Nasty Sucker Punch Triggers Christmas Eve Brawl As Cal Players Launch Helmets And Haymakers At Hawaii Bowl
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.
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December 25, 2025 17:24 UTC
One-Punch Man Season 3 Episode 12 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch
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.
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December 25, 2025 16:33 UTC
Boko Haram bomber behind Borno mosque blast, says army
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.
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December 25, 2025 15:19 UTC
Tinubu orders security boost after Borno mosque attack
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.
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December 25, 2025 14:56 UTC
Christmas celebrations dampened by rising food prices, transport fares
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.
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December 25, 2025 13:58 UTC
Minister mourns two Kano lawmakers who died hours apart
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.
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December 25, 2025 13:51 UTC
AIG Uzuegbu orders watertight security in Imo, Abia, Ebonyi for Yuletide
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.
Source:The Guardian
December 25, 2025 13:26 UTC
Into the void: how Trump killed international law
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.
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December 25, 2025 13:03 UTC
The 10 best Australian films of 2025
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.
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December 25, 2025 13:02 UTC
Villa face Chelsea test as Premier League title race heats up
Aston Villa face a tough challenge at Chelsea on Saturday after muscling their way into the Premier League title race alongside Arsenal and Manchester City. AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the festive action:Rogers spearheads Villa chargeUnai Emery‘s third-placed Villa are still considered rank outsiders for the Premier League title even though they are just three points behind leaders Arsenal. Rogers’ seven Premier League goals this season have come from just 2.86 expected goals — a metric used to determine how likely a player is to convert a chance. Slot has steadied the ship at Anfield after a shocking run of six defeats in seven Premier League matches that left Liverpool’s title defence in tatters. The summer signing has netted eight times in the Premier League — twice the tallies of Salah and Cody Gakpo.
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December 25, 2025 12:58 UTC
From childhood staple to luxury food: how Nigeria’s jollof became too expensive to eat
“You will spend a lot for the ingredients to cook jollof rice that will be to your taste,” George, who works as a cashier, says. Jollof rice is beloved across West Africa with each country, and each family, having its own ways of preparing it. A true Nigerian staple at parties and family lunch, when jollof rice is served its smoky aroma draws everybody’s attention. In Ghana, where jollof rice is similarly popular, the cost of making the meal is also proving a burden for families. View image in fullscreen The price of plantain, which is often served with jollof rice, has also increased.
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December 25, 2025 12:35 UTC
Labour Party Crisis: Abure Warns Otti on Parallel Convention
There can’t be any reaction from Governor Otti and his deputy, Emetu, because they know they are erring. Ifoh further claimed that Deputy Governor Emetu was acting under pressure from Governor Otti. He warned that the Labour Party would not tolerate what he described as indiscipline and mutiny within its ranks. If Otti wants to run for Labour Party chairman, he has to follow the due process. “So, let Otti drop his position, then come and apply to be the chairman of the Labour Party.
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December 25, 2025 12:00 UTC
Shops Open on Christmas Day in Nigeria (25 December 2025): Supermarkets, Malls, Pharmacies and Where to Buy Last‑Minute Essentials
Christmas Day is a public holiday in Nigeria, but life doesn’t fully shut down. Supermarkets open on Christmas Day in NigeriaSPAR Nigeria: open on Christmas Day (with posted hours)If you’re looking for a major supermarket chain that has publicly signalled Christmas Day access, SPAR Nigeria has announced it will be open on Christmas Day and has shared 10:00am–6:00pm as trading hours in a recent post. Jabi Lake Mall, Abuja: public holiday hours listedJabi Lake Mall lists its Public Holiday trading hours as 10:00am–9:00pm on its official site. ( [9])For Christmas Day, check the mall’s latest update or the specific anchor tenant you need (supermarket, cinema, pharmacy, etc.). Pharmacies and health essentials: where to look first todayWhen it’s Christmas Day, pharmacies typically fall into two buckets: 24/7 branches (most reliable) and mall‑based branches (more variable).
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December 25, 2025 10:29 UTC
From Almajiri to graduate: Inspiring journey of Ahmad Isah
Years ago, a young Hausa/Fulani boy named Ahmad Isah arrived Dutse with little more than hope and a determination to learn the Qur’an. Touched by the boy’s sincerity, Maiyaki enrolled him in a primary school; a small act that would set the stage for a remarkable journey. I promised myself I would help achieve Goal Two of the MDG — universal primary education — by supporting a child like Isah.”Under Maiyaki’s guidance, Isah pursued both Qur’anic and Western education with unmatched fervour. In 2019, Isah’s life-long dream materialised when he gained admission into the Federal University Dutse, graduating with a BSc in Criminology and Security Studies, Second Class Upper (2.1) degree. I never believed my son would acquire Western education, yet today he has achieved it,” she said.
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December 25, 2025 09:58 UTC
We played better against Nigeria, says Tanzania coach
Despite still being locked in the dreamland of winning their first Africa Cup of Nations game, Tanzania coach Miguel Gamondi expressed a bit of satisfaction about his team’s performance during the 2-1 defeat against Nigeria on Tuesday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. After Semilogo Ajayi had given Nigeria a first-half lead, Charles M’Mombwa struck the equaliser for Tanzania in the 50th minute, but their hopes of overturning the result faded almost immediately as Ademola Lookman struck the match-winner for Nigeria. Despite the defeat, Gamondi hailed his players for surpassing expectations against Nigeria. “I think Tanzania played better than many people expected. Nigeria had a lot of possession, but we neutralised them well through our tactical system,” the Argentine coach said after the game.
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December 25, 2025 09:26 UTC