Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has mourned His Holiness, Pope Francis, saying he was a globally respected icon of faith, humility and compassion. Soludo, in a condolence message issued on Monday by his Press Secretary, Mr Christian Aburime, described Pope Francis as a shepherd whose legacy transcended borders. Pope...
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Monday, said five persons died while 13 others were injured in a lone crash involving a truck on Billiri-Gombe Road in Gombe State. The FRSC Sector Commander in Gombe State, Mr Samson Kaura, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
President Bola Tinubu has condoled the Catholic Church and the global community on the passing of Pope Francis, describing him as a “humble servant of God” and a “tireless champion of the poor. In a statement released by the State House, Tinubu praised the late Pontiff’s commitment to justice,...
The Lagos State University Muslim Community (LASUMC) expressed shock on Monday at the death of Pope Francis. The community described the pontiff as an iconic leader whose legacy of universal peace will be long remembered. Prof. Amidu Sanni, Chief Imam of the LASU Muslim community, spoke with the News...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to use the Easter period to renew their hope in the assurance of God’s unfailing love and intervention in the affairs of the country and humanity. The party, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba,...
Former President of the Senate, David Mark has called on the Federal Government to be more proactive in tackling the high level of insecurity in the country. He stated this in a goodwill message by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Paul Mumeh on Sunday in Kano to commemorate...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Commissioner of Police CP, Steve Yabanet has charged christian to continue to embrace peace, unity and goodwill in their communities in line with the teaching of their religion as they join other Christians in the world to celebrate Easter The CP...
The President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has urged Christian faithful to imbibe the acts of kindness and charity by reaching out to the marginalised and the poor. In a message marking the 2025 Easter, Okoh, also urged them to promote dialogue and reconciliation for a...
The Vicar of All Saints’ Church, Anglican Communion, Festac Town, Lagos State, Ven. Michael Olorundare, has called on Christians to live Christ-like to justify Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection. Olorundare made the call on Sunday in his Easter sermon entitled: ‘The Significance of Christ’s Resurrection for Christians’. He described...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has said that they are not unaware that the 2025 Easter Season is being celebrated amid continuing daunting existential socioeconomic, political and, most worryingly, security and criminality challenges. The National Publicity Secretary of the ACF, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, who...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has urged christians to intensify prayers for Benue people as they celebrate one of the saddest easter ever in their history. This is contained in his Easter Message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula on Sunday in Makurdi. The News Agency...
Uncertainty surrounds Pope Francis ability to deliver the traditional Urbi et Orbi (To the City and to the World) blessing to tens of thousands of believers in St Peter’s Square. Due to Francis’ health issues, as he recovers from pneumonia, the Mass is expected to be celebrated by a...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged Christian faithful to reflect on the sacrifice and love Jesus Christ showed on mankind through His crucifixion and resurrection. Sanwo-Olu, in his Easter message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, rejoiced with Christians in the state...
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has called on Nigerians to embrace peace and renew their love and hope for Nigeria. Umahi made the call on Sunday in Abuja while facilitating with Christian faithful on the occasion of Easter. According to him, Easter commemorates the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of...
A former governor of Anambra, Mr Peter Obi, has urged Christians to use the Easter period to pray for compassionate and caring leaders. The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate made the appeal in his Easter message released on Saturday by his media aide, Mr Ibrahim Umar. Obi noted that...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Contrary to the number of casualties announced by the Benue State Police Command the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has confirmed the death of 55 persons in Logo and Ukum local government areas in Sankera part of the state as a result of...
Renowned Nigerian gospel singer and ordained pastor Bolaji Olanrewaju, popularly known as Big Bolaji or simply Big B, has passed away. Big Bolaji, 50, passed away on Easter Saturday, 19th April 2025, following a brief illness. His family confirmed the news in an official statement issued on Saturday, describing...
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday announced an Easter truce in the conflict in Ukraine starting this evening and lasting till midnight on Sunday. The short-term ceasefire proposal from Russia comes as President Donald Trump has been pressing both Moscow and Kyiv to agree a truce, but has failed...
Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to ensure stability in the power sector. Adelabu gave the assurance in his Easter message, signed by his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Mr Bolaji Tunji in Abuja on Saturday. He said that the...
Prominent gospel artistes – Timi Dakolo and Victor Thompson – and others are set to perform at the maiden edition of Jesus + Nothing Worship, in celebration of Easter. The Love of God in Christ (LOGIC) Church, organisers of the worship, said that the event was aimed to put...