Tag: yuletide
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Police ban firecrackers, vow to deal with violators, sellers this Yuletide
Violators, including sellers and users of firecrackers and fireworks, will be subject to arrest and prosecution under the law. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has banned the use of firecrackers, popularly known as knockouts during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The Public Relations Officer of the FCT command, SP Josephine Adeh, who…
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Police ban knockouts, firecrackers ahead of Yuletide
Ahead of Christmas celebrations, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has banned the use of firecrackers and knockouts in the capital city.
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Wike sends strong message to Abuja criminals ahead of yuletide
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has vowed to deal with criminals in the nation’s capital this season.
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Yuletide: Lagos Government to mark celebrations with 72-hours non – stop entertainment for Lagosians
Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has unveiled plans to hold a 72-hour Greater Lagos Fiesta – a non-stop entertainment show beginning from the 29th of December, 2023 to the early hours of 1st January, 2024.
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Yuletide: Police bans use of fireworks, bangers
The FCT Police Command has warned residents against the use of knockouts, fireworks and firecrackers in the territory during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
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Yuletide: Presidential aspirant urges Christians to emulate the love of Christ
Mr Dumebi Kachikwu, African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, has urged Christians to emulate Christ in showing love to others while celebrating Christmas. Kachikwu said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He said that as Christians were celebrating the Christmas festivity it was important for them to extend the love of Christ to…
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AIG assures Sokoto residents of security during Yuletide season
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 10 Headquarters, Sokoto, AIG Bello Dalijan, has reassured residents in Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states that efforts to prevent crime and improve public safety will continue during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. In compliance with the Inspector-General of Police’s order, Dalijan has instructed the commissioners…
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Merry Christmas – By Francis Ewherido
Tomorrow is Christmas, the celebration of the birthday of Jesus Christ. I have said it a few times in this column that some people still disagree on the actual day that Jesus was born. I have never been interested in that discussion. All Christians agree that God the father sent his only begotten son Jesus…
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A Christmas like no other – By Sonnie Ekwowusi
Whether in plenty or on empty stomach or in foreboding forlorn or in distress or anxiety, we are electrified and enraptured in the magnificent allure and frenzy of Christmas amid the rendition of beautiful Christmas carols, festooning of public highways, public parks and personal houses; exchange of Christmas gifts, social parties and family Christmas gatherings.
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What Nigerians should do this Yuletide – RCCG Pastor
Mr Ifeanyichukwu Nweke, the Area Pastor, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Latter House Assembly, Province 2, Isheri Berger, Lagos, has advised Nigerians to imbibe the virtue of sacrificial giving as a lifestyle during the Yuletide.