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Nigerian News

Ramadan/Lent: Group urges Christians, Muslims to pray for Tinubu

March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona

The chairman of Tinubu/ Shettima 619 Coalition Groups, Ambassador Abdulmumin Salau, Thursday,  called on both the Muslim Ummah and Christians to use the ongoing fasting period in committing President Ahmed …

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Nigerian News

Komaiya: Hands off Christian leaders, youth forum warns after Alilu’s arrest

March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 - by Blueprint

 The Concerned Christian Youth Forum has strongly condemned Abuja-based pastor Festus Alilu for his recent criticism of Korede Komaiya, the lead pastor of Master’s Place International, Delta state, and a …

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Features

Rainoil boss celebrates Idumuje-Ugboko women, children

January 4, 2025January 5, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

Idumuje-Ugboko, a community in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, was buzzing with excitement as 1,500 children gathered for the Idumuje-Ugboko Children Christmas Party, hosted by Godrey Ogbechie, …

Rainoil boss celebrates Idumuje-Ugboko women, children Read More
Opinion

The avoidable deaths from stampedes

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025 - by Sunday Onyemaechi Eze

It was a bitter and sad moments for Nigeria and particularly for the families of those who lost their loved ones in the three separate stampedes which occurred in Abuja, …

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Nigerian News

Yuletide: Foundation fetes over 500 widows, youths in Kogi

December 29, 2024December 29, 2024 - by Oyibo Salihu

Over 500 widows, youth and women have benefitted from the feeding support programme of Lift Up Care Foundation founded by Mrs. Lami Onayi Ahmed in Kogi state. Speaking in her …

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Nigerian News

Benue Christmas day attacks: 18 bodies recovered, 7 children still in captivity – Group

December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 - by John Shiaondo

At least 18 bodies have so far been recovered following Christmas Day attack in Turan, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue state. The attack, carried out by sophisticatedly armed herdsmen …

Benue Christmas day attacks: 18 bodies recovered, 7 children still in captivity – Group Read More
Letters

Palliative stampede: A call for social welfare reform

December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 - by Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi

The festive season in Nigeria, traditionally, is a period of joy and celebration. Unfortunately, this year is being marred by a series of tragic events that underscore the deepening social …

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Features

As bold Nigerians celebrate Christmas amidst skyrocketing food prices…

December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 - by PAUL OKAH

Despite complaints of economic hardship and cash scarcity, markets and motor parks in the FCT and other parts of the country are overflowing as Nigerians shop and travel for the …

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Nigerian News

Army celebrates Christmas with troops in Buni-Gari

December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 - by Yusuf A Yusuf

The Commander, Sector 2 Joint Task Force North-East Operation HADIN KAI, Maj-Gen MCE Ejike, hosted a Christmas luncheon for frontline troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai in …

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Nigerian News

Christmas brings hope, restoration, grace- NCPC boss Adegbite

December 26, 2024December 26, 2024 - by Benjamin Samson

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, Wednesday released a 2024 Christmas message stating that the true meaning of Christmas is a message of …

Christmas brings hope, restoration, grace- NCPC boss Adegbite Read More
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Nigerian News

Stampedes: Death of 35 children in Oyo worries SOS Children’s villages

December 25, 2024December 25, 2024 - by Adeola Akinbobola

SOS Children’s Villages has raised the alarm over tragic stampede at Basorun Islamic High School in Ibadan, which claimed the lives of 35 children and left several others injured. Additionally, …

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Nigerian News

Christmas: SEEF doles out cash, others to elderly in Kaduna

December 25, 2024December 25, 2024 - by Admin III

A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Soritz Empower Elders Foundation (SEEF), has distributed food items, clothes and cash to the elderly residents in Kaduna as part of its Christmas activities. The founder …

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Nigerian News

Christmas: NATCOM bill proponent felicitates with Christians, preaches unity, love

December 24, 2024December 24, 2024 - by Benjamin Samson

The proponent of the proposed national commission for the co-ordination and control of the proliferation against small arms, ammunitions and light weapons in Nigeria, NATCOM, Dr. Baba Mohammed, has congratulated …

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Nigerian News

Christmas, New Year: Alia declares 2-week holidays for Benue workers

December 24, 2024December 24, 2024 - by Admin III

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has declared a two-week holiday for civil servants in the state in celebration of the Christmas and New Year festivities. The governor made the …

