Christmas is celebrated to mark the birth of Jesus Christ. Understanding the traditions associated with Christmas is important because, by knowing the origins and meanings behind these traditions, we can appreciate their depth and significance. This article explores the fascinating stories behind popular Christmas traditions. Here are some of the popular Christmas traditions: When we…
A professional surety, Jude Okpala (a.k.a Stephen Ekpanisi), who aided a drug baron, Okpala Mathew Emmy, to escape from custody, was on Thursday convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment by a Federal High Court in Lagos state. The fugitive drug baron was arraigned before the court in charge No: FHC/L/217c/10, by the National Drug…
A juju musician, Omoba De Jombo, and his crew members have reportedly regained their freedom four days after they were allegedly kidnapped in Abuja. The band members had performed in the Federal Capital Territory and were reportedly travelling to Kogi State for another performance when they were allegedly kidnapped last weekend. The news of their…
Police operatives at the Zone 2 Command, Onikan, Lagos, have arrested three men in connection with the recovery of two suspected human hearts in one of the suspects’ apartment in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. The principal suspect, Moshood Najimdeen was alleged to have hired the services of one Adebanjo Wasiu, to get him two human hearts….
An organisation representing some 500 priests in Britain has released a signed letter reaffirming the Church’s teaching regarding marriage and same-sex unions after “widespread confusion” following the Fiducia Supplicans declaration released by the Vatican. The letter’s signatories at the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy explain they felt “impelled to re-assert the traditional teaching of the Catholic…
No fewer than 250 Osun State indigenes has benefitted from the N25,000,000 grant from the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme, RHIESS, organised by Nigerian First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu. Mrs Tinubu who was represented by Osun Governor’s wife, Mrs Titilola Adeleke at the maiden edition of the scheme, themed: “Better Days Ahead” on Thursday…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has urged Nigerians to renew their faith in God and hope for a better future as the challenges confronting the nation are surmountable. Speaking at the year 2023 Christmas Carol and Service of 9 Lessons held at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Prince Abiodun called on Nigerians…
It has come to our notice some mischievous information being peddled on social media concerning the planned termination of the lease agreement between our company, Osun State Investment Company Limited, the owner of the Mega Station at Abere, Osun State and NNPCLOsun State Investment Company Limited, a limited liability company set up under the Company…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a 50 percent cut in land transportation fares from December 21 to January 4, 2024, across the country, covering Christmas and New Year celebrations. The President has also approved zero fare for train transportation in all the states of the federation within the same period. The Minister of Solid Minerals…
•••Commissions road projects, donates buses, motorcycles, sewing machines Demonstrating commitment to the development and empowerment of the good people of Osun Central Senatorial district, Distinguished Senator Ajagunla Olubiyi Fadeyi has launched a N2 billion Intervention Fund. This initiative aims to address various aspects of people’s welfare, infrastructure and empowerment of women and youths. The intervention…
