5 hours ago ‘No Life Is Bigger Than The Other’, Gov Makinde Reacts To Ibadan Funfair Stampede Tragedy

Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has declared that justice must be served in the death of the 35 children in the December 11, 2024 Christmas funfair stampede in Ibadan, regardless of the closeness of the organisers to him. Governor Makinde stated this in a viral video on social media, where he noted that no […]

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5 hours ago Christmas: Dafinone seeks prayers, support for Tinubu’s administration

The lawmaker representing Delta Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Ede Dafinone, has called on Nigerians to “Continue to pray and support President Bola Tinubu’s administration to succeed.” Dafinone noted that Tinubu’s administration “Came into power when Nigeria was at a crossroads and will, therefore, need our collective efforts and support for the Read More

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6 hours ago Police clarify Abuja stampede probe, deny targeting church’s almsgiving

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Wednesday dismissed allegations by the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, that the police were attempting to demonise the church’s almsgiving or humanitarian efforts. Describing the claims as baseless and disappointing, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, clarified that the police did Read More

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7 hours ago Yuletide: Passengers stranded as water disrupt Lagos waterways transportation

Tribune Online Yuletide: Passengers stranded as water disrupt Lagos waterways transportation Many passengers travelling from Badore Jetty to Ikorodu area of Lagos State through the waterways were stranded on Xmas day due to water hyacinths disrupting passenger boat movements. Speaking with the Nigerian Tribune, some passengers expressed disappointment at the disruptions to waterways transportation on Lagos waters. According to one of the passengers, Mr. Rufai Olatunji, […] Yuletide: Passengers stranded as water disrupt Lagos waterways transportation Tribune Online

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7 hours ago Yuletide: Passengers stranded as water hyacinths disrupt Lagos waterways transportation

Tribune Online Yuletide: Passengers stranded as water hyacinths disrupt Lagos waterways transportation Many passengers travelling from Badore Jetty to Ikorodu area of Lagos State through the waterways were stranded on Xmas day due to water hyacinths disrupting passenger boat movements. Speaking with the Nigerian Tribune, some passengers expressed disappointment at the disruptions to waterways transportation on Lagos waters. According to one of the passengers, Mr. Rufai Olatunji, […] Yuletide: Passengers stranded as water hyacinths disrupt Lagos waterways transportation Tribune Online

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8 hours ago Clark advocates national unity, harps against nepotism at Christmas service

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Elder statesman Edwin Clark has reiterated his call for national unity, asserting, “Nigeria belongs to us all” during the Christmas service at his residence, by St. James Anglican Church Asokoro. He emphasised that any perception of being a second-class citizen undermines the collective identity of Nigerians. Clark pointedly criticised President Bola […] The post Clark advocates national unity, harps against nepotism at Christmas service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 hours ago US: Mega Millions jackpot surges past $1bn after Christmas Eve drawing

Tribune Online US: Mega Millions jackpot surges past $1bn after Christmas Eve drawing The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed past the $1 billion mark after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Christmas Eve. The estimated prize for the next drawing on Friday is $1.15 billion, making it potentially the fifth-largest jackpot in the game’s history. The lead director for the Mega Millions Consortium, Joshua Johnston in […] US: Mega Millions jackpot surges past $1bn after Christmas Eve drawing Tribune Online

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9 hours ago Cancer awareness charity match: Ronaldo, Drogba, Eto’o to tackle Okocha, Kanu, Mikel

Health ministry endorses programme From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The organisers of a cancer awareness charity match have hinted that world football stars and legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, Mark Fish, Samuel Eto’o, and Abedi Pele, among several others, will trade tackles with Nigerian stars like Austin Okocha, Kanu Nwankwo, and Mikel Obi, among others, […] The post Cancer awareness charity match: Ronaldo, Drogba, Eto’o to tackle Okocha, Kanu, Mikel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 hours ago Let us embrace message of peace, goodwill Christ’s birth signifies – Uzodinma

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has advised the Christian faithful in the country and beyond to embrace the message of peace and goodwill that the birth of Jesus Christ signifies. The birth of Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour to all Christian faithful is celebrated all over the world annually. […] The post Let us embrace message of peace, goodwill Christ’s birth signifies – Uzodinma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 hours ago Christmas: Police deploy 3,000 officers for security operations in Borno

The Borno State Police Command has mobilised over 3,000 officers to ensure safety and security at churches and other critical locations throughout the state during the Christmas celebrations. The coordinated effort, which involved the police, military, Civilian Joint Task Force, and fire services, aimed to provide a peaceful and secure environment for worshippers. In a Read More

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