The Nigerian military has confirmed that the explosion that rocked a mosque within Gamboru Market in Maiduguri on Wednesday evening was caused by a suicide bomber linked to Boko Haram. According to the Headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), the blast occurred at about 6:00 p.m. on December 24, 2025, within the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council…
French President Emmanuel Macron has strongly criticized a decision by the United States to impose visa restrictions on former European Union commissioner Thierry Breton and several other European figures involved in anti-disinformation efforts. In a statement shared on Wednesday via social media platform X, Macron described the U.S. action as unacceptable, accusing Washington of using…
A major maritime emergency was narrowly averted on Monday after a vessel caught fire along the Calabar section of the Oron–Calabar waterways in Cross River State, prompting a swift rescue operation by the Nigerian Navy. The Nigerian Navy confirmed that 20 crew members were successfully rescued from the burning vessel, identified as MV Chimba Express,…
Jake Paul is wasting no time looking ahead after suffering a crushing knockout defeat to Anthony Joshua, and his next target is former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. Just days after being stopped in the sixth round by Joshua, Paul appeared on the IMPAULSIVE podcast on December 23, where he reignited his long-running feud with…
Nigerian footballer Victor Boniface created a memorable moment for singer and content creator Carter Efe after surprising him with a video call from Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior. The heartwarming incident happened during one of Carter Efe’s live Twitch streams. Without warning, Boniface—who was part of the stream—decided to pull off a surprise for the…
Andrew Tate has opened up about his defeat to Misfits heavyweight champion Chase DeMoor, offering a mix of self-criticism, reflection, and philosophical reasoning following his first official boxing appearance. Tate made his boxing debut last weekend in Dubai but was beaten on points by DeMoor after visibly fading in the latter stages of the fight….
Popular Nigerian social commentator and financial influencer GehGeh has been hit by an unexpected setback after his newly unveiled mansion reportedly caught fire barely 24 hours after its grand opening. The incident, which surfaced online on Tuesday, quickly sparked widespread reactions across social media, with many expressing shock over the timing of the fire. The…
The United States has announced a partial suspension of specific visa categories for Nigerian nationals, a move set to take effect from January 1, 2026, as part of new border and national security measures. In a statement released on Monday, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria confirmed that the restrictions will begin at 12:01 a.m. Eastern…
Fans at Oklahoma’s home College Football Playoff showdown against Alabama were treated to an unexpected spectacle on December 19, 2025, when hip-hop icon 50 Cent made a surprise appearance at the stadium. As the fourth quarter began, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson took the stage and performed his classic hit “Many Men (Wish Death)” live, sending…
France has announced plans to build a new aircraft carrier as part of efforts to reinforce its status as a leading maritime power, President Emmanuel Macron revealed on Sunday. Speaking to French troops stationed at a military base in Abu Dhabi, Macron confirmed that the decision to launch the ambitious defence programme was finalized earlier…
