Governor Ademola Jackson Adeleke: “Thank you, Osun people. To ensure continuity and the long term sustainability of our people-centered governance agenda beyond 2026, we have taken the bold step of moving to the Accord Party. “This decision is driven by our commitment to protect the progress we have made together and to secure a stronger future for our dear state. “I deeply appreciate your love, trust, and consistent support for my administration. With your continued backing, we will consolidate our achievements, expand the impact of good governance, and keep delivering the dividends of democracy to every community across Osun State”
Benin Coup Leader Flees To Neighboring Nation After Failed Plot.
The army officer who led the coup in the Republic of Benin, Pascal Tigri, fled to Togo on Sunday to seek refuge. According to reports, the Beninese Government is aware of Mr Tigri’s current location and plans to submit a request for Mr Tigri’s extradition. “We don’t know how to explain this, but we will make an official extradition request and see how the Togolese authorities will react.” One of the Beninese officials said Tigri and others allegedly involved in the coup attempt were hiding out in a neighbourhood of the Togolese capital Lome known as Lome 2 that also...
Aliko Dangote Launches N100 Billion Annual Education Scholarships, Design To Reach 155, 000 Students Yearly
Alhaji Aliko Dangote on Thursday at Eko Hotel In Lagos State launched the N100 Billion Annual Education Scholarship Programme of his Foundation., targeting undergraduates in STEM, vocational training, and secondary school girls across Nigeria. The programme is designed to reach 155,000 students each year, with an estimated annual investment of N100 billion and more than N1 trillion over a ten-year period to build skills amid economic challenges. The programme, now in its fourth year covers tuition, materials, and expenses. The initiative is expected to benefit about 1,325,000 students. Representing President Tinubu Renewed Hope Agenda is V.P Kashim Shettima among other...
Two Building Collapse In Morocco Killing 22 People And Injured 16 People
Two adjacent four-story buildings collapsed overnight in the Moroccan city of Fez, killing 22 people in the second fatal collapse there this year, authorities said Wednesday. One building was unoccupied, while the second was hosting an Aqiqah, a traditional Muslim celebration marking the birth of a child, the Fez prosecutor said in a statement. Morocco’s state news agency, MAP, reported that the two buildings housed eight families. Sixteen people were injured and taken to the hospital. Authorities said the neighborhood had been evacuated and search and rescue efforts continued. It was unclear what caused the collapse or how many people...
FX rate for Thursday, December 11, 2025
NGN → USD Rates NFEM (official) Rate Official Market: Buying: ₦1,451.86/ USD Parallel Market: Buying: ₦1,475 / USD Selling: ₦1,490 / USD Market Drivers: Balanced seasonal year-end demand pressures; Anticipation of a US Federal Reserve interest rate decision; Gradual market adjustment awaiting further CBN policy signals. OUTLOOK: Nigeria’s external reserves, now around $45.3 billion, continue to support market confidence. Experts say the usual December surge in dollar demand is being cushioned by stronger liquidity and tighter regulations for BDC operators.
ECOWAS Appoints Dangote As The Pioneer Chairman Of Business Council
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced Africa’s business magnate, Aliko Dangote, as the pioneer Chairperson of its newly established ECOWAS Business Council, a strategic platform aimed at mobilizing private sector investment and boosting economic integration across the region. Dr Omar Touray, ECOWAS President, announced this during the 95th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday in Abuja. Touray noted that Dangote’s extensive business experience across West Africa and Africa at large made him the ideal candidate to lead the council. “Through the Council, we hope to bring private sector actors together to discuss...
US To Impose Five Years Mandatory Check On Travelers Under Trump Administration Plan
Tourists to the United States would have to reveal their social media activity from the last five years, under new Trump Administration plans. Under new guidelines announced by the Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday, individuals seeking entry through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization will now be required to provide their social media history from the past five years. The mandatory new disclosures would apply to the 42 countries whose nationals are currently permitted to enter the US without a visa, including longtime US allies Britain, France, Australia, Germany and Japan. In a statement published on Tuesday, the US Customs and Border Protection...
Homeland Security Proudly Announce Deportation Of 600,000 Illegal Immigrants From U.S, Says 1.9 Million Self-Deported
Homeland Security: “600k illegals have been deported from the interior of our country in less than 365 days, with another 1.9 million self-deporting, totaling over 2.5 million illegals gone. A monumental achievement! “We are just getting started.”
