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When I read that the Federal Government is pushing for N17.89tn fresh loans to finance the 2026 budget, I wondered what happened to the loans that were contracted and received for the unimplemented 2025 budget. The loans include the oversubscribed Eurobond loan of November 2025. I have noted long before now that the government creates huge and increasing budget deficits in every annual budget to justify the need for borrowing. The total… Read the full article here

Former Nigeria striker Brown Ideye has urged the Super Eagles to avoid early talk of lifting the Africa Cup of Nations trophy at the 2025 finals, insisting that success will depend on focus, patience and a game-by-game approach, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Ideye said the players must resist the temptation to look beyond the group stage, despite Nigeria’s pedigree and recent strong showing on the continent. He stressed that concentrating on… Read the full article here

Ray J is asking fans for help as he embarks on a rather unconventional trip back to Los Angeles. “I’m hitchhiking right now to try to get a place to stay tonight,” the singer, 44, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, December 13, revealing he is part of a new show called Celebrity Hitchhiker. “Hopefully I can be the new family, and it can take me in and teach me about their rules and their goals and life, and then send me on my way to the next… Read the full article here

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) recovered N37.44 billion and $2.353 million in 2025 through asset seizures and forfeitures, marking one of its most significant annual recoveries. The commission disclosed the figures in Abuja during its end-of-year engagement and annual merit awards ceremony. Speaking at the event, the ICPC chairman, Musa Aliyu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), described 2025 as “a pivotal year marked by… Read the full article here

The Federal Government has announced a ban on the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School 3 in both public and private secondary schools in Nigeria. The directive was issued by the Federal Ministry of Education on Sunday and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations,  Folasade Boriowo. Boriowo explained that the decision was prompted by “growing concerns over the increasing incidence of examination malpractice, including the use of… Read the full article here

Former Chelsea captain John Terry has named Cole Palmer as the best No. 10 in the world at present. Chelsea returned to winning ways on Saturday, defeating Everton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge. Cole Palmer put the home side ahead in the 21st minute, slotting in Male Gusto’s through ball. Gusto then doubled the lead for the Blues before half-time, and that was enough to secure all three points for the west London side. Terry praised Palmer, describing the England international as… Read the full article here

Nigerian billionaire and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has rewarded long-serving employees of the conglomerate with cash gifts in recognition of their years of service. The cash rewards were announced on Friday, December 13, 2025, during the BUA Night-of-Excellence Long-Service Awards held in Lagos. Speaking at the event, Rabiu commended the dedication and resilience of the company’s workforce, describing employees as the… Read the full article here

The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 58-year-old man, Vitalis Nwoko, of Umuagba, Ahiazu Mbaise LGA, following the alleged domestic beating that led to the death of his wife, Uloma. Police spokesperson Henry Okoye confirmed the arrest on Sunday night in a statement, saying the incident was reported by the deceased’s sister to the Ahiazu Mbaise Police Division. Okoye explained that the couple disagreed on Thursday, December 11, 2025, which escalated into a physical altercation. Uloma… Read the full article here

Everton head coach David Moyes says the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, must be respected by European clubs. The scheduling of the tournament has constantly caused friction between European clubs and participating countries. The two parties are always at loggerheads over the release of players for the biennial competition. FIFA recently ruled that clubs should release players just one week before the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The… Read the full article here

Grok’s track record is spotty at best. But even by the very low standards of xAI, its failure in the aftermath of the tragic mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia is shocking. The AI chatbot has repeatedly misidentified 43-year-old Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who heroically disarmed one of the shooters, and claimed the verified video of his deed was something else entirely — including that it was an old viral video of a man climbing a tree.In the aftermath of the attack, Ahmed has been… Read the full article here