By Moyinoluwa Ojegbade As Nigeria marked this year’s Children’s Day celebration, many parents and guardians across Lagos organised family activities and outings to create memorable experiences for their children and grandchildren. Speaking on how she planned to celebrate the day, Mrs. Akinbo Kate said she intended to take her children to Bokku Mart to buy…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos Secretariat Community Central Mosque on Wednesday for Eid-el-Kabir prayers, offering supplications for peace, national unity, and economic recovery as part of activities marking the Islamic festival. At the Central Mosque, worshippers joined clerics and Islamic leaders in prayers and thanksgiving, expressing gratitude to God for the strength to complete the Ramadan…
By Ayomide otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to child development, saying its Children’s Day activities reflect a broader mission to equip young Nigerians with the skills, values, and opportunities needed to become future leaders. The bank said it has expanded investments across education, financial literacy, healthcare, digital inclusion, and social protection as…
The Ghetto Kids, a Ugandan dance troupe made up of children from disadvantaged backgrounds, have expressed excitement after being selected by global music star Shakira to perform at the World Cup final half-time show in the United States this summer. Shakira announced the invitation on Instagram, naming the Kampala-based group as her first choice for…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Rangers International FC on their historic victory in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, describing their achievement as a reaffirmation of the club’s enduring legacy in Nigerian football. In a statement issued on May 25, 2026, through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rangers International FC produced a title-winning performance in Lagos on Sunday, defeating Ikorodu City FC 2–1 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena to secure the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) crown. The hard-fought victory sealed a ninth league title for the Enugu-based side, drawing them level with Enyimba FC as the most…
Iran has accused the United States of violating a ceasefire agreement following overnight airstrikes on missile sites and mine-laying boats, warning it is prepared to retaliate as tensions flare across the region. The allegations came after US Central Command confirmed a new wave of “self-defence strikes” in southern Iran, targeting what it described as missile…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent reduction in fares on all Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) passenger train services ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Transportation, Funsho Adebiyi, who said the initiative is aimed…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has called for national unity and renewed hope, assuring Nigerians that ongoing reforms are beginning to deliver positive results in security and economic stability. In his 2026 Eid-el-Kabir message to Muslims in Nigeria and worldwide, the President said the country is undergoing a “journey of reconstruction and renewal” aimed…
