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Emir Of Kano Praises Alex Otti During Christmas Visit To Abia

Emir Of Kano Praises Alex Otti During Christmas Visit To Abia

Sanusi hails Abia Governor’s reforms at Atani festival, urging unity as leaders mark Christmas and highlight cross-regional ties nationwide focus now.

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Mohammadu Sanusi II, has praised Abia State Governor Alex Otti for what he described as significant achievements and visible transformation since taking office, as he marked the Christmas season in southeastern Nigeria.

Sanusi, one of Nigeria’s most prominent traditional rulers and public intellectuals, made the remarks while attending the 2025 Atani Day cultural celebration in Arochukwu Local Government Area. The emir arrived in Abia on December 23 and joined Governor Otti at the event,

Tinubu Christmas Message Calls For Unity, Religious Tolerance

Tinubu Christmas Message Calls For Unity, Religious Tolerance

President Bola Tinubu used his Christmas Day message to call for peace, religious tolerance, and national unity, assuring Nigerians that no citizen should suffer discrimination or violence because of their faith as Christians across the country marked the birth of Jesus Christ.

The president’s address comes at a time of heightened debate over religious freedom and economic pressures, with labor unions simultaneously raising concerns over taxation policies they describe as unfair.

In his third Christmas message since taking office in May 2023, Tinubu emphasized that religious coexistence remains central to Nigeria’s identity despite its ethnic and cultural diversity.

“No one, …

Bondi Beach Christmas Subdued After Deadly Terror Attack

Bondi Beach Christmas Subdued After Deadly Terror Attack

Christmas Day celebrations at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach were subdued this year, as heightened security and quiet reflection replaced the usual festive atmosphere following a deadly terror attack that killed 15 people at the site earlier this month.

Police maintained a visible presence along the beachfront on Thursday, patrolling one of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations as hundreds of people gathered under overcast skies. Many wore Santa hats and summer attire, but the mood was noticeably restrained as the community continued to process the country’s deadliest mass shooting in nearly 30 years.

Bondi Beach, traditionally packed with thousands of holidaymakers …

Nigeria Declares Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Holidays

Nigeria Declares Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Holidays

Nigeria’s Federal Government has declared December 25 and 26, 2025, as well as January 1, 2026, public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations.

The announcement was made on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani, in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday.

Dr Tunji Ojo extended goodwill messages to Christians in Nigeria and across the world, while also congratulating all Nigerians as the year draws to a close and a new one begins.

He urged Christians to reflect on the values …

BBC/Bethlehem Christmas Celebrations Return After Two-Year War

Bethlehem Christmas Celebrations Return After Two-Year War

Bethlehem lit its towering Christmas tree in front of the historic Church of the Nativity this week, marking the city’s first major public celebration of the holiday since the Gaza war forced a two-year shutdown of festivities.

The return of Christmas events in the city where Christians believe Jesus was born comes after a recent ceasefire brought a measure of calm to the region — though tensions and hardship remain high.

Mayor Maher Canawati said Bethlehem’s decision to revive Christmas traditions was not taken lightly. Many families in the occupied West Bank have relatives in Gaza, including members of its …

Christmas: Remain Apolitical, GOC Charges Troops

The General Officer Commanding 81 Division of the Nigerian Army Major General Olu Irefin has charged officers and men of the division to ensure that in the coming year 2020, they remain apolitical and do their best to elevate the force.

General Irefin spoke at a Christmas Carol organized by the division for officers and men to mark the yuletide celebration, urging the soldiers to put in their best especially in prosecuting the constitutional responsibility of the force in their area of responsibility.

He commended the Army Headquarters for elevating 60 personnel of the force to the rank of Warrant …

Christmas Break: Govt Workers Shun Office On Friday

There was low turn out of workers on Friday at the state secretariat in Osogbo, the Osun capital, after the Christmas celebration.

A NAN correspondent, who monitored resumption in some of the government establishments and offices, revealed that only few workers reported at work after the two-day public holiday declared by the Federal Government to celebrate Christmas and Boxing Day.

At Olorunda Local Government Secretariat and the State Secretariat, Abere, both in Osogbo, only a handful of workers were seen discussing with each other while most of the offices were not opened for business.

A civil servant, who works at

Lagos In Quest Of Sanity At Christmas And Beyond

There are many things that make Lagos fantastically different from any big city around the world. Lagosians as they are fondly called are known for merry making despite the austerity whirlwind and poor economic situation in the country. Notwithstanding being a former seat of power, Lagos remains on the hilltop as the commercial capital of the country and by extension a business hive for West African countries and beyond.

Without hindrance people are emigrating in droves into unlikely places in Lagos in search of opportunities, easy money or leisure among others. In that circumstance, the envy for those whose Chi,

Oshiomhole

Christmas: Oshiomhole Rejects Gifts From Gov Obaseki

Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Governor of Edo State, has rejected Christmas gifts from Edo State Government.

Mr Crusoe Osage, the Special Adviser to Edo State Governor on Media and Communications, disclosed this in a statement in Benin on Wednesday, NAN reports.

Osagie said the conventional Christmas presents reserved for former governors of the state that were sent to Oshiomhole were turned back.

He said that messengers from the state government were dispatched to deliver the gifts on Christmas eve.

“The messengers said they met the mother of the former governor who

Five Die In Christmas Road Tragedy

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Niger said on Wednesday that five people were killed in an accident along Bida- Kutigi road of Bida Local Government Area.

NAN reports that similar accident occurred on Tuesday at Bonu village along Lambata-Minna road resulting to loss of 5 lives and injuring of several others.
FRSC Sector Commander, Joel Dagwa, disclosed this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Wednesday.

Dagwa said 18 persons were involved in the accident – 7 male, 2 female, 3 male children, 6 female children.

He said 9 persons were critically …

Christmas Euphoria: Having The Merriest Christmas

We have gone round in circles and gotten to the point of elevated happiness and joy to a celebration called ‘Christmas’.
Christmas is a time of joy and sharing; a time to unwind and dine; a time to be generous even without the money but finding generosity in our words and actions. This period indeed brings good tidings to many. It is the time of #sales, the period of mind-bugling “Awuf”. It is also a period of spending without worries and it is also the period of gifting.

It is undeniable the deep-rooted euphoria that comes with this celebration Christmas,

Christmas: Lawan, Omo-Agege Send Message To Nigerians

The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has felicitated with Christians as they celebrate Christmas and New Year festivities.

Lawan, in a goodwill message in Abuja on Tuesday, urged Christians and Nigerians not to forget the essence of the season, which was a reminder of the birth of Jesus Christ, and the ideals for which he lived.

“The birth of Jesus Christ is a great example of humility. He lived and preached peace, love, tolerance and self-sacrifice, and left mankind with the hope of eternal joy.

“These virtues transcend religion and deserve to be embraced by all Nigerians especially as we go