Controversial actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday is rebranding. She made reference to a comment she saw on social media where a certain person said she can't go to the cinema to watch her movie. She said that she is a good actor and is currently rebranding and avoiding controversies as people know her more for her controversies than her acting career. She is also a movie producer.
"I am very sorry for everything I have ever done to you guys. I am a very good person please forgive me. I want to be a changed person”. - Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing.
World-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a road accident today in Makun, Ogun State.
Eyewitnesses report that the incident occurred along a busy highway of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
The vehicle carrying Joshua reportedly collided with another car under circumstances that are still being investigated.
An eyewitness who reached out to PUNCH Online, who was also part of the rescue mission, said Joshua sustained minor injuries, saying that two people died on the spot.
Fans have flooded social media with messages of concern, while local authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash.
Whichever way you look at it, Mr Wale Edun, Nigeria’s finance minister, is effectively distracted from his job as a key cabinet member of the Tinubu administration.
Edun has been running from pillar to post in the last couple of weeks since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu mildly but firmly asked him to resign his position as finance minister and coordinating minister of the economy.
Not only is the news widespread that the President has asked the minister of state for finance, Mrs Doris Uzoka Anite, to assume significant responsibilities earlier delegated to Edun, but the President’s concern about Edun’s performance is at least more than a year old. This dates back to 2024, when the President contemplated naming Mr Taiwo Oyedele as minister of state for finance in order to fill some of the gaps he felt Edun was leaving in the job.
A last minute rally of political influencers around the President then turned the tide in favour of Doris Uzoka Anite, who became minister of state instead of Oyedele, the tax reform advocate. Incidentally, she herself had been ranked as a poor performer in her former role in the trade and industry portfolio and was marked to be fired before the tide changed in her favour.
But Uzoka Anite has now had to step up to handle some of Edun’s responsibilities, while the President is still reluctant to outrightly fire Edun, his long time ally of many years, including as a cabinet member in the Lagos State government when Tinubu was governor.
Close observers of the Tinubu administration told Empowered Newswire that Edun has been seeking out people close to President Tinubu, and those who have his ear, to reconsider the plan to relieve him of his job.
One of the people Edun hopes will help him prevail on President Tinubu is Chief Bisi Akande, who has been seen again publicly and prominently with the President in recent times.
Edun’s calculation, according to sources, is based on the fact that it was Chief Bisi Akande who prevailed on Tinubu to appoint Sunday Dare as special adviser last year, after Dare had been sidelined until the cabinet reshuffle of 2024.
Dare, who was perhaps the most visible and prominent aide of Tinubu since he left office as governor of Lagos State, had an agreement with Tinubu to stay with him until such a time he was ready to run for President. But Dare violated that gentleman’s agreement, to Tinubu’s displeasure.
Edun’s expectation now, Empowered Newswire can report authoritatively, is that since it was Chief Bisi Akande who persuaded Tinubu to bring Dare back, he might be able to do the same for Edun in his own, slightly different circumstances.
Aso Villa sources explained that President Tinubu, after several discussions with Akande over Dare, gave up and named Dare as special adviser. Akande reportedly argued with Tinubu, asking the President, “Ki ni Sunday se fun e gan na?”, meaning, what exactly did Sunday do wrong to you?
Akande went on to argue that Sunday had been with Tinubu longer than the period he was not with him, and questioned how the President could trust people with fewer years of relationship over Sunday, whose strengths and weaknesses he already knew.
Whether this Chief Bisi Akande gamble will work for Edun is unclear, but time will tell.
Meanwhile, the President’s plan to offer Edun the option of voluntary resignation is meant to help the finance minister safeguard his public reputation.
The plan comes amid mounting tensions within the ministry, driven by protracted delays in payments to federal contractors, faltering budget execution, and Edun’s involvement in commercial arrangements not favoured by the President, exposing profound fissures within the nation’s economic leadership.
Sources with intimate knowledge of cabinet deliberations indicate that Edun has already been divested of his most consequential responsibilities.
Mrs Doris Nkiruka Uzoka Anite, the minister of state for finance, has already assumed control of major ministerial duties such as budget execution, contractor payments and revenue mobilisation, effectively wielding the levers of fiscal authority previously under Edun’s command.
“This is an unequivocal signal that the President intends to reassert command over economic management while avoiding a public confrontation,” a senior official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Edun’s tenure has been overshadowed by persistent unrest among contractors. Verified obligations under the 2024 and 2025 budgets remained unsettled, compelling numerous indigenous firms into financial distress.
Lawmakers and civic organisations have publicly criticised the ministry, framing the delays as a breach of fiduciary duty and warning of potential political repercussions should remedial action not be forthcoming.
