24 minutes ago [ICYMI] EPL: Liverpool host Foxes, Arsenal prepare for life without Saka, other fixtures

Christmas Premier League chart-toppers Liverpool are overwhelming favourites to see off struggling Leicester on Boxing Day. No EPL game is taking place on Christmas Day, December 25. Yuletide games are scheduled for 26 and 27 for Match Day 18. Match Day 19, however, resumes on 29 and 3o and then January 1, 2025. The right Read More

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29 minutes ago Four Drug Kingpins Jailed 28 Years, To Forfeit Properties Worth Millions Of Naira 

No fewer than four drug kingpins involved in the seizure of 2,139.55 kilograms of cocaine at an Ikorodu residential estate in 2022 have been sentenced by a Federal High Court in Lagos State. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the convicts, identified as Soji Jubril Oke, Wasiu Akinade, Emmanuel Arinze Chukwu, and Kelvin Christopher Smith, a Jamaican, […] The post Four Drug Kingpins Jailed 28 Years, To Forfeit Properties Worth Millions Of Naira  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 minutes ago Christmas: Achado calls on IGP, APC to caution Gov Alia as govt seals business centres in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Austin Achado, a member of the House of Representatives for Gwer East/Gwer West Federal Constituency, has condemned what he described as “unlawful closure of business premises and sustained harassment by the Benue state government.” Achado made this call while briefing the press on Thursday in Makurdi over the sealing of City […] The post Christmas: Achado calls on IGP, APC to caution Gov Alia as govt seals business centres in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 minutes ago Christmas: “Tinubu’s Reforms Beginning To Yield Results, 2025 Will Be Better” – Ganduje Tells Nigerians

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The former governor of Kano State, called for more support for the President amid hardship facing the country. Ganduje in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, on Wednesday, […] The post Christmas: “Tinubu’s Reforms Beginning To Yield Results, 2025 Will Be Better” – Ganduje Tells Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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99 minutes ago Estimated billing: FG to distribute two million prepaid meters in 2025 Q1 — Adelabu

Tribune Online Estimated billing: FG to distribute two million prepaid meters in 2025 Q1 — Adelabu The Federal government has decried the estimated billing system of power supply to households by the Distribution Companies (DisCos) nationwide, saying this has necessitated its plan to make provision for 10 million prepaid meters to be distributed nationwide in the next five years. The first phase of the project will be the purchase and distribution […] Estimated billing: FG to distribute two million prepaid meters in 2025 Q1 — Adelabu Tribune Online

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4 hours ago Be Patient With Tinubu, His Reforms Are Beginning To Yield Results, Ganduje Tells Nigerians

He assured that by next year's Christmas the economy would have stabilized better. The post Be Patient With Tinubu, His Reforms Are Beginning To Yield Results, Ganduje Tells Nigerians appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 hours ago Ibadan Stampede: Mother Of Queen Naomi Appeals For Help Amid Daughter’s Remand

The mother of Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, the estranged wife of the Ooni of Ife, has sought help from Nigerians following her daughter’s remand in Agodi prison. The remand relates to a tragic stampede in Ibadan, which occurred during a children’s funfair that she had organised to bring joy to children during the Christmas season. The […] The post Ibadan Stampede: Mother Of Queen Naomi Appeals For Help Amid Daughter’s Remand appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 hours ago ‘You’re Our Backbone’ – VP Shettima Assures Youth Of Economic Transformation, Enhanced Welfare

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to national security, economic transformation, and the well-being of all citizens. In a Christmas message on Wednesday, Shettima assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu’s administration remains dedicated to improving their lives. “As we approach a new year, I want to […] The post ‘You’re Our Backbone’ – VP Shettima Assures Youth Of Economic Transformation, Enhanced Welfare appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 hours ago Man City vs Everton: Guardiola’s men eye Boxing Day revival against Toffees

The first Premier League fixture after Christmas will see Everton make a trip to Etihad Stadium to face champions Manchester read more Man City vs Everton: Guardiola’s men eye Boxing Day revival against Toffees

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7 hours ago PHOTOS: Daddy Showkey performs for wounded soldiers in Kaduna on Christmas

Tribune Online PHOTOS: Daddy Showkey performs for wounded soldiers in Kaduna on Christmas John Asiemo, popularly known as Daddy Showkey, performed for wounded soldiers and their families at the 1 Division of the Nigerian Army in Kaduna on Wednesday, to celebrate Christmas. The performance by the veteran galala singer was in commemoration of the Christmas celebration and organised by the Tribute to Our Troops Foundation in collaboration with […] PHOTOS: Daddy Showkey performs for wounded soldiers in Kaduna on Christmas Tribune Online

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17 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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17 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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21 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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24 hours ago Christmas: Two Police officers killed in gun battle against IPOB/ESN in Imo

Tribune Online Christmas: Two Police officers killed in gun battle against IPOB/ESN in Imo Two operatives of the Imo State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit lost their lives in a gun battle while dismantling a notorious IPOB/ESN syndicate allegedly involved in kidnapping and armed robbery in the state. The operatives also killed three of the suspected IPOB/ESN kidnappers, arrested two others, and recovered six AK-47 rifles, 131 rounds of ammunition, […] Christmas: Two Police officers killed in gun battle against IPOB/ESN in Imo Tribune Online

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25 hours ago Properties Worth Millions Of Naira Destroyed As Fire Outbreaks Hit Anambra

Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed following some fire outbreaks which occurred in different locations in Anambra State. It was gathered that the unfortunate incidents happened between the period of Sunday and Tuesday. In a statement by the head of Anambra State Fire Service, Chukwudi Chiketa on Tuesday, disclosed that the inferno erupted […] The post Properties Worth Millions Of Naira Destroyed As Fire Outbreaks Hit Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 hours ago Christmas: S’East commuters lament fare hikes, delays at multiple checkpoints

Commuters in Imo and Abia, travelling for Christmas and other private purposes, have expressed deep concern over sharp fare hikes by transporters. They also lament the longer travel times and stress caused by the numerous military and police checkpoints positioned close together along various routes in the South-East states. A cross-section of people interviewed by Read More

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27 hours ago Russia Missiles Kill 1, Hit Ukraine Power Grid In Christmas Day Attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday described the Christmas day attack from Russia which killed one and destroyed the country’s power grid as ‘inhuman’. Russia launched over 170 missiles and drones against Ukraine on Wednesday, destroying the war-torn nation’s power grid and causing widespread blackouts. Ukraine woke up at 5:30 am (0330 GMT) to an […]

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28 hours ago  Christmas: Over 40 feared dead as Azerbaijan airplane crashes in Kazakhstan

Tribune Online  Christmas: Over 40 feared dead as Azerbaijan airplane crashes in Kazakhstan A devastating Christmas Day crash has left more than 40 people feared dead after an Azerbaijan Airlines plane with 72 people on board plummeted to the ground in Kazakhstan.  The incident occurred as the Embraer 190 aircraft, en route from Baku to Grozny, crashed in a fireball upon landing in Aktau, located on the Caspian […]  Christmas: Over 40 feared dead as Azerbaijan airplane crashes in Kazakhstan Tribune Online

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