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Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Old Navy quietly pulling off one of the chicest winter drops of the season was not on my 2025 bingo card — and yet, here we are. Somewhere between the tailored knits and surprisingly polished accessories, the brand clearly decided it was time for a glow-up. And honestly? It worked. After scrolling through the drop myself, I narrowed it down to the 17 pieces I can’t stop thinking about. Think elevated sweaters, flattering denim, and accessories that look designer-coded at…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has unveiled an extensive traffic control and enforcement plan to ensure smooth vehicular movement across the state during the yuletide season. In a statement on Sunday, LASTMA announced that the measures were activated in anticipation of heightened activities associated with the annual “Detty December” celebrations, which typically attract heavy traffic across Lagos. Lagos typically experiences heavy congestion during the end-of-year period, a situation that costs residents and businesses billions of naira annually and often triggers intensified enforcement by traffic authorities. The agency’s General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said the festive season is often characterised…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles closed the 2025 football calendar ranked 38th in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking, a modest finish that places them among the world’s top 40 but still short of Africa’s leading pack. The December 2025 edition of the rankings, released after 42 international fixtures worldwide, reflects results from a busy period dominated by the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 and the tail end of various continental qualifiers. Nigeria finished the year with 1,502.46 points, sitting fifth in Africa behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt and Algeria. This is the best in three years, as the Super Eagles finished 2023…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has said that terrorists, bandits, and criminals will no longer be able to hide anywhere in Nigeria, whether in forests, deserts, or national parks. He revealed this while addressing officers and soldiers of the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army in Ibadan on Monday during an operational visit. Shaibu praised the soldiers for their recent achievements and encouraged them to keep up the good work. “They must understand that they cannot hide anywhere. Rain or shine, in forests, deserts, or mountains, we will go after them,” he said He said…
Fire has razed Abagbo Garden and Hotel, a popular hotel situated in the Kwankwashi area of Suleja, Niger State, leaving the owner, Sunday Agbo, in a state of shock and despair It was gathered that the fire, which occurred on Sunday afternoon, was caused by a generating set. The fire spread rapidly, destroying properties and goods worth millions of naira. It was also learnt that despite efforts by men of the state Fire Service from the Suleja Division, who lmobilized to the scene to save the situation, a substantial part of the hotel was destroyed. Eyewitnesses who described the incident…
Actress, Doris Ogala, has been released from police custody. Doris was released on Monday after spending two days in police detention. DAILY POST reports that Doris was arrested on Saturday evening after calling out a popular Lagos-based pastor, Chris Okafor, on social media for allegedly deceiving her with a marriage promise, among other allegations. Her arrest sparked diverse reactions from Nigerians, with many online personalities including VeryDarkMan calling for her release. Celebrating her release, Doris in a post on her Instagram page Monday afternoon, thanked human rights activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore and VeryDarkMan for their efforts. In the short…
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has declared the team’s readiness for their opening fixture against Tanzania at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. Eric Chelle’s side have enjoyed a smooth build up to the clash with Taifa Stars, with all 28 players available for selection. The three-time champions have also only lost once in their last 14 group stage games at the AFCON. They will head into the clash with Tanzania as the overwhelming favourites going by their pedigree and past records in the competition. Ndidi believes a positive start will set a good momentum for the rest of the…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday swore in Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa as the Chairman of Agege Local Government, urging him to prioritise grassroots development and align his administration with the state’s development agenda. The swearing-in ceremony, which also featured the inauguration of Toyin Adejimiwa as a Permanent Secretary, was held at Lagos House, Ikeja. Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, son of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudasiru Obasa, had been acting as council chairman before his confirmation and formal inauguration. Addressing the newly sworn-in officials, Sanwo-Olu described local government as the tier of government closest to the people, stressing…
A family gathering turned tragic in Delta State when a 47-year-old man allegedly killed his first cousin during a heated argument over the refund of a ₦1,000 contribution. The incident, which occurred on December 12, 2025, in Ughelli South, was confirmed by the spokesperson for the Delta State Police Command, SP Edafe Bright, in a video shared on X on Monday. According to Edafe, the family had recently returned from the burial of a relative and convened a meeting. The atmosphere, however, soured when a dispute broke out regarding a ₦1,000 contribution refund. “This young man was dragging and bringing…
Nigerian boxers secured two gold medals and one bronze at the Africa Youth Games in Angola, with the gold medallists earning qualification tickets for the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. Ayomide Mayowa won Nigeria’s first gold medal with a victory over Algeria’s Bensallah Bouthenia via split decision in the 48kg final, while Abijuwon Farouq claimed the second gold after gaining a walkover against Bofenda Mabela of the Democratic Republic of Congo, who was overweight before their 50kg final. Joshua Solomon earned bronze after losing his 70kg semi-final bout to Angola’s Wisdom Pedro by split decision. The gold medal victories…
