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Pope Leo XIV urges Christmas truce, laments Russia’s rejection
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday renewed his call for a global truce on Christmas Day, expressing deep sadness over what he described as Russia’s apparent rejection of a request for a ceasefire. Speaking to reporters at his residence in Castel Gandolfo near Rome, the pontiff appealed to the international community…
Read More »Super Eagles open 2025 AFCON campaign with 2-1 win over Tanzania
By Deborah Nnamdi The Super Eagles of Nigeria began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania in a Group C encounter played on Tuesday in Fes, Morocco. Nigeria dominated large spells of the match but were wasteful in front of goal, relying on…
Read More »INEC rejects recognition of Turaki-led PDP NWC over court orders
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally declined a request to recognize the national working committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki, citing subsisting court judgements restraining it from doing so. In a letter dated December 22, 2025, signed by its Secretary, Dr Rose…
Read More »Toyin Abraham’s ‘Oversabi Aunty’ make N100.5m in opening weekend
By Deborah Nnamdi Toyin Abraham’s latest comedy, Oversabi Aunty, has recorded an impressive opening at the Nigerian box office, emerging as the second-highest-grossing film of the weekend and posting Nollywood’s second-biggest opening of 2025 so far. According to Nigerian box office records, the film grossed N87.8 million during its opening…
Read More »Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in a car crash
Vince Zampella, the renowned video game developer and co-creator of the globally successful Call of Duty franchise, has died following a car crash in California. He was 55. Electronic Arts (EA) confirmed Zampella’s death on Monday. According to local broadcaster NBC4, the veteran game developer died on Sunday while driving…
Read More »Makinde explains why he won’t back Tinubu in 2027
By Deborah Nnamdi Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has explained his decision not to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, warning that attempts to weaken the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could threaten Nigeria’s democratic system. Makinde spoke during a media chat in Ibadan on Tuesday, where he recounted…
Read More »Ini Edo appeals to regulators over CAN’s objection to Christmas movie
Popular Nigerian actress and filmmaker Ini Edo has responded to concerns raised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) over the title of her latest movie, A Very Dirty Christmas, making an emotional appeal to regulators not to remove the film from cinemas. The 43-year-old actress shared a video on…
Read More »US visas ‘suspension’ for Nigerians, others, kicks off in January 1
The United States Mission in Nigeria said on Monday it will partially suspend the issuance of several categories of visas to Nigerian nationals from Jan. 1, 2026, following the implementation of Presidential Proclamation 10998. Under the proclamation, signed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Dec. 16, 2025, the State Department…
Read More »US to partially suspend visas for Nigerians from January 2026
By Deborah Nnamdi The United States will partially suspend the issuance of certain categories of visas to Nigerian nationals beginning January 1, 2026, following Presidential Proclamation 10998 on border and national security. The US Mission in Nigeria announced on Monday that the restrictions will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern…
Read More »Funke Akindele’s ‘Behind the Scenes’ makes Nollywood history
….Makes N512m in opening week Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele’s new movie Behind The Scenes has become the highest-grossing Nollywood title of 2025, generating more than 500 million naira in its first week in cinemas, according to distributor FilmOne Entertainment. The company said the film earned N512mn after breaking…
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