The Chief of Army Staff, (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, on Monday hosted troops of North East Operation HADIN KAI to a luncheon to mark the Easter. The feast was held at Maimalari Military Cantonment in Maiduguri. Yahaya represented by Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Ali, the Theatre Commander, said the luncheon was...
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT ) Police Command says it has apprehended 40 suspected members of a criminal syndicate around Gishiri village, on Sunday. The command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Adeh said contrary to insinuations in a trending video,...
Mr Ade Adetimehin, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) in Ondo State, says the president-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, would assemble the best qualified Nigerians for good governance in Nigeria. Adetimehin, who described Tinubu as a builder and developer of human resources, applauded the people of the state...
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and wife, Dolapo, are among notable Nigerians that attended the Easter Sunday Service at the Aso Villa Chapel, Abuja. Osinbajo, who spoke with State House correspondents after the service, said Easter signifies sacrifice and the amazing love of God. “My message is contained in the...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, says one of the greatest challenges being faced by Nigerians at the moment is beyond any infrastructural development, rather a concerted effort to give the citizens protection to be alive first. Bishop Kukah, who spoke...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has felicitated with Christians in Borno State and the rest of Nigeria on the ongoing Easter festival. Zulum, in his message released by his spokesman, Malam Isa Gusau, urged citizens in Borno State to pray for the full restoration of...
The Archbishop of Abuja Archdiocese, His Grace, Ignatious Kaigama, has challenged leaders and followers to shun vices and uphold virtues to build a new Nigeria desired by all. In an Easter message on Sunday, Kaigama said that Easter was a time of renewal, rebirth, and hope. According to him,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to use the occasion of Easter to pray for the triumph of justice in the country. The party made the call in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba, in Abuja on...
Easter: APGA urges Nigerians to embrace peace, reconciliation as party prepares for nat’l convention
Easter: APGA urges Nigerians to embrace peace, reconciliation as party prepares for nat’l convention
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has called on Nigerians to embrace peace and reconciliation in order to move the nation forward. Dr. Victor Ike Oye, National Chairman of APGA, who made the call in his Easter message on Saturday, expressed worry over lack of love among Nigerians especially...
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger on Saturday in Minna charged Christians to be hopeful as the nation would overcome its present challenges. The chairman, Rev. Bulus Yohanna, gave charge in his Easter message entitled: “Be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world.’’ Yohanna stated that...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Jonathan has urged Nigerians to show love to one another and imbibe the spirit of sacrifice as a means of rebuilding trust and building a stable and prosperous nation. Jonathan in his Easter message in Abuja on Saturday, described Easter as a period to...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, has urged Christians to reflect deeply on the significance of Easter period which epitomized sacrifice, love, peace and patience. Governor Sule, in his Easter message which is contained in statement by Ibrahim Addra, his Chief Press Secretary, said...
Judas Iscariot was the Apostle who betrayed and sold Jesus Christ to his enemies. The apparent reason for the betrayal was in exchange for 30 silver coins. During their Last Super, Jesus identified Judas as the disciple to betray him. The chief priests and scribes were already looking for...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu has urged Christians across the country to emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ by showing love to neighbours, regardless of tongue, faith and tribe as they celebrates Easter. Tinubu also enjoined to reflect on the priceless sacrifice and limitless...
A group, Northern Christian Youths Professionals (NCYP), have urged Christians to imbibe the spirit of Easter and distance themselves from anti-May 29 handover elements. Mr Isaac Abrak, Chairman of NCYP, made the call in a statement made available on Saturday to newsmen in Kaduna. “As we celebrate this season...
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, has reminded Christians that without deep reflection on its central theme of love and sacrifice, Easter will amount to mere hollow ritual. In an Easter message signed by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Barr. Christian Ita, the governor...
By LEKAN AGBOOLA, Ilorin – Christians have been urged to forgive one another for their prayers to be answered and be true children of God. The Bishop of Kwara Diocese, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Sunday Timothy Adewole, made the call at Good Friday Service at Saint Barnabas Cathedral, Sabo-Oke...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, has felicitated with members of the Armed forces of Nigeria on the occasion of Easter celebrations. CDS Irabor in a statement by the Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Friday in Abuja, called on...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Federal Executive Council (FEC) has felicitated with Christian faithful as they celebrated Good Friday and Easter to mark the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Mr Boss Mustapha, conveyed the message on behalf of FEC...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Usman Baba, has ordered security checks and patrols of all public spaces and essential government assets during the Easter celebrations. Baba gave the order in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Friday in...