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It’s fake news—Akpabio opens up on collapsing, being hospitalized in London

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Nigeria’s 10th Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed reports claiming he collapsed and was flown to London for medical treatment, describing the allegations as false.

Reacting to the report, Kenny Okolugbo, Consultant on Communications and Strategy to the Senate President, refuted the claim, insisting there was no truth to suggestions about Akpabio’s health.

When contacted by Nigerian Newssphere on Monday, Okolugbo was unequivocal, stating, “It’s a lie, fake news,” and declined to provide further details.

The denial follows an earlier report by an online news platform that alleged that the Senate President collapsed and was airlifted via a private jet to a London hospital for treatment.

Samkleff blames Davido for rising toxicity in Nigerian Music Industry

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Music producer Samkleff has accused award-winning singer Davido of fueling rivalry and toxicity within Nigeria’s music industry.

Samkleff made the allegation while responding to a social media post by producer-turned-singer Pheelz, who lamented the growing culture of comparisons and unhealthy competition in the industry.

“Music was meant to be enjoyed, not to be compared. This comparison game is hurting the sound and culture more than we can ever know,” Pheelz wrote.

Reacting to the post, Samkleff claimed that the industry thrived on mutual respect and harmony when Wizkid and Olamide were the dominant young stars. According to him, the atmosphere changed after Davido rose to prominence.

He alleged that Davido’s emergence ushered in what he described as toxicity, a “cultist mindset,” threats, and streaming fraud, insisting that the music industry was never meant to be a battleground for rivalry.

 

In a series of posts, Samkleff wrote:

“Music was fun when we started. When Wizkid came, there was no comparison—everything was pure love.

Olamide came too, same thing. No pressure, no hatred, just music.

Then one Scorpio boy who moves like Diddy… Davido entered, and since then the industry turned toxic.

Cultist mindset, threats, fake streams, dirty moves everywhere.”

 

Samkleff’s comments triggered mixed reactions online, with many critics faulting him for singling out Davido as the cause of the industry’s challenges.

 

As of the time of filing this report, Davido has not responded to the allegations.

Aso Rock Gossip: Buhari believed I planned killing him, was locking his room– Wife, Aisha

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Aisha Buhari, wife of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has disclosed that her husband briefly believed rumors within the Presidential Villa suggesting she wanted to kill him.

According to her account, the gossip led Buhari to suspect that she intended to poison him, prompting changes in his behavior, including locking his room and altering his daily routines.

The revelation is contained in a newly released 600-page biography titled From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, written by Dr. Charles Omole and unveiled at the State House on Monday.

In the book, Mrs. Buhari explained that her husband’s severe health crisis in 2017, which resulted in a 154-day medical stay in the United Kingdom, was not caused by poisoning or any mysterious illness, as widely speculated at the time. Instead, she attributed it to poor nutrition and disrupted meal routines.

She noted that she had personally overseen Buhari’s diet and supplements for years, carefully managing his nutrition to support his health.

“Then came the gossip and the fearmongering. They said I wanted to kill him,” the book quoted her as saying.

“My husband believed them for a week or so.”

She revealed that during that period, Buhari began locking his room and making small changes to his habits. More critically, his meals were delayed or missed, and his supplements were discontinued.

“For a year, he did not have lunch. They mismanaged his meals,” she said.

Mrs. Buhari added that once proper nutrition and supplementation were restored during his treatment in London, Buhari’s health improved rapidly, noting that he abandoned his walking stick just three days later.

The biography also sheds light on mistrust within the Presidential Villa, including claims of surveillance and conspiracy theories such as the widely circulated but debunked “Jibril of Sudan” body-double rumor.

The 22-chapter book chronicles Buhari’s life from his childhood in Daura, Katsina State, through his military and political career, to his death in a London hospital in July 2025 at the age of 82.

Elon Musk becomes World’s Richest ever, hits $600bn net worth

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Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has made history by becoming the first person in the world to amass a net worth of $600 billion, according to estimates by Forbes.

The sharp rise in Musk’s wealth followed reports that his aerospace company, SpaceX, is weighing plans for an initial public offering valued at about $800 billion.

 

Sources familiar with the matter said the development boosted Musk’s personal fortune by an estimated $168 billion in a single day.

 

Musk owns roughly 42 per cent of SpaceX, which is widely expected to list on the stock market next year. If the proposed valuation is achieved, Forbes estimates his net worth could rise further to around $677 billion.

 

The billionaire had only crossed the $500 billion mark in October, highlighting the rapid pace of his wealth growth.

