Harrison Barnes
https://world-gist.com/update/harrison-barnes-nba-players/3423249
Harrison Barnes is a professional basketball player from the United States, currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. At 33 years old and standing 6'7" (2.01m), he is in his 14th season in the league. As of December 25, 2025, he is competing in an ongoing match against the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he has tallied 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist up to this point in the game.
Christmas songs
https://world-gist.com/update/christmas-songs-from-eras/3397583
Christmas music encompasses a wide range of styles and eras, including mid-century standards, traditional carols, contemporary pop hits, and humorous novelty tracks. Top-Selling & Modern Pop ClassicsThese songs are holiday chart staples: "All I Want for Christmas Is You" – Mariah Carey (1994)"White Christmas" – Bing Crosby (1942); the best-selling single globally"Last Christmas" – Wham! (1984)"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" – Brenda Lee (1958)"Jingle Bell Rock" – Bobby Helms (1957)"Santa Te...
Tax identification number
https://world-gist.com/update/tax-identification-number-tin/3390970
The Nigerian Federal Government has mandated that, effective January 1, 2026, all taxable individuals and entities must have a Tax Identification Number (TIN) to operate bank accounts and engage in other financial services. This requirement applies to taxable persons including individuals with income, businesses, and government bodies. Individuals without taxable income, such as students, are exempt. A separate TIN is not required for most citizens as the system uses existing national IDs. The...
The Game Award 2025
https://world-gist.com/update/the-game-award-2025-december-11/3390231
The Game Awards 2025 ceremony took place on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The event was hosted by Geoff Keighley and streamed live across various platforms.
Game of the Year Nominees
Six games were nominated for the top prize, Game of the Year: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Donkey Kong Bananza, Hades II, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 received a record-setting thirteen...
Nigeria military
https://world-gist.com/update/nigeria-military-the-armed-force-of-nigeria/3291887
The Nigerian military, officially the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (AFN), consists of three branches: the Nigerian Army, the Nigerian Navy, and the Nigerian Air Force. The force has more than 230,000 active personnel and is one of the largest combat services in Africa.
Leadership and command structure
The military is overseen by the Ministry of Defence, but its operational command is directly under the president and commander-in-chief, Bola Tinubu.
Chief of Defence Staff (...
protest in Abuja today
https://world-gist.com/update/protest-today-in-abuja-teargas-storms/3291829
As of Monday, October 20, 2025, protests took place in Abuja regarding the continued detention of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. Security forces used tear gas and reportedly live rounds to disperse the demonstrators.
Key details of the protest:
Protesters' demands: The demonstrators, led in part by activist Omoyele Sowore, demanded the immediate and unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Dispersal by security forces:
Police and other securi...
