By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has extended festive greetings to Ndi Anambra and Christians across Nigeria, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. In a goodwill message, Governor Soludo described Christmas as a season that embodies hope, love, peace, and redemption—values that resonate with collective aspirations for a better society…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday continued the state’s annual Christmas outreach to public health facilities with a visit to Gbagada General Hospital, where he celebrated the yuletide with patients and frontline health workers. Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Dayo Lajide, the governor toured…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended Christmas greetings to residents of the state and Nigerians nationwide, calling on citizens to embrace love, peace and compassion as they celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. In a Christmas message released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Jamara Home, Nigeria’s leading wholesale and retail hub for electronics and home appliances, has extended Christmas and New Year goodwill messages to its customers, partners and Nigerians nationwide, wishing them a season filled with joy, love and quality time with family and friends. As the year comes to a close, the company…
By Ayomide Otitoju Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored the decisive goal as Ivory Coast began their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title defence with a 1-0 win over Mozambique on Wednesday in Marrakesh. Diallo struck in the 49th minute of the Group F match, securing victory for the three-time champions against a team ranked…
By Ayomide Otitoju Captain Riyad Mahrez scored in each half as 2019 champions Algeria cruised to a 3-0 win over 10-man Sudan in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group E opener on Wednesday at Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. Mahrez opened the scoring just 82 seconds into the match, delighting the 16,115-strong crowd,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Senegal kicked off their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Botswana on Tuesday, while Nigeria’s Super Eagles overcame Tanzania 2-1 in a more hard-fought Group C clash. Wins were also recorded by the Democratic Republic of Congo and Tunisia as the first round of group matches…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerians across the 36 states are marking Christmas, a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, with church services, family gatherings, and festive activities, despite ongoing economic challenges. President Bola Tinubu, governors, and religious leaders joined the celebrations by sending messages of hope, peace, and love. In a statement released on Wednesday,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pope Leo XIV held his first Christmas Mass as pontiff on Wednesday, addressing thousands of faithful gathered in St Peter’s Square and offering Christmas greetings before the service. During the Mass, Leo described Christmas as a celebration of “faith, charity and hope” and criticised a “distorted economy” that reduces human beings to…
