WRITTEN BY DAMILOLA ADELEKE The year 2024 will be remembered as a period of profound tragedy for Nigeria, with numerous events resulting in the loss of hundreds of lives across the country. From stampedes during food and gift distribution to road accidents and explosions, the devastating toll on human lives reflects the dire socio-economic…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi, has picked holes with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, on the distribution of palliatives to the less privileged. Obi said that the directive is capable of discouraging citizens from helping the hungry and distressed among the…
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, December 25th, Thursday, December 26th, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, as public holidays in celebration of Christmas, Boxing Day, and the New Year. In an official announcement, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, conveyed warm greetings to Nigerians on behalf of the Federal Government. The…
On Saturday, Pope Francis reiterated his condemnation of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, a day after facing criticism from an Israeli government minister over his comments suggesting that the international community should consider whether the military actions constitute genocide against the Palestinian people. Delivering his annual Christmas address to the Vatican’s cardinals, the pope…
The highly anticipated Lagos Shopping Festival, a 72-hour shopping spectacle, is set to kick off tomorrow, Monday, December 23, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. This three-day festival, running from December 23 to 25, is organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture in collaboration with Chain Reaction Ltd….
President Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu has been named as The Will newspaper’s choice for 2024 Man of the Year. The newspaper stated that the decision to honour President Tinubu was unanimous among its editorial team. According to them, the president’s reform policies over the past year have profoundly impacted Nigerians in ways unseen…
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has criticised the 2025 budget proposals presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the National Assembly, describing them as full of contradictions and unrealistic expectations. Adebayo accused the government of insincerity, highlighting the exchange rates fixed in…
I often find myself in interesting conversations with people who don’t understand my commitment to the gym, simply because I’m not overweight. They tend to assume that the gym is only for those looking to shed pounds. Each time I face this misconception, I try to explain that I’m focused on building strength, and…
By Damilola Adeleke The festive season is upon us, often associated with joy, family gatherings, and creating lasting memories. For many, it is a period to take stock of the year and look forward to a new beginning. However, amid the excitement, certain pitfalls can turn your holiday celebrations into regret. As a…
By Damilola Adeleke The same old “Jingle bells! Jingle bells!! Jingle all the way!!!” is again uniting Christians and non-Christians in the ancient ritual of Christmas. Ordinarily, Christmas has become synonymous with happiness and family reunion. Kith and kin come together. Food and drinks flow in households and the grueling grind of the passing…
Three days after no fewer than 36 persons died in a stampede in Ibadan, Oyo State, many, including children, have died in similar incidents in Abuja and Anambra State while struggling for Christmas palliatives. The twin incidents, which happened, yesterday, left the nation shocked given that they came on the heels of the…
The biggest problem with resolutions is that they’re so negative,” observed Rikiat, a 43 year-old legal practitioners. “I will watch less TV” or “I will stop eating junk food” or “I work fewer hours.” While the root of these desires is perfectly worthy, the phrasing is all wrong. Telling yourself not to do something is…
The competition among stakeholders in the downstream sector has caused a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, better known as petrol, as report gained. Petrol, which sold at N1,020 per litre, dropped to N899 per litre after the Dangote Refinery in Lagos slashed the product’s price to N899.50k for marketers, last…
Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams says Yoruba race is yet to fulfil the race’s destiny because the race has failed to honour the deities and celebrate the ancestors. Adams gave the hint at the 2024 edition of the Ogun festival held at the Ikorodu Town Hall in Ikorodu, Lagos. The Yoruba generalissimo,…
In the vibrant city of Ibadan, known for its warmth and spirited community, a heart-wrenching tragedy has cast a shadow over the festive season. A victim of the tragedy, Mrs. Adijat Adewumi, affectionately known as Iya Ola, faces unimaginable grief after losing her two children in a stampede at the 2024 End of…
According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights ,UDHR, Article 25(1), everyone has the right to standard of living adequate for their health and well-being, which includes access to food, clothing, and housing. Similarly, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights ,ICESCR, Article 11 emphasizes the right to an adequate standard of…
