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Reijnders and Cherki Lead Manchester City to 2-1 Win Over Nottingham Forest

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Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki secured a 2-1 victory for Manchester City in a closely contested Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. Cherki played a key role in both goals for Pep Guardiola’s side, first setting up Reijnders’ opener early in the second half before netting a decisive goal himself late in the game. The first half offered little action, with neither team registering a single shot on target. For Manchester City, it was their first Premier League half without a shot on target in a year, since December 2024 against Liverpool. Drama unfolded just 18 seconds into the second half when Rúben Dias, already booked, fouled Igor Jesus on the edge of the box but escaped a second yellow card. Moments later, City struck with their first shot on target. Reijnders finished neatly under goalkeeper John Victor after a precise pass from Cherki, marking his fourth goal of the season and second consecutive match with a goal. Cherki’s assist took him to seven Premier League assists, the most of any player so far this season. Forest quickly responded through Omari Hutchinson, who scored his first goal for the club after joining from Ipswich Town. Hutchinson met a cross from Jesus and calmly side-footed past Gianluigi Donnarumma. Remarkably, all four of Hutchinson’s Premier League goals have come in home games against ‘big six’ sides. The winner came from Cherki with seven minutes remaining. A well-executed corner saw Josko Gvardiol head the ball into Cherki’s path, and the Frenchman unleashed a powerful shot into the bottom corner. Cherki’s goal highlighted his growing influence since joining from Lyon, taking him to eight Premier League goal involvements since November (1 goal, 7 assists) and 50 career goal contributions across Europe’s top five leagues (16 goals, 34 assists). The win temporarily lifts Manchester City above Arsenal in the Premier League table, though the Gunners could reclaim the top spot depending on their result against Brighton. For Nottingham Forest, the defeat extends Sean Dyche’s winless record against Guardiola to 17 matches, matching Steve Bruce’s record against Alex Ferguson for the most games without a victory against a single manager in Premier League history. Opta stats from the match highlight City’s dominance in goal contributions and tactical execution, providing a full breakdown of player performances, passing networks, expected goals, and more for in-depth analysis.

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Jandor Praises Tinubu’s Economic Policies for Easing Local Government Access to Funds

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Abdulazeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for implementing economic measures that have streamlined funding for local governments in Lagos State. The former PDP governorship candidate met with Tinubu at the president’s Lagos residence, where he discussed ways to align federal and state visions. “I had the privilege of conferring with Mr. President during his Christmas holiday in Lagos, and our discussion was highly insightful,” Adediran said. “He emphasized the need for continued alignment between the Centre and the states.” Now a member of the APC, Jandor briefed Tinubu on the 100-day achievements of Lagos State local government administrations and how federal allocations are being utilised. “During the 100-day celebrations of some local governments, I highlighted to Mr. President how these administrations are efficiently using the resources released from the federation account,” he explained. “Local governments are now completing roads, health centres, customary courts, and other developmental projects within just 100 days. I expressed my appreciation for the president’s bold economic policies and accountability measures that have made it easier for grassroots governments to access funds.”

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Asari Dokubo Insists US Airstrikes In Sokoto Hit Empty Land, Demands Proof Of Terrorist Casualties

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Former Niger Delta militant leader Asari Dokubo has rejected claims that United States airstrikes in Sokoto State killed bandits, describing the operation as ineffective and misleading. Asari said the strikes achieved nothing, insisting the missiles were dropped on vacant land and did not hit any criminal targets. He alleged that the operation involved only drones and questioned the authenticity of the entire exercise. In a video shared on X, he challenged the Nigerian government to provide concrete evidence that at least one terrorist was eliminated during the airstrikes. He also maintained that Nigeria’s status as a sovereign nation makes it impossible for US soldiers to be deployed on its territory. Asari further stated that he is not intimidated by the United States or its president, arguing that the strikes only exposed innocent civilians to danger rather than weakening bandit groups. “The US army strike in Sokoto did not harm any bandits. They only dropped bombs in an open field, endangering the lives of innocent people. Do you think I’m afraid of President Donald Trump?”

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Wale Says He Introduced Wizkid To International Spotlight

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Nigerian-American rapper Wale has spoken about the part he played in Wizkid’s early journey to global recognition, revealing that he helped introduce the Afrobeats star to international audiences. Wale recalled taking Wizkid to his first-ever BET Awards ceremony and also hosting him at his Beverly Hills home for an entire summer. According to him, that period was spent creating music and building a strong bond. The rapper said he has long followed Nigerian music and enjoys listening to many artists from the country, even if he does not know all of them personally. However, his relationship with Wizkid stands out, noting that they have been close for nearly a decade. Speaking on their connection, Wale said: “I have been following Nigerian music, there are so many Nigerian artists that I like listening to. I don’t know some of them but I like listening to their music. There are some I know personally like Wizkid. Me and Wizkid have been cool for almost 10 years now. I remember taking him to his first BET Awards show. That is my boy. I once accommodated him at Beverly Hills for a whole summer. We were just writing music. We made a lot of songs together like ‘Drop for me’.” “Wizkid is my boy and we’ve been cool for 10 years. I even remember taking him to his first BET Awards and we stayed in Beverly Hills together” – Wale pic.twitter.com/3RbplnvaRj — Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) December 26, 2025

