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 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…
By Ayomide Otitoju As Christians across Nigeria join the global community in celebrating Christmas, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on churches to observe the season with wisdom, vigilance, and a strong sense of responsibility. The call was made by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a statement released on Christmas Eve, in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) has unveiled ambitious plans to advance sustainable mobility over the next decade, pledging major capacity-building targets and launching a new global awareness initiative. The announcement came during the official United Nations launch of the Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026–2035) in New York, where Engr. Mrs….
By ayomide Otitoju The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins, has urged Nigerians to give thanks for the gift of Christmas while confronting the country’s pervasive insecurity and rising criminal violence. In his 2025 Christmas message, Archbishop Martins described Nigeria as being “in the midst of a tide of criminal violence,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, on 16 alleged money laundering charges involving over ₦1.014 billion. The case has been filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja. According to the charges, the government accused…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to uphold the rights of all citizens to live, worship, and pursue their aspirations in safety and dignity. In his 2025 Christmas goodwill message, he emphasized that no one, regardless of ethnicity or belief, should suffer for practising their faith. “The love for God…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has nominated Mrs. Temitope George, Lead Partner/Energy, Infrastructure and Policy Counsel at Adegbola-George & Co, as the Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LSERC). A memo issued on Tuesday by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, stated that George’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State is set for a vibrant and secure festive season following months of coordinated preparations by the administration of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, according to the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Aburime. Aburime said the state’s readiness reflects deliberate governance and sustained investments across critical sectors, positioning Anambra as an…
