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The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday presented Toyota Corolla Cross 2025 SUVs to the chairmen of the 20 local government areas in the state. The presentation of the brand-new vehicles in Abeokuta on Thursday added to the festive mood of the Christmas season, as the chairmen expressed appreciation to the governor for the gesture. Represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, Governor Abiodun said the vehicles were provided to enhance effective governance at the grassroots. The governor lauded the chairmen for being worthy partners in delivering the dividends of democracy at…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has visited the scene of a destructive fire that ravaged the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street, Lagos Island. The blaze, which erupted on Christmas Eve at about 5 p.m., reportedly originated from the fourth floor before spreading to other floors. The fire also reportedly affected several nearby structures, including the seven-storey Radio Nigeria building, the popular Oluwole Plaza, a mosque and other adjoining buildings. Emergency responders, including the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Fire Service, battled the inferno for more than 10 hours, with flames persisting into Christmas morning.…
In a heart-warming display of generosity, Super Falcons striker Esther Okoronkwo revealed how she surprised residents of Abia State with cash gifts during this festive season. In an Instagram video shared on Christmas Day, the professional footballer was captured handing out money to various people on the streets of her home state. The video, which quickly circulated online, showed Okoronkwo, an Abia-born star who plays for a Canadian Northern Super League club, AFC Toronto, interacting with motorists, traders, shoppers, pedestrians, and bystanders in Umuahia. Christmas: Esther Okoronkwo gifts Abia residents. Credit: Instagram| simplyesi Each person she encountered received a surprise…
When your kid starts showing a preference for one of their stuffed animals, you’re supposed to buy a backup in case it goes missing.I’ve heard this advice again and again, but never got around to buying a second plush deer once “Buddy” became my son’s obvious favorite. Neither, apparently, did the parents in Google’s newest ad for Gemini.It’s the fictional but relatable story of two parents discovering their child’s favorite stuffed toy, a lamb named Mr. Fuzzy, was left behind on an airplane. They use Gemini to track down a replacement, but the new toy is on backorder. In the…
Quantum computing has long been viewed as a threat to cryptocurrencies, a technology that could one day crack the cryptography securing Bitcoin and other blockchains. In 2026, that fear is resurfacing as major tech firms accelerate quantum research and investment.While the technology is not yet ready for widespread use, the pace of investment and experimentation has gained traction. In February, Microsoft unveiled its Majorana 1 chip, which the company dubbed “the world’s first quantum chip powered by a new Topological Core architecture,” rekindling debate about how quickly quantum hardware might move from research into real-world systems.However, despite growing attention, most…
Nothing can keep Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes’ kids’ spirits down on Christmas Eve — even a treadmill mishap with mom. “Christmas Eve workout with my kiddos,” Brittany, 30, captioned an Instagram Story video of her and Patrick’s eldest children, Sterling, 4, and Bronze, 3, walking on the treadmill next to her on Wednesday, December 24. (The couple also share daughter Golden, 11 months.) In the video, Brittany has her head down focused on her workout as Bronze and Sterling try to keep up beside her — but they can’t hang. Sterling falls down and slides off camera first, followed…
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has called on Nigerians to embrace peace, reconciliation and hope despite the wave of killings, abductions and insecurity across the country. In his 2025 Christmas message titled “Joy and Hope in a Time of Tribulation,” Bishop Kukah lamented that while Christmas is traditionally a season of joy, Nigeria remains trapped in what he described as “a valley of violence and sorrow,” marked by widespread bloodshed and human suffering. He noted that insecurity, poverty and poor leadership have deepened despair among citizens but urged Nigerians not to lose faith, stressing that the…
President of the Evangelical Church Winning All, ECWA, Rev. Job Ayuba Bagat, has expressed gratitude to God for keeping Nigeria as a united entity, in spite of the economic hardship, insecurity, political uncertainty, social tension, and moral decline that characterized 2025. In his Christmas message to the nation, Bagat said, “As we celebrate Christmas, let us remember that Christ is still found by those who seek Him sincerely, not in noise or material abundance, but in humility, obedience, holiness, and love.” He thanked the Almighty father for keeping the country together despite daunting challenges in Nigeria, saying that he has…
Three persons, including two female local government workers in Arochukwu LGA of Abia State were on Tuesday, crushed by a fast-moving truck, resulting in their instant death on the spot. The incident which happened at Abuma, a boundary area of Ugwuakuma, Arochukwu, involved a red Truck which was said to have collided with the motorcycle that was conveying the local government staff to their work place in Arochukwu LGA. The identities of the accident victims were given as Mr Ajah Ogbu Nnanna who was the motorcyclist while the two female victims were given as Mrs Charity Joshua and Mrs Chikaodi …
The Super Eagles will train behind closed door on Thursday as they intensify preparations for the clash with the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia. Nigeria will clash with the North Africans in their second Group C game at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. The Super Eagles had a light session on Wednesday following Tuesday night’s 2-1 win over the Taifa Stars of Tanzania. The team’s media officer Promise Efoghe disclosed that head coach, Éric Chelle want total concentration ahead of the crucial encounter. They will train at the Sardienne Complex, in Fès. The first 15 minutes of Friday’s…
