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The UN has expressed sadness over the suspected suicide bomb attack on a mosque in Gamboru, Maiduguri, Borno State in north-east Nigeria, which led to the loss of lives and left scores injured. A bomb exploded during prayers at a mosque in Maiduguri on Wednesday night, killing five people in what police described as a likely suicide attack, according to media reports. Police said that 35 people were also injured in the attack. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told journalists on Friday in New York that the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Mohamed Fall, had issued a statement…

The results of Boxing Day (Friday) 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, matches are out. DAILY POST reports that Egypt defeated South Africa 1-0 in Group B,  thanks to Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah’s only goal of the encounter. Also in Group B, Angola and Zimbabwe played a 1-1 draw to remain in third and fourth positions in the standings. Similarly, in Group A, host nation Morocco drew 1-1 with Mali, thanks to goals from Brahim Diaz and Lassine Sinayoko. Zambia played a 0-0 draw with Comoros in Group A to remain in third and fourth positions on the log. Meanwhile,…

Ilorin-based biker, Emmanuel Enya, speaks to VICTOR AYENI about his encounter with a heavily pregnant woman at Ojota, Lagos, who went into labour and delivered a baby he later resuscitated Can you describe how you first encountered the pregnant woman at Ojota, Lagos? I think it was on the first Saturday of this month. I was coming to Lagos from Ilorin, Kwara State, for two job interviews—one was in Surulere and the other in Ikoyi. I first went to see one of my former clients, who asked me to stop by his site in Sagamu. We had a long meeting,…

After each blood exchange, there is a shift in my body, not dramatic, not instant, not loud. It is subtle. Quiet. Gentle. Almost like my body is exhaling, breathing out what it has carried and breathing in what it has been missing. I do not stand up from the chair feeling newly energised or suddenly transformed. The fatigue does not vanish. The ulcer does not disappear. The pain does not dissolve into thin air. Healing, for me, is not a moment. It is a process. A slow one. A patient one. A humbling one. But there is a difference. There…

Nigerian-born cloud engineer, Abel Yakubu of NexEdge Technologies, based in Germany, has been officially confirmed by Guinness World Records as the holder of the Longest Computer Programming Lesson. The historic feat took place in Abuja between November 21 and 23, 2025, according to a statement on Thursday. Yakubu, supported by 30 committed participants and monitored by 20 independent witnesses, led the 60-hour marathon lesson, marking a major milestone for Nigeria’s growing technology ecosystem. “I, Abel Yakubu of NexEdge Technologies, with the support of 30 committed participants and 20 independent witnesses, have been approved as the Guinness World Record title holder…

Nigerian defender and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner Kenneth Omeruo has advised the Super Eagles to approach their second group game at the ongoing 2025 AFCON against Tunisia with caution, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria and Tunisia will renew their rivalry at the continental championship on Saturday at the 40,000-capacity Fez Stadium in Morocco, in what promises to be a top-of-the-table Group encounter. Both teams began their campaign on winning notes. The Super Eagles beat Tanzania 2-1 last week, with Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman finding the net, while the Carthage Eagles outclassed Uganda 3-1 in their opener. A…

In a year marked by digital dazzle and heartfelt hustle, some content creators turned their viral vibes into vehicles for change. These influencers blended laughs, likes, and largesse to uplift communities. Saturday Beats takes a look at how some of them impacted lives King Mitchy Mukoro Michelle, popularly known as King Mitchy, flipped the influencer script in 2025, transforming online visibility into concrete compassion. Rising from content that spotlighted everyday voices in underserved communities, she has evolved into a vital bridge between grassroots hardship and real-world intervention. Using her platform to mobilise housing support, financial relief, and advocacy for the…

Bitcoin (BTC) aimed for $90,000 on Boxing Day as precious metals set yet another all-time high.Key points:Bitcoin seeks a retest of $90,000 as TradFi markets return after the Christmas break.Gold and silver waste no time in setting new all-time highs, continuing their historic bull run.BTC price action attempts to ditch a downtrend in place since October.Bitcoin traders look to options expiry reliefData from TradingView showed BTC/USD was up more than 2% on Friday, with the Asia trading session sustaining the upside. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewAhead of the Wall Street open, traders eyed a giant Bitcoin options expiry event worth…

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On 25 December, the United States and Nigeria carried out missile strikes against Islamist militants in Sokoto State in north-West Nigeria, marking one of the most significant foreign-enabled military actions on Nigerian soil in recent history. The strikes, ordered by US President Donald Trump and approved by President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria, targeted Islamic State-linked fighters and were described by US and Nigerian authorities as “precision” attacks against designated terrorist camps. The Nigerian government clarified that it took part in the operation by providing intelligence to the US. Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar also said President Bola Tinubu approved the operation.…