VIDEO: YABATECH students surprise lecturer with gifts on his birthday

A heartwarming video capturing the moment students of Yaba College of Technology surprised their lecturer, Olufosoye Michael, with gifts on his birthday, has gone viral. The clip, shared by TikTok user #yinks_artistry on Friday, shows students pausing their lecture to present him with thoughtful gifts, including food provisions and other items. Overwhelmed by their kindness,
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A heartwarming video capturing the moment students of Yaba College of Technology surprised their lecturer, Olufosoye Michael, with gifts on his birthday, has gone viral. The clip, shared by TikTok user #yinks_artistry on Friday, shows students pausing their lecture to present him with thoughtful gifts, including food provisions and other items. Overwhelmed by their kindness,

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Internet usage surged to 973,455 terabytes in December – NCC

Nigeria’s internet consumption reached 973,455 terabytes in December 2024, marking a 36.5 per cent year-on-year increase from 713,200 terabytes recorded in December 2023. This total consumption translates to approximately 998.79 million gigabytes. The data, released on Friday by the Nigerian Communications Commission, also shows a 10.75 per cent increase in internet usage from November to
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Nigeria’s internet consumption reached 973,455 terabytes in December 2024, marking a 36.5 per cent year-on-year increase from 713,200 terabytes recorded in December 2023. This total consumption translates to approximately 998.79 million gigabytes. The data, released on Friday by the Nigerian Communications Commission, also shows a 10.75 per cent increase in internet usage from November to

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US, French-Israeli citizens among three hostages released by Hamas

Palestinian militants released three more hostages in the Gaza Strip on Saturday as part of the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. Yarden Bibas, 35, and French-Israeli citizen Ofer Calderon, 54, were handed over to representatives of the Red Cross in Khan Younis in the south of the Gaza Strip. About two hours later, US-Israeli citizen Keith
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Palestinian militants released three more hostages in the Gaza Strip on Saturday as part of the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. Yarden Bibas, 35, and French-Israeli citizen Ofer Calderon, 54, were handed over to representatives of the Red Cross in Khan Younis in the south of the Gaza Strip. About two hours later, US-Israeli citizen Keith

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo condemns Amaechi’s reckless remarks against Tinubu 

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has strongly condemned the incendiary remarks made by the former Governor of Rivers State and former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, against President Bola Tinubu. Amaechi’s comments, which included calls for “brutal force” to snatch power from Tinubu in 2027, were deemed alarming and divisive by Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
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The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has strongly condemned the incendiary remarks made by the former Governor of Rivers State and former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, against President Bola Tinubu. Amaechi’s comments, which included calls for “brutal force” to snatch power from Tinubu in 2027, were deemed alarming and divisive by Ohanaeze Ndigbo.

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Ex-German president Horst Koehler dies at 81

A former President of Germany, Horst Koehler, who served as head of state from 2004 to 2010,  is dead. Koehler died on Saturday at the age of 81 after a brief illness, officials in the presidency announced. “Koehler passed away early this morning in Berlin after a short, serious illness surrounded by his family”, the
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A former President of Germany, Horst Koehler, who served as head of state from 2004 to 2010,  is dead. Koehler died on Saturday at the age of 81 after a brief illness, officials in the presidency announced. “Koehler passed away early this morning in Berlin after a short, serious illness surrounded by his family”, the

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NSCDC averts fire disaster in Kaduna tanker accident

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has swiftly responded to a petroleum tanker accident at Guaraka along Kaduna Road, deploying tactical teams to prevent a potential fire disaster and control the situation. Following the incident, the NSCDC immediately took action to secure the area and prevent fuel scooping, which could have led to a
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has swiftly responded to a petroleum tanker accident at Guaraka along Kaduna Road, deploying tactical teams to prevent a potential fire disaster and control the situation. Following the incident, the NSCDC immediately took action to secure the area and prevent fuel scooping, which could have led to a

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FRSC blames route violation as four die in Anambra road crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps has balmed route violation for the accident involving the Anambra State Special Anti-Tout Squad and a tipper in the Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. PUNCH Online reports that about four operatives attached to the Anambra State Special Anti-Tout Squad have died, and others were injured after their
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The Federal Road Safety Corps has balmed route violation for the accident involving the Anambra State Special Anti-Tout Squad and a tipper in the Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. PUNCH Online reports that about four operatives attached to the Anambra State Special Anti-Tout Squad have died, and others were injured after their

