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The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 22-year-old truck driver Tobi Oluwatuyi and two accomplices for allegedly faking his own kidnapping to extort money from his family. The incident came to light after a citizen alerted the Special Anti-Kidnapping Squad that Oluwatuyi had been abducted at Ilu Abo, Akure North Local Government Area. Police investigations revealed that Oluwatuyi conspired with Jubril Abu, 20, and Segun Oluwatuyi, 21, to demand a ransom of N1.5 million from his unsuspecting family, who subsequently transferred the money into one of the suspects’ accounts. Further investigations confirmed the plot, and all three suspects reportedly confessed…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has officially unveiled his final 28-man squad for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), set to take place in Morocco. The announcement comes just a week after he released a provisional 54-man list, which has now been trimmed to meet the tournament requirement. One of the biggest headlines is the inclusion of Stanley Nwabali, who had been doubtful due to recent hand and ankle injuries. The Chippa United goalkeeper has been cleared to participate and will join Francis Uzoho and Amas Obasogie in the goalkeeping department. Nigeria’s attack also looks strong, with…

Israel has rejected a proposal from Hamas to freeze its weapons, insisting that the militant group must be fully disarmed and that Gaza must be demilitarized. Israeli officials stated that a partial freeze on arms would not be sufficient to ensure the security of Israeli civilians. The government reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling Hamas’s military capabilities to prevent further attacks and restore stability in the region.Israel has rejected Hamas’s proposal for a temporary weapons “freeze,” insisting that the militant group must be fully disarmed and Gaza completely demilitarized as part of any peace agreement.

The Lagos State Police Command has reacted to a viral video showing an Inspector of Police being beaten by a mob after he was accused of theft. In a statement released on Thursday, December 11, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Adebisi, clarified that the claim against the officer was false and misleading. She explained that the Inspector is attached to the Lagos State Taskforce and was on official duty enforcing the state government’s ban on wrong parking along Brown Street, Oshodi. According to the statement, the incident began when the officer stopped a motorist attempting to park illegally. The motorist allegedly…

Speaking alongside Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere, Machado asserted that Venezuela has devolved into “the criminal hub of the Americas”. She argued that the regime is sustained by a powerfully funded repression system fueled by illicit revenue streams. “We need to cut those flows,” she stated, citing drug trafficking, the black market of oil, and arms and human trafficking as sources of these funds. Machado was asked if she would support a US invasion of her home country; she responded by saying Venezuela has already been invaded by actors such as drug cartels, and Russian and Iranian agents.

Nigerian Army troops have successfully foiled an ambush and dismantled a notorious armed gang responsible for rising insecurity in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. Ag Media Information Officer of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Lieutenant Zubairu Zubairu, confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday, December 11, 2025. He said the criminals had mounted an illegal roadblock where they had been ambushing travellers and dispossessing them of their valuables. Acting on credible intelligence, troops—working in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (Zaki-Biam Division) and the Benue State Community Protection Guard—launched a coordinated operation along the Aturuku–Wembe–Ayati route in Borkyo…

Music executive Don Jazzy has sparked reactions online after responding to a woman who wished he would ask her what she wanted for Christmas — only to be surprised by the magnitude of her request. The woman posted on X, saying:“I wish that @DONJAZZY should just ask me what I need for Christmas. I promise, I won’t be greedy.” Don Jazzy noticed the tweet and replied:“Lol Oya na what do you want? Just cos I like your bio and I see you engage with my tweets every time. Thanks I appreciate.” Overjoyed, the woman responded with two major requests: first,…

Music executive Don Jazzy has sparked reactions online after responding to a woman who wished he would ask her what she wanted for Christmas — only to be surprised by the magnitude of her request. The woman posted on X, saying:“I wish that @DONJAZZY should just ask me what I need for Christmas. I promise, I won’t be greedy.” Don Jazzy noticed the tweet and replied:“Lol Oya na what do you want? Just cos I like your bio and I see you engage with my tweets every time. Thanks I appreciate.” Overjoyed, the woman responded with two major requests: first,…

The Cameroonian Football Federation has been plunged into unprecedented chaos just days before the kickoff of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following a dramatic power struggle between FA President Samuel Eto’o and head coach Marc Brys. Belgian coach Marc Brys, who is still legally contracted to the Ministry of Sports until September 2026, has refused to accept reports of his dismissal—setting the stage for a full-blown leadership crisis. Despite the lack of a formal termination, Eto’o has reportedly told Brys that his tenure as manager is “effectively over.” Two Squads, Two Coaches, One National Team The conflict reached boiling…

The Champions League action continued with thrilling matches across Europe on Tuesday, December 9 and Wednesday, December 10. Here’s a recap of all the results: Tuesday, 9 December 2025 Wednesday, 10 December 2025 Highlights