Month: December 2024

The Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has congratulated Christians in the state on the occasion of this year’s Christmas. The governor, in his Christmas message called on Christians to use the opportunity of the festivities to pray for the state and Nigeria and to also spread love among the people. He urged residents to gather and celebrate responsibly by implementing necessary crowd control measures and, where appropriate, involving security […]

Christians in Nigeria are joining their counterparts from across the world to celebrate Christmas. Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 among billions of people around the world. Today and tomorrow, Boxing Day have been declared public holidays by the federal government to enable Christians enjoy the celebration of the birthday of Jesus Christ.

Embattled human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi has regained his freedom after meeting his bail conditions. This was disclosed by activist politician, Omoyele Sowore on his social media page on Tuesday. He wrote: “I am pleased to report that Dele Farotimi is no longer being held at the prison yards in Ekiti state and is now returning home to Lagos. The struggle continues!” A few days ago, a Chief Magistrate Court […]

A Chief Magistrate, Mrs. Olabisi Ogunkanmi, has ordered the remand of Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife; Oriyomi Hamzat, the owner of Agidigbo FM; and Bashorun Islamic High School Principal, Fasasi Abdulahi, at the Agodi Correctional Facility. The ruling is pending advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of the Oyo State Ministry of Justice. They were arraigned on  before Chief Magistrate Court 1, Iyaganku, […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has officially signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill into law. The 684 billion Naira budget, tagged “Budget of Economic Stabilization,” aims to consolidate the state’s developmental gains while addressing prevailing economic challenges in the state. Speaking during the signing ceremony held at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office in Ibadan today, Makinde expressed optimism that the budget would foster growth, enhance infrastructure, and improve the […]

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian pilgrims traveling to Israel and Jordan to conduct themselves honorably and focus on their primary purpose of communion with God. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, who represented the president at the flag-off ceremony in Lagos made this known in his address. He also urged the pilgrims to pray for the nation’s progress, and the well-being of families and […]

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS has urged Nigerians to prioritise their health by knowing their HIV status. The Director General of NACA, Dr Temitope Ilori, said this in a statement signed by the Head, Public Relations and Protocol of the agency, Toyin Aderibigbe, on Sunday. Ilori said Christmas is a time for joy and celebration, but it also presents an opportunity to make informed and responsible decisions […]