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Late President Yar’Adua’s Son Marries Third Wife
Ibrahim Yar’Adua, son of the late Nigerian President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, has reportedly taken a third wife, Faiza, adding to his growing family. This latest marriage comes two years after his second marriage to Amira, daughter of former Nigeria Immigration Service Comptroller General Muhammad Babandede, and seven years after his first marriage in 2018 to
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HDFC Bank Beats Q3 Profit Expectations as Lending Margins Strengthen
HDFC Bank, India’s largest private-sector lender by market capitalization, reported higher-than-expected quarterly profit for the three months ended December 31, 2025, driven by strong loan growth and improving lending margins. The Mumbai-based bank posted a standalone net profit of 186.53 billion Indian rupees ($2.06 billion), up 11.5% from 167.35 billion rupees a year earlier. Analysts
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Canadian Housing Starts Rise 5.6% in 2025 as December Exceeds Expectations
Canada’s housing market showed stronger-than-expected performance in 2025, with housing starts rising 5.6% to 259,028 units, according to data released Friday by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The figure marks the fifth-highest annual level of housing starts on record, reflecting a resilient construction sector despite broader affordability challenges. December Housing Starts Surpass Forecasts
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AFCON 2025: Burna Boy Set to Close Fan Zone Concert in Morocco
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has arrived in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of his headline performance at the AFCON 2025 Fan Zone concert finale on Friday, January 16. The announcement was confirmed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on social media. Burna Boy is expected to deliver an electrifying show featuring his chart-topping hits and
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Ayra Starr’s Mother Dismisses Viral Pregnancy Rumours
A recent viral photo of Ayra Starr’s mother, Nene Aderibigbe, sparked widespread speculation that she was pregnant, prompting a flurry of reactions on social media. The image, showing her in a purple top and jean shorts, appeared to depict a baby bump, leading many online users to share it with humorous or sarcastic captions. One
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U.S. Homebuilder Sentiment Declines in January Amid Affordability and Cost Pressures
U.S. homebuilder sentiment fell in January as affordability concerns, rising material costs, and labor shortages weighed on the housing market, according to a survey released Friday by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Wells Fargo. The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) dropped two points to 37, remaining below the 50-point breakeven level
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Argentina’s Economic Growth Outlook Stable, Hinges on Debt Market Reentry
Argentina’s economy is projected to grow at a slightly slower pace in 2026 and 2027, with its economic performance closely tied to the country’s ability to reaccess international debt markets, according to a Reuters poll of economists. While inflation is expected to moderate from historic highs, it will remain in double-digit territory, reflecting persistent structural
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Fed Vice Chair Jefferson Signals Current Policy ‘Well Positioned,’ Hints at Rate Pause
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson indicated on Friday that the central bank’s current monetary policy stance is “well positioned” to navigate the U.S. economy in 2026. Speaking in Boca Raton, Florida, Jefferson expressed cautious optimism about the outlook for economic growth, inflation, and the labor market, suggesting that the Fed may pause short-term interest
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Shehu: Only Justice Can Protect Nigeria, Not a Physical Border Wall
Public affairs analyst Mahdi Shehu has criticised Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, over his call for a physical border wall to curb terrorism and cross-border crimes. Shehu argued that only an “invisible wall” of justice and equity can safeguard Nigeria from disintegration, dismissing the minister’s proposal as outdated and disconnected from modern security realities.
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Trump Purchases $100 Million in Corporate and Municipal Bonds, Including Netflix and Warner Bros
U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed purchases of approximately $100 million in municipal and corporate bonds from mid-November through late December 2025, according to his latest financial filings. Notably, the transactions included up to $2 million in bonds from Netflix (NFLX.O) and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD.O), just weeks after the companies announced their high-profile merger. Overview
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