Countries Where Christmas Is Not a Public Holiday
While Nigeria marks Christmas with a public holiday, in 36 nations, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, and China, December 25 is a regular workday. Discover the reasons behind this global diversity.
While Nigeria marks Christmas with a public holiday, in 36 nations, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, and China, December 25 is a regular workday. Discover the reasons behind this global diversity.
Rebecca Joynes, 30, gets 6.5-year sentence and life teaching ban for s3xual offences with two students, one she had a baby with. Shocking breach of trust detailed.
Professor Kailani Mohammed retracts comments on Aliko Dangote's early business, issues an unreserved apology, and faces a N100 billion damages claim. Full details on the legal dispute and resolution.
Dr Ayo Ogunsan, LSSTF boss, deploys a monitoring team to ensure accountability and transparency in the use of security resources. Read how this move aims to boost public trust.
The Bureau of Public Procurement has saved Nigeria over one trillion naira in one budget cycle through price reforms. This historic achievement is being celebrated as a major win for transparency and fiscal discipline. Read more about this landmark feat.
NEFGAD hails Tinubu's public procurement reforms as a watershed for Nigeria's economy, citing ₦1 trillion saved and a shift towards fiscal discipline and local content.
Ieuan Crump, 26, sentenced to nine years for s3xually ass@ulting two vulnerable patients during fake medical examinations at Grange Hospital. Read the shocking details.
Rachisols Foundation unveils renovated Ilupeju public library under 'Project Enlighten', aiming to remodel 10 Lagos libraries by 2030. Discover how this initiative empowers learners.
LSSTF CEO Dr Ayo Ogunsan inaugurates a monitoring team to track vehicles and assets for the RRS, ensuring transparency and accountability in Lagos security funding. Read more.
Accountability Lab Nigeria awards five public servants for honesty and impact. The initiative aims to rebuild trust and shift accountability towards incentives and recognition.
Sean McKiernan, a former councillor, gets 3 years 9 months for stealing £150,000 from a mental health charity to fund drugs and escorts. A shocking breach of trust.
Lagos State Security Trust Fund's new CEO, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, outlines a modern, collaborative strategy for tackling security challenges, including public donations and a major town hall meeting on December 11.
The Premium Trust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon earns a prestigious Bronze Label from World Athletics. Discover the juicy prize money for elite and Nigerian athletes ahead of Saturday's race.
PDP chieftain Bemgba Iortyom rejects Benue's inclusion in the Northern Security Trust Fund, calling it a flawed plan that diverts state resources. He criticises Governor Alia's priorities.
An expert reveals how major societal disruptions like #EndSARS protests and the Twitter ban transformed news consumption in Nigeria, eroding trust in traditional media and empowering citizen journalism.
Northern governors and traditional rulers have approved a N16bn monthly security trust fund to combat banditry and terrorism. They also urged President Tinubu to suspend mining activities for six months.
Governor Peter Mbah launches hi-tech drones, bulletproof gear, and patrol vehicles to make Enugu the safest state in Nigeria. See the full security upgrade details.
Northern governors and traditional rulers have imposed a six-month mining suspension and approved a N1bn monthly security fund to tackle banditry and insecurity. Read the full communiqué.
New RPI African Policy Index 2025 reveals Nigeria suffers one of Africa's largest trust gaps between policy delivery and citizen confidence. Discover the governance crisis and solutions.
Turkey's top court ruled that liking opposite-sex social media posts constitutes divorce grounds, awarding compensation. Learn how digital behavior affects marriages.
LASEPA reveals 25% of hospital diseases in Lagos stem from environmental pollution. 74 industries sanctioned. Report polluters for a healthier Lagos.
Cybersecurity governance specialist Egonna Bristol urges a shift in public mindset, stating that individual behaviour is the weakest link in online safety. Learn how to protect yourself.
Discover proven strategies to rebuild broken trust in relationships. Learn what works, what doesn't, and how to restore emotional intimacy after betrayal.
SGF George Akume reveals Nigeria loses $18 billion annually to procurement corruption. New training program aims to strengthen transparency and accountability in public spending.
Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has empowered 500 African public servants through capacity building programs, enhancing service delivery across Nigeria's civil service and beyond.
A Nigerian realtor shares his alarming experience of how watching VeryDarkMan's controversial video on a bus nearly landed him in serious trouble with cult members. Read his cautionary tale.
Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation partners with Federal Government to equip civil servants with digital skills for improved public service delivery. Learn how this initiative transforms governance.
Lagos State Public Service achieves unprecedented capacity building with 120+ training programs in 2025, transforming workforce efficiency and service delivery across all departments.
Ogun State government accelerates prosecution of entertainer DJ Chicken following multiple road incidents. Two crashes in November raise public safety concerns. Read full details.
Federal Government exposes $18 billion annual loss to procurement corruption, demands transparency in public contracts to fund national development projects.