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FG Raises N4.72 Trillion via Treasury Bills in Q4 2025
As part of its 2025 budget financing plan, the Federal Government (FG), through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has raised N4.72 trillion from the sale of Treasury Bills (TBs) in the fourth quarter of 2025 (Q4’25). This marks a 168% increase compared to the N1.76 trillion raised in Q3’25. Details of the Treasury Bills
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Celta Vigo Shock Real Madrid with 2-0 Win at the Bernabeu
Madrid, Spain – December 7, 2025: Celta Vigo stunned Real Madrid 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu as Swedish substitute Williot Swedberg scored both goals, handing the hosts a humiliating defeat that ended their perfect home record this season. Real finished the match with nine players after two red cards, leaving the team in disarray. Swedberg’s
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Thailand Launches Airstrikes on Cambodia Border Following Deadly Clashes
Sisaket Province, Thailand – December 8, 2025: Thailand’s military has launched airstrikes along its disputed border with Cambodia after clashes killed one Thai soldier and four Cambodian civilians, with several others wounded. Both countries have traded blame over the incident, escalating regional tensions. Conflicting Accounts The Thai military said the strikes targeted Cambodian forces after
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Nigeria Deploys Jets and Troops to Benin to Quell Coup Attempt
Cotonou, Benin – December 6, 2025:** Nigeria has confirmed sending fighter jets and ground troops to neighboring Benin following a coup attempt by mutinous soldiers. President Bola Tinubu said the intervention came after two formal requests from Benin’s President Patrice Talon, including a call for “immediate Nigerian air support.” Nigerian Military Steps In According to
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FG Bans Cash Payments for Government Services Starting January 2026
The Federal Government (FG) will implement a fully cashless policy for all revenue collection, effective January 1, 2026, banning cash payments across all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). Under the new system, the Federal Treasury eReceipt (FTeR) will become the only valid and legally recognized proof of payment for government transactions. The rollout will be
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US Lawmakers Demand Release of Controversial “Double-Tap” Caribbean Strike Video
Lawmakers in the United States are pressing for the release of video footage showing a controversial double-tap strike on a vessel in the Caribbean, raising concerns about the legality of Washington’s militarized anti-drug campaign. The strike, conducted on September 2, 2025, reportedly killed two survivors of an initial attack on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel. Bipartisan
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Nigeria Rescues 100 Children from Catholic Boarding School Amid Ongoing Kidnappings
The Nigerian government successfully rescued 100 children abducted from a Catholic boarding school in Niger State last month, while authorities continue efforts to free another 150 students and 12 teachers still held captive. The rescued children arrived at the Government House in Minna on December 8, 2025, transported in white buses and escorted by military
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Tens of Thousands Rally Across Brazil Demanding End to Femicide and Gender Violence
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Brazil on December 7, 2025, in a nationwide protest against femicide, rape, and gender-based violence. Demonstrators, including women of all ages and some men, marched in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Florianopolis, and other major cities, calling for urgent action to protect women from growing
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Obasanjo: Boko Haram War Has Lasted 15 Years Because Insecurity Is an Industry
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticized Nigeria’s prolonged battle against Boko Haram, claiming the 15-year insurgency has become “an industry” sustained by beneficiaries both inside and outside government. Speaking during the Toyin Falola Interviews, Obasanjo highlighted that despite massive spending on defence and counter-terror operations, Nigeria has yet to defeat the terror network, which has
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UN Faces “Brutal Choices” as 2026 Global Humanitarian Aid Appeal Launches
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