Israel on Edge as Ultra-Conscription Bill Sparks Political and Social Crisis

Israel is confronting one of its most volatile political and social crises in decades as the Knesset debates a controversial bill that would require ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) men to serve in the military. For generations, Haredi yeshiva students were granted exemptions from mandatory military service, a policy originating in 1948 to allow full-time religious study. This…

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Ogun State Unveils Record 1.668 Trillion Naira 2026 Budget, Targets Jobs and Mega Infrastructure

Governor Abiodun sets sights on economic transformation, major airports, dry ports, and education in “Budget of Sustainable Legacy” The Ogun State Government has unveiled a record-breaking ₦1.668 trillion budget for 2026, marking a 63 percent increase over the 2025 fiscal plan. Governor Dapo Abiodun, presenting the Appropriation Bill tagged “Budget of Sustainable Legacy”, emphasized that…

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US Hits Nigerians with Visa Restrictions Over Religious Freedom Violations

The United States Government has taken a firm stand against religious persecution in Nigeria, announcing visa restrictions on individuals implicated in violations of religious freedom. The policy, unveiled Wednesday, could also apply to immediate family members of those targeted, signaling a broader crackdown on perpetrators of violence. In a statement titled “Combating Egregious Anti-Christian Violence…

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Gov. Abiodun Unveils ₦1.669 Trillion 2026 “Legacy Budget” to Transform Ogun State

Governor Dapo Abiodun presents record-breaking appropriation bill with major investments in infrastructure, education, health, housing and economic growth as Ogun targets ₦500 billion IGR Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, presented a historic ₦1.669 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to the State House of Assembly, unveiling what he described as…

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Edo Assembly Summons Natasha Osawaru Over Viral Altercation With Husband, Music Star 2Baba

The Edo State House of Assembly has summoned Honourable Natasha Irobosa Osawaru to appear before its House Committee on Ethics and Privileges over a trending video showing a heated altercation between her and her husband, Nigerian music legend Innocent “2Baba” Idibia. Speaker Blessing Agbebaku, who announced the decision during plenary, said the viral video had…

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Araújo Takes Indefinite Break After Chelsea Loss

Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo has stepped away from football indefinitely after the club confirmed he was left “mentally and psychologically down” following their recent defeat to Chelsea. Club sources told Global Mirror News that the Uruguayan International requested personal time to recover after what has been described as an emotionally overwhelming period. The loss at…

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