Tag: YULETIDE

Xmas: Tinubu vows to protect Nigerians of all faiths

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Bola Tinubu 1

…Ensures safety, security President Bola Tinubu has said that he remains committed to doing everything within his power to enshrine religious freedom in the country and to protect all people of different faiths from violence. In his goodwill message to commemorate Christmas, the President recalled his reassurance since assuming office on 29 May 2023 to protect the rights of all citizens to live, worship, and pursue their aspirations in safety and dignity He said that his administration would continually safeguard the security, unity, and stability of the country. The President…

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Kaduna: Muslims show solidarity, join Christians at Christmas service

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Muslims show solidarity

Muslims from across Northern Nigeria yesterday joined Christians at the Christmas service of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry in Kaduna, in a display of interfaith unity aimed at promoting peaceful co-existence. The General Overseer of the church, Pastor Yohanna Buru, said the participation of Muslims in the annual Christmas celebration had become a long-standing tradition, drawing attendees from across the 19 Northern states. Buru said Muslims from different Islamic sects, including Tijjaniyya, Shi’ite groups under the Islamic Movement, and Sunni Muslims, attended the service to celebrate the birth of…

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“Embrace love at Christmas” – LibertyTVR Chairman, Ramalan calls for love, hope, renewed commitment to regional, national development

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Ramalan

As Nigerians celebrate Christmas, the Executive Chairman of ATAR Communications Nig Ltd (Owners of Liberty TVR and Voice of Liberty online newspapers, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has called on citizens to embrace love, hope, and a renewed sense of responsibility to regional and national development. In his Christmas message, Ramalan described the season as a powerful reminder of the enduring values that bind Nigerians together — love for one another, compassion for the vulnerable, and a shared commitment to the common good. He noted that these values are especially…

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Yuletide: NRC’s 50% fare slash sparks massive rush on train services nationwide

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NRC's fare slash

The Nigerian Railway Corporation, (NRC), yesterday commenced its 50% discounted Yuletide train services nationwide, recording a strong passenger turnout, as Nigerians moved early to take advantage of reduced fares for the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Across major rail corridors, including the Lagos–Ibadan and Abuja–Kaduna standard gauge lines, as well as key narrow gauge routes, stations witnessed brisk activity with several departures operating near full capacity. Officials said advance bookings and early-morning traffic reflected widespread public enthusiasm for the Federal Government–approved fare reduction. The festive rail initiative, which runs from…

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Tinubu lands in Lagos for end-of-year holidays

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Tinubu in Lagos

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos State to spend the end-of-year holidays following official visits to Borno and Bauchi states. The President was received at the presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, government officials and chieftains of the All Progressives Congress, (APC). It was earlier reported that the President departed Abuja on Saturday on a three-state tour. In Borno state, President Tinubu commissioned projects executed by the state government under Governor Babagana Zulum in collaboration with the Federal Government. While in…

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New Year: GTBank sends message to its customers 

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GT Bank sends

Guarantee Trust Bank (GTBank) has announced that all branches nationwide will close earlier than usual on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in preparation for New Year festivities. Upcountry branches will close at 2:00pm, while Lagos branches will close at 3:00pm. The bank assured that these digital channels will maintain smooth banking operations as the year concludes.

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Tinubu arrives Lagos for Yuletide holidays

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Tinubu arrives Lagos

President Bola Tinubu has left Abuja and travelled to Lagos State to spend this years Christmas and New Year holidays. The President touched down at the Presidential Wing of Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos at precisely 3:23 pm yesterday, shortly after presenting the N47.9 trillion Budget proposal for the 2025 financial year titled: Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Building Prosperity, before a joint session of the 10th National Assembly. He was received by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and members of the Lagos Executive Cabinet. Prior to his departure from Abuja,…

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FG announces free train rides for Nigerians from Dec. 20 to Jan. 5

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FG on free train rides

The Federal Government has announced a free train ride for any Nigerian wishing to travel to celebrate the Christmas festivities. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the announcement yesterday, while briefing journalists on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting. He noted that the free train ride will commence from 20th December, 2024, and end on 5th January, 2025. According to Idris, Nigerians can access the train rides on all the routes where train services are currently being rendered.

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Christmas Eve Killings: Calls for self-defense, condemnation trail Plateau villages’ attack

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Condemnations have continued to trail the gruesome killing of over 160villagers, including children, in Plateau State. According to reports, armed bandits attacked 23 communities in the ?okkos local government area of the State on Christmas Eve. The Transition Committee chairman of the LGA, Monday Kassah, confirmed the incident, saying that 113 bodies have been recovered following the brutal attacks on the innocent villagers. The attacks were well-coordinated; no fewer than 20 different communities were attacked by the bandits. As I am talking to you, we have recovered 113 dead bodies…

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Christmas: “God hasn’t abandoned us” – Archbishop Ndagoso tells Nigerians

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The Catholic Archbishop of Kaduna, Most Rev. Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, has told Nigerians that God has not abandoned them despite the numerous challenges faced in the country. Archbishop Ndagoso, who made the call in Kaduna during his Christmas message, said, The difficult and challenging situations such as multi-dimensional poverty, hunger, high cost of living, continued insecurity, kidnappings for ransom, banditry, insurgency, armed robbery, systemic corruption, etc; it is easy to think that the Lord does not care about our plight and therefore not with us and has abandoned us to…

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