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  Full House in Cairo as Osimhen Completes Super Eagles Squad SPORTS | AFCON 2025 Full House in Cairo as Osimhen Completes Super Eagles Squad CAIRO, EGYPT — December 18, 2025 Nigeria’s preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) reached full strength on Wednesday with the arrival of star striker Victor Osimhen at the Super Eagles’ training camp in Cairo. Osimhen, the Galatasaray forward and Africa’s reigning Footballer of the Year, was the final player to report to camp among the 28-man squad invited by Head Coach Eric Sékou Chelle. His arrival comes just ahead of the team’s scheduled departure to Morocco, where Nigeria will base its AFCON campaign. Boost for Camp and Coaching Crew The arrival of Osimhen completes a roster that already includes late arrivals Samuel Chukwueze and Moses Simon...

  Tinubu Seeks Fiscal Reset with ₦43.56 Trillion Consolidation Bill Tinubu Seeks Fiscal Reset with ₦43.56 Trillion Consolidation Bill to End Multiple Budgets Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally asked the National Assembly to repeal and re-enact the 2024 Appropriation Act, proposing a consolidated expenditure of ₦43.56 trillion to cover both the 2024 and 2025 fiscal periods. The request, contained in the Appropriation (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill No. 2 of 2024 , represents a major attempt by the administration to overhaul Nigeria’s fiscal management system and end the long-standing practice of running overlapping budgets. Ending Overlapping Fiscal Cycles For several years, Nigeria has operated multiple budgets concurrently, with capital projects frequently rolled over across fiscal years. The Tinubu administration says this practice has weakened transparency, delayed project completion, and reduced account...

  Breaking News: Burkina Faso Releases Detained Nigerian Air Force Crew BREAKING NEWS: Burkina Faso Releases Detained Nigerian Air Force Crew and C-130 Aircraft Ouagadougou, December 18, 2025 — Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel and a C-130 Hercules aircraft that had been held for nine days following an unscheduled landing, ending a diplomatic standoff that raised concerns across West Africa. The aircraft had departed Lagos on December 8 en route to Portugal for scheduled maintenance when it developed a technical fault shortly after takeoff. In line with international aviation safety procedures, the crew carried out a precautionary landing at Bobo-Dioulasso Airport in southwestern Burkina Faso. From Safety Landing to Diplomatic Standoff What initially appeared to be a routine aviation safety measure quickly escalated into a diplomatic issue. Authorities within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) —w...

  THE VOID UNVEILED: How a Masterpiece Reframes the Meaning of ‘Nothing’ EDITORIAL | Lifestyle & Philosophy By Itoro Uwah In an age defined by digital overload and constant noise, the word nothing has quietly become a common refrain. People speak of having nothing to do, nothing to offer, and nothing to show for their lives. Yet a compelling new artistic work is challenging that assumption, arguing that “nothingness” is less a reality than a failure of perception. At its core, the piece advances a provocative idea: nothing does not exist in the way we think it does. What we often describe as emptiness is, in fact, unrecognized presence. The Architecture of Existence The movement from nothing to something is not a supernatural event; it is the basic rhythm of life itself. From the birth of galaxies to the careful assembly of a bamboo sculpture, creation is always a matter of rearranging what already exists. The artist behind this work suggests that individuals who describe their...

  Gaza Update: 12 Prisoners Released Amid Escalation Claims Gaza Update: 12 Prisoners Released Amid Claims of “Brutal Escalation” By News Desk | December 17, 2025 A developing humanitarian situation is unfolding in the Gaza Strip following the release of at least 12 Palestinian detainees from Israeli custody on Wednesday afternoon, as Palestinian authorities and human rights groups issued fresh allegations of abuse inside Israeli prisons. Details of the Release According to official statements from the Gaza Media Office and the Palestinian Prisoners’ Society (PPS) , the detainees were released within the last hour at the Karem Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) crossing in southern Gaza. While the identities of all those freed have not yet been publicly disclosed, emergency medical teams from the...

  BREAKING: House of Reps Probes Detention of 11 NAF Personnel in Burkina Faso BREAKING: House of Reps Probes Continued Detention of 11 NAF Personnel in Burkina Faso Abuja, Nigeria | December 17, 2025 — Nigeria’s House of Representatives has commenced an urgent investigation into the continued detention of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 Hercules aircraft and its 11-man crew by authorities in Burkina Faso, escalating diplomatic tensions between both countries. The probe was formally launched on Wednesday during plenary, following the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance. The session was presided over by Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu . House Mandates Immediate Intervention Lawmakers unanimously mandated the House Committees on Defense and Foreign Affairs to immediately engage relevant authorities and provide clarity on the circumstances surrounding the detention. The motion was sponsored by retired Air Vi...

  PSG Face Flamengo in FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final in Doha Doha, Qatar — Wednesday, December 17, 2025 — The final of the newly revamped FIFA Intercontinental Cup is underway in Doha, drawing global attention as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) face Brazilian giants Flamengo at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium . The match kicked off at 8:00 PM local time (6:00 PM WAT) and represents the climax of club football for the 2025 season, bringing together the champions of Europe and South America in a high-stakes encounter. Road to the Final PSG secured direct qualification to the final after winning the UEFA Champions League , earning an automatic place under the tournament’s revised format. Flamengo advanced through the competition, most recently defeating Egypt’s Pyramids FC 2–0 in the Challenger Cup stage to book their place in the final. The revamped Intercontinental Cup features champions from FIFA’s six continental confederations in an annual knockout format. This is only...

  Google Confirms Rollout of December 2025 Core Update, News Sites Experience Ranking Volatility Global / Nigeria — Google has officially confirmed the rollout of its December 2025 Core Update , marking the third and final major algorithm update of the year . The update began on December 11, 2025 , and is expected to take up to three weeks to fully deploy. During this period, websites across the world are recording noticeable fluctuations in search rankings. Google described the update as a broad core update , meaning it affects all categories of content, languages, and regions globally, including Nigeria and the wider African digital space. What Google Says Has Changed According to Google, the December update is designed to improve how its systems identify and rank relevant and satisfying content for users. During the rollout window, search visibility may shift daily as ranking systems recalibrate. A major focus of the update is a stricter application of Google’s E...

  Breaking: Dangote Petitions ICPC Against NMDPRA MD Farouk Ahmed Over Alleged Corruption Abuja / Lagos, Nigeria — Business magnate Alhaji Aliko Dangote has formally petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) , accusing Engineer Farouk Ahmed , Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) , of corruption, abuse of office, and illicit enrichment . Dangote has vowed to be on the ground to present evidence supporting his claims. The petition, submitted through Dangote’s lawyer Ogwu James Onoja, SAN , was received by the ICPC on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 . The anti-graft agency confirmed receipt and stated that a formal investigation will commence. Core Allegations Farouk Ahmed is accused of spending over $7 million on overseas education for his four children in Switzerland , allegedly without credible means of income. Dangote claims the funds were misappropriated ...