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Every year, slang from music, films, social media and street culture emerges and finds its way into the everyday lives of Nigerians. The year 2025 has been no different—proving that words are more than mere tools of communication, they are cultural statements. In this article, PREMIUM TIMES highlights some of the Nigerian catchphrases that went viral in 2025. Ganusi Popularised by Fuji music icon Wasiu “Kwam 1” Ayinde, “Ganusi” humorously refers to someone who inserts themselves into situations where they were neither invited nor entitled to benefits. This could involve food, clothes, money, or other freebies. In essence, it describes…

Ladan Salihu, former Director-General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, has criticized the United States, US, airstrike carried out on Christmas night in Jabo village, Sokoto State, saying it failed to hit its target and was not accurate. On December 25, the US carried out several airstrikes aimed at ISIS fighters in Sokoto, located in north-west Nigeria. The US Africa Command, AFRICOM, later explained on X that the operation was carried out with the collaboration of the Nigerian government. AFRICOM said the attack showed the strength of the US military and its determination to stop terrorist threats both…

Egypt has become the first country to qualify for the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. This follows their narrow 1-0 win over South Africa in a Group A fixture on Friday evening. The Pharoahs had opened their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe. Against the Bafana Bafana, Egypt scored the only goal of the encounter in the first half, after Mohamed Salah converted from the penalty spot. And although they finished the half with 10 men after Mohamed Hany was shown a red card, the North Africans held on for all three points. They…

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, on Friday, maintained that the United States military airstrikes conducted in parts of the North-West did not infringe on the nation’s sovereignty or territorial integrity, emphasising that the operation was fully authorised by the Federal Government. Recall that the US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that US forces conducted deadly strikes against Islamic State terrorists in Northwestern Nigeria, and vowed more attacks if the militants keep killing Christians. The president stated this on his Truth Social platform, adding that the Department of War executed numerous perfect strikes. PUNCH Online reports that the…

Sixth-generation mobile technology is expected to account for more than five billion connections worldwide by 2040, according to a new study by the Global System for Mobile Communications Association, the mobile industry’s global trade body. The transition, however, will be gradual; 4G and 5G are expected to underpin global connectivity for years to come. The GSMA’s Vision 2040 report on spectrum needs during the peak 6G era of 2035–2040 projects that commercial deployment of 6G will begin around 2030. Despite the rapid growth forecast for 6G, the industry body said earlier generations will continue to play a major role. “4G…

Sevilla striker Akor Adams has expressed confidence that his partnership with Victor Osimhen in the Super Eagles’ attack will continue to improve as Nigeria push for a fourth continental title at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Head coach Eric Chelle appears to have settled on the duo as a preferred attacking combination, retaining their partnership in three of Nigeria’s last five matches. Adams, who made his Super Eagles debut in the penultimate match of Nigeria’s ill-fated 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, has enjoyed an impressive start to his international career, scoring twice in…

If you’ve been saddled with some awful Gmail address you chose in high school (looking at you, LazySexyCool3030), help appears to be on the way. According to a Google account support page in Hindi the company is allowing some people to change their email address. According to the page (via Google Translate):If your Google Account email address ends with gmail.com, you can replace it with one that ends with @gmail.com.This appears to be more like adding a second address to your account than actually changing your email address, however. Email sent to your old address will still arrive in your…

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Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Gold huggie earrings have quietly become a modern jewelry staple, and Taylor Swift’s version shows exactly why the style has such staying power. The close-fitting silhouette feels clean, understated and easy — polished enough to elevate an outfit, but subtle enough to wear every day. If you love the simplicity of the style, the good news is it doesn’t have to come with a designer price tag. A nearly identical gold huggie earring option is hiding on Amazon for just $15,…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has visited victims of the recent bomb blast at the Gamboru Market Mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State, to commiserate with those affected and pledge federal government support. The visit was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday by the spokesman and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha. According to the statement, Shettima met with victims receiving medical treatment and conveyed the sympathy of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government to the injured and families of those who lost their lives. The Vice President…