•President Zelensky Ukrainian Orthodox Christians are observing Christmas on December 25 for the first time to mark a significant departure from their traditional celebration date. In Ukraine, the Julian calendar has long been observed, aligning with Russia’s practice, resulting in Christmas being celebrated on January 7, reports. It is now ce...
•Peter Odili and Siminalayi Fubara Former governor of Rivers State, Peter Odili says he is satisfied with the decisions of Governor Siminalayi Fubara since his inauguration in May. Dr Odili made this assertion at the 3rd Convocation and 6th Founders’ Day ceremonies of Pamo University of Medical Sciences, where he said “the governor has hit [&h...
•Dr Olusimbo Ige Dr Olusimbo Ige, a Nigerian, has been appointed as the Commissioner, Chicago Department of Public Health, thus becoming the first black female to occupy such a position. Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), disclosed this in a congratulatory message to her. In the congratulatory stat...
•Welch and Allison The English Premier League has appointed Rebecca Welch as its first female referee. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited announced today via the league’s website. Her first official match as a central referee will be Fulham host Burnley on Saturday, December 23. Welch, a Washington native, became a career referee in...
•Pastor Olumide Emmanuel UTHMAN SALAMI, who monitored the General Overseer of the Calvary Bible Church, Pastor Olumide Emmanuel’s interview on Kingsley Okonkwo’s YouTube channel, writes on what led to the pastor’s divorce from his first wife The General Overseer of the Calvary Church, Pastor Olumide Emmanuel, has said his first wife repeatedly...
•Ibom Air Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, today unveiled the first of the 10 new Airbus- A-220-300 series for the state carrier, Ibom Air. He said Ibom Air has expanded its routes to major cities in Nigeria and recently started its commercial operations in Accra, Ghana, adding that plans are afoot to expand […]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals plant says it has received its first one million barrels of Agbami Crude grade from Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited, STASCO. In a statement today, December 8, Dangote Refinery said the STASCO cargo contained one million barrels from Agbami and sailed to Dangote Refinery’s S...
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has secured victory at Grade 1 Area Court, Ajaka Ward 07 in Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The party polled 111 votes to defeat the All Progressives Congress (APC), which trailed with 05 votes while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured zero votes, reports Daily Trust. Earlier when [...