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December 12, 2025 12:04 pm Rivers APC Chairman, Tony Okocha,presenting Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State with his membership card … Read the full article here
Nigeria recorded a trade surplus of N6.69tn in the third quarter of 2025, at a 27.29 per cent growth rate, continuing a trend of trade surpluses. Stakeholders attribute the consistent positive performance to the economic reforms in the foreign exchange market. Latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics on foreign trade in goods showed that total exports in Q3 2025 stood at N22.81tn, while imports amounted to N16.12tn, resulting in a… Read the full article here
A former England striker, Wayne Rooney, has revealed that he received death threats after leaving his boyhood club, Everton, to join Manchester United. The move, made in 2004 when Rooney was 18, saw him sign for the Red Devils in a £27 million deal after turning down a club-record contract from Everton, sparking outrage among some of the Toffees’ supporters. As reported by BBC Sport on Friday, the ex-Man United player said, “I got death… Read the full article here
The United Arab Emirates is not choosing between Bitcoin and broader crypto. Instead, it is deliberately building both, in different cities and for different stages of adoption.Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, has positioned itself as a hub for Bitcoin (BTC)-focused institutional infrastructure, emphasizing custody, over-the-counter (OTC) liquidity, mining and regulated capital markets. Dubai, by contrast, has built a broader crypto economy that spans payments, stablecoins, Web3 apps,… Read the full article here
Zooey Deschanel has given her stamp of approval to Katy Perry’s relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The New Girl alum, 45, shared her thoughts of the blossoming romance while appearing on the Thursday, December 11 episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. During the episode, she received a question from fans. They asked Deschanel, “What do you think about your friend Katy Perry hard launching her relationship with… Read the full article here
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Gwarinpa, Abuja, on Friday, remanded former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, at Kuje Correctional Centre, over the N2.2 billion fraud charges filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Trial judge Maryam Hassan ordered the remand of the former minister in prison after EFCC arraigned him on eight counts of fraud and accepting bribes. Ms Hassan ordered him to remain in custody… Read the full article here
The race to discover Nigeria’s Next Afrobeats Star has reached its decisive stage, with six finalists preparing for a make-or-break finale after months of auditions, training, and live performances. The talent hunt, which began in August with 300 hopefuls selected from open auditions, has now produced six outstanding artistes: Somto O’Laker, Kaekon, Ayo Benz, Lucky Yay, Astro Boi, and Dave Cash. The contest progressed through several elimination phases, first… Read the full article here
The National Commandant of the Nigeria Peace Corps, Dickson Akoh, has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over an alleged N60 million fraud. Akoh appeared in court alongside the Corps’ Director of Finance, Omolala Aminat Ahmed, before Justice H. B. Yusuf of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court in Abuja. According to an EFCC statement on Friday morning, the pair were arraigned on a two-count charge of alleged criminal… Read the full article here
The Labour Party has stated that no aspirant, including Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate, will be granted an automatic ticket for the 2027 general elections. The party emphasised that all positions, from the presidency to governorship and other elective offices, will be filled through duly conducted primaries. Labour Party National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, noted that the party remains committed to strictly adhering to its internal democratic… Read the full article here
Lagos State Police Command has arrested thirteen suspects in connection with the mob attack on a police inspector seen being brutally beaten in a viral video circulated across social media platforms. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the police clarified that contrary to online claims, the officer was not caught stealing. She described the viral narration as false, misleading, and deliberately sensationalised. According… Read the full article here
