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Sonnobax15:

Only the vein in his forehead alone is a testament to the fact that this man won't be anything less than 40 years old..

21-year-old Anas Yusuf shows no signs of slowing down. He is now the leading scorer in the Nigeria Premier League after opening the scoring to help Nasarawa United reclaim the top spot in the league table with a 3-0 win over El-Kanemi Warriors.

The forward who clinched the NPFL Golden Boot last season currently tops this season's goal-scoring chart.

With 6 goals in 14 appearances so far, some analysts have suggested that Liverpool should consider the teenage talent. They believe he could be the key to helping the defending champions climb back to the top of the EPL table.

DomPerignon:
West is never the problem


Its the cancer and evil that is Israel and world Jewry that has hijacked and poisoned the west.

FreeStuffsNG:
Smh.

The Sephardic are seen as the lower caste and are those who were suffering in the Middle East before the Europeans came to form the occupation in Palestine.

They live like the Arabs who are their benefactors but today they are forming superiority and now about to start forming Europeans some years from now. Smh

Truthday:
Thousands of people in Israel formed long lines outside the Portuguese Embassy as demand for Portuguese citizenship.

In 2015, Portugal introduced a law allowing Sephardic Jews to apply for citizenship, a process many pursue for the advantages of EU mobility, lower living costs, and easier access to European universities.

The war on Gaza since October 2023 has increased the number of Israelis seeking a second passport.

Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/xtEZz3xZW6g?si=L45F2UQVsrD0U4Wh

Three Bandits Gang-Rape 13-Year-Old In Niger State, Leaving Her Hospitalised

A 13‑year‑old girl has been hospitalised after being gang‑raped by three bandits while returning from the market with her elder brother, Rabiu A. Bawa, in Kudodo village, Galkogo district, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.

In a social media post, Babangida Wassa Kudodo, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship aspirant in the upcoming November 1 local government election, who is a close ally of the state governor, condemned the attack, describing it as evidence of the worsening security breakdown across Shiroro and neighbouring communities.

He wrote, “A 13 year old Hasiya A Bawa from Kudodo village hospitalized after 3 bandits raped her all at once on her way back from the market with her senior brother Rabiu A Bawa.”

“The renewed activities of banditry in Lakpma axis, Shiroro LG, Niger state is seriously alarming,” he added.

On Thursday, the state police command confirmed that 10 people were kidnapped in Shiroro Local Government Area of the state.

The attack came less than a week after gunmen abducted more than 300 students and teachers from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, last Friday.

The state police command public relations officer Wasiu Abiodun said security agencies were intensifying efforts to rescue the victims and restore safety in the affected areas.

The incident adds to growing concerns about insecurity in Shiroro and other parts of the state.

“On November 26, 2025, at about 8pm, a report was received indicating that suspected armed men abducted about ten persons from Angwan-Kawo and Kuchipa villages of Shiroro Local Government Area,” Abiodun said while confirming the incident.

“Effort is being made to rescue the victims.”

SpencerForbes:
If he delivers, I don’t see anything wrong. Experience beats educational background anytime of the day.

helinues:
What happened to the CV? Just curious to know

This is totally unacceptable behaviour, we will be looking very closely at this matter, this type of behaviour brings the game in disrepute. Nigeria should be punished for this unbecoming behaviour. This is football not UFC.

Kemetian:


Fast forward to 2025

''The gods of Nigerians are merely Europeans claiming divinity.''

How times change.

At least 15 young girls who were allegedly lured into sex trafficking under the guise of job opportunities have been rescued by the Ondo State Police Command.

The command, in a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Olushola Ayanlade, said three suspects linked to the trafficking syndicate had been arrested.

According to the statement, “The Ondo State Police Command has dismantled a notorious sex trafficking syndicate exploiting young women under the guise of job recruitment and social media content creation.”

Ayanlade explained that operatives of the command’s Special Weapons and Tactics Unit acted on credible intelligence to arrest the suspects.

“Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command’s SWAT Unit arrested one [b]Jayeola Joshua, male, of Alagbaka, Akure, along with two others, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining accomplices—signalling the Command’s unwavering commitment to protecting vulnerable citizens,” the statement read.[/b]

The statement added that preliminary investigations revealed that the syndicate lured victims from different parts of the country with false promises of lucrative employment, including domestic work, ushering services, and overseas placements.

“Upon arrival in Akure, 15 victims, aged between 20 and 26, were accommodated in an apartment in Alagbaka, which became the operational base for the illicit activities,” the command stated.

According to Ayanlade, the arrangement not only enabled exploitation but also exposed how organised criminal elements prey on the desperation of young women seeking legitimate opportunities.

He noted that additional investigations showed that the victims were manipulated into sending nude photos and videos, which were then sent to clients procuring sexual services.

“The principal suspect reportedly received the largest share of the proceeds, while the operation was disguised as producing ‘relationship content’ on social media — misleading the public and concealing the criminal intent,” the statement added.

The police disclosed that the evidence gathered also indicated that the apartment used for the operation was specifically rented to facilitate the illegal activities.

The command added that the Ondo State Police boss had directed that the landlords be invited for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation.

Human trafficking remains a growing concern in Nigeria. According to the International Organisation for Migration, approximately 11,000 Nigerian women were trafficked via the Mediterranean Sea in 2016—a sharp rise from 1,454 in 2014—most of whom were forced into sex work.

A 2018 UNHCR report also noted that about 18,000 Nigerian migrants arrived in Europe through the Mediterranean in 2017.

By 2019, the United Nations Development Programme reported that Nigerians accounted for 17 per cent of all African migrants to Europe.

The biggest mistake of Afonja was his negligence. When the jamas went on rampage at Ilorin, His love for his people should have taken a stronger place above his personal ambition for the support of the jamas in his ambition to build a mini empire. This eventually led to his ultimate end and decades of ruthless invasions into Yoruba heartland.

This lesson remains true today. The desire to preserve Tinubu in power... and hope to campaign for Northern support should never supersede the right of Yoruba people to self preserve in their ancestral home.

I wish success for Tinubu.... For some of us however, the lives of our kinsmen can not be the ultimate sacrifice for power and political ambition.... My loyalty first and foremost is to Yorubaland.

When you are so fixated about Tinubu's leadership to a point where the death of your kinsmen become cannon fodders and necessary evil .... You have lost all bearings of brotherhood and have become worse than almanjiris who shout rankadede to their conquerors....

I do not picture the sage embracing power at the cost of the lives of his people.... We should never demand less from any successor of his in Yorubaland

While some can excuse his silence when Buhari was in power... There should be no excuse as to him being in power and the south/middle belt is still under siege.... Security should take a more urgent need than tax laws and economic reforms.... There is no future in a land under siege by non state actors pillaging natives in their lands... regardless of the success of reforms.

If Tinubu wants to fix the issue and silence Washington, let him devote all resources on decentralizing security and grant natives the power to defend their lands.... The attempt to fix this at federal level is simply postponing future invasions.

Any versed student of history knows that banditry and such ethnic cleansings eventually leads to ruthless sacking natives from their homelands.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed that Nigerians have lost approximately ₦316 billion to Ponzi schemes and illegal fund managers over the years, warning that greed and ignorance continue to fuel the problem.

The Head of FinTech and Innovation Department at the Commission, AbdulRasheed Dan-Abu, disclosed this while presenting a paper on combating investment fraud at a journalist academy, a training organised by the commission for finance journalists, in Abuja.

He described Ponzi schemes as fraudulent investment operations that pay returns to old investors from money collected from new entrants rather than from any genuine business activity.

“These schemes are not really doing anything. They are just collecting people’s money and using it to pay the initial investors. At some point, when there are no new investors, the whole thing crashes and the operators disappear,” he said.

According to him, the desire for instant wealth has made many Nigerians fall victim.

