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Babafemi Ojudu, a former Special Adviser on Political Matters to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has refuted claims in a new biography that late President Muhammadu Buhari opposed Osinbajo’s bid for the presidency in 2023. Ojudu described the book’s accounts as “mischievous” and based on “hearsay,” insisting that Buhari expressed unequivocal support for Osinbajo on multiple occasions. The controversy stems from excerpts of Muhammadu Buhari: From Soldier to Statesman, authored by Dr. Charles Omole and unveiled on Monday. In the book, Omole reportedly claims Buhari withheld support from Osinbajo primarily because President Bola Tinubu was also in the race, viewing Tinubu…

United Bank for Africa has entered into a $100m partnership with the Lagos State Government and LagRide to finance vehicles for 3,500 ride-hailing drivers, a move aimed at transitioning drivers from renting cars to vehicle ownership. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed between UBA and LagRide on Tuesday in Ikeja, Lagos. Speaking at the ceremony, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of UBA, Oliver Alawuba, said, “What we have today is the signing ceremony of a partnership among UBA Plc, LagRide, and the Lagos State Government. The purpose of this partnership is to finance up to 3,500 vehicles for Lag…

The Joint Health Sector Unions have announced plans to picket the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare on Wednesday, as part of efforts to press home their demands. The National Secretary of JOHESU, Martin Egbanubi, disclosed this in a telephone interview with our correspondent on Wednesday. The action comes amid an ongoing indefinite nationwide strike by JOHESU and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations, which began on November 15, 2025, following what the unions described as prolonged neglect of critical issues affecting health workers. The unions faulted the Federal Government’s persistent failure to implement the adjusted Consolidated Health Salary…

The Italian football league on Thursday gave the green light for AC Milan’s controversial ‘home’ Serie A game against Como to go ahead in Australia in February. The decision comes two months after Spain’s La Liga scrapped plans to hold a Barcelona match in Miami in the United States due to “uncertainty” about the game within Spain. “The match between Milan and Como will indeed be played on February 8 in Perth,” announced Serie A boss Ezio Simonelli. Milan’s San Siro stadium is out of commission on that date because it is hosting the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics…

‎‎Does the latest track by your favourite singer sound slightly off? You may be right. Fraudulent AI-generated tracks are increasingly appearing in artists’ own profiles on streaming platforms, presented as their original work.‎‎British folk musician, Emily Portman, got a shock in July when she received a message from a fan congratulating her on her new album — even though she hadn’t released one since 2022.‎‎That’s when she discovered “Orca” on numerous streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music.‎‎The titles of the songs resembled something she might have created herself, but “very quickly I recognised it was AI-produced music”, she said.‎‎According…

Between all the new phones, smartwatches, and laptops we see throughout the year, it often feels like we’re constantly being nudged toward shinier, more expensive gadgets. And I get it. As a self-professed gadget nerd, few things are more exciting than unboxing and setting up a new device.But the truth is, you can still find plenty of great gifts for under $100. I use the Leatherman Free T4 every day, while Donkey Kong Bananza has provided me (and other Verge staffers) with hours of entertainment. If someone in your life loves the satisfaction of building and has shelves full of…

Bitcoin (BTC) moved closer to reclaiming $90,000 after US inflation cooled more than expected, with the November CPI coming in at 2.7% year-over-year versus forecasts of 3.1%. The softer print narrows the gap to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, easing near-term inflation pressure and reviving risk appetite across markets.Key takeaways:The lower-than-expected CPI print generated a positive response from Bitcoin as new positions opened versus the usual short covering.Onchain data shows “balance-sheet” repair and loss absorption for BTC, not capitulation.CPI print lifts BTC price as positioning rebuilds near $90,000According to crypto trader Back, Bitcoin’s post-CPI bounce has been accompanied by rising…

One of the women accusing Nick Carter of sexual assault is demanding the pop star pay her a seven-figure judgment to settle, Us Weekly can exclusively report. On Friday, December 12, accuser Laura Penly filed court docs offering to drop her lawsuit against Carter, 45, in exchange for $1 million. Carter’s lawyers, Liane K. Wakayama and Dale Hayes, Jr., tell Us, “What has happened here is not only unethical but also a clear violation of the law. The truth is this: after her plot to peddle false allegations for a payday was foiled by Nick’s unwillingness to give in to…

President Bola Tinubu has transmitted the 2025 statutory project proposal of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to the House of Representatives for consideration and passage. The proposal was conveyed in a letter read at Thursday’s plenary by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, who presided over the plenary. In the letter, the president said the submission was made in line with the provisions of Section 121 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which empowers the National Assembly to consider and approve statutory budgets of federal agencies. By law, the NDDC is funded primarily through statutory contributions from…

Femi Otedola, the chairman of First HoldCo Plc, has further consolidated his position as the top shareholder of the financial services group, with his latest share purchase valued at N14.8 billion. The billionaire entrepreneur, whose investment interest cuts across energy, banking and real estate, procured 370 million shares at N40.1 each on Thursday, according to a regulatory filing at the Nigerian Exchange Limited. He bought the shares through Calvados Global Services Limited, his special purpose acquisition vehicle, the document showed. The latest acquisition by the majority owner of Lagos-listed electricity provider, Geregu Power Plc, takes his combined ownership in First…