Wisdom 
There was a tragedy on Christmas day in the Gombe State capital as a Sharon bus driver lost control and hit Christian faithful who were on a procession from the Tumfure community to the government house and Emir’s palace for homage, fatally injuring 22 celebrants. The incident occurred at 2pm near the popular IMAN restaurant … Read more
Asia’s stocks rose in thin Boxing Day trade on Thursday, extending a “Santa Rally” with key markets Hong Kong and Sydney still shut for the holidays. Photo: Philip FONG / AFPSource: AFP Asia’s stocks rose in thin Boxing Day trade on Thursday, extending a “Santa Rally” with key markets Hong Kong and Sydney still shut … Read more
During the Christmas celebration, Project Dorcas Foundation fed over 800 inmates of the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Umuahia, the capital of Abia State. The foundation also paid fines ranging from N30,000 to N200,000 imposed on four convicts, namely Kalu Peter, Joseph Sunday, Ikechukwu Isaiah, and Nzeako Ikwulene, for good conduct. During a worship session, … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been at the forefront of bold economic reforms recently, especially in 2024, signaling a renewed commitment to stabilising the nation’s economy under the leadership of Governor Olayemi Cardoso. Confronted with persistent inflationary pressures and a need to restore investor confidence, the CBN has obviously employed a series of … Read more
As part of activities celebrating Christmas, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen OO Oluyede, held a special lunch with sick and wounded in action personnel at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna. Represented by the Commander Corps Artillery, Major General Markus Kangye, the COAS urged the sick and wounded soldiers to remain … Read more
The umbrella body of Christians in the country, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and clergy have called for an end to hardship, hunger and religious extremism in Nigeria as Christians celebrate Christmas. The Christian body called on political leaders to remain resolute in the fight against hunger and take decisive steps to ensure that … Read more
Barely one week from today, we will join others across the world to bid 2024 farewell and welcome the new year, 2025. For Nigeria and Nigerians, 2024 has been a year of mixed feelings. As we await the habitual New Year prophecies, one thing is certain: there is hunger in the land, and nothing suggests … Read more
Recently, the Nasarawa State House of Assembly concluded a public hearing on a bill requiring the state government to provide free menstrual-hygiene products for girls in public schools. This is undoubtedly a phenomenal move in the drive to enhance girls’ education in the state. According to the United Nations International Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF), Nigeria … Read more
There is a growing concern among Nigerians over food security in year 2025, considering the prevailing cost of food items in the country today. The last quarter of the year used to be a period for bumper harvest of food crops, when prices of food commodities are expected to be at its lowest ebb. But … Read more
Authorities from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have taken into custody the parish priest and several officials of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Abuja in connection with a tragic stampede that occurred in the Nigerian capital. The police are investigating this incident and two similar events in Anambra and Oyo states. The … Read more