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Captain Riyad Mahrez scored in each half as 2019 champions Algeria eased to a 3-0 win over 10-man Sudan in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday. Mahrez got the opener after just 82 seconds to the delight of the Algerian fans who made up the vast majority of the 16,115 crowd at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. The former Manchester City winger, now with Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia, got his and his team’s second goal just after the hour mark, and Ibrahim Maza wrapped up the win late on as Algeria started in…

Nigerian singer Simi has set social media buzzing after showing off her baby bump in her husband Adekunle Gold’s newly released music video titled, _my Love Is The Same_. In the heart-warming visuals aired on Wednesday, Simi is seen sharing intimate family moments with Adekunle Gold alongside their daughter, Deja. The video celebrates love, growth and family, with fans describing it as emotional and beautifully put together. The appearance of the pregnant singer quickly drew massive reactions online, with fans praising Adekunle Gold’s artistry and musical journey. One of their fans on YouTube, Manny OG, described the singer as a…

Offchain Labs, the primary developer behind Arbitrum, has purchased additional ARB tokens, signaling long-term conviction in the network at a time when sentiment across the sector has weakened, and governance token prices have faced sustained pressure.In a post on X this week, Offchain Labs said it remains “committed to growing the Arbitrum ecosystem in a meaningful way,” adding that it has increased its direct exposure to Arbitrum (ARB) under an approved purchase plan. The development company said the move reflects its intention to continue “doubling down on the development of Arbitrum in all respects.” Source: Offchain LabsArbitrum is an Ethereum layer-2…

As Stranger Things comes to an end with its fifth and final season, how long is each episode? Created by Matt and Ross Duffer, Stranger Things focuses on a fictional town where a series of supernatural events take place and cause mystery and mayhem. The hit Netflix series has catapulted its cast members — Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton and Joe Keery — to stardom since it premiered in 2016. While Stranger Things has become a pop-culture phenomenon, it is also known for long gaps between filming and lengthy episode…

Ghanaian security agencies have arrested 48 suspected cyber criminals in a coordinated, intelligence-led operation in the Greater Accra Region. The arrests were carried out by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) in collaboration with the National Security and the Ghana Police Service during a nighttime operation at the Dawhenya part of Ghana. CSA said the operation was conducted in the early hours of Wednesday and covered four locations within the Dawhenya enclave. 48 suspected Nigerian cyber criminals Authorities said the suspects comprise 46 males and two females who are believed, based on preliminary interrogation, to be Nigerian nationals. “They are linked…

Superstar Wizkid is set to headline one of the most significant music events of the year, with his highly anticipated G.O.A.T Experience scheduled for 28 December. The singer’s presence is expected to add extra flavour to a festive season packed with concerts, parties, and cultural celebrations across Nigeria. December in Nigeria has become synonymous with music and entertainment, marked by back-to-back concerts, block parties, and citywide festivities that define the Detty December experience. This year, Pepsi is again at the centre of the season, supporting events that showcase the energy and creativity of young Nigerians. Pepsi has been one of…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have thwarted a kidnapping attempt along the Otukpo–Enugu Expressway in Benue State, rescuing 24 passengers made up of 20 adults and four minors. The rescue operation followed an attempted abduction of passengers travelling in two commercial buses by suspected armed bandits. The incident occurred on December 22, 2025, at about 10:00 pm in the Amoda area of Ohimini Local Government Area. Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer, disclosed in a statement on Saturday that troops swiftly responded to a distress call and mobilised to the scene. According to the statement, the criminals emerged from…

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, faction aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has inaugurated a 19-member State Caretaker Committee to oversee the party’s affairs in Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that the inauguration followed a fresh twist in the PDP’s ongoing national leadership crisis, after the Wike-backed National Working Committee, NWC, announced the dissolution of some state party executives, including those in Lagos. The factional NWC is chaired by Alhaji Abdulraman Mohammed, with Senator Samuel Anyanwu serving as National Secretary. At the ceremony held in Ikeja on Wednesday, the Deputy National…

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 20 people over alleged rape and other offences as part of efforts to reduce crime in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Bello Shehu, made the revelation during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters in Katsina. The briefing was presented by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu. According to the police, a total of 123 cases were reported during the period under review. Out of these, 108 cases have already been taken to court, while 15 are still being investigated. DSP Aliyu said the suspects arrested for rape and…

Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala, has updated the public about the ongoing controversy involving her and the founder of the Grace Nation Bible Ministry, Pastor Chris Okafor. DAILY POST reports that the actress was arrested by the Lagos State Police on Saturday for dragging Chris Okafor after he allegedly failed to fulfill his marriage promise to her. She was released on Monday afternoon after spending two nights in police custody, where the pastor allegedly begged her for a peaceful resolution. However updating the public about the current state of her issues with the clergyman, Doris, who has earlier requested compensation from…