Tag: Christmas
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Celebration of Christmas unbiblical – MFM’s founder, Olukoya cautions Christians
General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Dr Daniel Olukoya, says the church does not celebrate Christmas because it is unbiblical. Speaking at the Wednesday Manner Water Service which coincided with the 2019 Christmas celebration at the Church’s Headquarters in Lagos, Olukoya says no book in the bible recorded the word ‘ Christmas’…
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Xmas Message: Saraki Urges Nigerians to Pray for Peace, Unity and Progress
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has felicitated with Christians across the country on the occasion of this year’s Christmas and Boxing Day celebrations while calling on them to use the period to pray for peace, unity and progress of the nation. In a statement signed on his behalf by his Special Adviser on…
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Sad! Boko Haram spoils Christmas in Borno, seven killed, others severely injured
Boko Haram jihadists have killed seven people on Christmas Eve in a raid on a Christian village near the town of Chibok in Borno state. According to reports dozens of fighters driving trucks and motorcycles stormed into Kwarangulum late Tuesday, shooting fleeing residents and burning homes after looting food supplies. Boko Haram and its IS-affiliated…
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Mercy Aigbe expresses shock over N600 gift on Christmas
Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, has expressed shock over getting N600 from an unknown person believed to be a fan. The 41-year-old role interpreter got a credit alert on Christmas Day and made it public, hinting that she had begun receiving gifts ahead of her 42nd birthday on January 1. In her words:”Awwww my first…
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Christmas/new year: Senate President felicitates Nigerians
Nigeria Senate President Ahmad Lawan has felicitated Nigerians, particularly the Christian faithful, on the occasion of Christmas and new year. Lawan, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, said: “I heartily felicitat Nigerians, particularly the Christian faithful, on the Christmas and new year festivities. “Christians and Nigerians in general, must not forget the essence of…
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Five amazing ways to spread love this Christmas without borrowing
It’s another Christmas season! However, as expected it is a really busy time for many. People often get lost in the hustle and bustle of shopping among other things. Many of us are anxious during the holiday season, particularly frustrated when we can’t find and buy the perfect gifts for our loved ones and even…
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Yuletide: Senate adjourns to Jan. 28
The Senate on Friday adjourned sitting to Jan. 28, 2020 for the Christmas and new year. This followed a motion moved by the Senate Leader Yahaya Abdullahi during Friday’s plenary and was seconded by Deputy Minority Leader, Sen. Emmanuel Bwacha. In his remark, President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan, while appreciating the Clerk of the…
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The Reason for the Season, By Cornelius Afebu Omonokhua
Cornelius Afebu Omonokhua Christmas has come and gone! We all say goodbye to 2018 as we wish one another a happy and grace filled new year 2019. The reason for all the celebrations is Jesus Christ whose historical birth was prophesied in the Old Testament: “Behold, the virgin will conceive and will give birth to…
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Governor doles out N62m Christmas package to youths, women
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has doled out N62 million as Christmas package to youths and women across the 31 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. Emmanuel made the donation at the end-of-year get-together party for youths in the state at Eket Local Government on Sunday. He also donated 3,100 bags of rice…
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Denrele causes stir with Christmas themed pictures
The social media was set abuzz, Tuesday , after popular TV presenter, Denrele Edun took to Instagram to share new Christmas themed photos of himself. He captioned one of the pictures:” Santa come down my chimney and gobble up my Mistletoe! The main reason Santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the…