Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Lagos park assures of security, allows three days free entry to residents, visitors The Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency has announced special arrangements to make the Christmas period more enjoyable for residents and visitors, including free access to all LASPARK-managed parks and extended closing hours. According to a post obtained from the Lagos State X handle on Friday, the agency said all parks will allow free entry from 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm daily from Thursday, 25th to Saturday, 27th December 2025, noting that the initiative is aimed at promoting family bonding, recreation, and healthy living among Lagos residents.…

ECOWAS, Despite Regional Exit, Grants GIABA Membership to Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has granted Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger membership in the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), despite the three nations no longer being part of the regional bloc. The decision was made at the 68th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority on December 14, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria, with Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio presiding as current chair. The three countries’ membership comes with conditions requiring them to demonstrate strong political commitment to implementing…

Sanwo-Olu shows care for children welfare, gifts Christmas babies at Lagos hospital Director of Pharmaceutical Services at the Health Service Commission, Bakare Modupe, presenting a gift to a mother. Photos: Lagos state govt Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, ably represented by the Director of Pharmaceutical Services at the Health Service Commission, Bakare Modupe, has rejoiced with mothers of Christmas babies at General Hospital, Ijede, Ikorodu, Lagos. According to a post obtained from the Lagos State X account on Friday, the delegation presented gifts to the newborns as well as to in-patients, reinforcing the state government’s commitment to maternal…

Itele lauds birthday with two cars as birthday gift Nollywood actor Ibrahim Yekini, popularly known as Itele, has lauded his upcoming birthday with the purchases of two brand-new cars as a personal birthday gift which will come up on January 1. The award-winning actor, who made waves in 2025 with his blockbuster movie Koleoso, took to his Instagram page to share photos of himself posing proudly with the newly acquired vehicles. Expressing gratitude and humility, Itele revealed that the cars were a gift to himself in celebration of his upcoming birthday. “Humble and grateful. From me to me – birthday…

NiMet forecasts three days of sunshine, cloudiness across Nigeria The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted sunshine and cloudiness from Friday until Sunday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja, predicted sunny skies on Friday over the northern region throughout the forecast period. According to the agency, sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over the central region throughout the forecast period. The agency predicted sunny skies with patches of clouds over the southern region during the morning hours. It is anticipated that isolated thunderstorms with light rains will occur over parts of Ondo, Ogun, Lagos,…

Full stadium set for Nigeria vs Tunisia match as all tickets sold out ~ AFCON Tickets for Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations group match against Tunisia at the Fez Stadium on Saturday have been completely sold out, in a surprise development amid concerns over low attendances at the tournament so far. The Super Eagles will face what is expected to be their toughest test of the group stage after both sides opened their campaigns with victories. Nigeria began with a 2–1 win over Tanzania, with Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman on the scoresheet, while Tunisia impressed in a 3–1 victory…

Yuletide: Adeboye, wife encourage Nigerians to embrace joy at Christmas File: RCCG General Overseeer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E. A. Adeboye, and his wife, Pastor (Mrs) Folu Adeboye, have expressed warm Yuletide greetings to Nigerians, urging them to embrace joy, health, and success in the coming year. In a Christmas message posted on X on Thursday, they thanked God for preserving Nigerians through the past year and guiding them into the new year. “Beloved, as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, we give thanks to God, the…

We permitted U.S forces strikes against terrorists in Nigeria – FG President Bola Tinubu The Nigerian federal government early Friday morning confirmed strikes by US forces against terrorists terrorists operating in the North West part of the country. Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed what it described as ‘precision air strikes targeting terrorist positions in Nigeria’s North West region” in a statement by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. The Ministry in the statement described the strikes by the US forces as as part of structured security cooperation and intelligence collaboration with the United States. It added that the cooperation includes…

Trump announces U.S strikes against ISIS terrorists in Nigeria U.S. President Donald Trump President Donald Trump early Friday morning and the US Africa Command confirmed multiple airstrike by U.S forces against Islamic State terrorists group in North West Nigeria. President Trump announced the strikes in a post on his truth social platform. According to him, U.S forces executed multiple perfect strikes, killing many terrorists. On its part, the US AFRICOM said the airstrikes which resulted in the killing of many terrorists were carried out at the request of the Nigerian government. “The Department of War executed numerous perfect strikes, as…

Yuletide: Muslims promote oneness, join Christians at Kaduna Christmas service Muslims join Christians at Kaduna Christmas service. Credit: NAN In solidarity, Muslims in hundreds from across Northern Nigeria on Thursday joined Christians at the Christmas service of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry in Kaduna, in a display of interfaith unity aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence. The General Overseer of the church, Pastor Yohanna Buru, said the participation of Muslims in the annual Christmas celebration had become a long-standing tradition, drawing attendees from across the 19 Northern states. Buru said Muslims from different Islamic sects, including Tijjaniyya, Shi’ite groups under…