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  Super Eagles Secure Thrilling 3-2 Victory Over Tunisia in AFCON 2025  Nigeria’s Super Eagles edged Tunisia 3-2 in a high-intensity match that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. The win secures Nigeria’s qualification for the knockout stages and avenges their 2021 AFCON round-of-16 defeat to the Carthage Eagles. Victor Osimhen opened the scoring in the  44th minute  with a powerful header from a pinpoint cross by Ademola Lookman, breaking his tournament goal drought and sending Nigeria into the lead at halftime. The second half exploded into action. Captain  Wilfred Ndidi  doubled the advantage early on with a clinical header from a set piece, before Ademola Lookman sealed what seemed like a comfortable win around the  67th minute  with a composed finish after a swift team move involving Alex Iwobi and Osimhen. Tunisia fought back valiantly.  Montassar Talbi  pulled one back with a header, before a controvers...

Nigerian Government’s Response To Trumps Airstrike  Nigeria’s government framed the strikes as a joint counterterrorism effort, emphasizing intelligence sharing and coordination. Foreign Minister  Yusuf Tuggar  described it as a “new phase of an old conflict” against terrorism, not tied to any religion. Information Minister  Mohammed Idris  highlighted that the camps targeted foreign elements planning attacks on Nigerians regardless of faith. President  Bola Tinubu , in his Christmas message, reaffirmed commitment to religious freedom and protecting all citizens. Officials stressed that violence in Nigeria affects Muslims and Christians alike, rejecting claims of a targeted “Christian genocide.” Broader Context and Criticism Nigeria faces multifaceted security threats: Boko Haram and ISWAP in the northeast, bandits and Lakurawa in the northwest, and communal clashes in the Middle Belt. Analysts note that while ISIS-linked groups have grown in the northwest,...

  U.S. Launches Christmas Day Airstrikes on ISIS-Linked Targets in Northwest Nigeria In a dramatic escalation of U.S. military involvement in West Africa,  President Donald Trump announced on Christmas Day that American forces conducted a “powerful and deadly” airstrike against Islamic State (ISIS) militants in northwest Nigeria. The operation, carried out in coordination with the Nigerian government, targeted ISIS-linked camps in Sokoto State and has sparked widespread debate over security cooperation, religious narratives, and the complex violence plaguing Africa’s most populous nation. The strikes occurred late Thursday (December 25, 2025) in the  Bauni forest  area of Tangaza local government in Sokoto State, near the border with Niger. U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed the action was taken “at the request of Nigerian authorities” and killed  multiple ISIS terrorists  in two targeted camps. According to Nigerian officials, the targets were foreign...

 COAS PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO SULTAN OF SOKOTO The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Friday, 26 December 2025, paid a courtesy visit to His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, CFR, the Sultan of Sokoto, at his palace in Sokoto State. The visit highlights the renewed commitment of the Nigerian Army to strengthening civil–military relations and fostering collaboration with traditional institutions in support of national unity, peace and security. During the visit, General Shaibu reaffirmed the resolve of the Nigerian Army to work closely with community leaders to promote stability and coexistence across the country. His Eminence commended the Nigerian Army for its sacrifices and continued efforts in safeguarding lives and property, and prayed for sustained success in its constitutional responsibilities.

Al-Nassr tops the Saudi Pro League with a flawless 9-0-0 record and 27 points, fresh off a 5-1 AFC Champions League win where Ronaldo grabbed assists. The leaders host struggling Al-Okhdood on Saturday at Al-Awwal Park, aiming to extend their streak despite missing Sadio Mané and injured players. Ronaldo, chasing his 1,300th career game, reflected on a strong 2025 and shared laughing moments in upbeat sessions captioned 'Every return starts with belief'

 The US  military just launched a successful airstrike against the Islamic  terrorists killing Christians in Nigeria. Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians, at levels not seen for many years, and even Centuries! I have previously warned these Terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was. The Department of War executed numerous perfect strikes, as only the United States is capable of doing. Under my leadership, our Country will not allow Radical Islamic Terrorism to prosper. May God Bless our Military, and MERRY CHRISTMAS to all, including the dead Terrorists, of which there will be many more if their slaughter of Christians continues. DONALD J. TRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A honest questio...

  How Chelsea Stopped PSG In the final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, played on  July 13, 2025 , at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (attendance: 81,118),  Chelsea FC defeated PSG 3-0  in a stunning upset. •   Key moments : •  22nd minute: Cole Palmer opened the scoring with a curled finish after a layoff from Malo Gusto, capitalizing on a turnover by PSG’s Nuno Mendes. •  30th minute: Palmer doubled the lead with an almost identical curled shot from a long ball by Levi Colwill. •  43rd minute: Palmer turned provider, assisting summer signing João Pedro for the third goal. Chelsea’s performance was described as a tactical masterclass by manager Enzo Maresca. The Blues employed aggressive high pressing, man-to-man marking, and rapid counter-attacks, exploiting PSG’s vulnerabilities on transitions and stretching their defense in ways rarely seen that season. PSG, who had not conceded in their previous four tournament games...

Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced the slash from #*828 to #699 per litre this week, its 20th adjustment in 2025, targeting new and existing customers with bulk deals of 500,000 litres or more.  Private depots followed suit at #710, while pump prices at partner stations like MRS sit at #*739 and NNPC around +7875-1$900 in cities.    The move coincides with resignations of regulators Farouk Ahmed and Gbenga Komolafe on December 17, amid unproven corruption claims by Aliko Dangote, who faces monopoly concerns despite promises of further drops as output grows.        For everyday drivers, lower gantry rates promise gradual pump relief through local refining.

  In the calendar year 2025, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) achieved an extraordinary level of dominance, winning six major trophies and establishing themselves as one of the greatest club sides in modern football history. Under manager Luis Enrique, PSG secured: •  Trophée des Champions (French Super Cup) – January 2025 •  Ligue 1 title •  Coupe de France •  UEFA Champions League (their first-ever, completing a continental treble) •  UEFA Super Cup •  FIFA Intercontinental Cup (December 2025, defeating Flamengo on penalties) This sextuple matched the record previously set by Barcelona (2009) and Bayern Munich (2020), marking a historic year for the club and French football. However, PSG were on the verge of an unprecedented septuple – seven official trophies in a single calendar year – a feat never before accomplished due to the unique scheduling of FIFA competitions in 2025 (the expanded Club World Cup in summer and the separate Intercontine...

 President Tinubu Reconstitutes the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), following the Senate's confirmation of its members on December 16.  Members of the reconstituted Board are: • Mulisiu Olalekan Oseni, PhD. — Chairman  Dr Oseni started his service as a Commissioner in January 2017. He was subsequently appointed Vice Chairman of the Commission. His appointment as Chairman took effect from 1 December 2025 and shall subsist until the completion of his ten-year tenure at the Commission, in accordance with the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2023.  • Yusuf Ali, PhD. — Vice Chairman Dr Ali was first appointed as a Commissioner in February 2022. His designation as Vice Chairman took effect on 1 December 2025 and shall remain in effect until the completion of his first term. • Mr Nathan Rogers Shatti — Commissioner ...

Burkina Faso has allegedly accused Nigeria of supporting terrorism, vowing zero negotiation.       A senior official said the country either “kills or imprisons” terrorists and warrned that the unauthorized landing by a Nigerian Air Force jet was a “terrorist act,” stressing that any breach of its sovereignty will be met with a firm  Burkina Faso to Nigeria: ‘Here we don't negotiate with terrorists, we kill or imprison them”