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Trailers, shops destroyed as fire razes Berger Trailer Park in Lagos

A late-night inferno tore through the Berger Trailer Park, popularly known as Berger Suya, located in the Olodi-Apapa area of Ajegunle, Lagos. DAILY POST observed that Thursday’s inferno destroyed several trailers, container shops, and heaps of abandoned tyres. According to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the agency received the emergency call at 8:15 p.m. and arrived at the scene within fifteen minutes. Fire crews from the Ajegunle, Sari-Iganmu, and Alausa fire… Read the full article here

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EPL: He’ll help Amorim’s side – Nani hands Man Utd signing to make

Former Manchester United player Nani has encouraged his old club to pursue a January transfer for Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo. The Portuguese expressed confidence that Semenyo would be a valuable asset to Ruben Amorim’s team if he decides to join the Red Devils. “Why not?” Nani told Metro when speaking about whether Man United should go for Semenyo in the transfer window. “That is the type of player the fans want to see. However, we know that when players… Read the full article here

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Nigeria refutes Portugal summoning envoy over detained plane

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected reports that the Nigerian Acting Head of Mission in Portugal (name withheld) was summoned by the Portuguese government over the movement of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft scheduled for maintenance in the European country. Informing journalists on Friday in Abuja, ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa described the claims circulating online as entirely false. “The alleged summoning of the Nigerian… Read the full article here

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Nigeria’s exports outpace imports as trade surplus hits N6.69tn

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

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I received death threats after joining Man Utd in 2004 — Rooney

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

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UAE’s Layered Digital Asset Strategy

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

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Zooey Deschanel Says She’s ‘So In’ to Katy Perry’s Romance With Justin Trudeau: ‘I Love It’

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

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Court sends ex-minister Ngige to prison over N2.2 billion fraud charges

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

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Next Afrobeats Star reaches grand finale as six contestants vie for 0,000 prize

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

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