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Once again, Mr Godwin Ifeanyichukwu Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, is in the news. Central bankers the world over have dominated newspaper headlines as they have sought to tighten monetary conditions to stave off rising prices in their respective economies. As domestic inflation rises relentlessly, Mr Emefiele, a late comer to the idea of combating inflation with increases …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has felicitated with Christians as they celebrate the 2022 Christmas, urging them to use the period to show care and reflect on the life of Jesus Christ and His teachings on love and sacrifice. Obaseki in a statement said, “I celebrate with all Edo people, at home and in the diaspora as well as residents, as we …

The celebration of Christmas reminds us of the grace of God, and the birth of Jesus Christ is the beginning of a new covenant of God’s mercy, Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has said. Osinbajo (SAN), stated this today when journalists accosted him for a chat after the Christmas Service at the Aso Villa Chapel, Abuja, according to Laolu …

President Muhammadu Buhari has described the claim that he was dead and his supposed body double,  ‘Jibril Aminu from Sudan,’ was the one occupying the Presidential Villa in Aso Rock, as a joke that was not funny. Buhari said this in a documentary showed on Friday night at a private dinner organised by his family and very close associates to celebrate …

Pope Francis on Sunday appealed for an end to the “senseless” war in Ukraine, in his traditional Christmas message from St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. Pope Francis delivers his Christmas Urbi et Orbi blessing in St. Peter’s Square at The Vatican on December 25, 2022. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP) The 86-year-old also warned the 10-month-old conflict was …

Veteran comedian, actor and model, Basketmouth and his wife Elsie, have decided to go their separate ways. This was revealed by Basketmouth himself on Thursday evening, in a post that shocked everyone. “As much as it pains me to bring my personal life to the public space, this is an unavoidable situation. After much deliberation, my wife and I have …

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated for the umpteenth time that he will retire to his hometown in Daura, Katsina State to rest from the rigours of the exalted office and to avoid problems, when he leaves office on May 29, 2023.  The President said this in Abuja on Sunday, while hosting the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) residents on Christmas homage. …

Some residents of South-east Nigeria have spoken on the recent comment by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar that he would serve as a “stepping stone” to Igbo presidency if elected in 2023. Atiku stated this on 15 December in Awka, Anambra State, when he flagged off his campaign for the South-east region. “I am going to …

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to extend the hand of fellowship to those who would wish to be part of the festivities but are constrained in one way or another, as Christians, today, join the rest of the world to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.  The President, in his Christmas Message to Nigerians, said, “In whatever circumstances we …

Prof. Isah Mshelgaru, Leader of a Muslim group who celebrate Christmas with Christians at EYN Church, Samaru Zaria, presenting gift to Rev. Tijjani Chindo, during the Christmas service at Zaria on Sunday.  A Muslim group, popularly called the Shiites, on Sunday, attended a Christmas church service at one of the largest denominations in Zaria, Kaduna State, as a sign of …