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 […]
Barely four days after an armed robber mistakenly shot dead a gang member in Bayelsa, a Policeman attached to Bayelsa Police Command in Yenagoa, has mistakenly shot and killed a colleague in a gun duel between the police and suspected cultists. Daily Times learnt that the incident took place on Monday at Obele area of […]
…6 LGA chairmen to buy 2019 nomination form for his 2nd term Out of joy, Abia Central Senatorial electorates Saturday, passed a vote of confidence on the senator representing the district, Sen. Theodore Ahamefule Orji as he gave over 1000 bags of rice to them as well as large measures of cash for the Christmas. […]
In the spirit of the Christmas celebration, Hope for Women in Nigeria Initiative (HOFOWEM), a pet project of the wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Monday distributed various gift items to more than 500 children at Massey Children’s Hospital, Lagos and Sought After Children’s Orphanage Home, Langbasa Ajah, in a project tagged: […]
The Treasure House of God Church, Abeokuta, on Monday, distributed food items which include beef and rice to over 4,700 less-privileged to mark this year’s Christmas. The needy that comprised widows, widowers, youths, students and physically challenged had thronged the church located at Quarry road, Abeokuta, as early as 7am, to collect the gift. The […]
Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku of Taraba State on Monday tasked residents of the state to use the period of Christmas to share love with one another despite religious inclinations saying such will foster peace and development across the state. Ishaku made the call at Government House, Jalingo while delivering his 2017 Christmas message to the […]
Christmas is a season of joy, redemption and one that rekindles hope in the present and inspires possibilities in the future. Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye representing Obokun Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly has urged Nigerians to use the occasion of the Christmas celebration to pray for the survival of Nigeria as a nation […]
In a Christmas message to troops of the Operation Lafiya Dole fighting insurgency in the Northeast Nigeria, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Gen Tukur Buratai has commended the hard work and sacrifices of the doldiersa Christmas message to the soldiers fighting the Boko Haram insurgents. The army chief asked them to maintain the momentum […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Malam Muhammad Bello, on Monday enjoined residents in the Territory to use the Christmas period to reflect and rededicate themselves to the virtues of love, unity and peace. The minister, who was quoted by his Chief Press Secretary, Cosmas Uzodinma, as saying this in Abuja, also described these […]
Mixed reactions are trailing the military lock-down of Mubi town in Adamawa State during the Christmas celebrations. Mubi, the second largest town in Adamawa State, which has experienced series of attacks by Boko Haram insurgents, is under restriction of vehicular movement on Christmas Day until after 12 noon, while commercial cyclists operation has been suspended […]
Corps Marshal of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) Boboye Oyeyemi has expressed appreciation to both his personnel and motoring public for their conduct during the first phase of the Corps special operations targeted at safe motoring during the Christmas. The Corps Public Education Officer, Mr Bisi Kazeem, disclosed this in a statement on Monday […]
As Christians in Nigeria join their counterpart’s world over to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas, the Catholic Bishop of Abeokuta Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Kayode Odetoyinbo has charged all Nigerians to recommit themselves to being an instrument of peace, sowing love in place of hatred, joy in place of sadness and […]
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has admonished all Nigerians to be their brothers’ keepers and shun vices that could jeopardize efforts of government to provide conducive atmosphere for the citizens to realize their life objectives. In a Christmas message issued Sunday by his spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, Tambuwal enjoined his countrymen and women to continue to […]