NEWSPOT NIGERIA DAILY PULSE April 16, 2025

HEADLINE SPOTLIGHTS

Man Utd leads race to sign £30m star as Arsenal surprises fans with sudden transfer shift
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Peter Obi tells President Tinubu to return from France as killings rock Plateau and Borno
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Trump proposes cutting U.N. peacekeeping funding as global tensions climb
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Portable returns with a new look, apologizes after prison release in viral video
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Naira appreciates against dollar despite inflation fears in new economic twist
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 National News 

Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa calls for NBA to refund Rivers State immediately over misuse of state funds
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Naira gains against the dollar despite rising inflation, puzzling analysts and sparking debate
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Makinde says 2027 election is between APC and Nigerians, not about personalities
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Federal Govt declares Friday and Monday public holidays for Easter break
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Ganduje claims Kwankwaso is heading back to APC, declares NNPP officially dead
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 Local Lens 

Zamfara bandits strike Gabake Mesa, kill one, abduct 20 in fresh night raid
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Obi calls out Tinubu, says Nigeria is burning while leaders hide abroad
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Benue APC faction loyal to Alia vows to appeal tribunal sack of LG chairmen
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Gov Namadi warns health workers over laxity in hospitals, promises strict penalties
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Kwara nurses issue 15-day ultimatum over poor working conditions, threaten strike
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ENTERTAINMENT – TRENDING TODAY! 

Peller & Jadrolita hint at breakup in cryptic posts, fans suspect tension behind the scenes
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Melinda Gates reveals real reasons behind divorce from Bill Gates — “It was necessary”
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Sports & Love – Tennis icon and ex-Man Utd star split after 9 years of marriage
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Portable debuts a fresh look post-prison, apologizes to Saheed Osupa in trending video
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Lady mocks friend for forgetting to shave armpit before outing, video sparks giggles
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 Sports Highlights: ACTION FROM THE PITCH & BEYOND! 

Man Utd now favourites to sign £30m star as Arsenal shift transfer strategy
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Arsenal star “not at the level” of Mbappe or Vinicius, says pundit – fans react
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Joe Cole rules out a Champions League favourite in shock TV comment
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Ancelotti confirms Real Madrid squad for Bernabeu clash vs Arsenal
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Dembele refuses MOTM award after a tough night vs Aston Villa, says performance wasn’t enough
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 International News 

Trump orders fresh tariff probe into critical mineral imports to protect U.S. industry
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Trump responds to Harvard’s rejection of his demands with a new political threat
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Trump proposes eliminating U.S. funding for UN peacekeeping operations worldwide
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U.S. confirms sanctions against Russia will continue as Ukraine conflict deepens
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San Francisco flags 4,000 buildings at risk of collapse in major earthquake scenario
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 Summary

Man Utd eyes £30m deal while Arsenal shifts plans, sparking transfer buzz across Europe . Obi drags Tinubu over rising killings, asking him to return from France and face insecurity . Trump triples global heat, ordering critical mineral probes and proposing a U.N. pullback . Naira surprises by gaining against the dollar even as inflation bites deeper . Peter Okoye’s courtroom drama trends while Portable re-emerges with humility and fresh style . Ganduje claims NNPP is dead as Kwankwaso allegedly prepares to rejoin APC . Zamfara suffers another bandit attack with 20 kidnapped — insecurity deepens in the Northwest . Benue counts 11 dead from fresh herdsmen attacks as tensions rise in Otukpo . Melinda Gates, Peller, and a tennis icon make headlines for breakups and personal decisions . Ancelotti names Madrid squad to face Arsenal, while Dembele refuses an award after subpar form . Kwara nurses give a 15-day strike ultimatum, turning up the pressure on state authorities ..The Audi Environmental Scholarship 2025 opens applications, giving green-minded Nigerians a shot at global change . University of Michigan-Dearborn rolls out scholarships for undergraduates and many more, offering new doors for aspiring students .

Market Overview

• All-Share Index (ASI): Closed at 104,560.02, up 30.40 points (+0.03%)

• Market Capitalization: Increased to ₦65.7 trillion, gaining ₦19 billion

• Trading Volume: Approximately 368.76 million shares exchanged

• Total Deals: Executed across 13,228 transactions

• Market Breadth: Negative, with 29 decliners and 25 advancers​

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