The National Judicial Council (NJC) has confirmed the passing of the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Retired Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, GCON, who passed on today at 71 years.
A condolence letter released by the NJC says the Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman, NJC, Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, GCON, on behalf of the entire Judiciary commiserates with the family and the government and people of Bauchi State over the death of the former Chief Justice of Nigeria.
The CJN also sent condolences to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Nigerian Judiciary and the entire Legal Community, while praying for the Almighty to grant His Lordship rest and the members of his family, the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
The letter signed by the Secretary of the NJC notes that though death is a painful reality, the NJC is consoled by the fact that His Lordship, the late CJN left a legacy of handwork, honesty and dedication to work.
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A part of the condolence letter reads, “The late Hon. Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, GCON, who would have been 72 years by 31s December 2025, was a devout Muslim, a respected Jurist, who was courageous with exemplified highest ideals of the Bench.”
Late Justice Tanko Muhammad began his career in 1982, after he was called to the bar in 1981, the same year he graduated from the Nigerian Law School. In 1989, he was appointed as Chief Magistrate of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, a position he held until 1991 when he became a Judge at the Bauchi State Sharia Court of Appeal. He served in that capacity for two years before he was appointed to the Bench of the Court of Appeal in 1993.
Gianluigi Donnarumma has been named the 2025 FIFA The Best Men’s Goalkeeper, claiming the honour for the first time in his career.
FIFA announced the award on Tuesday, recognising the Italian’s outstanding performances during a trophy-laden season with former club Paris Saint-Germain.
Donnarumma played a decisive role in PSG’s UEFA Champions League triumph, keeping a clean sheet in their emphatic 5–0 victory over Internazionale in the final on 31 May 2025. He also delivered a series of commanding displays throughout the knockout stages.
On the domestic front, the 26-year-old helped PSG secure Ligue 1, the Coupe de France and the Trophée des Champions.
The goalkeeper further featured in the squad that finished runners-up at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
Now plying his trade with Premier League giants Manchester City, Donnarumma finished ahead of fellow nominees Alisson Becker, Thibaut Courtois, Emiliano Martínez, Manuel Neuer, David Raya, Yann Sommer and Wojciech Szczęsny.
His key achievements during the assessment period include winning the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1 and Coupe de France, lifting the 2024 Trophée des Champions, finishing runner-up at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, and earning a place in the UEFA Champions League Team of the Season.
The winner was determined from a shortlist compiled by a panel of experts, based on performances between August 11, 2024, and August 2, 2025.
Votes were cast by men’s national team coaches, captains, football journalists and fans on FIFA’s official website.
Each voting group accounted for 25 per cent of the final result, with nominees receiving points for first, second, and third-place selections.
The goalkeeper with the highest total points was declared the winner, with tie-breaks decided by the number of first-choice votes from national team captains.
Donnarumma was previously a runner-up for the FIFA THE BEST GOALKEEPER award in 2021.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes told Portuguese media the Premier League club had wanted to sell him this summer after receiving interest from Saudi Arabia.
But the 31-year-old claimed manager Ruben Amorim still had him in his plans and that convinced him to stay at Old Trafford.
“My passion and empathy for the club were the same, but there comes a point where money becomes more important to them than you,” Fernandes told Canal 11, a channel owned by the Portuguese Football Federation, on Monday.
“The club wanted me to leave. I said it to the directors and I think they didn’t have the courage to make that decision because the coach wanted me.
“But if I had said I wanted to leave, even if the coach wanted me to stay, the club would have let me go.”
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Fernandes, who has 103 goals in 307 appearances for Man Utd in all competitions since arriving in 2020, was also reportedly hurt by the club hierarchy’s willingness to part ways with him.
“The feeling I got from the club was, ‘if you leave, it’s not so bad for us’. That hurt me a little,” he said, according to comments reported on the website of Portuguese sports daily A Bola.
The playmaker said he had considered a move to Saudi Arabia, following in the footsteps of compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo who made the move to the kingdom in 2023 after his acrimonious departure from Old Trafford.
