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A viral video shows a Nigerian father praying fervently after discovering that his daughter was about to win a ₦5 million bet on SportyBet. In the clip, the father is seen kneeling with his head bowed on a chair, praying earnestly. The video briefly shows the game in which the daughter was on the verge of securing the win. The caption reads, “Nigerian Father turns into a prayer warrior after finding out his daughter was close to winning 5 million naira from betting.” As the video circulated online, it sparked a wide range of reactions. Many users flooded the comment…

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The Nigerian Exchange market recorded its first loss in 2025 as investors shed N152 billion following sell-offs of Tier-one banking stocks. The market capitalisation, which opened at N63.203 trillion, lost N152 billion, or 0.24 percent, to close at N63.051 trillion. Notably, losses in Zenith Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Access Corporation, Oando Plc, Dangote Sugar, and Nigerian Breweries, alongside other declined equities, pushed the market on the negative side. The All-Share Index also lost 0.24 percent, or 249.42 points, to close at 103,398.82, against 103,648.24 recorded on Monday. As a result, the Year-To-Date (YTD) return decreased to 0.46 percent.…

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, has updated its hate speech guidelines to permit users to label LGBTQ people as mentally ill. The new guidelines, released on Tuesday, state that allegations of mental illness based on gender or sexual orientation are allowed due to political and religious discourse. “We do allow allegations of mental illness or abnormality when based on gender or sexual orientation, given political and religious discourse about transgenderism and homosexuality and common non-serious usage of words like ‘weird,’” Meta’s revised guidelines stated. GLAAD, a prominent LGBTQ advocacy group, has strongly criticized the changes, with…

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The naira, on Tuesday, weakened further against the dollar in the foreign exchange market. According to FMDQ data, the naira dropped to N1,537.03 per dollar, down from N1,536.58 on Monday, marking a marginal decline of N0.45 per dollar. Meanwhile, the black market saw the naira remain stable on Tuesday, closing at N1,665 per dollar, the same rate as on Monday. Over the past two days, the naira has depreciated by N2.65 against the dollar in the official FX market, while maintaining relative stability in the parallel market.

President Bola Tinubu seized the forum for the inauguration of Ghana’s new President, John Dramani Mahama, to rally African leaders around their shared hope for prosperity and development. Speaking glowingly about the recent polls in Ghana, which produced Mahama as President, Tinubu emphasized that democracy has come of age in Africa. He urged the continent and its leaders to find ways to purge themselves of Western influence. As the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Tinubu highlighted that the Ghanaian election laid to rest any doubts about Africa’s capability for democratic and productive endeavors. He took…

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has announced that corps members will soon start receiving a monthly allowance of ₦77,000. This decision aligns with the national minimum wage approved by the Federal Government. Ahmed made the announcement on Tuesday in Abuja during the commissioning of a staff bus donated by Capital Express Insurance Company. He emphasized that arrangements for the increased allowance had been finalized and reiterated his commitment to prioritizing the welfare and security of corps members. The NYSC DG also highlighted the significance of the newly donated bus, noting that…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles. The decision was made following the recommendation of the NFF’s Technical and Development Sub-Committee and was formally endorsed by the NFF Executive Committee on January 7, 2025. Chelle, 47, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously managed Mali’s senior national team and several clubs in France and Algeria. During his tenure with Mali, he led the team to the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The appointment comes as the Super Eagles prepare for the 2026…

The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has fixed January 13 to rule on the bail application of ex-Queen of Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, Oriyomi Hamzat, and Abdullahi Fasasi. Justice K. B. Olawoyin set the date during Tuesday’s hearing. Naomi, Hamzat—who is the proprietor of an Ibadan-based radio station, Agidigbo FM—and Fasasi, the Principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, were arrested following a stampede in December. The tragic incident resulted in the deaths of over 35 people during a stampede for food in Ibadan. Counsels for the accused had filed a summons of application for bail before…