“Everybody just wants to get rich today. That is actually what makes people fall into this trap. Even the people who are greedy now are more educated than those who experienced Charles Ponzi’s first scheme. Education has not stopped greed”, he noted.

Dan-Abu recalled how notorious schemes such as MMM Nigeria lured thousands with promises of 30 per cent monthly returns. He said some victims even reinvested after the collapse.

“Even after MMM shut down, they came back and told people that if you pay a certain amount, you will get access to your lost money. People still paid. That shows you how greed blinds people,” he said.

He also recounted how a fraudulent scheme called New Nation, Women in Oil, disguised itself as a government-endorsed empowerment programme and trapped 155,000 rural women.

“Many sold their houses and cars to invest because they believed it was real. It tells you how dangerous this thing is when people do not ask questions,” he said.

The SEC presentation showed that investors lost N100m each in Cow Lane and Durrell Nigeria Ltd, N235m in Now-Now Alert, N400m each in G-Circle Investment and Box Value Trading, and N900m in Yuan Dong.

Dantata Success and Prof Coy accounted for between N1.2bn and N2bn, Famzi Intbiz swallowed N2.5bn, while Bara Finance cost N3.5bn.

Galaxy Construction and Transportation took over N7bn, and MMM Nigeria wiped away N18bn.

Nospecto Oil and Gas and other so-called wonder banks consumed N106.9bn, while the single biggest case still under investigation is put at more than N174bn.

Altogether, the total losses were estimated at between N315.24bn and N316.04bn based on a thorough analysis by PUNCH Online of the data contained in the presentation document.

However, PUNCH Online observed that the list of Ponzi schemes excluded Crypto Bridge Exchange, popularly known as CBEX, a digital investment platform that allegedly fleeced Nigerians of over N1.3tn.

Dan-Abu stressed that many of the operators exploit aggressive marketing on social media platforms, forming WhatsApp groups and luring unsuspecting investors with promises that look too good to be true.

“They promise high returns with little or no risk. But there is no business in the world where you can make a lot of money in a short time without risk. It is not possible,” he said.

He urged investors to always check with the Commission before committing funds.

“Anytime you see an investment that looks new, the first thing you should do is ask if it is registered with the SEC. It is your sweat, your hard-earned money. If it is not registered, it is already illegal,” he warned.

Dan-Abu also appealed to journalists to support the campaign against Ponzi schemes.

“The press can really help us. If you write about this once a week, you could save thousands of people. Tomorrow, it might be your son, your cousin or your neighbour. It is not about foolishness; it depends on who the victim spoke to and what he believed,” he said.
He concluded that only vigilance and collaboration can stop the scourge.

In his remarks, the Director-General of the Commission, Dr Emomotimi Agama, said Nigeria cannot afford to lag in regulating digital assets, insisting that robust oversight is critical to protect investors and build trust in the financial system.

Represented by the SEC’s Head of External Relations, Efe Ebelo, the commission’s DG said digital assets were no longer a fringe experiment but had become “a structural pillar of modern finance” that demanded the same level of transparency, accountability and investor protection as traditional markets.

“Regulation is not about restriction; it is about building trust, ensuring that innovation serves progress and not predation,” Agama said.

He noted that Nigeria ranked among the world’s top adopters of digital assets, with more than a third of the population involved in crypto-related activity, but warned that the rapid growth had also created fertile ground for scams, phishing attacks and fake wallet applications.

According to him, the SEC’s 2022 rules on digital assets set out a framework for virtual asset service providers, anchored on licensing, compliance with anti-money laundering standards, and transparency in monitoring transactions.

He said the Commission was working with the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to freeze illicit wallets and recover criminal proceeds, while also deploying blockchain analytics tools to trace suspicious transactions.

“Worldwide, regulators face the same paradox. Clamp down too hard and innovation migrates offshore; regulate too softly and systemic risks multiply. Our duty is to strike the right balance,” he said.

Agama stressed that the future of finance was digital, but must remain ethical, transparent and trustworthy.