A civil society advocate observed, “The backlog of unpaid contracts is staggering. Enterprises are suffering whilst public funds remain in limbo. Accountability is imperative.”
Sources further revealed that the contractors have since received the outstanding payments after the matter was escalated to President Tinubu, a situation the presidency reportedly found deeply embarrassing.
The resolution, however, came only after the delay had attracted significant public scrutiny, intensifying pressure on Edun and contributing to the decision to curtail his authority.
Further sources indicate that tension between Edun and the presidency stemmed from his participation in commercial deals that did not receive presidential approval.
Coupled with escalating public debt and systemic cash flow constraints, this discord precipitated a decision to curtail his authority.
Although Edun pursued reforms designed to strengthen fiscal discipline, streamline the Treasury Single Account and advance structural initiatives, progress was impeded by administrative bottlenecks and operational delays.
With Uzoka Anite now overseeing fiscal operations, the presidency seeks to stabilise revenue streams, expedite contractor payments and reassert control over cash management, particularly in collaboration with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company and other key revenue generating agencies.
Observers suggest that the reassignment of responsibilities signals not merely Edun’s diminishing influence, but a broader recalibration of Tinubu’s economic team at a pivotal juncture for national financial stability.
Efforts to obtain comments from both Edun and the presidency were unsuccessful at the time of publication.
Police Arrest Bandit Flaunting Money In Viral Video, Recover Firearms In Kwara
POLICE ARREST TWO NOTORIOUS BANDITS/KIDNAPPING KINGPINS IN KWARA STATE, RECOVER ARMS, CASH, MOTORCYCLE
The the Nigeria Police Force has recorded a significant operational breakthrough with the arrest of two notorious bandits and kidnapping kingpins responsible for violent crimes across Katsina, Zamfara, Niger and Kwara States.
On Friday, 19th December, 2025, operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID–IRT), attached to Kwara State, in a covert operation carried out in collaboration with operatives of the Kwara State Police Command, intercepted and arrested two members of a dangerous banditry and kidnapping gang along the Komen–Masallaci axis in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The suspects arrested are Abubakar Usman, alias Siddi ‘m’ aged 26 and Shehu Mohammadu, alias Gide ‘m’ aged 30. Both suspects were arrested in Komen–Masallaci village, Kaiama LGA of Kwara State at the time of arrest.
During the operation, the following items were recovered from the suspects: one brand new Honda Ace 125 motorcycle, red in colour, valued at ₦1,850,000.00, which investigations revealed was purchased with proceeds of ransom payments; ₦500,000.00 cash, being unspent ransom money; one AK-47 rifle with a magazine loaded with 20 rounds of live ammunition.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are members of a notorious banditry and kidnapping gang terrorising communities across Zamfara, Katsina, Niger and Kwara States. Further findings indicate that the gang also doubles as suppliers of arms and ammunition to criminal elements.
Both suspects are currently cooperating with investigators to enable the arrest of other members of the syndicate and recovery of additional weapons.
The Nigeria Police Force further recalls that one of the suspects, Abubakar Usman (alias Siddi), was recently identified as the individual seen in a viral video flaunting firearms and large sums of money on social media.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, commends the operatives involved for their professionalism and dedication, and reassures Nigerians of the Force’s unwavering commitment to dismantling criminal networks, combating banditry and kidnapping, and ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.
Meanwhile, members of the public are encouraged to continue to support the Police with timely and credible information to aid ongoing security operations.
CSP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, mipra Force Public Relations Officer Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The phrase ‘Santa Trump’ trended across social media in Nigeria on Boxing Day following confirmation that the United States military carried out precision airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) camps in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day.
The strikes targeted terrorist enclaves in Sokoto and were announced by US President Donald Trump, who said the operation was in retaliation for the vicious killing of innocent Christians by extremist groups operating in the region.
According to the US Africa Command, the airstrikes were conducted in coordination with Nigerian security authorities, with preliminary assessments indicating that several terrorists were killed and no civilian casualties recorded.
Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also confirmed the joint operation, describing it as part of broader counter-terrorism cooperation between both countries aimed at degrading insurgent networks in northern Nigeria.
The timing of the strikes on Christmas Day triggered widespread reactions on social media, where Nigerian users coined the phrase “Santa Trump” in satirical references to the US president delivering a security intervention during the festive season. The trend gained momentum into Boxing Day, reflecting public frustration over persistent insecurity in parts of the country.
Analysts, however, noted that violence in northern Nigeria is driven by a complex mix of terrorism, banditry and communal conflicts.
