Archive: November 12, 2025

Browsing through all stories published on November 12, 2025.

Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru says military investigating Wike–Naval officer clash

Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru says military investigating Wike–Naval officer clash

Nigeria’s Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru has responded to the viral confrontation between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Naval officer Lt. A.M. Yerima, stating that the ministry is “looking into it” and will protect any officer performing lawful duties.

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Trump may face legal hurdles in suing the BBC for defamation, especially in U.S. courts.

Trump may face legal hurdles in suing the BBC for defamation, especially in U.S. courts.

The BBC is facing a potential $1 billion defamation lawsuit from Donald Trump over its documentary Trump: A Second Chance?, which allegedly misrepresented his January 6 speech. Trump’s legal team claims the documentary falsely implied he incited violence, demanding a retraction and damages. Legal experts say the case would be difficult to win due to jurisdictional issues, the need to prove serious reputational harm, and intent to deceive. The BBC has acknowledged editorial errors but hasn’t confirmed whether the documentary aired in the U.S., which could affect the lawsuit’s viability.

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House Democrats release Epstein emails alleging Trump ‘knew about the girls’

House Democrats release Epstein emails alleging Trump ‘knew about the girls’

Newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, published by House Democrats, allege that Donald Trump was aware of Epstein’s involvement with underage girls, sparking renewed scrutiny over their past association.

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Kogi State House of Assembly suspends Ibaji LG Chairman Emmanuel Onuche over misconduct

Kogi State House of Assembly suspends Ibaji LG Chairman Emmanuel Onuche over misconduct

The Kogi State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Ibaji Local Government Area, Emmanuel Onuche, following allegations of gross misconduct and actions deemed damaging to the state’s reputation.

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Police recover stolen Hilux, arrest Kano deputy governor’s driver for breach of trust

Police recover stolen Hilux, arrest Kano deputy governor’s driver for breach of trust

Kano State Police Command has recovered a stolen Toyota Hilux belonging to the deputy governor’s convoy and arrested the driver, who is now assisting with investigations.

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Senate Leader Bamidele denies impeachment plot against Akpabio, calls for unity

Senate Leader Bamidele denies impeachment plot against Akpabio, calls for unity

Senate Majority Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has dismissed claims by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu about alleged impeachment moves against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, urging lawmakers to focus on national cohesion.

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PDP Leadership Claim Saturday Convention not Postponed

PDP Leadership Claim Saturday Convention not Postponed

The Leadership of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) have allegedly claimed that the party's convention which was earlier reported by various news outlets to have been stopped by the court will not be postponed

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Tacha sets two Guinness World Records for most cosmetic makeovers in 8 and 24 hours

Tacha sets two Guinness World Records for most cosmetic makeovers in 8 and 24 hours

Nigerian reality star and influencer Anita Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has officially broken two Guinness World Records for the most cosmetic makeovers performed in 8 hours and 24 hours.

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DSS charges 27-year-old for advocating military coup on social media

DSS charges 27-year-old for advocating military coup on social media

The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a six-count charge against Innocent Chukwuemeka Onukwume for allegedly calling for a military takeover of Nigeria’s government via posts on X (formerly Twitter).

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Big Tech begins compliance with Australia’s under-16 social media ban ahead of December rollout

Big Tech begins compliance with Australia’s under-16 social media ban ahead of December rollout

After months of resistance, major tech platforms like Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat are now complying with Australia’s world-first law banning social media use for children under 16, set to take effect December 10, 2025.

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GM urges suppliers to exit China by 2027 amid rising geopolitical tensions

GM urges suppliers to exit China by 2027 amid rising geopolitical tensions

General Motors has instructed thousands of suppliers to remove Chinese parts and materials from their supply chains by 2027, citing national security concerns and supply chain resiliency.

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PartyVest is a new all-in-one event app helping Nigerians discover, plan, and relive celebrations

PartyVest is a new all-in-one event app helping Nigerians discover, plan, and relive celebrations

Launched in September 2025, PartyVest is a mobile app backed by PiggyVest and Zrosk that helps Nigerians find events, manage celebrations, and capture memories—all from a single platform.

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Victor Osimhen and Bryan Mbeumo headline African World Cup play-offs in Rabat

Victor Osimhen and Bryan Mbeumo headline African World Cup play-offs in Rabat

Star strikers Victor Osimhen of Nigeria and Bryan Mbeumo of Cameroon are set to lead their national teams in the semi-finals of the African World Cup play-offs in Rabat, Morocco, with a spot in the intercontinental play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at stake.

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Nigeria’s House of Representatives shuts down plenary amid budget implementation tensions

Nigeria’s House of Representatives shuts down plenary amid budget implementation tensions

The House of Representatives abruptly adjourned its plenary session on November 11, 2025, following a tense closed-door meeting over alleged selective budget implementation and unpaid contractor debts.

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Only 44% of Nigeria’s social benefits reach the poor, says World Bank

Only 44% of Nigeria’s social benefits reach the poor, says World Bank

A new World Bank report reveals that less than half of Nigeria’s social safety-net benefits reach the poorest citizens, citing poor targeting, weak funding, and fragmented implementation as key failures.

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Senior Advocate of Nigeria says naval officer breached law in clash with Wike over Abuja land

Senior Advocate of Nigeria says naval officer breached law in clash with Wike over Abuja land

Constitutional law expert Prof. Sebastine Hon (SAN) has condemned the conduct of naval officer A.M. Yerima during his confrontation with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, stating that the officer’s actions violated Nigerian law and military protocol.

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Police foil robbery attempt in Sagamu, Ogun State, recover suspects’ vehicle

Police foil robbery attempt in Sagamu, Ogun State, recover suspects’ vehicle

Ogun State Police Command successfully thwarted a robbery attempt in Sagamu in the early hours of November 12, 2025, recovering the suspects’ operational vehicle and dispersing the gang before any harm was done.

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20 Turkish soldiers killed in military plane crash near Georgia-Azerbaijan border

20 Turkish soldiers killed in military plane crash near Georgia-Azerbaijan border

A Turkish C-130 military cargo plane crashed in eastern Georgia on November 11, 2025, killing all 20 personnel on board. The incident marks Turkey’s deadliest military aviation disaster in five years.

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Tanzania reels after post-election massacre as hardline cabal consolidates power

Tanzania reels after post-election massacre as hardline cabal consolidates power

Tanzania is in political and social turmoil following the massacre of hundreds of young protesters after disputed elections, with a small group of hardliners reportedly taking control around President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

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