Author: News Room

Erin Bates is not afraid to admit that the year 2025 changed her — and the holiday season — after she nearly died during childbirth. “After a year that stretches us deeply, this Christmas feels different — overflowing with gratitude for Jesus coming to earth to be humbly born in a manger,” Bates, 34, wrote via Instagram on Friday, December 26, alongside a video of her family gathered around her as she played piano with her infant strapped to her chest. “He is the greatest gift of all!” she continued in the caption. “Merry Christmas from the Paine Family.” The…

At least seven people were killed on Saturday when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated along the Magami–Dansadau highway in the Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Residents and military sources said the explosives appeared to have targeted travellers moving along the Gusau-Dansadau-Magami transit route. The Magami–Dansadau road is considered one of the most dangerous highways in the state, frequently requiring military escorts for any safe passage. A resident, Haruna Bala, told PREMIUM TIMES that the blast killed five people instantly, while two others later succumbed to their injuries at a hospital. Mustapha Kaura, a media aide to the…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday commended members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for “standing and defending what is right in the state” and also supporting him and President Bola Tinubu. Wike said the House of Assembly members have demonstrated trust and the capacity to lead while upholding the right principles. He gave the commendation during a visit to the lawmakers at the House of Assembly Quarters in Port Harcourt. Wike urged them to continue to stand for what is right, adding that they have distinguished themselves in the country as a beacon…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that the 17 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to the All Progressives Congress, APC, without consulting him. Wike, who spoke at the Assembly Quarters on Saturday, noted that their defection affected him. On December 5, 2025, the 17 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, including Speaker Martins Amaewhule, left PDP for APC. Their defection heightened political tension in the state, which had just emerged from a six-month emergency rule. Shortly after their defection, Governor Sim Fubara also…

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has explained why his team was defeated 2-1 by Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday evening. Maresca watched as Unai Emery’s side defeated the Blues at Stamford Bridge. Joao Pedro had handed the Premier League west London club the lead, but substitute Ollie Watkins scored a brace to give the visitors all three points. Speaking in his post-match interview, Maresca suggested that his team was not clinical enough in front of goal against Aston Villa. “I think the goal we conceded, for sure it changed the dynamic of the game. Until the goal, we…

A social media user and cancer patient, Mensah Omolola, popularly known on X as AuntieEsther, who sparked widespread debate after rejecting a blood transfusion recommended as part of her treatment has died. Her death was confirmed on Saturday by media personality #AUNTYMUSE_, who supported her throughout her treatment journey. Reacting to a post announcing AuntieEsther death by an X user, Tabuko, tweeting as swaggsphotos, who wrote, “Unfortunately, we lost Aunty Esther.Very Sad!” #AUNTYMUSE_ wrote, “May her soul rest in peace 🙏🙏.” AuntieEsther had sparked nationwide debate in recent months after publicly rejecting a blood transfusion recommended by doctors as part…

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. The England international had scored just three times all season before being unleashed by Unai Emery for a second-half double. An 11th consecutive victory takes third-placed Villa back within three points of leaders Arsenal, who they face next on Tuesday. Less than a month ago, Chelsea were Arsenal’s closest challengers, but they have won just once in their last six league games, sliding to fifth. The Blues were left to rue…

In a development that has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian entertainment industry, a social media post from Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Allwell Ademola, has gone viral following the report of her sudden death on Saturday. Barely 24 hours before she was reported dead, the 43-year-old actress shared a video on her Instagram page where she was seen singing a soulful prayer, with lyrics that focused on surviving the year. “In the name of Jesus, I will see the end of this year; this year will not see my end,” the lyrics read. The video, which initially appeared to be an…

Worldwide Google search volume for the term “crypto” is hovering above the 1-year low and has reached a 1-year low in the United States as 2025 comes to a close, indicating weak crypto investor sentiment. The Google search volume scale ranges from 0-100, with 100 indicating the highest levels of search volume. Worldwide search volume for “crypto” hit 26 on Monday, just two points above the 1-year low of 24.Worldwide search volume collapsed during the crypto market crash in April, due to US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policy. US Google search volumes for “crypto” followed the same pattern but…

There’s not a lot separating the action and sci-fi movie genres anymore, especially when one of the top action flicks of the year had a sci-fi story about s sentient AI. Can you remember the last time there was a true science fiction hit that wasn’t also a breakout action flick? To save some time with these year-end lists, Watch With Us has combined these categories and chosen our picks for the five best action and sci-fi movies of 2025. If you hurry, you may even have time to catch our third choice in theaters before its exit at the…