Tag: Easter
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2022 Easter: FRSC deploys 1,439 personnel for patrol operations in Delta
Mr Ibrahim Abubakar, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Delta Sector Commander has disclosed that the command will deploy 1,439 personnel for the 2022 Easter patrol operations in the state to have a hitch-free celebration. He made this known in Asaba on Tuesday that the 1,439 personnel include Regular and Special Marshals.
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BREAKING: FG announces public holiday for Easter
The Federal Government (FG) has declared Friday 15th, Good Friday and Monday 18th, Easter Monday as public holidays to mark the 2022 Easter celebration.
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How we see Lent – Catholics
Many Catholic Faithful have joined in the devotion of Lent, which began on Wednesday, saying they will use the season to get close to God, pray and give charity.
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Loving Amanda Movie makes history, hosts groundbreaking ‘virtual cinema’ this Easter
Loving Amanda, a heartfelt romantic screen adaptation of the best-selling novel of the same title by author and film producer Laju Iren, is the newest addition to an extraordinary line-up of Nollywood movies slated to debut this Easter. In a bold, trailblazing move, Laju Iren Films will present a virtual experience that is second to…
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Because of Easter I can face Tomorrow, By Stephen Ojapah
Stephen Ojapah MSP And because He lives, I can face tomorrow. Because He lives, all fear is gone. Because I know He holds the future. And life is worth a living just because He lives (Bill and Gloria Gaither). Carlton Young says this gospel hymn “is one of the five most requested… to be included…
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Fear of kidnappers mar Easter travels in Kano State
Commercial Transport operators in the motor parks within the Audu Bako Secretariat park also known as Dogon Banki area in Kano Municipal Local Government Area, Kano State, have raised complaints of low turnout of passengers for Easter Travels. This they said is largely caused by the fear of the high level of kidnappings on the…
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Pope Francis celebrates Easter Sunday Mass
Pope Francis celebrates Easter Mass for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and offers the “Urbi et Orbi” blessing from St Peter’s Basilica on Sunday. The services will be held in a smaller circle because of the anti-coronavirus restrictions in place and as a preventative measure against infection. Before the pandemic, Easter Mass was usually held…
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Easter: Don’t lose hope in coronavirus times, Pope tells Christians
Pope Francis called on the faithful at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, not to lose hope in the protracted coronavirus crisis. “In the hour of darkness when humanity is grappling with the pandemic and other ills, Christians need to take to heart the Easter message of the angel not to be afraid,’’ the 84-year-old…
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Easter: CAN tells Christians to rejoice for God will surely roll away banditry, herdsmen attacks, others in Nigeria
The Christian Association of Nigeria has pleaded with Christian faithfuls across the country to exercise patience in the face of tribulations, especially as regards the security situation troubling the country. In a statement on Friday, CAN president, Samson Olasupo Ayokunle, encouraged Nigerians not to be discouraged while assuring them that God will roll away the…
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Easter: IGP orders AIGs, CPs to ensure tight security of public spaces
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has ordered all Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), State Commissioners of Police (CPs) to ensure there is tight security of all public places and critical assets. This is in line with the IGP’s resolve to ensure Nigerians are safe during the Easter celebrations. In a series of tweet…