By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Comdt. Maku Olatunde A., on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, embarked on a statewide assessment of security arrangements to ensure a peaceful Christmas and New Year celebration. The visit follows the deployment of 2,409 personnel across strategic locations as part…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO) has sealed the premises of three major companies—Nigerian Bottling Company (producers of Coca-Cola), FrieslandCampina (makers of Peak Milk), and Guinness Nigeria Plc—for extracting large volumes of groundwater for commercial purposes without proper authorisation or adherence to regulations. The enforcement, carried out on Tuesday in Lagos,…
Luigi Mangione, accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a high-profile case that reignited debates about the U.S. healthcare industry, pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges, including “terrorist” murder. Appearing in a Manhattan courtroom in a white shirt and burgundy sweatshirt, Mangione, 26, was shackled and flanked by police officers. This hearing…
Romania, a NATO member, stated on Wednesday that no Russian missile had been detected passing through its airspace, refuting claims made by Ukraine. This follows Ukraine’s report of a massive Russian attack involving 170 drones and missiles targeting its energy infrastructure on Christmas Day. According to a statement from Romania’s Ministry of Defence, Ukrainian authorities…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has called on Christians in Nigeria to remain steadfast as the “light of the world” and to avoid using the nation’s structural failings as excuses for moral lapses. In his Christmas message on Wednesday, Bishop Kukah emphasized the responsibility of Christians to lead by…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has signed the ₦684 billion 2025 Appropriation Act, tagged the “Budget of Economic Stabilisation.” Speaking during the signing ceremony on Monday at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Agodi, Ibadan, Makinde revealed that his administration had improved the state’s annual budget performance from an initial 30-35%…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pope Francis officially opened the “Holy Door” of St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve, marking the start of the Jubilee Year, a significant Catholic celebration expected to draw over 30 million pilgrims to Rome. The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been battling a cold, arrived at the grand bronze door in a wheelchair….
By Ayomide Otitoju Pope Francis, in his Christmas Day Urbi et Orbi address, urged for an end to armed conflicts worldwide, focusing on Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan. Speaking to thousands gathered at St. Peter’s Square, the pontiff condemned the ongoing violence and called for peace negotiations in areas ravaged by war. “May the sound of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), under the leadership of Group CEO Mele Kyari, has unveiled the Production Monitoring Command Centre (PMCC), a cutting-edge platform aimed at transforming hydrocarbon operations. This initiative, driven by NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS), is part of efforts to enhance monitoring, operational efficiency, and…
