Brooklyn Beckham blocks his entire family on Instagram amid ongoing feud

 

Cruz Beckham, the third son of David and Victoria Beckham, has revealed his estranged big brother, Brooklyn, blocked all of his family on social media, including his parents and his sister Harper Beckham.

It comes amid reports that the former England footballer, 50, and fashion designer Victoria, 51, unfollowed their eldest son and his wife Nicola Peltz, 30, on Instagram.

US government bars Nigerians and others from applying for green card and citizenship

 A United States government official has disclosed that the administration of Donald Trump has instructed the US Citizenship and Immigration Services to suspend the processing of green card and citizenship applications submitted by Nigerians and nationals of other countries newly added to the expanded United States travel ban, citing national security concerns and an ongoing review of immigration screening and vetting procedures, according to a report by CBS News.

Top 20 Finalists Emerge For Hackaholics 6.0

 

Following the 2-day pre-pitch for the grand finale, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s leading innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the Top 20 finalists for Hackaholics 6.0. The 2-day pre-pitch took place on December 16 and 17, 2025.

The Top 20 finalists for Hackaholics 6.0 include Top 10 for the Hackathon stream and Top 10 for the Ideathon Stream. The Hackathon finalists are Rapid DEV, Secure IT, Neurafeed, Trust Lock Babcock, Pulse Track, IlluminiTrust, Trust Lock FUTA, Fix Fraud AI, KASH Flow and VOC AI. The Ideathon finalists are PLOY, Fertitude, VarsityScape, Mama ALERT, StockMed, Chao, All Arbitrate, FarmSlate, Sane AI and Cycle X.

Father of two dies after waiting 34 hours for antibiotics at UK hospital, investigation says death was preventable

 

A 45-year-old father of two has tragically died after waiting 34 hours for life-saving antibiotics at a Midlands hospital, with investigators concluding his death could have been avoided.

 

The disabled man was referred to Bassetlaw Hospital in Nottinghamshire in November 2022 for intravenous (IV) antibiotics to treat a urinary infection. However, a report by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) found serious failures in his care, The Mirror reported.

The man, who lived in supported accommodation in Ollerton, had Alexander disease, a rare and incurable neurological condition that affected his mobility, breathing, and ability to communicate. He required round-the-clock care and had a permanent catheter, making him prone to infections.

Not even $1bn could make me join politics – Bishy Oyedepo

 

The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly known as Winners Chapel, David Oyedepo, has said no amount of money, including one billion dollars, could persuade him to venture into partisan politics.

Oyedepo made the statement while addressing worshippers during the impartation service at the church’s annual convocation, Shiloh 2025. The cleric used the occasion to urge church members to remain focused on their divine assignments rather than pursuing paths outside their calling.

12 Days of Christmas with 5 for 5 Rewards: Celebrating the Season the Wema Way

 

December is a season built on gratitude, reflection, and giving. It is a time when small gestures carry deeper meaning and everyday moments turn into shared joy. At Wema Bank, this spirit of the season has inspired the launch of 12 Days of Christmas with 5 for 5 Rewards, a festive campaign created to celebrate customers who continue to make the Bank part of their daily lives.

Running from December 14 to December 25, 2025, the campaign is designed to reward simple, everyday banking while spreading cheer across homes and communities. For twelve days, 33 customers will be rewarded daily with five thousand naira each when they fund their accounts with five thousand naira.

Wema Bank Unveils ₦120M Grand Prize Pool as 35 Teams Advance to Hackaholics 6.0 Finale

 

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced a ₦120 million prize pool for the Hackaholics 6.0 Grand Finale. This announcement follows the emergence of 35 teams from regional pitch sessions that recorded 1,460 participants across seven cities in Nigeria.

Corruption is so deep in Nigeria that if laws were applied 80 percent of the people you see walking the street freely will be in jail - ICPC

 

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has warned that Nigeria’s corruption crisis is so deeply entrenched that strict enforcement of existing laws could send the majority of citizens to prison. The warning was issued by the ICPC Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner for Kaduna State, Sakaba Ishaku, at a capacity-building workshop on local government accountability organised on Wednesday by the Kaduna State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

I wanted to escape to US - Stowaway says after being nabbed at Ilorin Airport

 A suspected stowaway identified as Segun Martins was arrested on Wednesday, December 10, at the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport in Ilorin after attempting to hide beneath an Overland aircraft preparing for takeoff. The incident occurred at about 3:02 p.m., when the suspect reportedly gained unauthorized access to the foot of the aircraft and tried to conceal himself between the tyres.

Wema Bank Davido 5ive Tour To Hold In Abuja on December 14

 

Unarguably one of the most highly anticipated music tours in Nigeria this year, the Davido 5ive Tour brought to you by Wema Bank, is set to make its 5th stop, in Abuja, Nigeria, on December 14th, 2025. 

Following the release of his 5th studio album, 5ive, Afrobeats Artiste David Adeleke, a.k.a. Davido, kicked off a world tour tagged the “5ive Tour”. After a successful run across major North American cities, Davido announced that the 5ive Tour would be coming home to Nigeria where it all started. 

Wema Bank Emerges Overall Winner for the Fourth Time at Nigeria Bankers Game 2025

 

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has reaffirmed its dominance by emerging as the Overall Winner at the just-concluded Nigeria Bankers Game (NBG) 2025 Grand Finale. This historic achievement marks the bank’s fourth consecutive win at the prestigious sporting event, setting a new industry record.

With an impressive tally of 9 gold medals. Wema Bank clinched victories across various categories, including Table Tennis (Female Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles), Volleyball, Scrabble, Video games, 100m Female, 200m Female, and the 4x100m Female Relay.