While ISIS-linked factions have carried out attacks in the region, victims have included both Christians and Muslims depending on location.
Trump had previously raised concerns about attacks on religious communities in Nigeria, designating the country a nation of particular concern over religious freedom issues and warning of possible action if violence continued.
Mainstream media coverage of the development focused largely on the security and diplomatic implications of the US military action rather than the social media trend.
The airstrikes mark a notable instance of direct US military involvement in Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts, underscoring renewed international engagement as the country continues to grapple with insecurity in several regions.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has criticised Nigeria for petitioning football world governing body, FIFA , over the alleged use of ineligible players during the 2026 World Cup playoffs in Morocco, insisting that the Super Eagles should not attempt to qualify “from the back door” after losing on penalties.
In a statement released on its official Instagram page on Tuesday night, the Congolese team declared, “If you can’t win on the pitch don’t try to win from the back door. The World Cup has to be played with dignity and confidence. Not with lawyers tricks. Bring it on. Allez y les Leopards. Bad losers.”
The response followed confirmation by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) that it had submitted a petition to FIFA, alleging that nine players fielded by DR Congo were ineligible under Congolese law.
NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, explained the basis of the petition, saying, “The Nigerian petition is on nine players of DRC. FIFA were deceived into clearing those players because it is not FIFA’s responsibility to interpret or enforce domestic citizenship laws.”
Sanusi argued that Congolese law does not permit dual citizenship, yet some of the players involved reportedly hold dual nationality.
He added, “FIFA rules say once you have a passport of your country, you’re eligible, and that is why they were cleared. But our concern is that FIFA was deceived into clearing them. It is not FIFA’s responsibility to enforce Congo’s domestic regulations; FIFA acts based on what is submitted to it. What we are saying is that the process was fraudulent.”
DR Congo defeated Nigeria in a penalty shootout to secure a place in the Intercontinental Playoffs scheduled for Mexico in March 2026, keeping their hopes of World Cup qualification alive.
The dispute has rekindled debate among Nigerian football supporters, many of whom remain hopeful that FIFA’s review of the petition could alter the outcome.
Nigeria last appeared at the World Cup in 2018 and missed the 2022 edition in Qatar, raising concerns that another absence in 2026 would deepen the disappointment of fans across the country.
The matter is now before FIFA, which will determine whether DR Congo breached eligibility rules. Should Nigeria’s petition succeed, the Super Eagles could be reinstated into contention for the Intercontinental Playoffs scheduled to take place in Mexico in March 2026, provided the fixtures have not already been played.
YouTube has officially named Omoni Oboli (@omonioboli), celebrated Nollywood actress, filmmaker as Nigeria’s Content Creator of the Year 2025.
See Top 10:
1 Omoni Oboli TV 2 Itelediconstudio 3 Uchenna Mbunabo Tv 4 Saira Movies 5 Maurice Sam TV 6 RuthKadiri247 7 PATATV+ 8 Uche Montana TV 9 Sonia Uche Tv 10 Brain Jotter
This calls for a serious discuss by economic experts and learned minds. Sometimes, we need to discuss the harsh realities and challenges of this country.
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Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Following the Separation of Discovery Global for a Total Enterprise Value of $82.7 Billion (Equity Value of $72.0 Billion)
*Transaction Unites Warner Bros.’ Iconic Franchises and Storied Libraries with Netflix’s Leading Entertainment Service, Creating an Extraordinary Offering for Consumers
*Netflix to Maintain Warner Bros.’ Current Operations
*Combination Will Offer More Choice and Greater Value for Consumers, Create More Opportunities for the Creative Community and Generate Shareholder Value
*Acquisition Will Strengthen the Entertainment Industry
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 5, 2025 -- Today, Netflix, Inc. (the Company) and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Netflix will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
The cash and stock transaction is valued at $27.75 per WBD share (subject to a collar as detailed below), with a total enterprise value of approximately $82.7 billion (equity value of $72.0 billion). The transaction is expected to close after the previously announced separation of WBD’s Global Networks division, Discovery Global, into a new publicly-traded company, which is now expected to be completed in Q3 2026.
This acquisition brings together two pioneering entertainment businesses, combining Netflix’s innovation, global reach and best-in-class streaming service with Warner Bros.’ century-long legacy of world-class storytelling. Beloved franchises, shows and movies such as The Big Bang Theory, The Sopranos, Game of Thrones, The Wizard of Oz and the DC Universe will join Netflix’s extensive portfolio including Wednesday, Money Heist, Bridgerton, Adolescence and Extraction, creating an extraordinary entertainment offering for audiences worldwide.
