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31

2025

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Makinde: Truth Is Not A Casualty Of Political Desperation

Opinion

By Sulaimon Olanrewaju Recent comments attributed to former Governor Ayodele Fayose, alleging that the Federal Government handed ₦50 billion to Seyi Makinde and that the Governor chose to stay silent while saving up the money to support his presidential ambition, are not only misleading, they are deliberately disingenuous. Let us be clear from the outset.The Federal Government did not give Governor Makinde ₦50 billion. This is why Fayose was unable to provide evidence to show the disbursement when asked to do so. In fact, the memo he shared shows what was not disbursed. What exists on record is a request…

Dec

31

2025

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Festivity Security: Enugu CP Reaffirms Commitment To Proactive Crime Fighting, Operatives Recover Firearm

Crime

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Commissioner of Police (CP), Enugu State, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the police Command to proactively detect and prevent crime as well as ensure the protection of lives and property across the State even beyond the festive season. In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Enugu State Command, Daniel Ndukwe, the CP said that he has directed operatives to sustain the existing crime-fighting momentum and ensure that the State remains peaceful and secure throughout the period. The directive followed the recovery of a cut-to-size single-barrel gun from a fleeing…

Dec

31

2025

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Uganda Use 3 Goalkeepers In 3-1 AFCON Exit Loss To Super Eagles

Sports

Raphael Onyedika scored twice and Paul Onuachu netted his first international goal in four years as Nigeria beat 10-man Uganda 3-1 in Fes on Tuesday, 30 December, to record a third win in Group C at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and send the East African side home. Uganda netted a consolation through Rogers Mato and used three goalkeepers in the game following an injury to Denis Onyango and a red card for Salim Magoola, who was replaced by Nafian Alionzi – another mishap in a chaotic tournament for Paul Put’s side. Nigeria finished top of the group with…

Dec

30

2025

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UPDATE! Anthony Joshua Still In Hospital, Loses Two Close Friends In Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash

Sports

*Tinubu, Eddie Hearn, Jake Paul Send Messages Nigeria-born British former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, is still in hospital, but lost two close friends during yesterday's car crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Joshua was taken to an undisclosed hospital after his car hit a stationary vehicle about 11am on the Expressway, the Ogun state police commissioner, Lanre Ogunlowo, said. The driver of Joshua’s vehicle was also injured, he added. Joshua is the son of British-Nigerian parents and has family ties in the town of Sagamu, about 30 miles north of Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos. Police said the crash took place…

Dec

29

2025

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UPDATE! Anthony Joshua’s Driver Overtook From Right Side, Then Crashed -FRSC

News

“The cause of the crash was due to over-speeding and wrongful overtaking by the drive who overtook from the right hand side thereby ramming into a stationary vehicle.” These are the words of Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) which gave reasons for today's auto crash involving the holidaying former world heavyweight boxing champion, Nigeria-born Briton Anthony Joshua, along the Ogun State stretch of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. FRSC identified over-speeding and wrongful overtaking as the cause of the crash that killed two persons and left Joshua injured. The crash involved a Lexus SUV with the number plate, KRD 850 HN, in which…

Dec

29

2025

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Fresh From Miami Boxing KO Victory, Anthony Joshua In Auto Crash In Nigeria, Two Dead

Sports

Nigeria-born British former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been involved in a car accident in Ogun State that killed two people. Joshua, 36, sustained minor injuries when his vehicle,in a convoy, collided with another car, Ogun State Police Command said. Police said they are investigating the cause of the accident. Joshua could not immediately be reached for comment. Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn told the Daily Mail: “I am away on a family holiday and awoke to the news of this incident. “We are trying to contact Anthony and in the meantime we don’t want to speculate on how…

Dec

29

2025

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Youth Party Welcomes US Support Against ISIS, Urges Caution on Religious Framing

News

The Youth Party has expressed cautious approval of the reported United States (US) military strike against Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists operating in North-West Nigeria, warning that the country’s worsening insecurity must not be framed or exploited along religious lines. In a statement issued by its Acting National Publicity Secretary, Sope Durodola, the party reacted to claims by US President Donald Trump, who said on Thursday that he ordered a “powerful and deadly strike” against ISIS elements in Nigeria. Trump, in a post on social media, said the operation targeted ISIS fighters in North-West Nigeria and later told Politico that he…

Dec

29

2025

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When ‘Small Mind’ Enemies Thought I Was Finished, God Almighty Lifted Me Up -Defence Minister Musa

News

*Urges Nigerians To Pray For Leaders Defence Minister, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has extolled the awesome power of God Almighty, saying his rise to leadership when unnamed enemies believed he was finished, was directly attributable to the work of God. Sharing his testimony during a church service at Abuja-based Conquerors Global Assembly, founded by Bishop David Abioye, the Minister offered some details of challenges he faced before God Almighty used President Bola Tinubu to elevate him, again,to national prominence. He disclosed: "Even when the enemy thought they were putting us down, they did not know God was going to lift…

Dec

28

2025

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AI Boom Injects A Different, Never-Seen Level Of Wealth On These Men (FIND OUT EXACTLY HOW)

Economy

*Adds Over Half Trillion $ By Anna Isaac A stock market boom in artificial intelligence (AI) companies has added more than half a trillion dollars to the wealth of America’s tech barons in the past year, (2025), data shows. The top 10 US founders and bosses of some of the world’s largest technology companies saw their finances swell to nearly $2.5tn, up from $1.9tn, in the year to Christmas Eve, according to figures from Bloomberg. Elon Musk, already the world’s richest man, has again proved to be one of biggest winners as the AI gold-rush has pushed US stock markets…

Dec

28

2025

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AFCON: Super Eagles Fly Into Knockout Stage With 100% Win Record, Beat Tunisia In Thriller

Sports

*Now, Bring On Uganda Tuesday *Nigeria's Last-16 Match Is 5 January In Fez Nigeria's Super Eagles held off a dramatic late fightback from Tunisia, on Saturday, 27 December, in a five-goal thriller to seal their place in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The stylish Super Eagles looked to be cruising into the knockout stages of AFCON as they led 3-0 with just over 15 minutes to go in the crunch clash in Group C. However, Tunisia showed impressive spirit to hit back twice and set up a grandstand finish in which both sides created further…