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Christmas: Soludo, Arewa community leader in Anambra sue for peace

December 26, 2025December 26, 2025 Aminu Imam

In the spirit of celebrating Christmas to mark the birth of Jesus Christ, Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, and the leader of the Arewa community in the state, Giɗaɗo Siddiki, have called for peace among Nigerians. In a goodwill message conveyed to the people of the state and all Christians across Nigeria, the governor remarked that Christmas embodies peace, hope, love and redemption, values that resonate strongly with people’s collective aspirations for a better society and nation. The Governor, in the message made available through his Press Secretary, Christian…

Black Christmas in Plateau, as gunmen kill over 100, injure many

December 26, 2023December 26, 2023 Aminu Imam

It was a black Christmas day for some communities in Plateau State, as rampaging gunmen killed no fewer than 100 people, injured many, and displaced quite a lot of residents of the affected communities in a midnight operation on Christmas Eve. Recall that sixteen people were last Saturday killed and many injured in the Lisham community, of the Mangu local government area, by gunmen suspected to be killer herdsmen. It was gathered that the rampaging gunmen, in an operation similar to guerilla warfare, carried out simultaneous attacks on twenty-seven villages…

No Christmas in Bethlehem, as Israel-Hamas war rages on��

December 26, 2023December 26, 2023 Aminu Imam

Bethlehem, a city in the Israeli-occupied West Bank in Palestine, and the biblical birthplace of Jesus Christ, sits eerily quiet this Christmas. The usual festive throngs that rock the major Christian pilgrimage destination are absent this year, owing to the raging war between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian militant group. Christmas day in the occupied West Bank began with an attack on the Jenin refugee camp where at least 52 Palestinians have been killed following Israel�s retaliatory attacks. Bethlehem was among the towns struck in a series of raids across…

Yuletide: Army Chief hails courage, resilience of troops

December 25, 2023December 25, 2023 Aminu Imam

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has lauded troops of Nigerian Army and commended them for their unwavering dedication and sacrifice in ensuring safety and security of Nigeria�s territorial integrity. This is contained in his Christmas message by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, yesterday, in Abuja. Lagbaja saluted the troops for their undying faith in the Nigerian State in the face of adversity. He congratulated troops for making it this far into the year and for weathering every storm that came their way. According to…

Nigeria lights Africa’s tallest Christmas tree in Abuja�

December 18, 2023December 18, 2023 Aminu Imam

A 26-metre (85-feet) tall Christmas tree lit at the Exhibition Ground of the International Conference Centre Abuja, which is the tallest at the moment to be lit in Africa. This is the highlight of the Christmas Village that was launched in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to usher in a series of activities marking the 2023 Christmas festival in Nigeria’s capital city. It was indeed a beautiful sight to behold, as the somewhat-darkened venue was transformed into a bright, electrifying and bubbling atmosphere in a twinkle. Malaysian Ambassador to Nigeria,…

Christmas: ‘Nigerian Christians celebrating in fear, uncertainty, hardship’, CAN laments�

December 26, 2022December 26, 2022 Aminu Imam

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has bemoaned the challenges confronting Nigerians, saying the citizens are faced with uncertainty, fear and worsening poverty. In a message issued yesterday by the CAN President, Archbishop Daniel C. Okoh, to mark this year�s Christmas celebration, the Christian body said political leaders, especially those jostling for the opportunity to lead the country should use the Christmas season to reinforce the hope of the masses in a better, more peaceful and secure Nigeria come 2023. According to him, “This year, we are celebrating Christmas in…

Christmas: “Vote for people who will maintain my Govt�s good momentum” � Buhari

December 25, 2022December 25, 2022 Aminu Imam

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to vote for those that will maintain the momentum his administration has created for the greater good of the country. In his Christmas message to Nigerians yesterday, the President said the 2023 general election was an opportunity for Nigeria to show the world it has consolidated on its democratic principles. He expressed the hope that the peace and joy of the Christmas season will continue to the elections and beyond. Buhari said, �This joyous season has coincided with the period of campaigns to usher…

FG announces Christmas, New Year holidays

December 24, 2020December 24, 2020 Aminu Imam

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Ra’uf Aregbesola, has announced that the Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Friday 25th, Monday 28th December 2020 and Friday, January 1st, 2021 as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations respectively. The announcement was made yesterday, in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Shu’aib M.L. Belgore, said the minister felicitated with Christians and all Nigerians both at home and abroad on this year�s Christmas and New Year celebrations. He called on all…

No relaxation of COVID-19 rules for Christmas Season � PTF

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Presidential Task Force (PTF), on COVID-19 has said that there will be no relaxing of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), protocols ahead of the Christmas season. The coordinator of the PTF, Dr Sani Aliyu, stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the daily briefing of the pandemic. Aliyu said that Nigeria was currently worried with the rising cases of COVID-19 pandemic across the globe hence the need to enforce the COVID-19 rules during the holiday season. While speaking on international travels, the coordinator advised all holiday seekers to suspend their trips…