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As Christians all over the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN says because “God is with us” Nigerians irrespective of different backgrounds will prosper, experience peace, and will be blessed in everything that they do. Prof. Osinbajo stated this today in a chat with...

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. says Friday’s pipeline fire in Iyana-Odo/Baruwa axis of Lagos State will not disrupt the supply of petroleum products across the country. Malam Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director, NNPC Ltd., gave the assurance when he visited the scene of the incident. Kyari said the...

Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has released his final list of Super Eagles players for the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with recuperating striker Victor Osimhen making the cut. Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), in a statement on Saturday said team captain Ahmed Musa...

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has said that the N250 billion Sovereign Sukuk offer attracted unprecedented subscription of over N865 billion. Director-General of the DMO, Ms Patience Oniha made this known in a statement on Saturday. Oniha said that the massive response was an indication that the idea of growing...

 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya has ordered immediate release of a detained female soldier, Pte. Hannah Sofiat A.Sofiat had accepted a marriage proposal from a male corps member at the National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp in Yikpata, Kwara. A reliable source at Army Headquarters told...

 Some shareholders on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd (NGX) said that new generation banks are setting the pace in the financial industry with Titan Trust Bank acquisition of Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) Plc. They said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria  (NAN) on Friday in Lagos,...

  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, who marks his 54th birthday on Christmas day, describing him as an exceptionally patriotic Nigerian. The party stated this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba, on Friday in Abuja. PDP described...

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Friday paid a condolence visit to former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso whose junior brother Alhaji Inuwa died recently. Lawan was in Kano to attend the Wedding Fatiha of the daughter of another former Governor of the State, Senator...

  Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has approved free rides on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridors on Christmas and New Year days for all residents. That means bus services on Saturday 25 December and Saturday 1 January, 2022 will be free, in celebration of the festive season. Managing Director, Lagos...

  Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, on Friday signed the 2022 Appropriation budget of ₦100.75billion into law. Fayemi also promised to complete all ongoing legacy projects and consolidate on other achievements recorded in the past three years. The Governor said the budget has a percentage ratio of 60:40 recurrent to...