GSM at 53: Group lauds Makinde’s achievements
A prominent socio development group has congratulated the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde on his 53rd birthday celebration which usually coincides with the annual Christmas celebration on every 25th of December. The group, Oyo State Development Advocacy Group (OSDAG), said the governor has done copiously well in the assignment given to him by the […]
Christmas: Let Love Prevail — Rep Nalaraba
Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Pilgrims Affairs, Hon Abubakar Hassan Nalaraba, has admonished Christians in Nigeria to show love to their neighbours as they celebrate Christmas. Nalaraba, in a statement by his media office, said “the Christmas occasion has given Christians all over the world another opportunity to rescue the needy, feed the hungry […]
Malian opposition leader, Cisse, dies of Covid-19
Malian opposition leader Soumaila Cisse has died of coronavirus aged 71, his family and party said Friday, after being held hostage for six months by jihadists earlier this year. Cisse “died in France, where he had been taken for Covid-19 care,” a member of his family told AFP. “I can confirm this terrible news. He’s […]
Gov. Zulum felicitates with Christians, urges citizens to remember troops, IDPs, others
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Friday in Maiduguri enjoined Nigerians to pray for troops, volunteers of the Civilian Joint Task Force, the displaced and refugees of insurgency as they celebrate Christmas. “While wishing everyone a peaceful, joyful and blessed Christmas, I urge all of us to reflect on how security forces, local hunters […]
Christmas: Gov. Emmanuel preaches love, warns against tribalism
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has called on all residents of the state to eschew tribalism and show love toward one another as they celebrate Christmas. Emmanuel made the call in Uyo in his 2020 Christmas message to Akwa Ibom people on Friday. He noted that Christmas celebration was characterised by love and exchange […]
Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch is sold for $22m
Michael Jackson’s famous 2,700-acre Southern California ranch has been sold for 22 million dollars to billionaire Ron Burkle, The Wall Street Journal reported. Burkle, who Forbes estimates is worth 1.5 billion dollars, was a friend of Jackson, who helped manage his money in the mid-2000s, according to the Journal. He is also co-owner of the […]
G.O.A.T.: Budweiser personalises bottles for 160 keepers Messi scored 644 goals against
After 20 years, one club, 644 goals, the most goals scored for one club, Budweiser has personalised bottles for the 160 goalkeepers Messi scored against.
‘Let’s dream of a Nigeria, where Boko Haram, bandits, others will be sad stories of the past’
Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha and Metropolitan of Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province has urged Nigerians to work towards peace and a better future as they celebrate Christmas. Okeke made the call in his Christmas message in Onitsha on Friday. The archbishop said that Nigeria was passing through a critical moment as it was […]
Ganduje mourns as Kwankwaso loses father
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has expressed sadness over the death of Alhaji Musa Sale-Kwankwaso, the father of former governor Rabiu Kwankwaso. Ganduje said this in a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Abba Anwar on Friday, in Kano. He described his death as a great lost, not only to his family, […]
I’ll reward anyone with useful information on hideouts of cultists in Ebonyi – Umahi
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has promised a handsome reward to any informant that could lead security agencies to hideouts and training ground of cultists in the state. Umahi made the remark in a Christmas message issued on Friday in Abakaliki. He said that the reward became necessary as the state declared war against cultism and […]
One dies as hoodlums attack community in Osun
By Shina Abubakar – Osogbo There is palpable tension at Sabi Area of Osogbo as some hoodlums attacked residents in the community killing one person in the process. It was gathered that the hoodlums invaded the community Thursday night under the guise of organising candle procession for one of their dead member. During the process […]
