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US: Mega Millions jackpot surpasses $1 billion after Christmas Eve drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot surpassed the $1 billion mark after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Christmas Eve. The estimated prize for Friday's upcoming drawing is $1.15 billion, potentially making it the fifth-largest jackpot in the history of...

Difficulties: Otti, Kalu and others urge moderate Christmas celebration

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, Senator representing Abia North in the National Assembly, Orji Uzor Kalu and Senator representing Abia South, Enyi Abaribe, among others, congratulated residents of Abia on the occasion of the Christmas celebration and urged them...

JUST IN: Jigawa government's mother dies

Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has announced the death of his mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar, who passed away early Wednesday morning. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Hamisu Gumel, confirmed his death, calling...

'Deliberate, inhumane', Zelenskyy reacts as Russia attacks Ukraine on Christmas Day

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned a massive Russian missile and drone attack launched against the country on Christmas Day, describing it as a deliberate and inhumane attack timed to coincide with the holiday. The attack, which involved more than...

NAHCON appoints Alidu Shutti as acting secretary

Following the voluntary resignation of its Secretary, Dr. Abdullahi Kontagora, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Usman, appointed Alidu Shutti as Acting Secretary of the Commission. Hajj. with...

Governor Soludo congratulates Nigerians on Christmas

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has expressed his warmest congratulations to Ndi Anambra and Nigerians at large on the occasion of the happy celebration of Christmas 2024. The message was contained in a statement signed and made available...

UK: Will any stores open on Christmas Day?

Christmas Day, celebrated annually on December 25, has great meaning for Christians around the world as it marks the birth of Jesus Christ. The occasion is celebrated with worship services, carol singing, and nativity plays that tell the story...

Be fair in selection of new Owa Obokun, group urges kingmakers

Ijesa youths who are part of a group, Omo Owa, Omo Ekun Youth of Ijesaland, have urged kingmakers in Ilesa to be fair in handling the selection process of the new Owa Obokun of Ijesaland. Addressing journalists in Ilesa, the...

Christmas: FRSC chief accuses drivers of driving safely

As Nigerian Christians join the rest of the world in commemorating the 2024 Christmas celebration, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC} Marshal Shehu Mohammed has called on motorists to strictly adhere to traffic rules and regulations so that the celebration...

What to know about Walmart's Christmas Eve hours

With beautiful decorations and lighting already taking over homes, streets and cities ahead of the Christmas celebration, millions of Americans look forward to gathering with family and friends to celebrate the holiday. While most supermarket chains, retail stores and restaurants...

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For former Bbnaija star, Nengi, announces the arrival of First Child

The former brother of Big Brother Naija, Rebecca Nengi Hampson, widely known as Nengi, has announced the arrival of...