‘Hackers hit my account through OPAY, Moneypoint’ — Oshiomhole calls for stricter fintech oversight

Oshiomhole’s Call for Stricter Oversight of Fintech Platforms After Cyber Fraud Incident

Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo North and former governor of Edo State, has raised alarm over the vulnerabilities in Nigeria’s fast-growing fintech sector following a personal experience with cyber fraud.

Speaking during a plenary session on a bill to amend the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act, Oshiomhole revealed that hackers gained access to his account and routed transactions exclusively through OPAY and Moneypoint, bypassing traditional banks entirely.

Super Eagles Captain Troost-Ekong Retires From International Football Weeks Before AFCON

Super Eagles Captain Troost-Ekong Retires From International Football Weeks Before AFCON

In a surprising turn of events, Nigeria’s national team captain William Troost-Ekong has announced his retirement from international football just weeks before the commencement of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The announcement came on December 4, 2025, via a heartfelt video message posted on his official X account, where the defender expressed gratitude to fans, teammates, and coaches who had been part of his decade-long journey with the Super Eagles.

Cultural Variations in Women’s Secret Habits

Cultural Variations in Women’s Secret Habits

Cultural differences strongly shape the kinds of “secret” habits women keep, and the reasons they remain hidden. In some societies, secrecy stems from modesty and tradition, while in others it reflects pressures of beauty standards or individualism.

 

Across the globe, women’s private behaviors are influenced by cultural norms, values, and expectations. While the underlying human impulses, comfort, curiosity, self-expression, are universal, the way they manifest and the degree to which they are concealed differ widely.

In Western societies, secrecy often revolves around body image and personal indulgence. Women may privately binge on comfort foods, obsess over fitness routines, or engage in self-talk about their appearance. This secrecy is tied to a culture that prizes slimness, youth, and independence, where admitting to insecurity or indulgence can be perceived as weakness. Studies show that Western women report higher body dissatisfaction compared to their Middle Eastern counterparts, even though both groups experience similar pressures.

Things women secretly do (but never admit to)

Things Women Secretly Do (But Never Admit To)

The private world of women’s habits is often shrouded in silence, not because these behaviors are inherently wrong, but because cultural expectations and societal norms have long dictated what is considered “ladylike.”

Behind closed doors, however, women engage in a range of secret practices that reflect both their humanity and individuality.

Why more midlife women are walking away from their marriages

Why More Midlife Women Are Walking Away from Their Marriages

In recent years, a striking social trend has emerged across the United Kingdom and beyond: a growing number of midlife women are choosing to leave their marriages, even in the absence of infidelity or overt conflict.

This phenomenon, often referred to as the “walkaway wife” trend, is reshaping traditional expectations of marital stability and catching many husbands off guard.

Plane blasts off runway and crashes near homes after sudden mechanical failure

Plane Overshoots Runway and Crashes Near Homes in Brazil

On November 28, 2025, a test aircraft in Para de Minas, Brazil, experienced a sudden mechanical malfunction during takeoff.

The incident occurred on a sloped runway, where the aircraft failed to gain proper lift and overshot the tarmac. As a result, it skidded beyond the runway limits and came to rest beside nearby residential houses.

Trump renames the US Institute of Peace after himself

Trump Renames the U.S. Institute of Peace After Himself

In a move that has sparked widespread debate, President Donald Trump’s administration has officially rebranded the U.S. Institute of Peace to bear his name.

On December 3, 2025, the State Department announced that the independent think tank, originally established in 1985 by President Ronald Reagan to promote conflict resolution, will henceforth be known as the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace.

Appeal court upholds judgment barring VIO from stopping and impounding vehicles

Appeal Court Upholds Judgment Barring VIO from Stopping and Impounding Vehicles

In a landmark decision delivered on December 4, 2025, the Court of Appeal in Abuja reaffirmed the earlier ruling of the Federal High Court that significantly curtails the powers of the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), popularly known as the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO).

The appellate court upheld the October 4, 2024 judgment which barred the agency from stopping vehicles on the road, impounding or confiscating them, and imposing fines on motorists.

