Pope Francis on Wednesday called for “arms to be silenced” around the world in his Christmas address, appealing for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan as he denounced the “extremely grave” humanitarian situation in Gaza. He used his traditional “Urbi et Orbi” (“to the city and the...
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Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, has said Christmas is not only about eating and drinking but also about spiritual rejuvenation. Ezeokafor made the assertion in his Christmas message to journalists, on Wednesday in Awka. He said that Christmas signifies the day Jesus Christ was born...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to use the occasion of this year’s Christmas to promote and strengthen the bond of love and unity. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba, in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, also urged Nigerians to care for one another...
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged Nigerians to renew their attitude of gratitude to God through unflinching love for one another and boundless generosity to neighbours. Umahi who made the call in his Christmas message on Wednesday in Abuja, also urged the people to imbibe the culture...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos Council, has lauded Dangote Refinery over the recent slash in fuel price, describing it as a timely economic relief for Nigerians. NLC State Chairman, Funmi Sessi, who made the commendation in a statement on Wednesday, said that Dangote Refinery came at the right...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, has arrested 34 suspects with different quantities of illicit substances in the state. The command’s spokesman, ASN Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Kano. Muhammad-Maigatari quoted the State Commander of the agency, Mr Abubakar Idris-Ahmad,...
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo has urged Nigerians to demonstrate selfless love to one another and keep hope alive in the face of challenges during the Christmas season. Soludo, while making the call in his Christmas message signed by his Press Secretary, Mr Christian Aburime on Wednesday, rejoiced with...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (APC) Borno South has distributed 25 bulls to all Army formations in his constituency to enable them celebrate the 2024 Christmas and the New Year 2025. The Senator in his usual gesture has also distributed food and non-food items to...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has felicitated with the Christian community in the state on the occasion of Christmas,. He also appealed for peace, unity and support to his administration’s development efforts. A statement issued and signed by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya and made...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has called for peace, love and compassion for the less privileged as Nigeria joins the rest of the world to celebrate this year’s Christmas. Governor Ododo in his message to the people of the state described Christmas as...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja- Kogi State First Lady, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo has extended her warmest greetings to Christians and the people of Kogi State as they celebrate Christmas. Mrs Ododo described the yuletide as a season of joy, peace and love noting that Kogites need to sustain the...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Christian leaders under the aegis of Denominational Heads on the Plateau have raised alarm over the increasing insecurity and recurring killings, describing the situation as a severe threat to peace and unity. This concern was voiced during a courtesy visit to the General Officer...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the government is working tirelessly to make things better for citizens. The Lagos State Chairman of the party, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, made the statement on Tuesday, in his Christmas message to residents. Ojelabi, rejoicing with residents,urged them to live in line with...
Some Commuters have groaned over gridlocks on various expressways caused by multiple checkpoints and roadblocks by security agencies and tax agents within the South East geopolitical zone. The commuters, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews, blamed the high cost of transportation to the...
Dear Fellow Nigerians, On this joyous Christmas Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to Christians across Nigeria and worldwide as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, as narrated in the Holy Scriptures. Christmas embodies the fulfilment of divine prophecy and symbolises the triumph of love, peace, and unity....
The All Progressives Congress (APC), has extended Christmas greetings to Nigerians, urging them to keep hope alive as the year 2025 promises brighter days. Mr. Durosinmi Meseko, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the APC made the call in a Christmas message he issued on Tuesday in Lokoja. Meseko...
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has implored Nigerians to embrace a life of love and unity, drawing inspiration from the joyous spirit of the Christmas season. Abubakar made the call in a Christmas message personally signed by him on Tuesday in Abuja. He urged citizens to be guided by compassion...
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday urged Nigerians to renew hope and belief in a prosperous Nigeria in the spirit of the season. The President said this in a personal message to Nigerians, wishing them a Merry Christmas and a joyous and prosperous New Year. “On this joyous Christmas Day,...
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, has urged Christians, and Nigerians in general, to rededicate themselves for the betterment of the country. Adelabu, according to a statement by Mr Bolaji Tunji, his Special Adviser on Strategic Communication and Media Relations on Tuesday in Abuja, made the call in...