2026: Journey to reclaim Osun has begun – Tinubu
"The journey to reclaim Osun for the progressive fold in the 2026 governorship election has begun"
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12:19 am
First HoldCo completes divestment from FBNQuest Merchant Bank
First HoldCo Plc has announced the successful completion of its divestment from its merchant banking subsidiary, FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited, marking a major strategic shift aimed at strengthening the Group’s core operations.
12:14 am
AAUA Convocation Lecture: Ways to improve Nigerian varsity system- Ex- UI VC, Olayinka
Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Idowu Olayinka, has suggested what should be done to deepen the academic tradition in Nigerian universities.
12:11 am
Sanofi, Kano Govt sign two-year deal to expand diabetes care
Global healthcare company, Sanofi, has entered into a two-year partnership with the Kano State Government to expand access to quality and affordable diabetes care, as part of efforts to strengthen the management of non-communicable diseases in the state.
12:07 am
BUA Cement gifts ₦30bn Christmas bonus to 500 workers
BUA Cement has put smiles on the faces of its employees with a massive Christmas package worth ₦30 billion, as part of efforts to appreciate staff for their commitment and hard work.
12:00 am
AMCON loses out as court revokes order placing GHL under receivership
Justice Adetayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday revoked the preliminary order which placed General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) and its assets under the purported Receiver Manager appointed by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Sevi Akinwunmi.
12:14 am
Many shot, as gunman runs riot at Brown University in US
“There’s an active shooter situation near Barus and Holley. Brown and Providence Police are on scene”
11:33 pm
Maresca claims ‘worst 48 hours at Chelsea’ after alleged lack of support
Enzo Maresca said he had suffered his “worst 48 hours” since joining Chelsea after a 2-0 win at home to Everton on Saturday as he lamented a lack of support.
10:31 pm
Africa-Gulf partnership can redefine global energy future — Etete
Group Chief Executive Officer of Century Group, Mr. Ken Etete, has called for a deeper, more strategic partnership between Africa and the Gulf, describing both regions as central to the emerging global energy order. Speaking at the African–Gulf Cooperation Dialogue in Doha, Qatar, a high-level forum of leaders and investors, Etete said the world is […]
10:01 pm
Algeria include son of Zinedine Zidane in AFCON squad
Goalkeeper Luca Zidane, a son of France football icon Zinedine Zidane, was named on Saturday in the Algeria squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off on December 21 in Morocco.
09:32 pm
Iran executes woman over killing of four-year-old stepdaughter
Iran on Saturday executed a woman in the country’s northwest after convicting her of killing her four-year-old stepdaughter, the judiciary said.
Politics
Osun 2026: Adebayo emerges APM gov candidate
The real estate developer emerged after he was ratified as the sole candidate of the party at the primary election held at the Secretariat in Osogbo on Saturday.
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I won’t join politics for $1bn – Oyedepo
The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, LFC, Dr David Olaniyi Oyedepo, has reaffirmed that not even $1 billion can make him join politics.
Metro
Trump vows to ‘retaliate’ after IS attack kills US troops in Syria
President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States would retaliate after two US troops and a civilian interpreter were killed in central Syria by an alleged Islamic State (IS) militant.
Entertainment
50 Cent’s ‘Sean Combs: The Reckoning” deepens Diddy’s legal woes
50 Cent’s Netflix documentary series 'Sean Combs: The Reckoning' has placed Sean “Diddy” Combs under intense scrutiny, revisiting his role in the turbulent 1990s hip hop scene and reigniting public questions about the unsolved murders of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G.
Web3
Thailand seizes $300 mn in assets linked to cyberscam networks
Thailand has seized more than $300 million in assets tied to criminal networks running multibillion-dollar scam centres in Southeast Asia, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday.
Detty December
Detty December: Go home, see your aged parents and siblings – Noble Igwe tells Nigerians
Media personality and fashion entrepreneur Noble Igwe has urged Nigerians to look beyond the parties and luxury that often define Detty December and focus instead on reconnecting with family.