Liam Gallagher stormed off “right up the middle of Carnegie Hall” after finding out the truth about a much-loved Rob Reiner movie, according to his brother and Oasis bandmate, Noel
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Noel Gallagher claimed his brother, Liam, stormed off “right up the middle of Carnegie Hall”(Image: Getty Images)
Liam Gallagher once declared he wasn’t “f***in’ ’avin that” and marched off “right up the middle of Carnegie Hall” after discovering the reality behind a cherished Rob Reiner movie, according to his brother Noel. The revelation comes as Hollywood reeled from devastating news this week that acclaimed American filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead at their Los Angeles residence.
The director, whose impressive filmography includes When Harry Met Sally, Stand by Me, Misery, and A Few Good Men, was pronounced dead alongside Michele at the California property on Sunday. As of yesterday (December 15), his son Nick Reiner had been arrested and was in custody on $4 million (£3 million) bail, as LA police investigate what they described as an “apparent homicide”, reports the BBC.
Reiner’s 1984 comedy mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap involves a filmmaker tracking fictional British heavy metal outfit Spinal Tap as they embark on an American tour. Famous for coining the expression “up to eleven” — referencing the guitarist’s amplifier volume dial that goes from 0 to 11 — the film has achieved cult classic status.
The Oasis frontman was apparently a fan of the group, though his brother and bandmate Noel claims Liam believed the band actually existed. Chatting to The Observer back in 2005, Noel confirmed the story — allegedly shared by After Life and Extras actor Ricky Gervais — admitting Liam genuinely “thought they were real people”.
Noel revealed how everything came to a head when the Gallaghers attended Carnegie Hall in June 2001 to catch Spinal Tap’s performance during their Back From the Dead Tour. However, the concert kicked off with a set from a folk trio called The Folksmen, portrayed by actors Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer — the same performers who play the fictional metal group in This Is Spinal Tap.
Noel recalled: “Yeah, he thought they were real people. We went to see them play in Carnegie Hall. Before they played, they came on as three folk singers from the film A Mighty Wind. We were laughing and he said: ‘This is s**t.’ We said, ‘No, those three are in Spinal Tap. You do know they are American actors? They’re not even a real band. They’re not even English! One of them is married to Jamie Lee Curtis.’
“‘I’m not f***in’ ’avin that,’ he says, and walks off right up the middle of Carnegie Hall. He’s never watched Spinal Tap since. He’d seen the film and loved it and thought they were a real band.”
As reported by Cracked.com, The Folksmen originally appeared in a 1984 Saturday Night Live sketch and, as Noel highlighted, subsequently featured in the 2003 comedy film A Mighty Wind.
Following the devastating loss of Rob and Michele, numerous celebrities paid heartfelt tributes to the acclaimed director, including legendary author Stephen King, who wrote both Misery and The Body — the novella adapted into Stand by Me. He expressed being “horrified and saddened” by the tragedy, describing Rob as a “wonderful friend, political ally, and brilliant filmmaker (including two of mine)”.
He continued: “Rest in peace, Rob. You always stood by me.” Meanwhile, fellow director Ron Howard, known for films like Cocoon, The Da Vinci Code, and Apollo 13, hailed Rob as “superlative”, stating: “He proved to be a superlative filmmaker, a supportive colleague and, at all times, a dedicated citizen.”
Music icon Sir Elton John, who features in Rob’s final project, the 2025 Spinal Tap sequel Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, shared: “I am in disbelief at today’s news of Rob and Michele. They were two of the most beautiful people I’d ever met and they deserved better.”
Rob launched his career in the 1960s, shooting to fame as Meathead in the sitcom All in the Family (a remake of the UK’s Till Death Us Do Part) and landing two Emmy Awards.
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A Primark shopper says her ‘Christmas day outfit’ is ‘sorted’ after finding a new £18 look. For festive shoppers seeking fashion-forward outfits, Primark is proving to be popular this season. One standout style is a cardigan, with pink ribbon threaded through the cream knitwear.
The cardigan, which has been dubbed the ‘cutest’, has been featured in multiple viral videos, with social media users loving the ribbon design. In one TikTok video, content creator @Alicelambertb filmed herself searching for the trending style in Primark.
Alice captioned her post: “Let’s hunt for the cutest Primark ribbon cardigan.” In the video, Alice told viewers: “Primark have gone and released the cutest cardigan on planet Earth. When I tell you, it’s cosy, it’s knitted, and it’s got ribbons.”
