Tag: Christmas

Christmas: Atiku, El-Rufai urge Nigerians to embrace unity

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai have urged Nigerians to use the Christmas season to promote unity, peace, and understanding across the country. They encouraged citizens to look beyond religious and ethnic differences and focus on what binds them together as one nation. In their separate Christmas messages, both […]

Christmas: Zulum urges Borno residents to protect sacred bond of unity

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has urged residents of the state to protect the sacred bond of unity as they celebrate Christmas. He said unity remains the strongest weapon against division, violence and hatred, especially in a state that has experienced years of conflict. The governor encouraged people of different religions and ethnic groups […]

Christmas: Gov Adeleke urges Christians to spread God’s love

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called on Christians to use the Christmas season to spread God’s love, peace and kindness to everyone around them. He said Christmas is not just about celebration but about showing care, forgiveness and unity in society. The governor noted that Nigeria is facing many challenges, including economic hardship and […]

Christmas: Prioritize selfless service – Labour Party urges Nigerian leaders

The Labour Party has asked Nigerian leaders to use the Christmas season as a time to reflect on service, kindness and responsibility to the people. The party said leadership should always be about helping others, especially during a season that promotes love and sacrifice. In its Christmas message, the party noted that many Nigerians are […]

Nigerians given fresh hope amid fears of spending Christmas in darkness

Nigerians have been given renewed hope as authorities take steps to ensure electricity supply during the Christmas holiday. Concerns had grown that many homes could spend the festive season in darkness due to ongoing power challenges. Efforts by power companies and government agencies to stabilize the grid have reassured citizens. Temporary fixes and improved coordination […]

Christmas: Be conscious of our shared humanity – Fintiri tells Nigerians

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has called on Nigerians to use the Christmas season as a time to reflect on kindness, unity and compassion for one another. He said the celebration should go beyond fun and gifts, and instead remind people of the importance of love, peace and mutual respect. The governor encouraged citizens […]

Kano police assure residents of safe Christmas, New Year

The Kano State Police Command has reassured residents of adequate security during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The police said they have put strong measures in place to protect lives and property across the state as people prepare to celebrate the festive season. According to the command, officers have been deployed to major roads, […]

Police arrest 22 suspected criminals, recover dangerous weapons on Christmas Day

During the Christmas holiday, the Nigeria Police Force arrested 22 criminals, including armed robbers, kidnappers, and cultists, who were targeting innocent people. The police were quick to respond to reports of criminal activity across several states, successfully making arrests and recovering dangerous weapons. In Lagos, at 1 a.m. on Christmas Day, police officers received a […]

Christmas Should Be A Time Of Joy, Not Tragedy — Sir Udensi 

Christmas is a time of joy and celebration for Christians around the world. It is a season to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, embrace peace, and spend time with loved ones. However, Sir Chikwe Udensi, a security consultant with INTERPOL, has raised concerns about the rising tragedies overshadowing this festive season in Nigeria. Speaking […]