Nigerian Govt Declares Public Holidays For Christmas, New Year

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, Thursday and Jan.1, 2025 as public holidays. This was contained in a statement signed by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on Monday in Abuja. According to Ajani, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo said that the public holidays were to enable citizens to celebrate Christmas, … Read more

Yuletide: Be mindful of your spending This Period – Iyaloja of Oluwo Market, Alhaja Giwa, Cautions Traders Amid Rising Prices

Ekohotblog reports that the Iyaloja of Oluwo Market, Alhaja Giwa, has called on the people of Epe and beyond to be mindful of their spending as the festive period approaches, urging everyone to “cut their coat according to their size.” EDITOR’S PICKS  Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support Legionnaires and Families of Fallen Heroes Current Cement … Read more

Lagos Urges Residents To Embrace Environmental Cleanliness

The Lagos State Government has decreed all residents of the state to be conscious of the state of the Environment as they celebrate the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello who gave this advice In an interview in his office at Alausa, Ikeja, pointed … Read more

Opinion: Yuletide And Hassles Of Transportation

Opinion: Yuletide And Hassles Of Transportation

By Ayodele Omoniyi ( correspondent)  Few seasons witness the mass movement of people, over a sustained long period, as Christmas time. Defiant of economic depression, the months adjacent to Christmas season, fatally dubbed as ember months, always have been characterised by millions of crisscrossing commuters in pursuit of business interests, social engagements, family reunions, and … Read more