American pop singer-songwriter, Josh Rouse sang, ‘Too many things on my mind’. A line in the lyrics asked rhetorically, ‘Can we recover, what’s been lost?’. If what’s been lost is time, it may never be recovered. My thought actually is to do a review of sports events in 2024 which I term the bitter-sweet…
WE can’t go about attending to our different activities without noticing the good developments around us, even when there are so-called ominous clouds threatening to block our silver linings. I prefer to see the cup half-full than half-empty. Kemi Badenoch and Davido may feast on the imbalance of views on Nigeria; some of my compatriots…
As food-related diseases spread across the country, food experts have asserted that over 50 per cent of registered pesticides are highly hazardous and expose Nigerians to contaminated foods. The concern was raised during a one-day technical workshop on ‘Pesticide Regulatory and Agrochemicals Accountability’, held in Abuja, and organised by the Health of Mother…
Wale Igbintade writes that the Oyo State Government must thoroughly investigate the tragic death of 35 children in a recent stampede at a children’s carnival in Ibadan, and ensure those responsible are brought to justice. Just when many Nigerians thought that past tragedies during palliative distributions had taught Nigerians valuable lessons, a stampede…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated his Ekiti State counterpart, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, on his 57th birthday, describing him as a committed and selfless public servant. Governor Oyebanji, the helmsman of Ekiti State, turns 57 on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement made available by his Special Adviser…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sympathized with his Oyo State counterpart, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and the people of Oyo State over the tragic stampede that occurred during a children’s carnival at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, which claimed 35 lives. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a letter he personally signed and addressed to Governor…
Aliko Dangote has commended President Bola Tinubu for the positive impact of the naira-for-crude swap deal on the Nigerian economy. To provide succour to Nigerians, Dangote recently reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N970 to N899.50 at its refinery loading gantry and provided generous credit terms to marketers. Dangote…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed that no fewer than 10 persons died and many others injured at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, Abuja, during the distribution of free food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals on Saturday, December 21, 2024. The incident, which occurred around 6:30am on Saturday, resulted in a stampede…
Exciting Football matches will be played in different countries this weekend. From Nigeria, where a rivalry is ignited, to Spain, where two teams battle for the top spot, fans will expect high octane action. Enugu Rangers vs Shooting Stars @Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu On 22 December @4 p.m. One of the oldest and…
THE Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, said the 60,000 barrels per day, bpd, old Port Harcourt Refinery remains fully operational. Port Harcourt Refinery resumed operations in November 2024 after some years of rehabilitation, thus boosting domestic supply. Meanwhile, some media reports have it that the operations of the refinery have stopped, leaving…
A Delta State High Court sitting in Akwukwu-Igbo, Oshimili North Local Government Area, has sentenced one Obinna Eze to death by hanging for the murder of a six-month-old baby, Chimaobi Igwe. The defendant was arraigned before the court on a three-count charge of attempted murder, murder, and causing grievous bodily harm, punishable under sections…
Google late Friday countered a US call to sell its Chrome browser, suggesting a judge address antitrust concerns by barring the firm from making favorable treatment of its software a condition of licensing. Google filed a 12-page proposed order banning the internet giant from requiring favorable distribution or treatment of its software on mobile…
Here are the top 5 best Nigerian celebrity pictures on Instagram for this week, Sunday, December 15, to Saturday, December 21, 2024. Over the weekend, Nollywood welcomed Toyin Abraham’s movie, “Alakada: Bad and Boujee” with a star-studded premiere. The dress code “Pastel Paradise” set the bright tone for the night. Nigeria celebrities to…
Renowned Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has shared a candid piece of advice for women, urging them to carefully evaluate their priorities when selecting a partner. The veteran actor, celebrated for his iconic roles in Nollywood films, took to Instagram to offer his perspective on the complexities of modern relationships. In his post,…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has appealed to friends, associates, and the general public to refrain from organizing any celebrations or placing newspaper advertisements to mark his 57th birthday on December 21, 2024. Instead, the governor has requested that well-wishers channel their goodwill into meaningful contributions by making cash or material donations to benefit…