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Nigerian News

Christmas: Travelers laud Tinubu’s holiday transport services

December 24, 2024December 24, 2024 - by Adeola Akinbobola

Travelers have lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu 50 percent subsidized holiday transport services across the country . The initiative which was officially flagged off by the Minister of Transportation, Sen. …

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Nigerian News

Christmas: ACC urges Christians to emulate life, teachings of Jesus Christ

December 24, 2024December 24, 2024 - by Lawal Ahmid

The Allied Conservative Congress (ACC) felicitates with Christians on the occasion of this year’s Christmas celebrations signifying the supernatural birth of the Lord Jesus Christ. A statement by the ACC …

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Nigerian News

Christmas: Matawalle calls for love, peaceful coexistence

December 23, 2024December 23, 2024 - by Benjamin Samson

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammad Matawalle, has extended warm greetings to the Nigerian military and all citizens, both Christians and non-Christians, during this joyous Christmas season. …

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Religion

Brotherhood of Cross and Star set to celebrate leader

December 23, 2024December 23, 2024 - by Amarachukwu EgwuAgha

The Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) has said that they would be celebrate the manifestation of their Leader Olumba Olumba from 23rd to 31st December 2024. Christians worldwide …

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Nigerian News

Yuletide: Lawmaker empowers constituents with POS, grinding machines, cash, others

December 23, 2024December 23, 2024 - by Amarachukwu EgwuAgha

A Federal lawmaker, Hon. Joseph Nwobashi, weekend empowered members of his constituency with Point of Sale (POS) machines, grinding machines,sewing machines and cash gifts. Nwobashi represents Ezza North/Ishielu federal constituency, …

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Nigerian News

PAN ‘ll ensure availability of poultry products for Christmas, New Year festivities – President

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024 - by Bayo Agboola

National President of Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Chief Ichie Sunday Ezeobiora, has said poultry farm products will be available for Nigerians in this year’s festive season. Chief Ezeobiora made …

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Breaking News / Metro / Top Stories

Breaking: Like in Ibadan, Christmas sharing stampede claim many lives in Abuja, Anambra

December 21, 2024December 21, 2024 - by Admin III

With four days to Christmas in 2024, up to 40 lives have been reportedly lost in different stampede in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital and Okija, Anambra state. In Abuja city centre, …

Breaking: Like in Ibadan, Christmas sharing stampede claim many lives in Abuja, Anambra Read More
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Nigerian News

Christmas: Bishop Onyia advises Christians to be faithful, generous

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 - by Paul Okah 

The Bishop, Diocese of Nike (Anglican Communion), The Right Reverend Christian Onyia, has advised Christians to exhibit faithfulness and generosity during the yuletide, to show themselves to be good servants …

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Nigerian News

NGF mourns children killed in Oyo Christmas funfair

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 - by Umar Bayo Abdulwahab

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Friday said governors were saddened over the deaths of several children following an unfortunate stampede at a Christmas party in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. …

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Religion

Young Ministers Retreat: Over a million expected at world’s largest youth prayer gathering

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 - by Blueprint

Over One Million Nigerian youth are expected to gather for the ‘Unite for 72 Hours of Prayer, Spiritual Revival at YMR 2024’ at the old auditorium, Redemption City, Ogun state, …

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Features

Yuletide: Christians, others set to tackle soaring foodstuff prices

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024 - by KEHINDE OSASONA

As Nigerians, especially Christians, make last-minute purchases for the yuletide festivities, the harsh economic realities appear to be a clog; KEHINDE OSASONA reports. Barely two weeks to Christmas and 21 …

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Opinion

50 Malumfashi worshipers: Too early to be forgotten

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Sadiq Mamman Lagos: The diligent leader steering grassroots governance

Kaduna state, an essential administrative and economic center in Northwestern Nigeria, puts a strong focus on local governance to foster ...

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Security challenges have remained a dominant and deeply troubling issue in Nigeria’s national discourse since the insurgency began in 2009 ...

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Transforming South-East with strategic federal presence

If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, then Mohammed must go to the mountain. This is a time-honoured maxim, ...

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Nigeria’s leading airline Air Peace Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema has described the country’s aviation sector as one poised for a ...

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It will take a miracle to attempt to straighten a dry fish without reducing it to smithereens. That is the ...

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