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Nigeria international and Napoli goal poacher Victor Osimhen, leads the number of goals scored by strikers from open play in the Italian Serie A for the year 2022 not taking goals scored from the penalty spot into his account. Osimhen has been exceptional since he arrived in the Italian League …

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya, celebrated this year’s Christmas with soldiers under Operation Hadin Kai Theatre Command at Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri, on Sunday, December 25. During the event, he said the military had commenced mopping up the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in the North-East. …

The newly-appointed Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Sadiq Abubakar, has banned the sales and use of all kinds of fireworks, ranging from fire-crackers and knockouts amongst others in the FCT. The FCT police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, revealed this in a Saturday statement obtained by our correspondent. Adeh …

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with Christians on the occasion of the birth of Jesus Christ, directing the various committees in charge of rice distribution to be fair and avoid partisan considerations. In a statement issued on Saturday and released to the media by his Spokesperson, Mallam …

President Muhammadu Buhari has wished Nigerians a merry Christmas, with a promise to continue working towards leaving lasting legacies. The President said in his Christmas message: “Until my last day in office, I will continue to provide political and material support to sub-national governments, the Armed Forces, institutions and individuals …

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved a Christmas bonus of N10,000 for every pensioner in the state. The governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa, said the action was taken to assist retired workers, who served the state meritoriously, to have a good Yuletide. …

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has assured all Nigerians and residents in the country, particularly those who will be travelling or joining friends and relatives in public places for the Christmas and New Year celebrations, of their safety and security during and after the yuletide season. The …

The Federal Government has declared Dec. 26 and 27, 2022 as public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day. It also declared Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, as holiday to mark the New Year. The announcement was made by Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, in a statement issued by the Permanent …

Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha popularly known by his stage name Basketmouth has ended his marriage to his wife, Elsie Uzoma Okpocha. The 44 -year -old comedian on Thursday, announced the breakup with Elsie in a statement posted on his Instagram page. He said, “As much as it pains me to …

Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, on Wednesday, clocked 45 years and to commemorate her special day, the actress also unveiled her lover to the public. In her birthday post, Ojo revealed that the Chief Executive Officer of Upfront and Personal Management, Paul Okoye, popularly known as Paulo, was her lover. Prior …