Tag: Christmas
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Necessity of sacrifice in bleak Christmas – By Tony Eke
Humanity is in a momentous season propelled by dual celebrations. The first segment has to do with our awareness of the year which is crawling to an end and the joy inherent in holidaying for the period. This makes a greater meaning in parts of the world where going on holidays is perceived from an…
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2024 end-of-year tragedies – By Francis Ewherido
The Year 2024 is ending on a mixed note. For at least 45 years now, I have heard people lament that Christmas items were more expensive than they were the previous year. The lamentation this year is louder and rightly so.
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How to find true joy of Christmas – Gov Otti
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has urged Christians to embrace the responsibility of sharing, saying that “true joy of Christmas is found in the wonders of sharing, loving and caring”.
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What drives citizens toward violence in Nigeria – Bishop Kukah
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah has said the feeling of exclusion is what drives Nigerians toward violence and frustration.
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Many injured as car rams into Christmas procession in Gombe
The Gombe State Police Command has confirmed 22 persons injured after a car rammed into a Christian procession on Wednesday in Tumfure Community, near Gombe.
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Daddy Showkey lights up wounded soldiers’ Christmas
The 1 Division of the Nigerian Army in Kaduna was a beehive of activities on Wednesday as John Asiemo, popularly known as Daddy Showkey, performed for wounded soldiers and their families.
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Just in: Sporadic gunshots as gunmen kidnap Anambra lawmaker on his way home for Christmas
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Mr. Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly representing Onitsha North Constituency. Azuka was reportedly abducted on Tuesday night, December 24, 2024, along Ugwunapampa Road in Onitsha while returning home. In a statement, Police Public Relations Officer Tochukwu Ikenga revealed that…
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Christmas not only about merry-making – Catholic Bishop
Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, says Christmas is not only about eating and drinking but also about spiritual rejuvenation.
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Jigawa Governor bereaved as mother dies on Christmas Day
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has announced the passing of his mother, Maryam Namadi on Wednesday.