Fifty couples married Monday in a joint ceremony in the Afghan capital — a growing practice to reduce the astronomical cost of traditional weddings in the impoverished country.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) command in Cross River,  says a total of 2.05 tons of hard drugs were seized from drugs peddlers between January and December in the state.

The President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has called for peace, unity, and reconciliation among the diverse ethnic and religious groups in Nigeria.

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has called on all Nigerians to have love for and confidence in Nigeria and fight together for its peace and progress.

Veteran Nollywood actor Doyin Hassan and his wife have welcomed a baby girl after 24 years of “toils and struggles”.

 The Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State on Monday urged Nigerians, especially Lagos residents, not to despair in spite of the current challenges facing the nation.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to use the occasion of Christmas to strengthen the bond of love and unity in spite the present hard times.

GOVERNOR Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has described Christmas as a season of joy and goodwill and called on the citizens to continue to live in peace and unity.

Nigerians have been advised not to give up on the country due to the prevailing economic hardship biting hard on the people.

Red and white Santa outfits appeared on surfers from Australia to Florida, on bicyclists in the smog-filled streets of New Delhi and intrepid souls braving chilly Channel waters for a holiday dip near Britain’s Dover.