Lucky Aiyedatiwa Sworn In As Ondo Governor After Akeredolu’s Death

The acting governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has been sworn in as the state governor. This followed the death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on Wednesday at the age of 67. The swearing-in ceremony was presided over by the Chief Justice of Ondo, Justice Olusegun Odusola, who was sworn in by Akeredolu as the 12thContinue reading "Lucky Aiyedatiwa Sworn In As Ondo Governor After Akeredolu’s Death"

Ondo Governor, Akeredolu Dies After Prolonged Battle With Leukemia

The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, is dead. A family source told SaharaReporters on Wednesday that Akeredolu died in Lagos. It was learned that he was managed by State House doctors up to his death because they could not fly him abroad. “Akeredolu is dead; he died in Lagos,” the source said. “They were lookingContinue reading "Ondo Governor, Akeredolu Dies After Prolonged Battle With Leukemia"

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 hadContinue 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, ArchbishopContinue 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 MemberContinue 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 occasionContinue 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, CaptainContinue 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 aContinue 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 hugeContinue reading "Yuletide: Chicken, fabric sales crash, retailers slash prices"