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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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Israel became the first UN member state to formally recognize Somaliland, a self-declared republic that has governed independently since 1991 after Somalia's civil war. The agreement with Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi and Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar promises cooperation in agriculture, economics, and security. Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud condemned the move, calling Somaliland a secessionist project and hinting at force, while the African Union and others decried it as a sovereignty violation amid fears of escalation in the Horn of Africa.

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On December 26, 2025, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed off on recognizing Somaliland's independence—a bold step echoing a 1960 letter of support.

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The claim surfaced Friday, pairing images of Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, but official Israeli sources show nothing to support it. South Africans noted their economy already struggles with 33% unemployment, frequent power outages, and growth under 1%, often blaming domestic governance. This comes as ties remain strained since South Africa's 2023 ICJ genocide case against Israel and ambassador recall after October 7.

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A post claimed Israel plans to cripple South Africa's economy over its Gaza stance. No evidence backs it up, leaving many to question the rumor amid real tensions.

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The 26-year-old Egyptian, who joined City for £59 million last year and scored eight Premier League goals in his debut season, has played just 206 league minutes this term with no goals. Villa, sitting second with 42 points from 20 games, want attacking depth for their top-four push, though City view him as vital rotation and a winter exit looks unlikely. Fans are excited at the idea of him linking up with Ollie Watkins, while Spurs have also enquired amid the open transfer window until February 3.

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Omar Marmoush has lit up the Africa Cup of Nations for Egypt, but back at Manchester City, he's barely getting off the bench. Now Aston Villa are reportedly circling for a January boost.

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Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani appointed Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen chief Allama Raja Nasir Abbas as Leader of the Opposition on Tuesday, filling the vacancy left by PTI's Shibli Faraz's disqualification in August 2025 over May 9 riot convictions. Abbas, nominated by PTI and backed by 22 opposition senators, pledged loyalty to Imran Khan in his first speech, demanding Khan's release and criticizing U.S. threats against Iran while calling for dialogue on election disputes. Government figures like PML-N's Rana Sanaullah congratulated him and offered talks, as PTI allies celebrated the move that strengthens opposition ranks in both parliamentary houses.

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In a packed Senate session, Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani named Allama Raja Nasir Abbas the new Leader of the Opposition, ending a five-month wait with applause from allies.

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The 23-year-old Manchester United forward earned back-to-back Man of the Match awards for Ivory Coast, scoring a winner versus Mozambique and a beauty against Cameroon in Marrakech. At Old Trafford, manager Ruben Amorim plays him as right wing-back in a 3-4-3, where he's thrived with a hat-trick earlier this season, but fans argue his dribbling and finishing shine brightest as a right winger like in international play. Club legend Rio Ferdinand agrees Diallo might excel there, fueling split opinions between tactical fit and natural talent as Ivory Coast eyes another title.

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Amad Diallo curled in a stunning 25-yard strike against Cameroon, his second goal in two AFCON games, leaving Manchester United fans dreaming of him unleashed on the wing.

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Indian badminton players Lakshya Sen and H.S. Prannoy advanced to the round of 16 at the BWF World Tour Super 500 event in Kumamoto, Japan, by defeating Japan's Koki Watanabe and Malaysia's Leong Jun Hao, respectively. Sen secured a straight-sets victory 21-12, 21-16 in 39 minutes, while Prannoy staged a comeback to win 16-21, 21-13, 23-21 in 68 minutes after saving two match points. Their progress underscores India's men's singles depth at the tournament, held at Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium through November 16, despite early exits by other Indian players.

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In a display of dominance and resilience, India's Lakshya Sen crushed local hope Koki Watanabe in straight sets, while H.S. Prannoy clawed back from the brink to save match points and triumph in a nail-biting thriller at the Kumamoto Masters.

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