Christmas fire destroys buildings, property in Edo

Tragedy struck on Friday when an inferno razed four buildings on First East Circular road in Benin, the Edo State capital.It was gathered that the fire started at about 12pm, when many Christians were still attending the Christmas service in their respective places of worship.

Buhari mourns victims of Nnewi gas plant explosion

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday expressed deep regret over the death of tens of people in Anambra State, following an industrial gas explosion a few hours before the Christmas celebration.

Christmas: Obiano lifts ban on okada, tricycles

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra has lifted the restriction of movement placed on private and commercial motorcyclists also known as “okada” and tricycle “keke” operators in the state.

Okowa preaches unity, peaceful co-existence at Christmas

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, has sent a message of felicitations to all Nigerians as Christians all over the world commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ.

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*Buildings violating safety regulations will soon be sealed – Fire Service

*Teach Al-majiri students English Language – Islamic scholar tells FG, States

*Shi’ites hold ‘Free Sheikh Zakzaky’ procession in Sokoto, Katsina

*Scores escape death in Borno as Civilian JTF seizes bombs concealed in food flasks

*Withdraw your sack threat, meet our demands – Doctors tell Aregbesola

*Don’t write off Buhari’s efforts – Mark begs Nigerians

NDLEA nabs suspects with hemp in biscuit cartons

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a truck load of cannabis sativa packaged as biscuits and cheese balls.

Tweet of the Day

President Buhari spokeman Femi Adesina tweeted this Christmas Message and Ofcourse Nigerians React.......

CAN President Congratulates Nigerians At Christmas, Maulud

The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has congratulated Nigerians on the occasions of Christmas and Eid-el-Malud celebrations.

Premier League team news: Liverpool v Leicester

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has recovered from a hamstring injury and is set to return against Leicester on Boxing Day.

Gas tanker truck fire kills over 100 people in Nnewi

A gas tanker has exploded at a crowded industrial plant in Nigeria, leaving more than 100 people feared dead.