Comparative Analysis: Kukah’s Stance vs. Proponents of Community Self-Defense

Comparative Analysis: Kukah’s Stance vs. Proponents of Community Self-Defense

Kukah’s Position

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah strongly rejects the idea that arming communities will solve Nigeria’s insecurity crisis. He argues that weapons provide only a false sense of security and raise troubling questions about what happens to those arms once peace is restored. For Kukah, the roots of instability lie in broken homes, fragmented communities, and weakened moral foundations. He emphasizes unity across faith, ethnic, and cultural lines, urging Nigerians to confront shared challenges collectively. His vision of security is moral and social, not militarized. He insists that peace cannot be outsourced to weapons but must be built through truth, courage, justice, compassion, and inclusive representation.

Arming communities to defend themselves won’t end insecurity – Kukah

Arming Communities to Defend Themselves Won’t End Insecurity - Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah

In Abuja, during a national dialogue on preventing violence and conflict in Northern Nigeria, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Sokoto Diocese delivered a powerful warning against the growing belief that arming communities to confront terrorists and bandits can resolve Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.

Speaking at the event organized by the National Peace Committee, the Kukah Centre, and the Office of the National Security Adviser, he described such measures as offering nothing more than a false sense of security.

The Dark Face of Envy and Family Betrayal

The Tragedy of Jealousy and the Fragility of Innocence

In Haryana’s Panipat, India, a horrifying crime has shaken communities and sparked global outrage.

A woman, identified as Poonam, was arrested after drowning her six-year-old niece during a wedding celebration. Her motive, as confessed to police, was chillingly rooted in jealousy: she believed the child “looked prettier” than her.

Jealous aunt drowns niece, 6, at wedding because child ‘looked prettier than her,’ admits to murdering 3 other relatives

Jealousy, Murder, and the Collapse of Family Bonds

A six-year-old girl was drowned by her aunt during a wedding in Panipat, India, because the child “looked prettier than her.” The accused later confessed to murdering three other relatives, including her own son, over the past two years.

The disturbing case centers on Poonam, a 32-year-old woman from Haryana, who allegedly drowned her niece Vidhi in a tub of water during a family wedding celebration in Naultha village, Panipat.

Christopher Musa: A Soldier’s Journey to Civilian Leadership

Christopher Musa: A Soldier’s Journey to Civilian Leadership

General Christopher Musa’s appointment as Nigeria’s Minister of Defence is not just a political development but the continuation of a career defined by discipline, resilience, and service.

Born into a military tradition that prizes loyalty and sacrifice, Musa rose steadily through the ranks of the Nigerian Army, eventually becoming Chief of Defence Staff. His tenure in that role was marked by an unrelenting focus on counter-insurgency operations, particularly in the North-East, where Boko Haram and other extremist groups had entrenched themselves.

President Tinubu Swears In Christopher Musa As Defence Minister

A New Chapter in Nigeria’s Defence Leadership

The swearing-in of General Christopher Musa (rtd) as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s ongoing struggle against insecurity.

Barely forty days after retiring as Chief of Defence Staff, Musa has been thrust back into the heart of Nigeria’s security architecture, this time in a civilian capacity. 

His appointment, confirmed by the Senate just a day prior to the ceremony, reflects Tinubu’s urgency in filling the vacuum left by former Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru’s resignation and in strengthening the fight against banditry, terrorism, and the alarming rise in school abductions.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence

Tinubu Nominates General Christopher Gwabin Musa as Minister of Defence

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa, Nigeria’s former Chief of Defence Staff, as the new Minister of Defence, following the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar.

NCoS gets first female spokesperson, Jane Osuji

Special Report: NCoS Gets First Female Spokesperson, Jane Osuji

Chief Superintendent of Corrections (CSC) Jane Osuji has made history as the first female spokesperson of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), following her appointment by the Controller General, Sylvester Nwakuche, effective December 2025.  

The Nigerian Correctional Service announced the appointment of Jane Osuji as its new Public Relations Officer after the retirement of Deputy Controller of Corrections Umar Abubakar on November 19, 2025.

Explain how noise-cancelling headphones actually work

The Science Behind Silence: How Noise-Cancelling Headphones Work

In a world filled with constant chatter, roaring engines, and the hum of everyday life, noise-cancelling headphones have become a modern marvel. They promise not just music, but peace, a cocoon of sound where distractions fade away. Yet behind this seemingly magical experience lies a fascinating interplay of physics, engineering, and human perception.  

At the heart of noise-cancelling technology is the principle of active noise control. Unlike ordinary headphones that simply block sound with padding and insulation, noise-cancelling headphones actively fight back against unwanted noise. Tiny microphones embedded in the earcups listen to the surrounding environment, capturing the incoming sound waves.

