November 13, 2025

Real Madrid FC Officially Renames Historic Stadium ‘Bernabeu’

Real Madrid FC Officially Renames Historic Stadium ‘Bernabeu’

November 13, 2025 11:31 pm

Spanish football giant Real Madrid, confirms a sleek new brand identity for its iconic stadium as part of wider modernization and commercial expansion efforts.

Real Madrid have officially renamed their iconic home ground, confirming that the Estadio de Santiago Bernabeu will now be known simply as “Bernabeu.” The change, which has already appeared in recent promotional materials, marks a new chapter for one of the most recognizable stadiums in world football.

The updated branding was showcased this week as the club hosted promotional events tied to the National Football League (NFL), ahead of Spain’s first-ever American football game. The Bernabeu

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Kano: Fire Destroys 44 Shops At Singa Market In Early Morning

Kano: Fire Destroys 44 Shops At Singa Market In Early Morning

November 13, 2025 11:01 pm

Kano State Fire Service battles an early-morning blaze that gutted 44 shops at Singa Market, blaming faulty electrical wiring for the destruction.

A devastating fire swept through the bustling Singa Market in Kano early morning of Monday November 10, 2025, destroying at least 44 shops and goods worth millions of naira before firefighters brought the blaze under control.

The incident occurred around 5:00 a.m., when the Kano State Fire Service received a distress call from a resident, Mubarak Muhammad, alerting authorities to flames spreading through a section of the market.

According to ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the Fire Service’s Public …

Ellah Lakes Targets ₦235 billion To Expand Palm Oil Business

Ellah Lakes Targets ₦235 billion To Expand Palm Oil Business

November 13, 2025 10:09 pm

Nigerian agro firm launches ₦235 billion public offer to acquire new assets, expand land holdings, and position among top palm oil producers by 2030.

Ellah Lakes Plc is making an ambitious move to cement its place among Nigeria’s largest palm oil producers, unveiling a ₦235 billion public offer to fund new acquisitions and expansion projects across the country’s fast-growing agribusiness sector.

The agro-allied company said the capital raise would finance its purchase of Agro-Resources and Processing Nigeria Limited (ARPN) from the Tolaram Group and support the construction of a new crude palm oil processing mill at ARPN’s site in Edo …

NAFDAC: Bans Sachets, 200ml Bottles Effective January 1, 2026

NAFDAC Bans Sachets, 200ml Bottles Effective January 1, 2026

November 13, 2025 9:32 pm

Nigerian Federal Government has formally prohibited the production, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles of 200 milliliters and below, with enforcement set to begin on January 1, 2026.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) announced the measure on Tuesday November 11, 2025, stating that the move aims to protect public health and curb alcohol abuse among vulnerable groups.

Addressing journalists in Abuja, NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said the decision followed a resolution of the Nigerian Senate and a directive from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. She …

China Restores U.S. Soybean Licenses And Lifts Log Import Ban

China Restores U.S. Soybean Licenses And Lifts Log Import Ban

November 13, 2025 8:33 pm

Beijing reverses March trade restrictions, reopening markets for the United States logs and soybeans amid a thaw in bilateral trade tensions.

China announced on Friday November 7, 2025, that it will lift a ban on U.S. log imports and reinstate export licenses for three American soybean exporters, signaling a tentative easing of trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies.

The restrictions, imposed in March 2025, amid heightened U.S.-China trade friction, had suspended shipments of U.S. logs and blocked soybean licenses for Louis Dreyfus Company, CHS Inc., and EGT. At the time, Chinese authorities cited safety concerns, including potential …

CEO Elon Musk Plans ‘Gigantic’ Chip Fab To Boost Tesla Output

CEO Elon Musk Plans ‘Gigantic Chip Fab’ To Boost Tesla Output

November 13, 2025 7:57 pm

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says chip shortages are limiting vehicle and robot production, proposes building massive in-house semiconductor factories.

Elon Musk announced plans to build an enormous semiconductor manufacturing facility, aiming to secure the chips needed for Tesla’s ambitious electric vehicle and robotics projects.

Speaking at Tesla’s annual shareholders meeting on Thursday November 6, 2025, Musk described chip availability as a “limiting factor” for the company’s next-generation vehicles, including the driverless Cybercab, and the Optimus humanoid robot. Despite buying all available chips from major contract manufacturers like TSMC and Samsung, Musk said current supply cannot meet Tesla’s growing demand.