 

Musk’s fortune is also supported by his nearly 12 per cent stake in electric vehicle giant Tesla Inc. Despite slower sales growth, Tesla’s shares have gained about 13 per cent so far this year.

 

On Monday, Tesla stock climbed almost 4 per cent after Musk announced that the company was testing robotaxis without safety supervisors in the front passenger seat.

 

In November, Tesla shareholders approved a record-breaking $1 trillion compensation package for Musk, the largest executive pay deal in history. Investors backed the move as Musk continues to reposition Tesla as a major player in artificial intelligence and robotics.

 

Meanwhile, Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, is reportedly in advanced talks to raise $15 billion in new funding at a valuation of approximately $230 billion, further strengthening his expanding business empire.

Summary of top headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today, Tuesday December 16

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Good morning! Here are six top headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today;

1. The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has debunked as false claims and insinuations making the rounds on social media, alleging that its C-130 aircraft, currently being held in Burkina Faso, was forced to land on suspicion of espionage. It also dismissed reports that the eleven crew members and engineering personnel onboard the aircraft were intelligence officers/specialists trained on espionage activities.

2. An elderly man, identified as Ladan Zubairu, was killed at Yusuf Garko Mosque in the Maraba Quarters area of Kano on Monday morning. It was gathered that the suspect behind the killing was immediately pursued by an angry mob and lynched, while his residence was set ablaze, causing panic in the area before security personnel restored order.

3. President Bola Tinubu held a closed-door meeting with the Service Chiefs at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday evening. The session began around 6:01 pm local time, with the security chiefs arriving at the forecourt before being ushered into the President’s office.

4. The Niger State Police Command says it has arrested six suspects for offences bordering on arms dealing, kidnapping, unlawful possession of ammunition and phone snatching, among others. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, noting that the suspects were arrested during multiple operations across the state.

5. The Delta State Police Command says it has arrested over 627 suspects and recovered 144 firearms, including 27 AK-47/AK-49 rifles, in one year. The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, disclosed this on Monday at the police headquarters in Asaba.

6. The Supreme Court has held that the President has constitutional power to declare a state of emergency in any state to prevent a breakdown of law and order. The apex court, in a a majority ruling on Monday, affirmed the President’s authority under the Constitution to proclaim a state of emergency.

7. Nigeria’s Headline inflation has dropped to 14.45% in the month of November, according to a report by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS. The report said the figure reduced from the October 2025 headline inflation rate of 16.05%.

Read more details and other top headlines on NIGERIAN NEWS SPHERE

Chelsea list Managers to replace Enzo Maresca

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Several managers have reportedly emerged as possible candidates to replace Enzo Maresca at Chelsea if the club’s owners decide to part ways with the Italian.

Hopes that Maresca would lead the Blues to their first Premier League title in a decade have dimmed following recent developments, particularly his comments after the weekend’s league action.

Chelsea defeated Everton 2-0 on Saturday, but the victory was overshadowed by a strong post-match outburst from Maresca during his press conference. The former Leicester City boss said the 48 hours leading up to the game were the worst he had experienced since joining the club, claiming that many people failed to support him and the team.

Although Maresca insisted his remarks were not aimed at supporters, he did not specify who he believed was being unsupportive. Several British media outlets interpreted the comments as criticism of Chelsea’s board and ownership.

Ahead of Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup quarter-final clash with Cardiff City, Maresca maintained that he remains “absolutely committed” to his role at Stamford Bridge. However, Chelsea’s history suggests that managers rarely enjoy long tenures, especially amid tension with the club’s hierarchy.

 

According to Metro, a number of names are already being considered should Chelsea move on from Maresca. Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior is reportedly the leading candidate. The Ligue 1 side is owned by Todd Boehly’s BlueCo consortium and currently has several Chelsea players on loan.

 

Rosenior, 41, has prior Premier League experience from his time at Hull City. Also mentioned is Oliver Glasner, who guided Crystal Palace to an FA Cup triumph over Manchester City and a fifth-place Premier League finish last season.

 

Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, who has previously managed the club twice and is now rebuilding his reputation at Coventry City, is also on the list. Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is another name linked with the role.

EPL: Rio Ferdinand names three Premier League title contenders

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Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has named three clubs he believes are firmly in the Premier League title race.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ferdinand said Aston Villa should be regarded as genuine contenders alongside Arsenal and Manchester City. However, he noted that City hold a clear edge due to their experience in winning the league.

