Nigerian worshippers express concern over cancellation of ‘crossover’ prayers

Nigerian worshippers express concern over cancellation of ‘crossover’ prayers

Across Nigeria, New Year’s Eve is usually marked by millions of Christians gathering in churches to usher in the New Year, praying for a better year ahead. But this year, the all-night celebrations have been widely canceled because of Covid — and many worshippers, desperate to turn the page on 2020, say they feel a […]
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Toni and Tosin Foundation distributes gifts for hearing impaired children

Toni and Tosin Foundation distributes gifts for hearing impaired children

The deaf community in Nigeria is one of the fortunate few to be ending an otherwise tumultuous year on a high thanks to the Toni and Tosin Foundation who celebrated Christmas with over 600 deaf and hearing-impaired children across the country by distributing gifts, school supplies as well as food and drinks to students and […]

2020 and the women who made it tick

2020 and the women who made it tick

January Hanan Buhari and the Presidential jet The year began in outrage as the Nigerian Government authorised the use of a jet from the presidential fleet to fly President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Hanan, on a private trip to Bauchi. Hanan had reportedly attended an event to photograph a Durbar by Rilwanu Adamu, Emir of Bauchi, […]

Enforce all COVID-19 protocols — Lagos CP charges Area Commanders, DPOs

Enforce all COVID-19 protocols — Lagos CP charges Area Commanders, DPOs

* Warns against incivility, drunkenness by policemen By Evelyn Usman The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has charged all  Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers in the state to enforce all COVID-19 protocols as highlighted by the Presidential Taskforce and the Lagos State Government, to the latter. He gave the charge while […]

Nigerian worshippers at a loss as ‘crossover’ prayers cancelled

Nigerian worshippers at a loss as ‘crossover’ prayers cancelled

Across Nigeria, New Year’s Eve is usually marked by millions of Christians gathering in churches to usher in the New Year, praying for a better year ahead. But this year, the all-night celebrations have been widely canceled because of Covid — and many worshippers, desperate to turn the page on 2020, say they feel a […]

Politicians must give space to new leaders — Lai Omotola

Politicians must give space to new leaders — Lai Omotola

…Says Nigerians waiting for a third force By Ishola Balogun The Group Managing Director of CFL Group, Lai Omotola has warned that except politicians across existing party affiliations give way to new crop of leaders, the agitation for better governance would continue. Omotola stated this during the end of year press briefing on the state […]