Let us look at a few figures. Nigeria’s population is put at a little over 200 million people while the UK population is about 68 million. This means that the Nigerian population is about three (3) times that of the…
Like Potiphar’s wife, she lured me but my mother was praying for me
I began to work for my Madam through a sister, more or less a cousin but we call ourselves brother and sister. At the beginning, I was Madam’s houseboy/sales boy. At that time, her husband was stationed in Abuja and…
Christmas is not a day for immoral acts – Cleric charges
An Associate Pastor of the Evangelical Church of Christ Winning All (ECWA), Sabon Tasha, Kaduna, Pst. Bobai Tanko on Monday urged Christians to resist indulgence in immoral acts at Christmas. He observed at the church’s Christmas Service that some Christians…
Yuletide: Sanwo-Olu assures Lagosians of safety
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with residents of the state, particularly Christian faithful as they celebrate this year’s Christmas, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ. Governor Sanwo-Olu in his Christmas message issued on Sunday by his…
Christmas: Do not lose hope, Sanwo-Olu urges residents
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday urged residents not to lose hope due to the challenging times in the state and the country at large. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his wife, Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, said this while…
FG declares public holidays for Christmas, New Year celebrations
The Federal Government has declared Monday 25 and 26 December 2023, and Monday, January, 1st 2024 as public holidays to mark Christmas and New Year’s Day celebrations respectively. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, declared on behalf of the federal…
Nigeria economic crisis dampens Christmas spirit
Lining up, they receive some rice, dried beans and other basic foodstuffs, whose soaring prices have left millions in Nigeria facing a bleak Christmas. The temporary food distribution in the courtyard of the Church of the Assumption in the economic…
Do you believe in Father Christmas? — Gbubemi Atimomo
Reflecting on the true essence of the Christmas season Back when I was a child, Christmas was a big deal (it doesn’t seem so these days). There were decorations all over town, the media played Christmas jingles like they were…
Return home for Christmas, you’re safe, Soludo tells Anambra people
ANAMBRA State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has urged the people of the state to return home and join their relations in celebrating the Christmas and New Year, assuring them that the state is safe. Press Secretary to the governor, Mr.…
Gary Lineker poses as ‘‘Father Crispmas’’ to celebrate 30 years as face of Walkers
Gary Lineker drove a sleigh full of Walkers crisps around Battersea Power Station in London to celebrate three decades working with the brand. The Match of the Day star threw bags of crisps to members of the public while dressed…