“In this new frontier of finance, trust is the ultimate currency and as regulators, our highest duty is to preserve it,” he added.

Stephanie Irons was found dead by emergency services after they were called to an address in Westdale Lane West, Mapperley, at 22:07 BST on Tuesday. Police believe the victim and suspect were known to each other.
[/b]Adedapo Adegbola, 40, of Woodborough Road, Mapperley, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with murder on Friday. He was remanded into custody before his appearance at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Saturday.

A 40-year-old woman, who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, has been released with strict bail conditions, Nottinghamshire Police said.

Det Insp Stuart Barson, senior investigating officer, said: "This is a truly tragic incident, and our thoughts remain with Steph's family and friends, who have asked for privacy at what must be an extremely difficult time.

"Specially trained officers are providing them with support and this will continue throughout the investigation process.

"Our team of investigators have worked extremely hard over the past few days to determine the full circumstances of what happened, and I am pleased we have now been able to charge a suspect in this case.

"I would also like to thank the local community for their patience and support over the last few days, which has enabled us to progress the investigation."

Egbon Bayo Onanuga abusing me because i stated the position of Nigeria’s debt. He called me economic illiterate—-a presidential spokesperson ooooo

Tell Egbon Bayo to challenge me with facts not abuses.

Has Nigeria not borrowed 152 trillion under Tinubu?

LegendHero:
So una no know this na AI?

Fryx:
It’s really saddening that despite correctly pointing it out that this is AI generated, some people are still arguing that it is not AI, Igbo women are beautiful…

Like, even if you don’t notice the changing background, don’t you see that trousers are torn differently in both photos.

And, where have you ever seen anyone building a perfect clay sculpture from unprepared clay soil. Where is the prepared clay soil she is using for the sculpture?

dinkyicon:
its AI you cannot mould sculptor like that so u mould it and its standing rightaway does it make sense

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has seen his net worth climb to $30.2 billion, according to the latest data tracked by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

The figure reflects an increase of $2.25 billion year-to-date (8%), supported by gains in his cement, oil, and fertilizer businesses. The Bloomberg data also shows that Dangote’s wealth rose by $89.2 million in the past 24 hours, cementing his position as the 75th richest person in the world.

Dangote’s fortune is tied primarily to his Lagos-based conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited, which holds stakes in multiple listed and private companies across the industrial and consumer sectors.

The group owns Dangote Cement Plc, the largest cement producer in sub-Saharan Africa, and the Dangote Oil Refinery, Africa’s biggest oil refining complex, which began operations in early 2024 after more than a decade of development.

A breakdown of Dangote’s business assets
The Dangote Oil Refinery, valued at $20 billion, remains his most valuable asset. Dangote owns a 92.3% stake in the refinery, which has been key to the recent rise in his net worth.

The facility is designed to process up to 650,000 barrels of crude oil daily, with production ramping up gradually since its commissioning.

His 86% ownership in Dangote Cement Plc is another cornerstone of his fortune. The company, which dominates Nigeria’s cement market and operates plants across 10 African countries, continues to deliver strong earnings amid increased infrastructure development. Shares of Dangote Cement have appreciated steadily in 2025, boosting the market value of his holdings.

Beyond cement and oil, Dangote’s wealth is supported by his fertilizer plant with an annual capacity of 2.8 million tonnes of urea, valued using a net present value analysis assuming 50% utilization. He also holds significant stakes in Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, NASCON Allied Industries Plc, and United Bank for Africa (UBA).

His other interests span agriculture, packaging, and food manufacturing, while his Lagos real estate portfolio, including six residential and commercial properties, is valued using rental capitalization data from CBRE Broll Nigeria.

What you should know

In a recent interview with S&P Global, Dangote announced plans to double the capacity of his Lagos refinery to 1.4 million barrels per day, which would make it the world’s largest refining facility, surpassing India’s Jamnagar Refinery. He revealed that the company is exploring new financing opportunities and partnerships with Middle Eastern investors to support the expansion.

