Christmas in Nigeria is as much about food as it is about family, faith and celebration. Across the country, homes come alive with rich aromas and traditional dishes that reflect cultural heritage and regional tastes. Here are some of the popular traditional Christmas foods enjoyed across Nigeria. 1. Jollof rice Jollof rice remains a festive […]
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The festive season is a time for celebration, but it often comes with overspending on gifts, travel, food, and parties. For many Nigerians, January can feel like a financial hangover. Here are practical steps to regain control of your finances after the holidays: 1. Assess your spending Take stock of all your expenses during the
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Christmas celebrations often draw large crowds to churches, concerts, markets and street events. While the festive season is a time for joy and togetherness, overcrowded venues can also pose safety risks if precautions are ignored. Here are simple but important tips to help you stay safe at crowded Christmas events. 1. Plan ahead Before attending
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The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested three masquerades for allegedly parading the streets without authorisation and injuring members of the public. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists in Uyo. Azare said the arrests were made in Eket Local Government Area during the Ekid Day
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The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25, 2025; Friday, December 26, 2025; and Thursday, January 1, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. According to the statement,
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The Federal Government has formally designated kidnappers and violent armed groups as terrorists, marking a significant escalation in the country’s response to abductions and attacks in rural communities. The announcement was made on Monday in Abuja by the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, during an end-of-year media briefing. Idris said that any individual or armed
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All the pupils abducted from St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, have regained their freedom after the release of the final batch of 130 victims, raising the total number rescued to 230. The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) confirmed the development to journalists on Sunday.
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Former First Lady, Dr Aisha Buhari, has disclosed that powerful individuals around her late husband, former President Muhammadu Buhari, turned him against her while he was in office, disrupting the care routine she had managed for years and worsening his health. Aisha Buhari made the revelations in a new book, From Soldier to Statesman: The
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday staged a nationwide protest, calling on the Federal Government to deploy the full machinery of governance to tackle the worsening insecurity threatening lives, livelihoods and national stability. Workers, labour leaders and civil society allies gathered at the NLC Secretariat in Abuja, insisting that the protest was neither sectional
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Abia South Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has warned that President Bola Tinubu could face defeat in the 2027 presidential election, citing growing dissatisfaction among Nigerians. Speaking on Monday during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, Abaribe said the president’s 2023 victory lacked widespread acceptance. “Everybody loses elections, and you will see that Tinubu
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