels to prolonged cases elsewhere, highlighting tensions between security concerns and rights in the border region post-2019 Jammu and Kashmir changes.

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Sonam Wangchuk, the climate engineer who inspired '3 Idiots' Phunsukh Wangdu, has now spent over 100 days in jail. His wife calls the detention illegal amid Ladakh's push for autonomy.

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On January 29, 2026, early morning, boys from a tutorial center in Yaba briefly stepped out to buy items from a late-night vendor when officers from Alade Police Station approached without cause, shouting commands and using force to push them into an unmarked van. Footage shows the teens in school uniforms crying out about beatings, pepper spray, and even urination, while neighbors recorded the chaos. Rights advocates call it clear abuse of power amid Nigeria's history of police misconduct, with no statement yet from Lagos Police Command as public calls for investigation grow.

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A group of teenagers, fresh from late-night studying, faced sudden harassment from police near their tutorial center in Shomolu. Videos captured their desperate pleas: 'Why treat us like animals? We haven’t committed any offence.'

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Manchester United beat Newcastle 1-0 on Boxing Day at Old Trafford, climbing to fifth in the Premier League with their first clean sheet since early October. Patrick Dorgu's 28th-minute volley from a Casemiro cross decided the match, as Ruben Amorim ditched his usual 3-4-3 for a flexible back-four that shifted shapes to disrupt Newcastle. Despite missing key players like Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo, academy talents Ayden Heaven and Jack Fletcher shone, with Amorim praising the squad's resilience and togetherness.

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Patrick Dorgu unleashed a stunning volley to silence Old Trafford, securing a gritty win despite United's injury crisis.

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Lee Gunner, the Arsenal YouTuber with 134,000 subscribers known for critiquing Mikel Arteta, clashed with troll @supremeAbu over personal failings tied to Islam's teachings. He correctly distinguished the Five Pillars of Islam—acts like prayer and charity—from the Six Pillars of Iman, beliefs in God, angels, books, prophets, Judgment Day, and decree, plus paradise's eight gates linked to virtues. Though not Muslim himself, Lee drew from his chat's insights, earning playful titles like Sheikh Lee while prompting calls for self-reflection among fans. The back-and-forth captured football Twitter's mix of tactics and deeper topics last Thursday.

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Lee Gunner fired back at an Arsenal troll questioning his faith knowledge with sharp precision on Islam's pillars and gates. The exchange turned heads for its unexpected dive into theology amid football banter.

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Fridays hold special spiritual importance in Islam as Jumu'ah, a time for congregational prayer and supplications believed to be accepted in a sacred hour. With 2025 ending, users share graphics like 'Ya Allah make the upcoming year better for us' and reflections on lessons, losses, and gratitude, alongside duas for forgiveness and protection. Posts feature Surah Al-Kahf verses for weekly guidance, simple 'Jummah Mubarak' greetings, and hashtags that connect a global community in faith and renewal.

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On December 26, 2025, the final Friday of the year, Muslims are posting prayers, Quranic verses, and heartfelt blessings for a hopeful 2026.

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User @ogig156 highlighted common practices like paying NYSC officials for urban placements amid kidnapping risks in northern states, ghosting service by faking attendance, and bribing for passports delayed despite promised reforms. Replies split between those blaming a dysfunctional system that forces survival tactics—like low PPA pay and insecurity—and others urging personal accountability to break the cycle. With Nigeria ranking 140th on the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index, the discussion captures deep frustrations as 2026 NYSC camps open in volatile areas.

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A post listing everyday bribes for safer NYSC postings and faster passports hit a nerve, asking if Nigeria's corruption comes from the system or from citizens joining in.

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Amorim guided United unbeaten through October but saw results crumble, ending with a draw at Leeds and no wins in six, leading to his dismissal after 14 months. Maresca earned November honors with 10 points for Chelsea, but a collapse and owner rift got him fired on New Year's Day after 18 months. Fans flood social media with memes, joking to vote Arsenal's Mikel Arteta for December to test the curse, while praising Arsenal's patience through his mid-season slump that now has them topping the table with 48 points.