“As …

Japan And US Partner To Mine Rare Earths Near Pacific Island

Japan And US Partner To Mine Rare Earths Near Pacific Island

November 13, 2025 6:41 pm

Japan and the United States plan joint extraction of rare earth minerals near Minamitorishima to reduce both countries dependence on China.

Japan and the United States have announced a joint initiative to extract rare earth minerals from waters near the remote Pacific island of Minamitorishima, as both countries seek to reduce their reliance on China for these critical resources.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the project will begin with a demonstration test in January 2026, targeting mud deposits located approximately 6,000 meters below the ocean surface. Surveys conducted near the island, about 1,950 kilometers southeast of central Tokyo, indicate significant …

Cristiano Ronaldo: 4 Clubs, 100+ Goals Each – A Football First

Cristiano Ronaldo: The Only Player With 100+ Goals At 4 Clubs

November 13, 2025 4:52 pm

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again cemented his place in football history, becoming the only player ever to score over 100 goals for four different clubs. The record spans Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Al-Nassr, highlighting the Portuguese forward’s extraordinary consistency and longevity at the highest level.

Ronaldo first reached the century mark with Manchester United, where he scored 118 goals in just six seasons, winning three Premier League titles, a UEFA Champions League, and his first Ballon d’Or. His goal-scoring prowess quickly established him as one of the best forwards in world football.

At Real Madrid, Ronaldo’s numbers became …

Aubameyang Admits Chelsea Move Was “A Big Mistake”

Aubameyang Admits Chelsea Move Was “A Big Mistake”

November 13, 2025 4:41 pm

Former Arsenal and Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has openly described his move to Chelsea as “a big mistake,” revealing that the transfer was influenced by a combination of personal difficulties and circumstances at Barcelona.

In a candid interview, the Gabonese forward recounted a particularly challenging period during his time in Spain. “At that time I had a bad moment in Barcelona,” Aubameyang said. “I had a home break-in and Barça needed to sell a player — me or Memphis Depay — and the only thing that was on the table was Chelsea. That was a f*g big mistake.”

Aubameyang’s move …

Biden Says Son ‘Should’ve Been President’ Amid Cancer Remarks

Joe Biden: Beau Should’ve Been President Amid Cancer Remark

November 13, 2025 12:09 pm

Former US President Joe Biden honors late son Beau, criticizes Trump over health funding, appears with bandage on head at Nebraska event.

Former US President Joe Biden, appearing with a bandage on his head, delivered a heartfelt speech at the Nebraska Democratic Party’s Ben Nelson Gala on Friday November 7, 2025, saying his late son, Beau Biden, “should’ve been the President, not me.”

Speaking to party supporters, Biden connected his remarks about Beau, who died from brain cancer in 2015, to broader concerns about healthcare and government funding under the current administration. He sharply criticized President Donald Trump, accusing him …

Zelenskyy Visits Frontline as Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil

Zelenskyy Visits Frontline as Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil

November 13, 2025 11:31 am

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited troops near the front line in southern Zaporizhia on Thursday, as Ukraine’s military reported attacks on Russian-occupied oil facilities in the region and Crimea. The visit underscored Kyiv’s focus on morale amid intensified fighting and Russia’s accelerated advances.

“I listened to a report on the operational situation in this sector, enemy activity, and losses among the occupiers,” Zelenskyy said on X. “We are doing everything to strengthen our warriors.”

The Ukrainian general staff reported that its forces struck an oil terminal in Russian-annexed Crimea, along with an oil depot in occupied Zaporizhia. Domestically produced weapons, …

United Kingdom Advises Against Travel To Six Nigerian States

United Kingdom Advises Against Travel To Six Nigerian States

November 13, 2025 11:22 am

British Foreign Office warns of rising terrorism, kidnappings, and violent crime across Nigerian states, urging extreme caution for travelers.

The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a stark travel advisory for Nigeria, warning British nationals against visiting six northern states amid escalating insecurity.

In its latest guidance, FCDO cited a surge in violent crime, kidnappings, and terrorist activity across multiple regions. The advisory specifically urges against all travel to Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Katsina, and Zamfara states, highlighting threats from Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa (ISWAP), particularly around transport hubs, religious sites, and large

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