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The family of Tony Elumelu has donated food items to orphanage homes across Lagos, Edo and Delta states, as part of its end-of-year humanitarian outreach. The donation exercise, which covered six orphanage homes in Lagos State and three each in Edo and Delta states, was flagged off in Lagos by the Chairperson of Avon Healthcare Limited, Dr. Awele Elumelu, at the Hearts of Gold Children Hospice, Masha, Surulere. The items distributed included essential food staples, notably 1,730 bags of rice and 290 bags of beans, aimed at supporting vulnerable children and easing the burden on caregivers as they prepare for…

The narrative surrounding Her Highness Zaynab Otiti Obanor, wife of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, is being fundamentally reshaped, moving beyond spousal association to reveal a seasoned professional with an independent legacy in development and diplomacy. Contrary to reductive social media portrayals, investigations reveal a figure long accustomed to the weight of responsibility, operating with purpose in spheres where visibility is secondary to verifiable outcomes. Her career, articulated by colleagues as one of “clarity and humility,” is anchored in youth empowerment, humanitarian coordination, and institutional development across multiple continents. “The spotlight is new, not the capacity,” a…

By Ifeoma Ikem The Primate of the African Church Cathedral, His Eminence Julius Olayinka Osayande Abbe, has called on the Nigerian government to prioritize the security of citizens’ lives and properties, emphasizing that it is a fundamental responsibility of the government. Speaking during his Christmas Day message, Abbe commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its multi-faceted approach to addressing the country’s security challenges. He, however, urged the government to do more, citing the need for individual support in tackling insecurity. “Let us love one another and forget Yoruba, Ibo, or Hausa, until we have lasting solutions,” Abbe appealed, stressing the…

By Ifeoma Ikem The Primate of the African Church Cathedral, His Eminence Julius Olayinka Osayande Abbe, has called on the Nigerian government to prioritize the security of citizens’ lives and properties, emphasizing that it is a fundamental responsibility of the government. Speaking during his Christmas Day message, Abbe commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its multi-faceted approach to addressing the country’s security challenges. He, however, urged the government to do more, citing the need for individual support in tackling insecurity. “Let us love one another and forget Yoruba, Ibo, or Hausa, until we have lasting solutions,” Abbe appealed, stressing the…

The Tin Can Island Port Customs Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Lagos has achieved a remarkable revenue milestone, collecting approximately N1.577 trillion in just 12 months. The Tin Can Island Port, one of the busiest ports in Nigeria, has consistently been a major contributor to the country’s revenue. To put this achievement into perspective, the Command was assigned a revenue target of N1.525 trillion in 2025 financial year. This represents a significant increase of N51.85 billion, demonstrating the Command’s growing effectiveness in revenue collection. The Customs Area Controller, Tin-Can Island the, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, while giving the revenue profile…

By Ifeoma Ikem The Prelate Methodist Church Nigeria, Dr Oliver Ali-Aba, has advised globally to give credit to God for his unconditional love for humanity Speaking to pressmen about Christmas day message in Lagos at Methodist Church headquarters,we should give credit to God for his unconditional love to humanity, and also allowed for observance of this day Addressing the economic hardship in the country, this day a saviour has born, and that settles human economy. The Labour we would have laboured for, someone came and bear the cross and that is in the person of Jesus Christ whom we are…

The Prelate Methodist Church Nigeria, Dr Oliver Ali-Aba, has advised globally to give credit to God for his unconditional love for humanity Speaking to pressmen about Christmas day message in Lagos at Methodist Church headquarters,we should give credit to God for his unconditional love to humanity, and also allowed for observance of this day Addressing the economic hardship in the country, this day a saviour has born, and that settles human economy. The Labour we would have laboured for, someone came and bear the cross and that is in the person of Jesus Christ whom we are celebrating his birthday…

Dr. Helen Oritsejafor, Chairman of Spring Sky Finance Company Limited, has announced a full educational scholarship—covering primary through university education—for one outstanding child who emerged as the winner of a game competition at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Channel 5 annual End-of-the-Year Children’s Party. It was reported that Dr. Helen, who graced the event—popularly known as the December Felicitation—as the Special Guest of Honour, also distributed over 150 gift items to children, lighting up faces and hearts with her spirited acts of kindness. The announcement of the scholarship reportedly met with thunderous applause, marking an unprecedented gesture in the history…

The Methodist Church Nigeria, Archdiocese of Lagos, is set to host a landmark Apostolic Visit by His Eminence, Prelate Oliver Ali Aba, from Monday, 15 December to Sunday, 21 December 2025. The visit, hailed as a historic moment for the Church in Lagos, promises to strengthen faith, fellowship, and strategic development within the Archdiocese. Under the leadership of the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Lagos, Most Rev. Isaac Olawuyi, alongside his wife and the Archdiocesan Lay President, Sir Olusina Thorpe, the week-long visit has been meticulously planned to cover all corners of the Lagos Archdiocese. During his stay, Prelate Aba, accompanied by…

Barely 72 hours the Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) uncovered 25.5kg cocaine in a Brazilian flagged vessel, both agencies have seized Canadian Loud, an expensive strain of cannabis concealed inside an imported vehicles. Following credible intelligence provided by the NDLEA, both agencies uncovered total of 2,374 packages of cannabis concealed in 55 bags hidden inside a 1x20ft container with No FCIU 6369526 laden with two vehicles. Total weight of the illicit drug is 1,187kg Both agencies, in the course of joint examination, discovered the seizure which has been taken into the custody of the…