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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, former President Goodluck Jonathan; and 11 other Nigerians have been named among the 2023 “100 Most Reputable Africans.” Nigerians made the 2023 ‘roll of honour’ list released by Reputation Poll International, a global reputation firm. The list …

Fans of the Argentine team that claimed football’s ultimate prize in Qatar this month are lining up in Buenos Aires for tattoos of victorious captain Lionel Messi and the World Cup trophy. “For the next two weeks, I have appointments exclusively related to the World Cup,” tattoo artist Esteban Vucinovich …

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 …