Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to residents of the state to show love and compassion to the less-privileged around them in the spirit of the season. Governor Sanwo-Olu said there is a need for peaceful coexistence that will bring about togetherness and harmonious relationship among the citizens of diverse beliefs as they […]
… Says “Nigeria is ours, we must not lose hope” As Nigerians join the rest of the world to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ (Christmas), the President, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Amb. Sukubo SaraIgbe Sukubo said it is a session to be reminded of the significance of love, compassion, and unity. In a […]
A tragic incident happened in the Belgian city of Oudenaarde on Thursday evening, resulting in the death of a woman and injuries to two others after a massive Christmas tree toppled over, as reported by authorities on Friday. On Friday, authorities disclosed that a woman lost her life, and two individuals sustained injuries when a […]
BY BARTH EZE Less than 8 days to Christmas, travelers across the country are apprehensive over safety of roads and towns following the rising insecurity in the country. Many Nigerians are likely going to use road following the high cost of flights in recent times. While road transportation is also high, their fears are formed […]
Over 20,000 tourists are expected at the Christmas in Badagry (CiB) celebration driven by the Lagos State Government in conjunction with CiB 2.0. The event is to mark the 181st Christmas anniversary in Nigeria. Project Manager of the forthcoming CiB, Olufemi Iroko, at a news conference in Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday, to unveil the programmes […]
The government of Anambra state has banned the use of fireworks, knockouts, as well as their sales this yuletide. Naija News reports that state police command’s public relations officer, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement on Thursday noted that it is ‘a part of proactive measures to sustain public safety and peace in the state’. […]
Despite the economy biting hard, there is a whole lot of spending that is done this Christmas. By the time the New Year arrives, your account is probably red. But the festive season need not drain your finances as there are always ways to save money during Xmas. Here are some of the ways. Create […]
.No holiday for military personnel, says DHQ By Andrew Orolua The Defence Headquarters has placed all military personnel on red alert and they are to remain on their duty posts as Nigerian citizens proceed on holidays for Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Day. Director of Media Operations, Major General Musa Danmadami disclosed this in […]
The Federal Government has announced public holidays for Christmas and New Year celebration. It declared Friday, December 25, Monday, December 28, 2020, and Friday, January 1, 2021, as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year celebrations, respectively. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, announced this on behalf of the Federal […]
Port Harcourt – The Catholic Priest of Abuja Archdiocese, Rev. Fr. Chinenye Oluoma on Thursday condemned comments by some clerics that Christmas was unbiblical’ Oluoma, who reacted on his Facebook page said Christmas was celebrated only for its theological mystery. Oluoma was reacting to statements credited to some renowned clerics. The statements have continued to […]
A newly wedded bride, Mrs Abiola Akinremi, has said that she chose to get married on Christmas day, so she could easily remember her wedding anniversary date. Akinremi, formerly known as Abiola Adeoye, said this on Thursday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Juliet Mgborukwe, says divorce is no […]
Kaduna – Pastor Yohanna Buru, the General Overseer of Christ Evangelical and Life Intercessory Ministry Sabon Tasha-Kaduna, on Wednesday expressed delight at the large turnout of Muslims to celebrate Christmas with Christians in Kaduna. Buru said: “I am so delighted that a large number Muslims that came to celebrate this year’s Christmas morning service with […]
Rev. Istifanus Koce, of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Good News Church, Kuje, has called on Christians to make extra efforts in promoting peace across the country. Koce gave the admonition in his Sunday message at ECWA Good News Church, AA2 in Kuje, FCT. He advised Nigerians, particularly Christians to reduce their quest for […]
Akure – Hon. Adedayo Omolafe, a member of House of Representatives representing Akure North and South Federal Constituency, has apologised to his constituents for any wrong he did to them. Omolafe made the apology in a Christmas message to his constituents a copy of which was made available by his Media Aide, Mr Mucheal Adeyeye, […]
Lafia – Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state has called on Nigerians to intensify prayer for peace and unity of the country. Sule in a Christmas message on Wednesday in Lafia, admonished Christian faithful to use the period for sober reflection and imbibe the virtues that Jesus Christ symbolised. “As you are aware, the birth […]
It is so palpable you can feel it everywhere. Another Christmas is here with us. Across the world, the birth of Jesus is being celebrated, even days before the D-Day, December 25. In China, Japan and India where majority of their citizens are not Christians, Christmas is being celebrated in big way, same with Middle […]
Ibadan – Pastor David Olubunmi of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Mount Zion Cathedral, Bolumole, Ibadan, on Sunday urged Christians to reflect on the sacrifice made by Jesus Christ on the Cross of Calvary. Olubunmi made the call at the 2019 Christmas Carol organised by the church in Ibadan, Oyo State, with the theme, “News […]
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) says it would arrest masquerades causing traffic congestion or accidents during the Christmas and New Year festivities. Mr Kehinde Adeleye, Zonal Commanding Officer RS5 Benin City, said this during its Ember month campaign in Onitsha, Anambra on Thursday. Adeleye said there were cases in the past when masquerades engaged […]
The Rotary Club of Ikeja on Christmas Day visited the Lagos State Teaching Hospital to spend the special day with the patients and to donate medical equipment to the Hospital Management. It was also an occasion to reward some of the staff and departments of the hospital that were adjudged to have distinguished themselves in […]
Residents of Bwari, the capital of Bwari Area Council in Abuja, have continued to count their losses following the violence which engulfed the area on Christmas Day. The Bwari market was burnt down as a result of the clash between Gbagiyi and Hausa youth which left at least three people dead, according to officials. In […]