“Our mission has always been to entertain the world,” said Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix. “By combining Warner Bros.’ incredible library of shows and movies—from timeless classics like Casablanca and Citizen Kane to modern favorites like Harry Potter and Friends—with our culture-defining titles like Stranger Things, KPop Demon Hunters and Squid Game, we'll be able to do that even better. Together, we can give audiences more of what they love and help define the next century of storytelling.”
“This acquisition will improve our offering and accelerate our business for decades to come,” continued Greg Peters, co-CEO of Netflix. “Warner Bros. has helped define entertainment for more than a century and continues to do so with phenomenal creative executives and production capabilities. With our global reach and proven business model, we can introduce a broader audience to the worlds they create—giving our members more options, attracting more fans to our best-in-class streaming service, strengthening the entire entertainment industry and creating more value for shareholders.”
“Today’s announcement combines two of the greatest storytelling companies in the world to bring to even more people the entertainment they love to watch the most,” said David Zaslav, President and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery. “For more than a century, Warner Bros. has thrilled audiences, captured the world’s attention, and shaped our culture. By coming together with Netflix, we will ensure people everywhere will continue to enjoy the world’s most resonant stories for generations to come.”
Combination Will Offer More Choice, More Opportunities, More Value
Complementary strengths and assets: Warner Bros.’ studios are world-class, with Warner Bros. recognized as a leading supplier of television titles and filmed entertainment. HBO and HBO Max also provide a compelling, complementary offering for consumers. Netflix expects to maintain Warner Bros.’ current operations and build on its strengths, including theatrical releases for films.
More choice and greater value for consumers: By adding the deep film and TV libraries and HBO and HBO Max programming, Netflix members will have even more high-quality titles from which to choose. This also allows Netflix to optimize its plans for consumers, enhancing viewing options and expanding access to content.
A stronger entertainment industry: This acquisition will enhance Netflix’s studio capabilities, allowing the Company to significantly expand U.S. production capacity and continue to grow investment in original content over the long term which will create jobs and strengthen the entertainment industry.
More opportunities for the creative community: By uniting Netflix’s member experience and global reach with Warner Bros.’ renowned franchises and extensive library, the Company will create greater value for talent—offering more opportunities to work with beloved intellectual property, tell new stories and connect with a wider audience than ever before.
More value for shareholders: By offering members a wider selection of quality series and films, Netflix expects to attract and retain more members, drive more engagement and generate incremental revenue and operating income. The Company also expects to realize at least $2-3 billion of cost savings per year by the third year and expects the transaction to be accretive to GAAP earnings per share by year two.
Transaction Details and Timing
Under the terms of the agreement, each WBD shareholder will receive $23.25 in cash and $4.501 in shares of Netflix common stock for each share of WBD common stock outstanding at the closing of the transaction. The transaction values Warner Bros. Discovery at $27.75 per share, implying a total equity value of approximately $72.0 billion and an enterprise value of approximately $82.7 billion
In June 2025, WBD announced plans to separate its Streaming & Studios and Global Networks divisions into two separate publicly traded companies. This separation is now expected to be completed in Q3 2026, prior to the closing of this transaction. The newly separated publicly traded company holding the Global Networks division, Discovery Global, will include premier entertainment, sports and news television brands around the world including CNN, TNT Sports in the U.S., and Discovery, free-to-air channels across Europe, and digital products such as Discovery+ and Bleacher Report.
The stock component is subject to a collar under which WBD shareholders will receive Netflix stock valued at $4.50 per share, provided the 15-day volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) of Netflix stock price (measured three trading days prior to closing) falls between $97.91 and $119.67. If the VWAP is below $97.91, WBD shareholders will receive 0.0460 Netflix shares for each WBD share. If the VWAP is above $119.67, WBD shareholders will receive 0.0376 Netflix shares for each WBD share.
The transaction was unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both Netflix and WBD. In addition to the completion of the separation of Discovery Global (WBD’s Global Networks business), completion of the transaction is subject to required regulatory approvals, approval of WBD shareholders and other customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close in 12-18 months.
Moelis & Company LLC is acting as Netflix’s financial advisor and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is serving as legal counsel. Wells Fargo is acting as an additional financial advisor and, along with BNP and HSBC, is providing committed debt financing related to the transaction.
Allen & Company, J.P. Morgan and Evercore are serving as financial advisors to Warner Bros. Discovery and Wachtell Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Debevoise & Plimpton LLP are serving as legal counsel.
Nigerian mobile network providers will retrieve a line used by kidnappers and reassign it to another customer, now her dad has been picked by DSS for an offense he never committed.
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