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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Ijebu-Ode Local Government and Ijebu-Ode South Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has commenced its 2026 Week of Prayer, popularly known as Adura Odun, with a call for spiri...

Civil and public servants in Ogun State have been urged to fully align with ongoing reforms of the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration, as the state intensifies efforts to consolidate its position as Nigeria’s investment destination of choice.The charge was given by the Head of ...

Nigerian football fans have criticised Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen for his angry outburst at teammate Ademola Lookman during Monday’s 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16.The Galatasaray striker wa...

The Super Eagles have booked a place in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals with a commanding 4–0 victory over Mozambique in their Round of 16 clash in Fès.The Eagles started strongly, building on their perfect group stage record, having won all three matches to top Group C. Mozambique, making their first-ever appearance ...

Two non-governmental organisations have decried the ongoing attack on Makoko community, an impoverished and predominantly fishing community in Lagos, describing it as a symbolically inhuman and vicious New Year gift on the urban poor while calling on the state governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to halt the exercise.Health of Mother Earth Foundation (...

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a major breakthrough in its nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking, intercepting illicit substances concealed in coffee sachets and arresting 22 Indian nationals linked to a large cocaine seizure at the Apapa seaport in Lagos.Operatives of the agency intercepted consignments of ketamin...

The Bishop of Ijebu Anglican Diocese, Rt. Rev’d Dr Peter Rotimi Oludipe., has charged Anglican clergy under his jurisdiction to ground their ministry in spiritual strength drawn from Christ as they step into the 2026 ecclesiastical year.Delivering his New Year charge at a Clergy and Wives convocation  meeting, Bishop Oludipe cautioned against an overreliance on office, titles, and endless church activities, stressing that sustainable and effective ministry can onl...

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has called on citizens to unite in the fight against insecurity, urging a renewed spirit of patriotism, collective responsibility, and civic engagement to foster national peace and development.In his new year message to Nigerians, Issa-Onilu ...

The Diocesan Bishop of Ijebu, Anglican Communion, The Rt. Revd. Dr. Peter Rotimi Oludipe, has challenged Nigerians to take collective ownership of the nation’s security, moral direction, and leadership culture as the country steps into 2026, describing the new year as one of “limitless possibilities” that demands vigilance and integrity from all.In his New Year message released from the Diocesan Office in...

ActionAid Nigeria has raised serious concerns over the Federal Government’s proposed 2026 Appropriation Bill, warning that the budget could worsen Nigeria’s debt burden and further sideline key social sectors critical to poverty reduction and inclusive growth.In its review of the ₦58.18 trillion budget proposal, the organisation said ...