Portable beats Charles Okocha in a celebrity boxing fight

After the fourth round, Nigerian street-pop artist Habeeb Badmus, aka Portable, was declared winner of the celebrity boxing fight against Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha, on Wednesday. The fight, which was sanctioned by Heritage Boxing Entertainment, held at Landmark Beach in Victoria Island, Lagos State, started after 1am and lasted about 40 minutes. The pair hadContinueContinue reading “Portable beats Charles Okocha in a celebrity boxing fight”

CAN Condemns Plateau Killings, Calls For Proactive Efforts

The Christian Association Of Nigeria (CAN) on Tuesday condemned the Christmas Eve attacks on several communities of Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State that left over a hundred people dead and several houses set ablaze. As the affected communities are coming to terms with the horrendous event, the President, of CAN, ArchbishopContinueContinue reading “CAN Condemns Plateau Killings, Calls For Proactive Efforts”

JUST-IN: Ex-Speaker Ghali Na’Abba Is Dead

A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ghali Umar Na’Abba, is dead. Na’Abba, the second Speaker of the House of Representatives in this 4th Republic, died in the wee hours of Wednesday. According to LEADERSHIP, the circumstances surrounding his death have not been disclosed as of press time. He was elected MemberContinueContinue reading “JUST-IN: Ex-Speaker Ghali Na’Abba Is Dead”

Nigerians Are Observing Christmas In Hunger, Misery Because Of Your Policies – PDP Slams Tinubu Government

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has decried the anti-people policies of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) administration of President Bola Tinubu that have led to Nigerians observing Christmas in hunger and misery. The party which stated this in a Christmas message, however, encouraged Nigerians not to succumb to despondency but to use the occasionContinueContinue reading “Nigerians Are Observing Christmas In Hunger, Misery Because Of Your Policies – PDP Slams Tinubu Government”

Death Toll In Terrorist Attacks On Plateau State Days To Christmas Eve Rises To 76

Death toll from assailants’ attacks on some communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State during the weekend has risen to 76. It was earlier reported on Sunday that no fewer than 16 persons were killed in Mushu village in Bokkos LGA. According to Daily Trust, the spokesperson for Operation Safe Haven, CaptainContinueContinue reading “Death Toll In Terrorist Attacks On Plateau State Days To Christmas Eve Rises To 76”

Islamic Group Members, Shi’ites Attend Christmas Service In Kaduna, Present Gifts To Church, Preach Unity

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) popularly known as Shi’ites has acknowledged Christmas as a day for festivities, friendliness and unity. The movement disclosed this on Monday when it joined Christians at a Christmas Service at St Joseph Catholic Church, Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna State. The group’s leader, Prof Isah-Hassan Mshelgaru, described the development as aContinueContinue reading “Islamic Group Members, Shi’ites Attend Christmas Service In Kaduna, Present Gifts To Church, Preach Unity”

Yuletide: Chicken, fabric sales crash, retailers slash prices

Some business operators across the country have bemoaned low Christmas sales during this year’s Yuletide season. The business operators, which include supermarket owners, traders and poultry farmers, while speaking in separate interviews with The PUNCH, said this year’s sales did not reflect the numbers usually recorded during Christmas celebrations. They expressed disappointment that despite committing hugeContinueContinue reading “Yuletide: Chicken, fabric sales crash, retailers slash prices”

We Will Emerge Into A New Dawn Of Prosperity – Tinubu Says In Christmas Message

President Bola Tinubu has felicitated Nigerians on the Christmas Day celebration, assuring the citizens of his administration’s commitment to alleviate their sufferings. Tinubu in his Christmas message to Nigerians on Sunday expressed optimism that the nation will witness a new dawn of prosperity. “Be confident that by the strength of our joint endeavour, we willContinueContinue reading “We Will Emerge Into A New Dawn Of Prosperity – Tinubu Says In Christmas Message”

CCDA CONGRATULATES ITS CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AND SISTERS ON THE OCCASION OF CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION.

The President, of Chamba Cultural Development Association, CCDA, Mr Sopkonso Polycarp Kaigama, on behalf of the National and Zonal Executive of the Association, wishes our Grand Patron, Special Patrons, Patrons, and Royal Fathers, Members of the Board of Trustees, our Chamba brothers and sisters and the entire Christendom a Merry Christmas celebration. Jesus Is SeenContinueContinue reading “CCDA CONGRATULATES ITS CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AND SISTERS ON THE OCCASION OF CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION.”

Army Praises Soldiers At Yuletide

Over 50,000 Troops Will Miss Wishing Loved Ones Merry Christmas In Person Like Other Nigerians. The Nigerian Army has commended troops for their sacrifices to ensure the safety and security of the country’s territorial integrity. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja also praised the troops for their “undying faith in theContinueContinue reading “Army Praises Soldiers At Yuletide”