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Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, will serve a touchline ban for their next Premier League game against Aston Villa. This follows his booking against Newcastle United on Saturday. Maresca picked up his third yellow card of the season in the 2-2 draw at St James Park. The Italian will now be forced to watch their next match from the stands. Chelsea came from two goals down to salvage a point with Reece James and Joao Pedro on target after a first-half brace from Nick Woltemade. Maresca was also shown a yellow card by referee Andy Madley with the referee determining he…

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has said his administration’s commitment to building a state where diversity remains a source of strength and where every citizen can pursue a life of dignity and opportunity. The governor stated this on Saturday while serving as chief host at the 50th Anniversary celebration of the Nigeria Aid Group of Islam (NAGI), Jama’atu Nasril Islam. Sani said his vision for Kaduna State was anchored on unity, peace and sustainable development, adding that this commitment has guided his administration’s prioritisation of security and restoration of public confidence. According to him, improved security has enabled free movement…

The All Progressives Congress has released a comprehensive schedule of activities for its 2025/2026 nationwide ward, local government, state and zonal congresses, culminating in the party’s national convention. The APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, released the schedule via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday. According to the timetable signed by Basiru, the activities are being conducted pursuant to the provisions of Articles 11 and 17 of the APC Constitution and are aimed at electing party officials across all levels. The schedule stated that the process will begin with the commencement of membership e-registration on Monday, December 1,…

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has apologised to his teammates following a recent public outburst, according to Reds midfielder Curtis Jones. Salah had expressed frustration with the club, saying he felt “thrown under the bus” and that his relationship with head coach Arne Slot had broken down. His comments came after a difficult run of form for Liverpool, including being an unused substitute in a 3-3 draw against Leeds United on December 6. He was also left out of the squad for a Champions League win at Inter Milan but later returned as a substitute in a home victory against Brighton.…

The holidays have a way of sneaking up on us. One minute you’re trick-or-treating with your kids, and the next you’re panic shopping in a Buc-ee’s gift aisle. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With the right cheat sheet, you can keep the holiday spirit high and stress levels low.Fortunately, we did some planning on your behalf. As much as we love playing with the latest gadgets and gizmos here at The Verge, we also love recommending them. That’s why, after consulting with our expert team of writers and editors, we’ve compiled a medley of gift ideas that…

Rapper Ice Spice raised eyebrows with her lingerie-inspired dress at The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants movie screening. Ice Spice, 25, wore a long-sleeved, white lace dress to the Wednesday, December 17, debut of the upcoming Nickelodeon movie. The transparent frock showed off a white thong underneath. She completed her look with a diamond cross necklace and wore her dyed-pink tresses in loose waves. While Ice Spice appeared confident on the red carpet, fans across social media questioned whether the sheer ensemble was appropriate for a children’s movie. “Ice Spice shows off her bikini bottom in see-through lace dress at…

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Nigeria’s chapter of Transparency International, has raised concerns over allegations that the presidency assented to a tax law materially different from the version passed by the National Assembly, warning that any such action, if established, would amount to a grave breach of the Constitution and a threat to democratic governance. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Auwal Rafsanjani, CISLAC said the allegation strikes at the heart of Nigeria’s law-making process, which is expressly defined by the Constitution. The organisation cautioned that altering a bill after it has been duly debated, passed,…

The founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Babatunde Ayodele, has released his prophecies for 2026, outlining predictions on Nigeria’s politics, the 2027 general election, the economy, security, sports and global affairs. The cleric unveiled the forecasts on Saturday at a church conference, weeks ahead of the traditional crossover-night prophecies that many Nigerian pastors deliver on 31 December. In recent years, Mr Ayodele has built a reputation for issuing annual predictions touching on politics, security and international relations. His followers often cite some past forecasts, such as warnings ahead of elections, public protests and global conflicts, as evidence of accuracy,…

Community leaders, local government chairmen, and health experts in Niger State have raised concerns over farmers drying crops on dusty roadsides, where they are  exposed to dirt and thereby exposing the public to health risks. The urgent appeal was made at a sensitisation event in Mokwa and Lavun, titled Against Roadside Drying, organised by the Federal Government, IFAD, and the Value Chain Development Programme, VCDP, for farmers from Edati, Lavun, and Mokwa councils. “Drying crops on roads or bare ground is a recipe for disaster,” warned Nurse Leah Hassana Yisa, a health worker with IBB Specialist Hospital, Minna. “When farmers prioritise…

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has confirmed the death of 12 persons with two others injured in an auto crash that occurred on Friday along the Ejule – Enugu highway in Kogi. Mr Tenimu Etuku, FRSC Sector Commander in Kogi, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen in Lokoja on Saturday. Etuku described the accident as fatal and very unfortunate, adding that one child was among 12 persons that died. According to him, the crash occurred at about 11.30 p.m. in the Iboko community, Idah Local Government Area, involving an 18-Seater Toyota Hiace Bus belonging to Romchi Mass Transit. The…