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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday visited the scene of a major fire outbreak at the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street, Lagos Island, where seven people were hospitalised with burn injuries. The fire, which broke out around 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, reportedly originated from the fourth floor of the building before spreading to several other floors and nearby structures. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the scene of a major fire outbreak The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) stated that the inferno affected adjoining buildings, including the seven-storey Radio Nigeria building, Oluwole Plaza, a mosque, and…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, have called on Nigerians to embrace unity and shared values as they celebrate the 2025 Christmas. They made the call via X on Thursday in separate messages to Nigerians. Atiku particularly addressed Christian Nigerians, describing Christmas as a solemn reminder of the virtues of love, sacrifice, forgiveness, and compassion; values that Nigeria urgently needs at this moment in its history. The chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, urged citizens to rise above division, heal old wounds, and recommit themselves to the unity and common destiny of the nation.…
The Kano State Police Command says it has arrested five suspects linked to kidnapping and cattle rustling during intelligence-led operations across parts of the state. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, the command said the arrests were made on December 14, 2025, in Kiru and Tsanyawa local government areas by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad and other units. According to the police, officers acting on intelligence cordoned off Rahma Round in Kiru Local Government Area and arrested four suspects. One of them…
Gombe United will embark on a 12-day break following the conclusion of the first stanza of the season.The mid-season break begins on Wednesday, December 24, 2026. The players and officials will resume preparations for the second stanza on Sunday, January 4. Gombe United currently occupy third position on the league table with 11 points.The Savannah Scorpions last faced Jigawa Golden Stars in a league fixture at the Pantami Stadium in Gombe. The match was abandoned in the final minute of the encounter following crowd trouble.DAILY POST reports that Gombe United have been fined N2.5m by the league body over the…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted sunshine and cloudiness from Friday until Sunday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja, predicted sunny skies on Friday over the northern region throughout the forecast period. According to the agency, sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over the central region throughout the forecast period. The agency predicted sunny skies with patches of clouds over the southern region during the morning hours. It is anticipated that isolated thunderstorms with light rains will occur over parts of Ondo, Ogun, Lagos, Rivers, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Edo and Bayelsa…
Crypto markets are often explained through narratives. Political developments, regulatory headlines, institutional adoption, and cycle-based expectations dominate the price action during volatile periods.These narratives influence positioning and sentiment, but over the past year, price sustainability has been dictated more by measurable capital flows, liquidity conditions, and on-chain behavior than by headlines themselves.Key takeaways:Bitcoin’s 56% rally after the US election aligned with a sharp rise in futures open interest, but weak spot follow-through limited the trend’s duration.BTC rallied when spot ETF inflows were sustained and stalled when flows slowed or turned negative, showing ETFs were demand-sensitive, not a backstop.A 50% drop…
Tom Brady kicked off his Christmas Eve celebrations by golfing with son Jack — weeks after ex-wife Gisele Bündchen‘s secret wedding to Joaquim Valente. Brady, 48, took to Instagram on Wednesday, December 24, to share photos of him and his 18-year-old son, whom he shares with ex Bridget Moynahan, at the Bakers Bay Golf and Ocean Club in the Bahamas. The former NFL quarterback, who also shares son Benjamin, 16, and daughter Vivian, 13, with Bündchen, 45, took his shirt off as he enjoyed the holiday outing with his eldest. “Merry Xmas eve,” Brady captioned a post of his getaway.…
Two people were killed early Thursday after a diesel-laden tanker exploded along the Lagos–Badagry Expressway, officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have said. The explosion occurred at the Oto-Ijanikin axis, near the Lagos State University of Education, after the tanker reportedly lost control while attempting to overtake another vehicle. In a statement posted on its official X account, LASTMA stated that preliminary investigations indicated excessive speed was a contributing factor to the crash. “The tanker driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle while attempting to overtake another road user,” the statement said. “The vehicle subsequently crashed and…
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has urged the Christian faithful and Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of peace, love, tolerance, and sacrifice at Christmas, describing them as the core values of the season. This was contained in a Christmas message he personally released on Christmas Day. He also called for optimism and renewed hope in the nation. “As we celebrate the joy and grace of Christmas, I extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt goodwill to all Christian faithful in Enugu State and across Nigeria. “Christmas reminds us of the enduring values of love, peace, sacrifice, and hope. “May…
Six members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing deep internal crises within the PDP and what they described as poor governance in the state. The lawmakers announced their decision on Thursday through separate letters addressed to the Speaker of the House. Those who defected are Bashar Aliyu Gummi (Gummi I), Nasiru Abdullahi Maru (Maru North), Bashir Abubakar Masama (Bukkuyum North), Bashir Bello (Bungudu West), Amiru Ahmad Keta (Tsafe West), and Muktar Nasir Kaura (Kaura North). In their letters, titled “Notice of Resignation from the…