Responding to a question on whether Villa are serious title challengers, Ferdinand said they deserve to be included in the conversation.

“They have to be. Don’t you think they are?” he said. “My only concern when comparing them with Arsenal and Manchester City is experience. City are the only team that know how to win it, and that gives them an advantage.”

Arsenal currently sit top of the Premier League table with 36 points, two points ahead of Manchester City, while Aston Villa are close behind on 33 points.

Visa fraud: You will be permanently banned- US Embassy warns Nigerians

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The United States Embassy in Abuja has issued a warning to Nigerians over visa fraud, stressing that providing false information or submitting forged documents could result in severe and irreversible consequences.

In a statement shared on its official X handle on Monday, the embassy said dishonesty in visa applications violates US immigration laws and attracts stiff penalties.

It warned that applicants found guilty of lying or presenting fake documents could face permanent bans from entering the United States.

“Visa fraud has serious consequences. Lying or providing fake documents can lead to permanent visa bans under US immigration law. This means you will never go,” the embassy stated.

The warning coincided with a meeting between the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, and Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, as part of ongoing diplomatic engagements between both countries.

According to the embassy, discussions at the meeting centred on strengthening cooperation in areas of mutual interest, with the United States reaffirming its commitment to sustained collaboration with Nigeria.

The engagement also came amid growing international attention on Nigeria’s security situation. Recently, some US lawmakers have expressed concerns over violent attacks on communities, particularly in parts of the North and Middle Belt, describing them as threats to religious freedom and calling for closer US-Nigeria cooperation to protect vulnerable groups

Nigerian Naira gains against US dollar at official market, slips at black market

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The Nigerian naira recorded a modest appreciation against the United States dollar on Monday at the official foreign exchange market.

Official data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the naira strengthened to N1,451.82 per dollar on Monday, improving from N1,454.41 recorded at the close of trading on Friday.

This represents a gain of N2.59 against the dollar within one trading session.

However, the local currency weakened slightly at the parallel market, where it depreciated by N2 to trade at N1,493 per dollar on Monday, compared to N1,495 previously.

The mixed performance comes amid a steady increase in Nigeria’s external reserves, which stood at $45.47 billion as of December 12, 2025.

Nigerian Newssphere reports that the naira appreciated against the dollar only once at the official market in the previous week after several days of decline.

FCT natives disburses N4m scholarships to students, empower widows with N3m

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The Karu Gbagyi Development Association (KAGBADA) an umbrella body of the indigenous people of Karu in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has disbursed a sum of N4 million to indigents students learning at both secondary and tertiary institutions in the area.

The Chairman of KAGBADA, Mr Sumner Shagari Shambo, while speaking during the presentation of the scholarships to the students at Jummai Aduda Youth Centre in Karu on Saturday, said the gesture was in celebration of the end of year 2025 of the association.

Sambo, also disbursed a sum of N3 milion to women, which he said were petty traders, which he said was aimed at empowering the women in order to enable them engaged in petty trading so that they became self reliance.

He said the association decided to disbursed the scholarships students and empowered petty traders as a way of giving back to the society.

According to him, the association decided to designed three programmes, which he said comprised of scholarships, empowerment of women and artisans, saying people cannot continue to depend on government alone.

The KAGBADA chairman commended the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for infrastructural development across Karu, even as he appealed to the FCT administration to relocate the abattoir that has continued to posed to the health hazard of residents of Karu and its environs.

“The Abattoir in Karu here is in the middle of the community whereby it had continued to posed a serious health hazard to residents of Karu and its environs due to its unhygienic state,’ he said.

He urged the FCT administration to upgrade the Karu general hospital that was built since 2006 by the former FCT Minister Mal Nasir El- Rufai, which he said has not been functional.

He said most patients go to Asokoro and Maitama general hospitals to seek for medical treatment.

Also speaking, the majority leader of the 9th senate, Senator Philip Aduda, stressed for unity among natives of Karu and other residents of the area, saying society can develop when there is unity among the people irrespective of tribe, religion and ethnic affiliation.

In his remark, the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, represented by his chief of staff Chris Amadi commended the association for organising such an event and identifying with the less privileges and the downtrodden.

He appreciated the Karu natives and their leaders for also identifying with his infrastructural development in Karu even as he promised to provide more infrastructure that will impact their lives.

Our correspondent report that highlights of the event were the presentation of an award of excellence to the minster, senator Philip Aduda and among among personalities as well as distribution of food stuffs to widows and the less privileges by the association.

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