How do I become a better active listener in conversations?

Becoming a Better Active Listener in Conversations

Active listening is more than simply hearing words; it is the art of engaging fully with another person’s message, both spoken and unspoken. In a world where distractions are constant and conversations often rushed, cultivating active listening is a skill that can transform relationships, deepen understanding, and foster genuine connection.  

At its core, active listening requires presence. Too often, people prepare their responses while the other person is still speaking, which undermines true comprehension.

Adeleke’s Exit and the Future of PDP

Adeleke’s Exit and the Future of PDP

Governor Ademola Adeleke’s resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is more than a personal political decision; it is a seismic event that could reshape both Osun State politics and the national trajectory of the PDP.

Adeleke’s departure comes at a critical juncture, just as the party prepares for its governorship primary in Osun, and amid escalating internal crises that have already led to expulsions and dissolutions of party structures in several states.

Governor Adeleke Resigns from PDP

Governor Ademola Adeleke Resigns from PDP

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has formally resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), marking a significant political shift in the state and at the national level.

Adeleke’s resignation was contained in a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman for Ward 2, Sagba Abogunde, in Ede North Local Government Area of Osun State. 

The letter, dated November 4, 2025, was signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, and officially communicated his decision to leave the party.

Travails of Nigerian parents struggling to raise children abroad

Travails of Nigerian Parents Struggling to Raise Children Abroad

In a world increasingly defined by migration and global opportunities, Nigerian parents who relocate abroad often find themselves caught between two cultural realities.

While the promise of better education, healthcare, and economic prospects motivates many families to leave Nigeria, the challenges of raising children in foreign lands are profound and emotionally taxing.

Woman, 55, left confined to wheelchair after mother-of-seven testing new SUV ploughs into her

Photo Impression of the accident

Tragedy at Chester Car Dealership

In a harrowing incident at Lookers Nissan in Chester, a routine car test turned catastrophic, leaving a woman permanently confined to a wheelchair.

The accident unfolded when 36-year-old mature student and mother-of-seven, Hayat Ibrhim, sought assistance from a salesman to better understand the controls of her newly purchased £40,000 Nissan X-Trail.

Lessons from Egbolo - Road Safety, Educational Neglect, and Emergency Response in Nigeria

Photo Impression of the Tragedy

Lessons from Egbolo - Road Safety, Educational Neglect, and Emergency Response in Nigeria

The tragic deaths of four pupils in Egbolo, Kogi State, after a truck rammed into commuters, expose three interconnected crises in Nigeria: unsafe roads, neglected rural education, and fragile emergency response systems.

Nigeria’s road safety record remains deeply troubling. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) reported over 13,000 fatalities in 2023, a figure that underscores the systemic failures in infrastructure, enforcement, and driver behavior. Trucks overloaded with goods, poorly maintained vehicles, and reckless driving habits are common sights across highways.

Four Pupils Killed As Truck Rams Into Commuters In Kogi

Four Pupils Killed as Truck Rams into Commuters in Kogi

At least four schoolchildren lost their lives and several others were injured in a tragic accident in Egbolo, Igalamela-Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State, when a truck carrying building materials lost control and rammed into commuters.

The incident occurred on the morning of Monday, December 1, 2025, around 8:00–8:30 a.m. Eyewitnesses reported that the pupils were on their way from Egbolo to Ofuloko, a neighboring community where they attended school, since Egbolo itself lacks a functioning primary school. In a cruel twist of fate, the truck, which was ferrying building materials, also carried some of the children to drop them off at Ofuloko Primary School. It lost control and plunged into a river or veered off the road, depending on varying accounts, crushing the pupils and leaving many others with injuries of different severity.

Some Nominees On Tinubu’s Ambassadorial List Should Be In Prison - Joe Keshi

Joe Keshi’s Rebuke of Tinubu’s Ambassadorial Nominees

Summary: Former Nigerian diplomat Joe Keshi has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s ambassadorial list, asserting that some nominees lack integrity and should be serving prison sentences rather than representing Nigeria abroad.

In a striking intervention that has stirred debate within Nigeria’s political and diplomatic circles, Ambassador Joe Keshi, a former Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, condemned the ambassadorial list recently forwarded by President Bola Tinubu to the Senate for confirmation.