Christmas
25 Dec
Pope Francis has kicked off global Christmas celebrations with a call for peace, as Israel's war on Hamas and Russia's invasion of Ukraine cast a shadow over one of the world's favourite holidays.
25 Dec
Thousands yesterday thronged the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to receive Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from Abuja.
25 Dec
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has felicitated with Christians across the globe as they celebrate Christmas.
25 Dec
As it felicitates with Christians on the celebration of Christmas, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called on the Federal Government to end the security challenges in the country that hinder economic development. However, the Northern leaders commended the government over its response in the drone attack in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State. In a statement, at the…
25 Dec
Hopes of a fun-filled Yuletide celebrations, with plenty to eat and drink, appear to have been dashed for millions of Nigerians, following scarcity of cash and high cost of goods and services.
25 Dec
• Be patient with Tinubu, economy will be better, says Abia governor • LP: Nigerians celebrating Christmas on empty stomachs • Free Kanu as Christmas gift to Ndigbo, Ohanaeze begs Tinubu President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, said his administration would continue to implement more palliative measures to ease the cascading hardship occasioned by the removal of petrol subsidy and…
25 Dec
Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has urged Nigerians to live in love, peace and togetherness to advance the country.
25 Dec
Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, yesterday, extended his heartfelt wishes of peace, goodwill and prosperity to all Nigerians.
25 Dec
Every year, Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus of Nazareth as the event in which God decisively intervened in the affairs of the world by uniting the human race to himself.
25 Dec
It's another Christmas, the dies natalis (birthday) of Jesus Christ. At Christmas, we are invited to relive that deepest mystery that took place more than 2000 years ago. As the Psalmist puts it: “A child shall be born for us, and he will be called God, the Almighty; every tribe of the earth shall be blessed by him” (Isaiah 9:6).
25 Dec
The chief executive officer of Funmi Ayinke Nigeria Limited, Engineer (DR) Oluwafunmilayo Ayinke Waheed-Adekojo has urged Nigerians to be tolerant and pray for the country as we move into the yuletide season. For Christians celebrating Christmas which connotes the birth of Jesus Christ, Funmi Ayinke urged them to pray fervently for the nation and President…
24 Dec
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has congratulated Christians across the country and the world over on this year's Christmas celebration and urged those in Nigeria to also ensure that their prayers are supported by actions that can help achieve the development of the nation. Saraki in a statement released from his Media Office…
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