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Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! If you tuned into the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, you may have seen Jessica Biel’s backless gold and black gown and sleek hairstyle grace your screen. From the front, the actress’s hairstyle may have looked simple, but it’s been dubbed the “satin ribbon chignon” by Surface Hair, the brand that made her look happen. The cherry on top of the twisted bun ‘do is the Surface Blowout Finishing Spray, and it can keep your strands in place, too. The finishing…

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State of sacking 10,000 youths whom he employed towards the end of his tenure as governor of Rivers. Mr Wike, spoke during his “Thank You Visit” to Ahoada East Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday. The FCT minister, a former governor of Rivers State, referred to Governor Fubara as “a bad child.” “I employed 10,000 Rivers State youths. The person we handed over power to, instead of allowing the 10,000 youths, he cancelled that job. A bad child is a bad child,”…

Exactly 366 days ago, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) made a decision that divided opinion, sparked outrage in some quarters, and inspired cautious hope in others. On that day, the NFF officially unveiled Eric Sekhou Chelle as head coach of the Super Eagles. It was a bold move, made under pressure. The chaos before Chelle Nigeria had been without a substantive head coach for seven months. Finidi George had resigned in July 2024 after a turbulent four-game stint that yielded one win, two defeats, and a draw. The fallout was severe. Interim boss Austin Eguavoen steadied the ship just enough…

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has lamented that while politicians are busy jostling for power, Nigerians are neck-deep in poverty. In a post on his verified X handle on Thursday, Obi said while other nations are lifting millions out of hardship, Nigeria is regressing. Obi said the alarming statistic of roughly 62% of Nigerians representing 141 million people living in poverty, indicates that more than half of the nation’s population is living in dire conditions. “As we politicians scramble for positions and vie for control of party structures, often sharing posts even before elections are conclude, a harsh…

The political situation in Rivers State shifted again on Thursday as members of the State House of Assembly initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Oduh. At a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, the Majority Leader of the House, Major Jack, formally read the notice detailing allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Fubara. The notice, which was endorsed by 26 lawmakers, accused the governor of actions allegedly in violation of the Nigerian Constitution. Amaewhule announced that the notice would be served on the governor within the next seven days. During the same…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Baffa’ji Abba, for alleged rape of his Neighbour’s eight-year-old daughter in Alkaleri Local Government Area. The incident was said to have being reported on December 31, 2025, at about 10:42 a.m. by the victim’s father, Baffa’ji Muhammed, at the Divisional Police Headquarters in Alkaleri. On receipt of the report, a team of detectives led by CSP Kadiri Danjuma, DPO Alkaleri, swiftly visited the scene, moved the victim to the General Hospital Alkaleri for immediate medical attention, and arrested the suspect. During interrogation, the suspect was said to have willingly confessed…

Cyriel Dessers has expressed disappointment with his injury-induced exit from the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. Dessers was forced to return to his Greek club, Panathinaikos last week after picking up a thigh injury in training with the Super Eagles. The striker failed to make an appearance for the Super Eagles in Morocco before leaving camp. The 31-year-old is expected to be sidelined for around three months. Dessers took to the social media to express his frustration. “Unfortunately I sustained an injury at AFCON. It’s extremely difficult to accept that I will miss the remainder of…

The Federal Government has said that the Super Eagles’ match bonuses at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have cleared the necessary regulatory stages. According to a statement issued on Thursday, the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, said the payments would be reflected in the players’ domiciliary accounts “starting today or tomorrow”. PUNCH Online had reported that the Super Eagles on Wednesday threatened to boycott travel to the host city of their quarter-final match at the AFCON over unpaid allowances. Nigeria will face Algeria in the quarter-final on Saturday in Marrakesh, a city about five hours away…

The Nigeria Police Force, Bauchi State Police Command, has disclosed the arrest of a 28-year-old man for criminal intimidation, assault, and raping his 8-year-old biological daughter. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Habib. Habib explained that: “On 31/12/2025 one Baffa’ji Muhammed ‘m’ reported at the Divisional Police Headquarters, Alkaleri, that on 30/12/2025 at about 1830hrs, one Baffa’ji Abba ‘m’ aged 28yrs (same address as the complainant), lured his biological daughter (name withheld), aged 8yrs, into a bathroom and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her through both her vagina and…

The Confederation of African Football has announced that the final draw for the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 will be held in Rabat, Morocco, on Thursday, January 15, 2026. CAF disclosed this in a statement published on its website on Wednesday. The draw will take place at 2 pm local time (13:00 GMT / 15:00 Cairo). “On the same day, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) will also announce the winners of the CAF Women’s Coach of the Year and other outstanding women’s football awards,” the continental body said. According to CAF, the 2026 edition will mark…