Zenith Bank illuminated the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos, ushering in the Christmas and Yuletide seasons with the 17th edition of its spectacular Light-Up Ceremony. Ajose Adeogun Street and Roundabout were transformed into a resplendent spectacle, marking a Corporate Social…
Eid-el-Kabir: Passengers pay N150k – N200k for economy seats
Following the federal government’s declaration of June 28 as a public holiday for Muslim faithful to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, domestic airlines plying northern routes have recorded a spike in ticket sales with passengers paying as high as N200, 000 for economy…
Obi celebrates Christmas with Benue IDPs
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), on Sunday celebrated Christmas at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Abagana, Makurdi. Speaking with the IDPs, Obi said that their plight would not continue, adding that they should have hope…
Christmas: FRSC felicitates Christians, cautions against speeding, reckless driving
The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has felicitated Christians and cautioned motorists against speeding, reckless driving to reduce road crashes during the Christmas Celebration. Mr Ahmed Umar, FRSC Sector Commander, made this known in an interview…
CAN charges leaders to lead with fear of God
As the world celebrates Christmas, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Oyo State on Sunday urged governments at all levels and leaders to lead with the fear of God. The chairman, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju gave the advice in his…
Christmas ceremonies begin in Holy Land
Christians from all over the world celebrated Christmas, the festival marking the birth of Jesus Christ, in the Holy Land on Saturday. The traditional Christmas procession arrived in Bethlehem in the afternoon. The procession to Bethlehem had set off from…
Park Vega Waterpark to host bumper activities for Christmas, New Year
Park Vega Waterpark has concluded plans to make Nigeria’s preferred fun location a beehive of exciting activities this festive holiday. The water-based amusement park, West Africa’s largest waterpark, is located in Agbor, a major city in the tourism state of…
With Glo, they know it’s Christmas — Toni Kan
In 1984, Bob Geldof and Midge Ure wrote a song called “Do they know it’s Christmas.” It was a charity song whose sole intention was to help raise money to support Ethiopians groaning from the 1983-1985 famine. Gathering a group…
Ukraine war: Zelensky delivers defiant Christmas message after Russian strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged his people to persevere in the face of Russian attacks as the country celebrates Christmas. In a defiant speech on Saturday, he said: “Freedom comes at a high price. But slavery has an even…
2023: Be hopeful for better nation – Peter Obi tells Nigerians
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful for a better nation especially as Nigerians prepared for the 2023 general elections. Obi made this call in his 2022 Christmas Message to…
