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Salman Abubakar expressed confidence that nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions Enyimba can secure a positive result against El-Kanemi Warriors in Sunday’s clash at the El-Kanemi Stadium in Maiduguri, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Abubakar, a former El-Kanemi midfielder, remains upbeat and believes Enyimba can overcome their setbacks to give supporters something to celebrate over the festive period. “We are delighted to have arrived at Maiduguri safely, and the mood among the players is good. We are ready for the encounter on Sunday,” he said. Reflecting on his ties to the host city, Abubakar added, “As a former player of Elkanemi,…
Between keeping up with TikTok trends and whatever new gadget just dropped, it’s tough to know exactly what teens are into these days. Luckily, we can help. We may be older than teenagers, but many of us here at The Verge are kids at heart. Plus, we’ve also got a few staffers with older kids. To make your life a little easier this holiday season, we rounded up what we think are the best gifts for teens, based on our tech expertise as well as what our staff’s teens are into right now.Below, you’ll find gift ideas for many types…
For a long time, if you wanted to watch a movie on TV at home for free, you simply had to watch with a few commercials. Well, if you don’t feel like shelling out the money for Netflix or HBO Max, you’re in luck: movies with ads still exist, they’re just on ad-supported streamers. Platforms like Tubi, Pluto TV and even YouTube carry thousands of quality free movies in their libraries. This December, Watch With Us is highlighting some of the best. Whether you want a big-budget comedy like Barbie or a prestige superhero movie like Batman Begins, you can watch it…
Suspected gunmen have again struck in Niger State, abducting a woman during a midnight raid on Ebbo community in Lapai Local Government Area, heightening security concerns among residents. Residents said the heavily armed assailants invaded the community late Sunday night, firing sporadically into the air for nearly an hour to instil fear and force people indoors before carrying out the abduction. A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the prolonged gunfire caused widespread panic, leaving the usually busy community deserted as no one dared to step outside. “They came around midnight and kept shooting into the air for…
God promises to give us back double for our troubles. Do you believe, “Whoever assembles against you shall fall for your sake?” (Isaiah 54:15). Do you believe, “No weapon formed against you shall prosper?” (Isaiah 54:17). Do you believe, “The very hairs on your head are all numbered?” (Matthew 10:30); These are not ordinary words. They are the words of God. They are written down to give confidence to those of us who live at the end of the age. Here is the one I want us to dwell on here. Paul assures us in the name of the Lord:…
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to a justice sector that will deliver timely outcomes to Nigerians. He stated this at the launch of the Enterprise Content Management System, ECMS, by the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja where he also inaugurated the renovated staff clinic, sports centre, creche and staff canteen. The ECMS is a digital platform that enables the ministry to create, process, approve, store and retrieve official documents electronically. At the launch were the Head of the Civil Service of the…
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered a locally made firearm and a stolen motorcycle during an operation in Nasarawa town. The suspects, identified as Isaac Audu and Jamilu Yusuf, were arrested by operatives of the Nasarawa Division over allegations of criminal conspiracy and armed robbery. A statement released on Sunday by the State’s Spokesperson reveals that preliminary investigations showed that the duo, armed with a locally fabricated gun, allegedly attacked a resident in the Foundation Area, behind the Federal Polytechnic Staff School, Nasarawa, in the early hours of Saturday, December 20, 2025. During…
Manchester United boss, Ruben Amorim has once responded to the criticisms he received for dropping Kobbie Mainoo on the bench. The manager has been heavily criticised by pundits and fans of the Red Devils who believe the player should be playing regularly. However, the Portuguese had most recently made it clear that there was no way his captain, Bruno Fernandes, would be dropped from the XI for the 20-year-old since both of them play the same position. It was during the time of Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford that the 20-year-old academy graduate became a first team player. During…
The National Vice Chairman (South-East) of the All Progressives Congress, Ijeoma Arodiogbu, and a former spokesman to ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Segun Sowunmi, have faulted the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria over its claim that Nigeria is drifting toward one-party dominance. PUNCH Online reports that BOSAN had on Monday warned that Nigeria’s federal system was under serious threat due to the dominance of a single political party, stressing that the judiciary must remain strong where opposition is weak. The warning comes as the ruling party currently controls at least 26 of the 36 states in the federation. Opposition parties…
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State have urged state and national leaders of the party to rally all members behind its governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the August 8, 2026, election. Oyebamiji, the party’s flagbearer, emerged through a consensus process, with all other aspirants reportedly stepping down in his favour. However, concerns have emerged that some party members dissatisfied with the outcome of the governorship primary may no longer be fully committed to the party’s campaign as political activities intensify towards the poll. Rising from a meeting, the APC Leaders’ Forum…
