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The Western Nigerian Security Network, otherwise known as the Amotekun Corps The Western Nigerian Security Network, otherwise known as the Amotekun Corps, has assured that the South-West region of the country will be fully fortified against bandits and terrorists facing military onslaught in the North-West and North-East parts of the country. While disclosing that 39 suspects who fled from Sokoto State have been arrested by the operatives of Amotekun Corps in the state, the Commander of the corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, stressed that no stone will be left unturned towards ensuring maximum security in the state. The United States of…

XRP trades at $1.85 after 29 consecutive days of spot ETF inflows totaling $1.15 billion, while YoungHoon Kim’s prediction of $3 within 48 hours sparked debate over rapid price target feasibility.The claim from Kim, often described as holding an “IQ 276,” specified watching his XRP price prediction over the next 48 hours for the $3 level, without supporting methodology or risk parameters. Watch XRP. Next 48 hours. $3 level.— YoungHoon Kim, IQ 276 (@yhbryankimiq) December 30, 2025 Digital asset funds recorded $446 million weekly outflows, pushing total withdrawals since mid-October to $3.2 billion.XRP ETFs attracted $70.2 million while Bitcoin and…

Photo Credit: Ayra Starr/Instagram At this point, there’s really no need to ask “Who’s Dat Girl?” anymore. Everyone knows Ayra Starr is that girl. And the night she stepped on stage in Cotonou, Benin Republic, only made it even clearer. The singer delivered a performance the Beninese audience won’t be forgetting in a hurry. After the show, Ayra did what she often does so well. She shared a gratitude post, along with a set of photos from the stage that immediately caught our attention. Naturally, we had to talk about the look. She went for an all-white moment that felt…

Oyo State Police Command has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with a reported rape case involving a 17-year-old girl. The Command described the development as “another operational success” in its efforts to protect residents of the state. In a press release issued on 30 December 2025, the Command stated that the incident was reported on 25 December 2025 at about 7:00 p.m. at the Alakia Adelubi Police Division. The release was signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, for the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Police Command According to the police, “the Alakia Adelubi…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria claimed a comfortable 3-1 win over the Cranes of Uganda in their final group stage game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. Raphael Onyedika hit a brace after Paul Onuachu opened the scoring. But a momentary defensive lapse gifted Uganda a chance, and Roger’s Mato scored the Cranes’ only goal of the game. There were a few noticeable points from the game, and Soccernet.ng highlights some of the key takeaways in this article. Perfect ending to the group stage! UGA 1-3 NGA#UGANGA #Naija4TheWin #AFCON2025 pic.twitter.com/hymCS0BHAi — Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) December…

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it will approach the court to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to include its candidate in the list of contestants for the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State. In a statement yesterday by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the party accused INEC of bias, describing the exclusion of its candidate, Dr Oluwole Oluyede, as unjustified and contrary to established electoral procedures. The PDP said INEC was duly notified of, and monitored, the party’s governorship primaries in Ekiti State, adding that the Commission subsequently issued…

The National Universities Commission has approved the commencement of 17 undergraduate degree programmes at the University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State. The approval is to take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session. The approval was conveyed in a letter dated December 29, 2025, signed by the Acting Director of Academic Planning, Abubakar M. Girei, on behalf of the NUC Executive Secretary, Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu. According to the commission, the university met all stipulated requirements for the establishment of the programmes and was granted a total admission quota of 800 students. “I am directed to convey the Executive Secretary’s approval for…

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris The Federal Government has dismissed allegations of a clandestine multi-agency operation aimed at unlawfully arresting, detaining, or prosecuting opposition politicians. A viral document circulating on social media had alleged the existence of a special task force codenamed “ADP4VIP” (Arrest, Detain, Prosecute for Very Important Persons), purportedly coordinated by the Office of the National Security Adviser and involving anti-graft agencies such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The document claimed the initiative was designed to weaken opposition activity ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, in a press release issued on…

Under the lights at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, the Super Eagles of Nigeria step out once more, knowing their place in the knockout rounds of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is already secure. This final Group C clash against Uganda’s Cranes may not decide Nigeria’s fate, but it carries real weight for both sides ahead of the next round. Eric Chelle’s men have silenced pre-tournament sceptics with back-to-back wins, seeing off Tanzania 2–1 before outplaying Tunisia in a thrilling 3–2 victory that confirmed early qualification. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soccernet (@soccernet_ng)…

Animashaun Salman An explosion, on Tuesday, rocked the General Hospital, Bagudo, Kebbi State. The state police command, in confirming the incident, however, said no casualty was recorded. The explosion was said to have hit the hospital in the early hours of Tuesday. The incident, which triggered panic among residents, was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, who said security agencies swiftly secured the area to prevent further threats. “The Kebbi State Police Command wishes to assure members of the public that we have full control of the security situation following the explosion at the General Hospital,…