Spain-based striker Karl Etta Eyong scored after six minutes to give five-time champions Cameroon a 1-0 victory over Gabon in a tense Africa Cup of Nations clash on Wednesday in Agadir. His goal earned Cameroon three points, bringing them level in Group F with title-holders Ivory Coast, who edged Mozambique 1-0 in Marrakesh earlier. Pagou then surprisingly dropped goalkeeper Andre Onana, on loan to Trabzonspor from Manchester United, and veteran striker Vincent Aboubakar when naming his AFCON squad. There was also confusion over who would replace Aboubaker as captain with Manchester United striker Bryan Mbeumo initially named. It did not take Cameroon long to go in front through Etta Eyong from La Liga outfit Levante, although his celebrations were delayed by a lengthy VAR review for potential offside.

As Abuja residents, especially Christian faithful, join others across the globe to observe this year’s Christmas today, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike has urged them to foster communal harmony beyond the festive season. In his 2025 Christmas message on behalf of the FCT Administration, Wike extended warmest wishes to all esteemed residents, specifically the Christian community, as they gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Barrister Wike expressed deep gratitude to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his massive support toward the development of the FCT. And with a final wish for a Merry Christmas, Wike left the residents with a message of security and celebration, reaffirming that the FCT is a place where every citizen can commemorate the season in peace.

The Minister in charge of the First Baptist Church, Kano, Reverend (Dr.) Armstrong Ajayi, has urged Nigerians not to lose hope despite the numerous challenges confronting the country, expressing optimism that 2026 will usher in renewed hope and blessings. He said there was still hope for the betterment of Nigeria, stressing that nothing is impossible for God to accomplish. He therefore urged Nigerians to remain steadfast in prayer and to focus their hearts and minds on God. “Go out and share the love of Jesus Christ with fellow human beings, preach peace and forgive one another,” he said. “That is when the birth of Jesus Christ will truly have meaning in our lives.”

Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu. Onanuga’s declaration followed a viral report claiming that the former Speaker of the House of Representatives had been replaced by President Tinubu’s Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola. Femi Gbajabiamila, with his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola. The Principal Private Secretary likewise remains in his role. Hakeem Muri-Okunola has not replaced Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff.

The member representing Yagba East, Yagba West and Mopamuro Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. According to him, the distribution will cover all 34 wards and polling units across Yagba Federal Constituency to ensure that residents have food items to celebrate the festive season. It will reach the 34 wards and all polling units across Yagba Federal Constituency so that our people can celebrate Christmas and the New Year. He also announced a review of his earlier pledge to support autonomous communities across the constituency. “By 2026, all the autonomous communities in Yagba Federal Constituency will benefit.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged Nigerians to continue praying for an end to insecurity and suffering in the country. “Therefore, among other things, let us spare a moment to pray for the victims, families, and communities affected by the Christmas Eve bombing at a mosque in Borno State. This tragedy is a poignant reminder that the situation in our country threatens us all, regardless of the language we speak or how we worship God. We must ask God to end the suffering in our land and grant our beloved country leadership anchored in conscience, empathy, and love for the people. “We wish all Nigerians a happy Christmas and a blessed New Year.”

ESPNCal and Hawaii played one of the most exciting college football games of the entire season on Christmas Eve. Nobody wants to see this kind of ending to a college football game but those watching at home were thoroughly entertained. In the voice of Stefon from SNL… this Hawaii Bowl has EVERYTHING! The Hawaii Bowl was exhilarating. Nick Cenacle caught the game-winning touchdown with 10 seconds left.

The One-Punch Man Season 3 Episode 12 release date and time is right around the corner. The episode’s release date is Sunday, December 28, and its release time is 7:45 a.m. PT and 10:45 a.m. Check out its release times in the U.S. below:Timezone Release Date Release Time Eastern Time December 28, 2025 10:45 a.m. Pacific Time December 28, 2025 7:45 a.m.Where to watch One-Punch Man Season 3 Episode 12You can watch One-Punch Man Season 3 Episode 12 via Hulu. What is One-Punch Man about? The official synopsis for One-Punch Man is as follows:“Saitama is a hero who only became a hero for fun.

The headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai, Nigerian Army, has confirmed that the explosion at a mosque in Borno State on Wednesday December 24, 2025, was carried out by a suicide bomber. PUNCH Online had reported that at least five people were confirmed dead, while 35 others sustained injuries following the blast at Al-Adum Jumaat Mosque in the Gamboru Market area of Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Borno State. In an update on Thursday, Theatre Command spokesman Lt. Col. Sani Uba said investigations revealed that a Boko Haram terrorist was responsible. Lt. Col. Uba said casualties were immediately evacuated to the General Hospital and the Teaching Hospital in Maiduguri for medical attention. “Two of the injured civilians were later confirmed dead at the hospital, while two others are currently in critical condition,” he said.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said the Federal Government is deploying additional tactical teams to Maiduguri, Borno State, following a terrorist attack, to track down and apprehend those responsible. “We sympathise with the Government of Borno, residents, and families who lost their loved ones in this attack. He assured Nigerians of the Tinubu administration’s unwavering commitment to national security, anchored in constitutional duty. “Since President Bola Tinubu assumed office in 2023, this administration has consistently reaffirmed commitment to safeguarding the security, unity, and stability of our nation. “We will continue to provide our security agencies with all necessary resources and support to decisively defeat terrorism in all its forms,” Shettima affirmed.

Nigerians are celebrating Christmas today amid sharp increases in the prices of food items and transportation fares. Transportation fares have also increased significantly on routes such as Oshodi to Mile 2 and across other parts of the state. Speaking with The Guardian, a livestock seller, Balogun Ganiyat, said sales had dropped sharply due to rising prices. I sold chicken for N7,200 last year, but it is N11,500 this year. Calling for economic relief, she urged a reduction in the dollar rate and fuel prices to stimulate spending.

The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of two members of the Kano State House of Assembly, Aminu Sa’ad and Sarki Daneji. In a statement personally signed by him on Thursday, Ata described the demise of the lawmakers as painful and a huge loss to Kano State and Nigeria at large. “My heart goes out to the Governor, His Excellency, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, the members of Kano State House of Assembly, the people of Kano State, and their immediate families,” Ata stated. The lawmakers reportedly died following a brief illness on Wednesday, a development that threw the state assembly and the political class in Kano into mourning. Ata noted that the contributions of the late legislators to the development of Kano State would be remembered, praying for Allah’s mercy upon their souls.

The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 9, Umuahia, Kanayo Uzuegbu, has directed the Commissioners of Police (CPs) in Imo, Abia, and Ebonyi states to put watertight security measures in place ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The statement noted that the security measures are designed to guarantee strategic deployment to identified critical and vulnerable points, to ensure a peaceful and seamless Yuletide celebration. “Recognising the season as one of heightened social activities and festivities, the Zonal Commander reassures members of the public of the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to public safety throughout the festive period,” the statement added. The AIG urged members of the public to celebrate responsibly, remain law-abiding and promptly report any suspicious movements or activities to the nearest police formation. “He wishes everyone a Yuletide season filled with peace, joy and abundant blessings, while reiterating Zone 9 Command’s steadfast commitment to its core mandate of ensuring public safety and security,” the statement said.

There is no linear Trump foreign policy, just a catherine wheel of disconnected explosions thrown out across the night sky. We do not even ask them to have respect for international law, but ask to take a step back from going 100 miles away from international law.”All this has been accompanied by an open assault on the institutions of international law that stand in the way of coercive power. Washington’s turning away from international law and its institutions is especially sad because, as Dr Tor Krever, an assistant professor of international law at the University of Cambridge, points out, with Gaza “the language of legality has become the dominant frame of popular and political discourse”. In a special edition of the London Review of International Law, more than 40 academics have written essays discussing whether this sudden public faith in international law as a harbinger of justice is a load that the law has the capacity to bear. “International rules must be based on international law and must be written by all,” he said.

What do films about occult practices, delicious porridge, Mongolian herders and a very cranky shark have in common? They’re all among the best Australian features released in 2025. To be eligible for this list, films must have had an Australian release outside the festival circuit in 2025, either theatrically or via streaming. I was initially unsure about the film’s use of flashbacks, but the full arc of the narrative gives them real purpose and impact. Don’t look for too much historical accuracy in Kiah Roache-Turner’s hellzapoppin spectacle, which mostly unfolds on the debris of a sunken Australian warship.