Rey Misterio Sr., born Miguel Ángel López Días, has passed away at 66. His son, El Hijo de Rey Misterio, announced the news on Facebook, expressing sorrow and promising further updates. The cause of death remains undisclosed.

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide also confirmed the loss, extending condolences to his family and celebrating his legacy.

Misterio Sr., uncle to WWE star Rey Misterio and father to Dominik Misterio, was a trailblazer in Mexican wrestling. Starting as a boxer, he transitioned to wrestling in 1976, earning titles like the Revolution Tag Team Championship and WWA World Junior Light Heavyweight Championship during his illustrious career.

His death comes just weeks after his brother, Roberto Gutierrez, passed away at 76.

A tragic road accident claimed the lives of three students from Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, on Friday, December 20, 2024.

The incident occurred around 3:30 pm along the Ilisan-Ago Iwoye Road, according to a statement by the Ogun State Police Command spokesperson, Omolola Odutola.

The students were traveling in a commercial Opel Safira with the licence plate Lagos AAA-126HE.

The driver, Adekunkle Adebiyi, reportedly lost control of the vehicle while speeding, causing it to veer off the road and overturn in the bushes.

One male student, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, died at the scene. His body has been deposited at the General Hospital in Ijebu Ode.

Two female students, identified as 18-year-old Dada Oluwanifesimi, a sophomore studying Mass Communication, and 19-year-old Miracle Ogo Oluwa Daniel, a junior, were rushed to Love and Care Hospital but tragically succumbed to their injuries during treatment.

Meanwhile, two other students involved in the crash are currently receiving treatment at the OOU Medical Centre located on the university’s Mini Campus.

The police have recovered the accident vehicle, which is now in their custody for further investigation.

This devastating incident has left the OOU community in shock and mourning, with calls for safer roads and stricter enforcement of traffic regulations to prevent similar tragedies in the future. Further updates on the incident will be provided as investigations continue.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that eligible Bureau de Change (BDC) operators can temporarily access the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) to purchase $25,000 weekly. This measure, effective from December 19, 2024, to January 30, 2025, aims to address seasonal foreign exchange demand.

In a statement by T.G. Allu, the CBN emphasized that BDC operators must fully fund their accounts before transactions, with a 1% cap on retail price spreads. All transactions are to be reported to the CBN’s Trade and Exchange Department.

The apex bank reiterated its commitment to a functional FX market, stating, “All FX transactions must be conducted at market-determined rates.

” This initiative follows earlier steps to stabilize the market, including FX sales to BDCs at N1,590 per dollar in September.