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DICON will meet military, other security agencies demands – Matawalle

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has assured that the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria would meet the demands of the military and other security agencies. Matawalle said this at the DICON’s end-of-year celebration and Director-General’s Productivity Award ceremony on Friday in Kaduna. He emphasised that the recent assent of the DICON Act
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The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has assured that the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria would meet the demands of the military and other security agencies. Matawalle said this at the DICON’s end-of-year celebration and Director-General’s Productivity Award ceremony on Friday in Kaduna. He emphasised that the recent assent of the DICON Act

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Shun cultism, drug abuse, Achievers varsity VC warns new students 

The Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State has warned new students of the institution against involving in acts that could make them lose their studentship. The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Omolola Irinoye, gave this warning at the 18th matriculation ceremony of the institution which took place on Friday at the school auditorium. No fewer
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The Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State has warned new students of the institution against involving in acts that could make them lose their studentship. The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Omolola Irinoye, gave this warning at the 18th matriculation ceremony of the institution which took place on Friday at the school auditorium. No fewer

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Old India-Pakistan rivalry drives South Asia diplomatic reshuffle

Old rivalries between India and Pakistan are driving a shift in regional ties, with New Delhi courting Afghanistan’s Taliban while Islamabad befriends the new leaders of post-revolutionary Bangladesh. Diplomatic dynamics in South Asia are rooted in long-running distrust between the region’s two most populous nations. Nuclear-armed India and Pakistan — carved out of the subcontinent
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Old rivalries between India and Pakistan are driving a shift in regional ties, with New Delhi courting Afghanistan’s Taliban while Islamabad befriends the new leaders of post-revolutionary Bangladesh. Diplomatic dynamics in South Asia are rooted in long-running distrust between the region’s two most populous nations. Nuclear-armed India and Pakistan — carved out of the subcontinent

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Business & Economy

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VFD Rights Issue: Notice of extension of acceptance period to 26 December 2025
Sovereign Trust Insurance announces board changes as three directors exit 
CDCFIB 2025 recruitment: Over 200,000 candidates fail computer‑based test 
TETFund invests over N30bn to improve security across Nigerian tertiary institutions 
FCCPC caps digital lenders to 5 apps as industry faces January deadline 
How to select the right Stockbroker in Nigeria 
Condom distribution in Nigeria falls 55% — UNAIDS  
Analysis: CBN’s 27% rate freeze, weird decision, sensible logic 
Gombe govt allocates N500 million to address child malnutrition crisis 
Nigerian Breweries in 2025: Financial rebound, stocks double in value, but who is doing better? 
Lagos social register adds 172,927 new vulnerable households in 2025 
Nigerian equities market recovers N95 billion as CBN holds rates steady 
‘Bitget’s US Stock-linked Futures Surpassed $5bn in Cumulative Volume’
SUNU  Assurances Secures  Approval for  Recapitalisation Plan
Cardoso to Address Bankers at CIBN Annual Bankers’ Dinner
2025: Policymakers, Financiers, Development Partners, Researchers Gather for Solewant Group’s Africa Energy Summit
Dun & Bradstreet: Over 600M Businesses Identified through DUNS Number
Champion Breweries  Commences N15.91bn Rights Issue to Strengthen Expansion Strategy
Gov. Nwifuru presents N884.87 billion 2026 budget proposal to Ebonyi Assembly
Cardoso-led CBN recovers N2 trillion from old intervention schemes after audit review 
Dangote partners Honeywell International to expand refinery capacity
Intense Group hosts Leadway Digital Summit – Driving the future of non-banking finance in Nigeria 
FG unveils Inspire Live(s) online classes nationwide to boost education 
CBN says foreign exchange rate now market-driven, retains high cash reserve ratio 
Cardoso: 16 banks have met CBN recapitalisation threshold  
CBN holds benchmark rate at 27% as inflation continues to ease
Sanwo-Olu presents N4.237 trillion 2026 budget proposal to Lagos Assembly
CBN absorbs N2.87 trillion liquidity as 2025 debt issuance hits N17.6 trillion 
FGN bond auction oversubscribed by 120% as investors bid N657 billion  
BREAKING: CBN retains MPR at 27% to sustain inflation fight 
CDCFIB announces recruitment for mid-management positions in Federal Fire Service 
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