Addressing claims of monopoly in Nigeria’s industrial sector, Dangote stated that profitability is essential to sustain large-scale investments, noting that “if we don’t make money, nobody will come into this business.” He emphasized the need for more local players with the capacity to compete at scale.

Dangote also disclosed that Dangote Cement pays 52% of its earnings as taxes, with the government earning more from taxation than shareholders do in dividends, underscoring the group’s significant contribution to Nigeria’s fiscal revenue.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is set to introduce contactless biometric capture with on-the-spot printing of driver’s licences, a move aimed at fully digitalising the licensing system and ending the issuance of temporary licences.

Corps Marshal Malam Shehu Mohammed disclosed this during a press briefing to launch the 2025 ember months public enlightenment and sensitisation campaign on Monday in Abuja, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

He said the initiative would establish a one-stop digital process for obtaining driver’s licences nationwide, significantly reducing delays and addressing long-standing challenges in the national licensing system.

“We are about to commence the contactless biometric capture with on-spot printing of the licence.

“This will eliminate temporary licences, thereby signalling the beginning of a digitalised one-stop shop for processing driver’s licence.

“With this development, it is expected that delays and other challenges related to the national driver’s licence will be history,” Mohammed said.

The FRSC Corps Marshal said the initiative reflects the corps’ commitment to using technology to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.

More insights

Mohammed also disclosed that the FRSC has increased its daily driver’s licence production to 15,000 and aims to clear all outstanding licences by November 2025, following an upgrade of its printing facility designed to address the nationwide backlog of pending applications.

He explained that the move was part of efforts to tackle persistent delays in issuing driver’s licences and vehicle number plates across the country.

Mohammed added that the enhanced system would significantly reduce waiting times, improve data integrity, and speed up processing, reflecting the corps’ broader initiatives to modernise operations through advanced technology.

Of the 800,000 licences backlogged nationwide, 400,000 have already been printed, while 206,000 remain uncollected by applicants. He urged citizens to visit designated centres to claim their documents and ensure they benefit from improved service delivery.

What you should know

The new contactless biometric system builds on earlier efforts by the FRSC to modernise driver’s licence issuance.

In February 2025, the corps inaugurated a mini driver’s licence printing farm in Lagos State, capable of producing 9,000 licences in six hours. This facility was designed to streamline the licensing process, reduce long waiting times for residents awaiting licences from Abuja, and serve as a model for efficient, technology-driven operations.

The cost of obtaining a driver’s licence or vehicle number plate in Nigeria increased following the approval of a new price structure by the Joint Tax Board (JTB). The revised fees, which apply nationwide, took effect on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

The updated charges for driver’s licences are as follows:

Motor vehicle driver’s licence (3 years): N15,000
Motor vehicle driver’s licence (5 years): N21,000
Tricycle driver’s licence (3 years): N7,000
Tricycle driver’s licence (5 years): N11,000

Upward reviews of driver’s licence fees are not new. A similar adjustment in 2021 increased the three-year motor vehicle licence from N6,000 to N10,000 and the five-year licence from N10,000 to N15,000, while motorcycle and tricycle licences were also revised upward.

Breaking News: “What an Igbo man sees with his eyes closed, a Yoruba professor cannot see even with his eyes wide open,” says General TY Danjuma in a bold and controversial statement.

According to him, “The only reason the Fulani and Hausa still love the Yorubas is because they are natural-born followers, always afraid to stand up for what they truly believe in. Unlike the Igbos, who question everything — and that questioning spirit is what makes them truly human.”

He further added that Nigeria’s problem is not about tribe or religion but about courage and truth. “The Igbos are fearless seekers of truth; they challenge power and question lies. That’s why they are misunderstood, yet they remain the backbone of progress in this country,” he said.
Your thoughts on this?

Houseofglam7:
Is this Art supposed to portray Jesus on hormone replacement therapy?
Coz kinda looks like he’s transitioning.
Wtf is this
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