By Kazeem Ugbodaga President Bola Tinubu has extended warm Christmas greetings to Nigerians, urging them to embrace the spirit of love, peace, and unity embodied in the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth. In his heartfelt message, the President called on citizens to find solace in faith and renew their commitment to building a prosperous Nigeria….
The Ogun State Police Command has deployed 7,777 officers across the state to improve security of lives and property during the Yuletide and beyond. A statement issued on Tuesday by the spokesperson for the command, Omolola Odutola, confirmed this. She said thee State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo would deploy operatives to key locations. Key…
By Lawrence Agbo Despite Christmas being one of the most popular holidays worldwide, not all churches celebrate it. Although many people celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ during this time, some churches and other religious institutions have chosen not to take part of the Christmas celebration due to its historical roots, or a desire for…
By Nehru Odeh The Lagos State government has proved that Lagos is indeed a Centre of Excellence with the Christmas decorations that now dot the city. And this is something it does every year, adding fun, ecstasy and unforgettable memories to the Yuletide in Nigeria’s commercial capital. Bright lights of different designs, shapes and colours…
By Solomon Odeniyi The Police Service Commission has announced the appointment and redeployment of six Commissioners of Police to various state commands across Nigeria. The appointments follow recent promotions in the Nigeria Police Force, approved by the Commission last week. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the PSC spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, CP Shettima…
By Abiodun Nejo To ensure a crime-free Yuletide, the Ekiti State Amotekun Corps has announced a series of suspect arrests in various parts of the state. The Corps Commander, Brig. Gen. Olu Adewa (retd.), who noted that Amotekun was working around the clock to ensure hitch-free Christmas and New Year celebrations in the state, said, “The…
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, Oyo State has ordered that Prophetess Naomi Silekunola an ex-wife of Ooni of Ile Ife, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat and Abdullahi Fasasi be remanded at the Agodi Correctional Center pending advice from the state prosecutor. Silekunola, Hamzat who owns Agidigbo FM and Fasasi the principal of Islamic High School,…
By Akanni Dorcas Christmas in Nigeria is a time for love, joy, and the kind of chaos that only Nigerians can deliver. It’s a day filled with laughter, family drama, and lots of food. Christmas in Nigeria is like no other; a melting pot of personalities that make the holiday unforgettable. From the food lovers…
By Rotimi Agbana The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, also known as KAI, on Monday night, carried out an extensive overnight operation aimed at improving security and maintaining order in Ikoyi and Victoria Island. The patrols, which covered key areas such as Idowu Martins, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Akin Adesola, Samuel Manuwa, Muri Okunola, Ajose Adeogun, Lugard…
By Grace Edema The Lagos State Government has cautioned residents against noise pollution, especially during the Yuletide season and beyond. A statement made available to PUNCH Online on Tuesday noted that the state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, alongside the General Manager, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency., Dr Babatunde Ajayi, highlighted…
