Nigerians were observed in their numbers at popular markets in Lagos as they made last-minute purchases ahead of the Christmas celebration on Wednesday. Visits to these markets showed that the prices of foodstuffs and other items had increased compared to last year, and even last week, Nigerians were still buying what they could. At the Read More

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The wife of the governor of Abia State, Mrs Priscilla Chidinma Otti, has described children as the greatest treasure of parenthood, emphasizing that their safety, well-being, and future are non-negotiable. Otti made this statement yesterday at the Government House, Umuahia, during a special Christmas party organized to celebrate the children of Abia State. She noted Read More

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The senator representing Imo West senatorial district (Orlu), Osita Izunaso, has distributed bags of rice to the twelve local government areas of the senatorial district as gifts to commemorate the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. He also admonished them to live in peace during and after the event. Speaking to South East PUNCH Read More

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The inauguration of the Shari’ah Court scheduled for January 11, 2025 in Oyo Town, Oyo State has been postponed indefinitely. LEADERSHIP earlier reported that the Oyo State chapter of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) had, through a flier sighted by our correspondent, slated the event to hold at the Muslim Community Islamic […]

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Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) has dismissed the request by legal luminary, Afe Babalola, to revoke the law practising licence of lawyer and author, Dele Farotimi, over allegations bordering on criminal defamation and professional misconduct. The dismissal of the debarment request coincided with the release of Farotimi from prison having perfected his bail conditions. “I […] The post Alleged defamation: LPDC rejects Afe Babalola’s request to revoke Farotimi’s practising licence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has appealed to Christians in the country to embrace peace unity, especially during festive period. In a statement by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, on Tuesday, Atiku urged Nigerians to emulate life of Jesus Christ. He said: “Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria and the Peoples Democratic Party […] The post Christmas: Atiku Felicitates With Christians, Calls For Peace, Unity Among Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has appealed to Christians in Abuja to obey God’s commandments, especially during festive season. This was contained in a statement on Tuesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and New Media, Olalere Olayinka. Wike, also sympathised with families of the stampede victims who lost their lives […] The post Festive Season: ‘Obey God’s Commandments’ – FCT Minister, Wike Tells Residents appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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Yobe State governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has distributed food items to Christian widows in the State and members of North-East Unity Carol Christians to enable them to celebrate Christmas with their families. The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Ministry for Religious Affairs and Ethical Orientation, Hon. Alhaji Yusuf Umar Potiskum, assured […]

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  By Anayo Anayo Onukwugha, Port Harcourt Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has approved N100,000 for civil servants, public servants and pensioners in the State for the celebration of Christmas and New Year. The State’s Head of Service, Dr. George Nweke, in a statement issued on Tuesday evening, said the gesture was to enable […]

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From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved a N100,000 Christmas bonus for civil servants, public servants, and pensioners in the state. The Head of Civil Service, Rivers State, George Nwaeke, made the disclosure in a statement he released on Tuesday. Nwaeke said Governor Fubara gave the approval to enable them […] The post Fubara approves N100,000 Christmas bonus for Rivers workers, pensioners appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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