Christmas: Labour Party Slams Ruling Elite, Urges Selfless Leadership

The Labour Party has accused Nigeria’s ruling class of lacking empathy and selflessness, warning that the country will continue to face economic and social challenges unless leaders prioritise the welfare of ordinary citizens over personal gain. In a Christmas message issued on Friday in Abuja, the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee of the party said…

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Nigeria, U.S. Conduct Joint Military Strike In Northwest, Signal More Operations to Come

The Nigerian government confirmed Friday that it carried out a “joint” precision military operation with United States forces on Christmas Day, targeting ISIS-affiliated militants in the northwestern state of Sokoto. The action signals a potential escalation in coordinated counter-terrorism efforts amid complex regional security crises. In a televised interview, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, stated…

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Governor Sanwo-Olu Inspects Lagos Island High-Rise After Christmas Eve Inferno.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday visited the site of a major fire that gutted the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street, Lagos Island, and affected several adjoining structures.   The blaze, which started around 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, is believed to have originated from the fourth floor before rapidly spreading…

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Christmas: President Tinubu Calls For Unity, Reaffirms Commitment To Religious Freedom

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace peace, unity and religious tolerance as Christians across the country celebrate Christmas, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to protecting the rights of all citizens to worship freely. In his Christmas message released on Wednesday, the President stressed that no Nigerian should suffer discrimination, violence or death…

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Ghana Arrests 48 Nigerians In Major Cybercrime Crackdown

Ghanaian authorities have arrested at least 48 Nigerians over alleged involvement in romance scams, online investment fraud and other cybercrime-related offences, following a coordinated security operation in the Dawhenya area of the Ningo-Prampram Constituency. The arrests come less than a week after Ghana deported no fewer than 42 Nigerians from the Ashanti Region over alleged…

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Christmas Calls for Love, Not Luxury, Catholic Bishops Say

As Christmas is celebrated worldwide, Catholic bishops in Nigeria have called on Christians to use the season as a time for reflection and genuine charity, emphasizing that its true spirit lies in emulating Jesus Christ rather than indulging in personal pleasure.   In separate Christmas messages, the bishops of the Oyo and Osogbo dioceses urged…

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Another Low budget Christmas for Nigerians

Tomorrow is Christmas, a Christian holiday celebrated worldwide. From the start of the month, the greetings have changed. You’ll hear people say, ‘Season’s greeting’ or ‘Compliment of the Yuletide’ or ‘Merry Christmas in advance’. The time-honoured ‘Father Christmas’ viewing wasn’t missing this year as many schools, churches, and media outfits organised Father Christmas Grottos, where…

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FG Declares Public Holidays for Christmas, New Year Celebrations.

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as well as Thursday, January 1, 2026, as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day, and the New Year celebrations.   The announcement was made on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry,…

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