Later in the video, Alice found and tried on the cardigan, and her videographer said: “You look really nice.” Just as impressed, Alice decided the buy the cardigan. Wrapping up her video after purchasing the cardigan, Alice added: “That is the Christmas day outfit sorted.”
The video amazed viewers, racking up over 60k views and 5k likes. Praising the new cardigan, one fan commented: “That is GORGEOUS.” Another viewer said: “I got it for Christmas Day too TWINNNIESSS,” and someone wrote: “Such a pretty cardigan I might have to get one myself.”
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Elsewhere, a fan shared: “I had this for my daughter yesterday it’s absolutely beautiful.” A different comment said: “Can’t wait to wear this.” There was more excitement when content creator @Melissamurphy1688 showcased the cardigan in another viral TikTok video. Highlighting the cardigan in a video that earned over 60k likes, the fashion fan claimed: “She is the moment.”
An excited shopper replied: “I’m not a girly girl but I NEED this.” More praise read: “This is so pretty omg.” Another fan said: “Lowkey need this,” and someone echoed: “That’s so pretty!”
By the sounds of it, the new style is selling quickly. Replying to the post, a customer said: “I ran yday after seeing Mel’s video and they had only three left in store.”
In a different video, Primark creator Chris Fairley said shoppers have been loving the knitted style. Posting the cardigan on his TikTok account @Chris_fairley. Chris captioned his post: “The cardigan everyone is going crazy for.”
Shoppers interested in the cardigan can find their nearest Primark store here. Although it doesn’t appear to be available online yet, Primark’s website does list a selection of knitted cardigans, and most styles are available for click-and-collect.
Ferne McCann has shared the adorable matching Christmas pyjamas she’s been wearing to twin with her kids this festive season, and they’re now on sale with 30% off
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Ferne McCann has found some adorable matching family pyjamas(Image: Ferne McCann/Instagram)
There’s nothing better than a great pair of matching pyjamas over the Christmas season, especially when it means you and your little ones are twinning for some festive activities. For Ferne McCann, that meant dressing her and her two daughters in some cute heart-printed pyjamas while they decorated the Christmas tree.
Ferne’s PJs of choice were the Red Heart Pyjamas in a Bag from Boux Avenue, whilst daughters Sunday and Finty both wore the mini-me Kids’ Red Heart Pyjamas in a Bag. The pyjamas are perfect for a cosy Christmas night in, and they’re both currently on sale with 30% off.
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The adult version of Ferne’s pyjamas have been slashed from £40 to £28, whilst the children’s ones vary in price depending on which age you pick, but are usually priced between £26-£28, and are now between £18.20-£19.60. Sizes are selling quickly, with the adult ones out of stock in sizes eight and 10, whilst the children’s are still available in all sizes from 2-3 up to 10-11.
The Red Heart Pyjamas in a Bag are made from a super soft and cosy fleece material, and come with long sleeve shirt tops and full length trousers which have an elastic waistband for added comfort. They come in a matching bag that makes them easy to store or take travelling with you, which is exactly what Ferne did when she packed them for her family’s trip to the snowy Italian Dolomites.
Both pairs come in cream and are covered with tiny red heart prints, with contrasting red piping around the edges for a luxurious feel. You can even shop the matching socks and slippers to go with them if you want to complete the head to toe look.
Ferne isn’t the only one who’s been cosying up in matching PJs this festive season, with Michelle Keegan also spotted wearing a pair from Very and matching with her daughter. Marks & Spencer is also a great place to pick up some adorable matching sets with ones for the whole family – including the dog.
However Ferne’s Boux Avenue Red Heart Pyjamas in a Bag have gotten rave reviews from shoppers, who’ve given them a solid five star rating. One said: “Great quality, super soft and true to size. Wish I could get all the sets!”
Whilst another agreed: “Very comfy and very cute pattern, sleep really well in them.”
The Kids’ Red Heart Pyjamas in a Bag have also accrued an impressive five star rating, with one adding: “Lovely quality and I love that there is matching adult ones.”
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Whilst someone else wrote: “Amazing pyjamas for my little girls. Fabulous quality and a perfect fit. Super soft!”
