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  ​The Christmas jingle isn’t just in the air—it’s in the numbers, the music videos, and the social media trends! This year’s "Detty December" is delivering enough drama and success stories to keep us talking until the New Year. ​From record-breaking cinema runs to emotional pregnancy reveals, here is everything you missed in the world of Nigerian entertainment this week. ​👑 The Box Office Queen: Funke Akindele Does It Again! ​Just when we thought she couldn’t top herself, Funke Akindele has shattered her own records. Her latest cinematic masterpiece, 'Behind the Scenes' , has officially grossed ₦512 million in just over a week. ​ The Record: It is now the highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2025. ​ The Story: The film, which stars Scarlet Gomez as Ronke Fernandez, explores the heavy reality of "Black Tax" and family pressure—a theme clearly hitting home with West African audiences. ​ Star Power: With a cast including Tobi Bakre, Mr Macaroni, an...

  . Today, Friday, December 26, 2025 , the focus in Nigeria is not on a "missing lunch" involving Donald Trump, but on the aftermath of a major military operation he authorized. While Trump remains in the United States, his actions have sparked intense reactions across Nigeria, particularly in the North. ​Here are the specific updates regarding the local and international reactions to the Christmas Day airstrikes: ​ Local Reactions: Sokoto State and Beyond ​ 1. Relief Mixed with Caution in Sokoto ​Local leaders in Sokoto State, including representatives from the Sultan of Sokoto’s office and Governor Ahmed Aliyu , have expressed a cautious response. ​ The "Lakurawa" Threat: Security analysts believe the strikes targeted the Lakurawa group (ISIS-Sahel), which has been terrorizing border communities in Sokoto and Kebbi. While locals are relieved to see action against these insurgents, there is significant anxiety regarding collateral damage . ​ Historic...

Trump and Nigeria ​ 1. U.S. Airstrikes in Northwest Nigeria ​Late on Christmas Day (December 25), President Trump announced that he ordered "powerful and deadly" airstrikes against ISIS targets in Sokoto State , Nigeria. ​ The Goal: The administration stated the strikes targeted "terrorist scum" responsible for the persecution of Christian communities. ​ The Command: The strikes were executed by the U.S. "Department of War" (a term Trump has recently used for the Department of Defense). ​ 2. Cooperation with the Nigerian Government ​While the Trump administration has been critical of Nigeria’s handling of internal security, the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the Nigerian Foreign Ministry confirmed that these strikes were conducted at the request of and in coordination with Nigerian authorities. ​ 3. "Merry Christmas" Message ​In a post on Truth Social, Trump combined his holiday greetings with news of the military operatio...