Christmas
12 Nov
The Commissioner for Information in Anambra, Dr Law Mefor, says the 2024 Christmas and New Year celebration will be exciting and peaceful in the state. Mefor gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Tuesday. The commissioner said the administration of Gov. Chukwuma Soludo was working assiduously…
1 Jan
Plateau is a beautiful state, a gift from God. Its hilly and delightfully breathtaking landscape, its cool temperature, these are precious assets.
31 Dec 2023
The birth of Jesus Christ was no secret at all. Jesus was born in fulfillment of a prophecy made 700 years earlier.
26 Dec 2023
In the spirit of the Christmas season celebration, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle has intervened in the December salary delay to gallant soldiers who are out there protecting Nigerians.
26 Dec 2023
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt..-Gen/ Taoreed Lagbaja, had expressed his genuine respect and heartfelt gratitude to the gallant troops of the Nigerian Army for their unwavering dedication and sacrifice in ensuring the safety and security of the nation.
26 Dec 2023
The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, on Sunday, felicitated with Nigerians on Christmas as they commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ.
26 Dec 2023
In a heartwarming celebration, the Chairman of Bigly Group, Ichie Kennedy Chimezie Nwankwo, popularly known as Abig Nwankwo, brought Christmas cheer to the residents of Okija in Ihiala Local Government, Anambra State. The festivities, organized by the Bigly Foundation, witnessed an impressive turnout, surpassing previous years' celebrations. The annual event, which took place in Okija,…
26 Dec 2023
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to celebrate Christmas, the Director General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yusha'u Ahmed has charged Corps Members to rededicate themselves to the service of the country.
26 Dec 2023
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has said that his administration is building a viable sub-national that would be the envy of other states.
26 Dec 2023
If you're looking for some of the best mobile slots to play over Christmas 2023, you've come to the right place. Here are some of the most popular online slots from various market-leading game development studios and software providers that you can enjoy playing today from your smartphone or tablet device, provided you are of…
25 Dec 2023
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to use the occasion of Christmas to strengthen the bond of love and unity in spite the present hard times.
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