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Popular singer, Ahmed Ololade, aka Asake, warmed the hearts of fans on Christmas Day after reuniting with his daughter, Zeenat; and her mother, Adijat, in a moment that quickly went viral. A video shared on December 25, 2025 captured the award-winning artiste in a tender exchange with his daughter, holding her closely and planting a kiss on her cheek. Dressed in a simple black suit, Asake appeared happy as Zeenat, clad in an all-denim outfit, clung to him with a smile. The singer was also seen rubbing her arm affectionately, a quiet gesture that amplified the intimacy of the moment.…
Crypto analysts are anticipating XRP’s price to trade sideways heading into the new year, at least until more bullish catalysts emerge.“We maintain a view that the latter half of 2026 will provide more constructive conditions for risk assets in general, but in the short term, we have a slightly bearish tilt on altcoins until BTC consolidates or forms a bottom,” Nansen senior research analyst Jake Kennis told Cointelegraph.Kennis is holding off on specific price predictions for 2026 amid market uncertainty but pointed to several catalysts that could drive XRP (XRP) higher, including potential spot ETF approvals, deeper integration with global…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! If being cozy is your top priority this season, then hoodie dresses deserve a spot in your winter wardrobe. The throw-on style has been gaining serious momentum lately — and it’s easy to see why. They offer more warmth than long-sleeved dresses while still feeling relaxed, comfortable and effortlessly cool. To help you shop the trend, we rounded up 17 fleece-lined hoodie dresses that are either loved by shoppers or come from popular brands like Hanes, lululemon and more. From…
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…
