Teenager arrested over killing at Gombe Govt House
The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old casual watchman, Shuaibu Adamu, for allegedly killing a fellow casual worker at the Government House. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, confirmed the arrest via a statement issued on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Abdullahi said police received a distress call at about 3.50 p.m. on Friday reporting a suspected culpable homicide within...
Nigeria beat Tunisia to reach AFCON knockout stage as Senegal, DR Congo stay level
Victor Osimhen starred as the Super Eagles of Nigeria became the second qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) knockout stage after Egypt by surviving a late Tunisia onslaught to win 3-2 in Fes on Saturday. The Super Eagles were cruising to victory when leading 3-0 through goals from Osimhen, captain Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman. Tunisia, however, refused to...
Watkins nets brace as Aston Villa whip Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
Ollie Watkins came off the bench to maintain Aston Villa's unexpected Premier League title challenge by scoring twice in a 2-1 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Watkins had scored just three times all season prior to being unleashed by Unai Emery for a second-half double. An 11th consecutive victory takes third-placed Villa back within three points of leaders...
Wike commends Rivers Assembly members for supporting Tinubu
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Saturday praised members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for “standing for what is right in the state” and for their support of him and President Bola Tinubu. Wike made the remarks during a visit to the lawmakers at the House of Assembly Quarters in Port Harcourt, describing them...
NNPP, families agree on replacing late Kano Assembly members Kano assembly
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State says it has reached a mutual agreement with the families of two late members of the Kano State House of Assembly on the process for choosing their replacements. The state party chairman, Dr. Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, explained that the decision followed extensive consultations led by the party’s national leader, Senator Rabiu...
Wike: Our support for Tinubu will continue, just as when it was difficult
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has restated his commitment to President Bola Tinubu, recalling that he and his allies supported Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election when doing so was difficult in Rivers State. Wike said they would continue to stand behind the President now that circumstances are easier. He spoke in Ochigba, Ahoada East Local Government...
US resumes surveillance flights over North-East Nigeria after Sokoto strikes
The United States has restarted intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) flights over North-East Nigeria after recent airstrikes on suspected Islamic State targets in Sokoto State. The update was shared by Sahel terrorism analyst Brant Philip, who posted flight-tracking data on X. The data showed a surveillance aircraft flying over Borno State. The plane, identified as a modified Gulfstream V, is typically used...
Troops neutralise 438 terrorists in seven months — Army
The Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has recorded major progress against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, with 438 insurgents neutralised over the past seven months. The Theatre Commander, Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, revealed this on Saturday in Maiduguri during the 2025 Christmas Luncheon organised for troops serving in the region. Abubakar explained that...
EPL: Arsenal beat Brighton to regain lead as Wirtz breaks Liverpool duck
Arsenal responded to the pressure applied by Manchester City by beating Brighton 2-1 to retake top spot in the Premier League after Rayan Cherki inspired Pep Guardiola's side to victory at Nottingham Forest. Florian Wirtz scored his first Liverpool goal as the Reds beat Wolves 2-1 on an emotional occasion at Anfield as Diogo Jota's former clubs met for the...
Doris Ogala displays $10,000, alleges payment came from Pastor Chris Okafor
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has shared a video on social media showing bundles of cash she claims were given to her by popular cleric Pastor Chris Okafor. Ogala, who has recently been in the news over her dispute with the pastor, said the money — which she described as $10,000 — was sent to her after private conversations between them. The...