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Ruben Amorim won October's Manager of the Month with Manchester United, only to get sacked this morning after a winless run. Enzo Maresca met the same fate at Chelsea just weeks after his November award.

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The National Youth Service Corps extended the 2025 Batch 'C' online registration deadline by 48 hours to November 11 due to repeated portal crashes, including server errors and loading issues, affecting prospective corps members across Nigeria. Tech entrepreneur Alex Onyia criticized the breakdowns as incompetence given the agency's substantial budget and called for resignations from the ICT director and vendor Sidmach Technologies. NYSC officials attributed the problems to high traffic and assured ongoing efforts to resolve them, while users reported exhaustion from multiple failed attempts.

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Thousands of Nigerian graduates endured sleepless nights battling a crashing NYSC portal, only for the agency to extend the deadline amid widespread outrage.

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On November 11, 2025, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike clashed with Lieutenant A.M. Yerima at Plot 1283 in Gaduwa District while enforcing a stop-work order on unauthorized development allocated to retired Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, violating the Abuja Master Plan. The viral confrontation drew criticism from military figures like Lieutenant General Lucky Irabor for bypassing protocol, sparking public and media reactions. President Bola Tinubu intervened by November 15, prompting the FCTA to apologize to Wike and withdraw naval forces, confirming the site's illegality.

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In a heated standoff captured on video, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike faced off against a defiant naval lieutenant guarding an illegal land plot in Abuja, exposing cracks in Nigeria's civilian-military relations.

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Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, who became Alaafin in April 2025, made the assertion while citing colonial records, court rulings, and Oyo's imperial history as proof of its coordinating role over Yoruba monarchs. The event also honored Senator Abdul-Aziz Yari and drew top figures, but it stirred online clashes with claims that the Ooni of Ife plans a rival Aare Ona Kakanfo appointment in 2026—though unconfirmed. Rooted in Oyo's past empire and Ife's spiritual origins, the debate highlights ongoing tensions among Yoruba leaders amid calls for unity.

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At a palace ceremony, the Alaafin installed Seyi Tinubu as Okanlomo of Yorubaland, declaring his throne alone holds power to grant such sweeping honors.

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Will zeroed in on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, comparing Hegseth's strikes on Venezuelan drug boats to a 'war criminal without a war' and questioning scaled-back Ukraine support. The White House defended the Caribbean operations as lawful against narco-traffickers, while Hegseth pushed European responsibility for Ukraine and Rubio paused broad foreign aid earlier this year. Both officials secured Senate confirmation early in Trump's second term, amid rising U.S.-Venezuela tensions including Trump's ultimatum to Maduro. The critique highlights ongoing conservative splits over America First priorities like fentanyl threats versus overseas commitments.

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Veteran conservative George F. Will didn't hold back in his December 2 Washington Post piece, labeling the Trump administration a 'sickening moral slum' over foreign policy choices.

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At a January 19 stakeholders' meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State House Speaker Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin pledged a bill to regulate house agents after youths detailed extortion like excessive commissions and caution deposits. A special committee is now drafting measures such as capping fees at 3-5% of annual rent, requiring registration, banning caution fees, and limiting rent hikes to one-year notice. The bill aims for Governor Seyi Makinde's assent by March 2026, with Ogundoyin already briefing him on the reforms to restore fairness in housing.

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Young people in Ibadan shared raw stories of agents demanding fees that dwarf annual rent, turning simple house hunts into financial nightmares.

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The latest NSPPD 7am Fire Prayers centered on El-Roi, the biblical name for the God who sees every struggle, drawing global viewers for 45 minutes of declarations, music, and intercession. Eze's daily streams on YouTube and Facebook build a devoted community of NSPPDians tuning in weekdays at 7am Nigerian time, sharing personal testimonies of health breakthroughs and family mercies. Many described it as a vital daily reset, affirming that God's mercy prevails.

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Pastor Jerry Eze led thousands in a vibrant morning session, filling the air with worship, dances, and cries for mercy. Participants captured their joyful moments, from restaurant thanksgivings to family huddles.

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