Lifestyle

Odo-Otin South LCDA Chairman Hails Residents at Christmas

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By Maxwell Oyekunle In the spirit of the celebration of Christmas and the New Year which is imminent, residents and people of Odo-Otin South, Local Council Development Area, LCDA, and Nigerians in general are urged to live together in love and togetherness. The caretaker Chairman of the LCDA, Continue Reading

Religion

Religious Leaders Call Faithful, Government to Task

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Lilian Ibomor/Fasilat Lawal/Modupe Toba Exemplary lifestyle and milk of kindness to others were the thrusts of messages from pulpits in some churches in Ibadan as Christians join the rest of the world to celebrate Christmas. Radio Nigeria correspondents who visited churches that held services, also noted that the congregations used the occasion to appreciate God. […]Continue Reading

Religion

Oyo Helmsman Sends Best Wishes, Solicits Support

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By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has called on Christians to follow the footsteps of Jesus Christ by showing love to others and cooperating with the leadership of the society. The governor equally called for more prayers for the state and Nigeria, stating that the challenges facing the country are not insurmountable […]Continue Reading

Religion

Cleric urges Nigerians to live a life of humility

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By Rotimi Famakin As Nigerian joins the rest of the world to mark this year’s Christmas day, Nigerians have been told to imbibe the life of humility which the birth of Jesus Christ represents. Speaking with Radio Nigeria on the significance of the day, the Pastor-in-charge, Region Eleven of the Gospel Faith Mission International, Jeroam […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Don’t allow challenges to weigh you down – Governor Abiodun

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By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has urged Nigerians not to allow the current economic challenges to dampen their spirits. Governor Abiodun, in his Christmas message on Sunday, also urged Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, peace, and goodwill as they celebrate Christmas. The governor said the current hardship in the […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Kwara Governor Greets Christians at Christmas

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By Ali Rabiu (Ilorin) Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated Christians in the state on the occasion of Christmas which represents the birth of Christ. In a statement issued in Ilorin, Governor AbdulRazaq said the birth of Christ heralded hope. He urged people of faith to act in accordance with the message of truth, […]Continue Reading

Religion

Christmas: Oyo Speaker Says Life Thrives Where Love Abounds

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By Mosope Kehinde The Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, who is the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has felicitated Nigerians on this year’s Christmas. Hon. Ogundoyin as well urged them to spread love amongst themselves in line with the central message of the birth of Jesus Christ. […]Continue Reading

Religion

Countries Marking Christmas on Other Days Besides December 25

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Christmas, the widely celebrated holiday marking the birth of Jesus Christ, is observed on December 25th in many parts of the world. However, some countries have unique traditions and distinct dates for commemorating this festive occasion. Wonder why the discrepancies, well it is rooted in history. In some countries, