By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian nurses in the diaspora, under the umbrella of the Yoruba United Nurses of North America (YUNONA), have presented cash and gifts to outstanding graduating nursing students from Lagos State colleges of nursing, as part of their end-of-year activities in Nigeria. The presentations were made during visits to selected institutions across the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced nationwide sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at a pump price of ₦739 per litre across all MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations, marking a major intervention aimed at easing fuel costs and stabilising Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market. The refinery said the pricing, to be implemented across…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Government has clarified that a poorly executed Christmas decoration at a local roundabout, widely circulated on social media, was not sponsored or approved by the state, dismissing claims that it reflected the government’s festive arrangements. State Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, stated that the decoration was the initiative of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has approved a series of developmental projects aimed at beautifying the state and advancing Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s vision of transforming Anambra into a megacity. The decisions were made during the 25th ANSEC meeting held at the Lighthouse, Awka, on December 15, 2025. State Commissioner for…
By Ayomide Otitoju The maiden edition of the GTCO Fashion Food & Drink Festival – Holiday Edition delivered a festive atmosphere in Lagos, offering families and children an immersive end-of-year experience that many attendees described as a Christmas funfair. Held in Oniru, Lagos Island, the event attracted thousands of visitors, with families and food lovers…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday said the Eyo Festival remains a vital platform for projecting Lagos not only as Nigeria’s economic and commercial hub but also as a major centre of culture and tourism with strong local and international appeal. The governor spoke during the Ijade Opa Eyo procession…
By Ayomide Otitoju African family entertainment centre (FEC) operators, mall owners, mixed-use developers, hospitality groups, leisure investors and tourism agencies are set to converge in Dubai for DEAL 2026, the Dubai Entertainment Amusement & Leisure Exhibition, scheduled for February 10–12, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Now in its 32nd year, DEAL remains the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Pastor and Spiritual Head of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) Worldwide, His Eminence Reverend E.M.F. Oshoffa, has issued firm directives to the leadership of the Canada Diocese following internal disagreements among its senior clergy. The move comes amid reported tensions between the Head of the Canada Diocese, VSE Rufus Adeoba,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Assembly convened a historic Joint Sitting on Thursday as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill, marking the third Joint Session of the 10th Assembly for the annual budget presentation. Titled the “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience, and Shared Prosperity,” the ₦58.18 trillion proposal signals a shift…