ICYMI
Obasanjo, Gowon, First Lady attend Christmas Carol in Aso Villa
Obasanjo not only attended the Christmas Carol, but also read the Second Lesson which was taken from Genesis Chapter 22
Business
First HoldCo completes divestment from FBNQuest Merchant Bank
First HoldCo Plc has announced the successful completion of its divestment from its merchant banking subsidiary, FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited, marking a major strategic shift aimed at strengthening the Group’s core operations.
Sports
Maresca claims ‘worst 48 hours at Chelsea’ after alleged lack of support
Enzo Maresca said he had suffered his "worst 48 hours" since joining Chelsea after a 2-0 win at home to Everton on Saturday as he lamented a lack of support.
Special Report
Why Netizens think Matawalle should also resign as old video trends again
“Not all of them are criminals, some are good citizens, but due to some circumstances, they subscribe to such criminality”
Kidnap Terror Returns: From Abuja to North, communities live in fear again
IN just two weeks, Nigeria has been gripped by a wave of coordinated kidnappings from the Federal Capital Territory to the far North-West
Aeropolitics: Without policy backing, partnerships, Nigerian airlines can’t thrive internationally — Demuren
Stakeholders in the air transport sector gathered in Lagos to hear former NCAA D-G,Demuren, assess Nigeria’s position in international aeropolitics
Why we still don’t open our businesses on Mondays — South-East residents
Despite improved security situation in the South-East, some commercial cities in the area are still not opening for businesses on Monday
Technology
Konga unveils shopping festival for yuletide shoppers
Composite e-commerce platform, Konga, has has lifted part of the christmas spending weight off its existing and potential shoppers with the unveiling of the Konga Naija Shopping Festival, a nationwide end-of-year shopping campaign designed to bring value, convenience, and festive cheer to shoppers.
TikTok suspends nighttime livestreams in Nigeria amid rising sexual exploitation reports
TikTok has suspended access to its late-night LIVE feature in Nigeria following a surge in livestreams containing explicit sexual content, including cases of users engaging in real-time sex acts before large online audiences.
Robotics, coding classes, giving Nigeria’s edu-system facelift – Women in technology
A post-event report by Women in Technology in Nigeria, WITIN, has revealed that schools nationwide have started establishing robotics clubs, coding classes, sustainability projects and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, STEM innovation hubs to give Nigeria’s education system a facelift.
Improved financial mgt raises FairMoney’s credit rating
The deployment of cutting-edge technology and customer-centric approach in financial management have combined to give Nigeria’s frontline Microfinance bank, FairMoney improved credit rating by Global Credit Rating, GCR.
Education
Lumumba canvases adequate funding of African universities to achieve true devt
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Former Director, Kenya Anti-corruption Commission and international mediator, Prof. Patrick Lumumba has said that African universities must be respected and adequately funded if true and effective development must be achieved on the continent. He, however, condemned the current developments whereby “Africa remains the only continent where academics are undervalued while politicians […]
Prof Okeke bags international award for ground-breaking works
By Adesina Wahab The first Professor of Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability in Africa, Professor Gerald Ndubuisi Okeke has been conferred with the prestigious Life Time Achievement in Optimistic Climate Impact Advocacy for his exceptional leadership impacts in Climate Change advocasies and vision for Africa’s future. The award was conferred on him at the Africa Intercontinental […]
Why KASU has become varsity of choice — VC
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna State University (KASU) has evolved into one of the most progressive centres of higher learning in academic delivery, research and has expanded its infrastructure. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, further said that the university has widened opportunities for Kaduna State’s youths to attain academic excellence. Prof. Musa who made this known […]
Commissioner announces 21st edition of Spelling Bee Competition
By Elizabeth Osayande The Honourable Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, has announced the commencement of the 21st Edition of the Lagos State Spelling Bee Competition. Addressing journalist recently , the Commissioner stated that this year’s edition promises to be exceptional, aligning with the THEMES Plus Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration. […]