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Nkechi Blessing Quits Movie Production After Losing Over N80 Million

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Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has announced that she is stepping away from movie production after suffering heavy financial losses. The actress revealed that she has spent more than N80 million producing films since September but has not made even N1 million in return. According to her, the lack of attention for movies that are not heavily hyped has left her frustrated and discouraged. Nkechi said she would rather focus on enjoying her life and travelling than continue investing in films that fail to gain traction. Sharing her frustration, she wrote: “I give up. I no do again, abeg. I have spent over 80 million naira producing movies since September, and I haven’t received even one million back. I no do again abeg. Make I go back to flying around the world. As una no gree watch film if the Movie is not over hyped, I don try. The ones we were there for self no even fit help. I am done abeg!” Her post has since sparked conversations online about the challenges filmmakers face in the Nigerian movie industry, especially without strong publicity support.

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Doris Ogala Alleges Pastor Chris Okafor Tried To Buy Her Silence With $10,000

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Doris Ogala has renewed her allegations against Pastor Chris Okafor, escalating their ongoing controversy shortly after her arrest and release. The actress made it clear that she is not intimidated by the situation and remains determined to speak openly about her experiences. Ogala claimed that following her release, the clergyman allegedly tried to persuade her to withdraw her accusations by offering her money. She alleged that the payment was made on December 23 and came in two installments within the same day. “This is the $10,000 that was given to me by Chris on Dec 23. He first gave me $5000 in the afternoon and $5000 at night. He was pleading and pleading. He wants me to tell the world that it was few pastors that sent me to fight him and I should debunk everything I said.” She further stated that she accepted the money intentionally, insisting it was meant to serve as proof that her claims were not false. “Chris, I deliberately collected the money so the world can know I am not lying. $10,000 is nothing to me. This is a screenshot of the chat we had and that is his number.” Ogala maintained that she has no intention of retracting her statements, adding that she is prepared to reveal more details as the dispute continues to play out in the public space. “Pastor Chris Okafor gave me $10,000 to come out and retract everything I said about him, claiming other pastors sent me to spoil his name.” —Doris Ogala makes another weighty allegation against Pastor Chris Okafor pic.twitter.com/fVqPZIM0yX — CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) December 27, 2025

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New Tax Reforms to Begin January 1, 2026, Says Taiwo Oyedele

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Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, has confirmed that Nigeria’s new tax reforms will be implemented starting January 1, 2026. Speaking to journalists after the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), chaired by Joseph Tegbe, visited President Bola Tinubu in Lagos, Oyedele explained that the reforms aim to ease the tax burden on Nigerians and stimulate economic growth. He said, “The implementation of the two remaining new tax laws will proceed as scheduled on January 1, 2026. These reforms are designed to provide relief to the Nigerian people. “About 98 per cent of workers will either pay no PAYE tax or reduced amounts; small businesses, representing 97 per cent of the sector, will be exempted from corporate income tax, VAT, and withholding tax, while larger companies will see a reduction in their tax obligations. “The goal is to foster economic growth, inclusivity, and shared prosperity. We are pleased with the progress and look forward to the reforms taking effect at the start of the new year.”

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Burna Boy Donates $100,000 to VeryDarkMan to Free Prisoners and Settle Hospital Bills

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Music star Burna Boy has donated $100,000 (around ₦150 million) to content creator VeryDarkMan to support charitable causes for the needy. In a video shared online, Burna Boy was seen seated beside VeryDarkMan as he announced the donation. VeryDarkMan explained that half of the funds, $50,000 (approximately ₦75 million), will be used to secure the release of people imprisoned for failing to pay fines, which often range from ₦30,000 to ₦300,000. The other $50,000 will be allocated to clearing hospital bills for patients in government and public hospitals who cannot afford treatment. The funds are currently in VeryDarkMan’s custody while proper documentation is completed for the prisoners’ release. He also plans to gather data on fined prisoners across all 36 states to ensure fair distribution, as well as to extend hospital support to those in genuine need. Thanking Burna Boy, VeryDarkMan said, “Thank you Burna Boy for this kind gesture. God bless you, and thank you for trusting me with this much money and believing that I will carry out this project.” The announcement has sparked widespread discussion online, with fans praising Burna Boy for using his resources to make a tangible difference in people’s lives beyond his music career. VeryDarkMan shares how BurnaBoy gifted him $100,000 to cover hospital bills for the less privileged and support inmate freedom efforts, and it's legit 😲🙆❤️ pic.twitter.com/JYiV4xygLy — 𝓞𝓫𝓼𝓮𝓻𝓿𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓷𝓸 𝓫𝓮 𝓬𝓻𝓲𝓶𝓮 (@fcspokesman) December 26, 2025

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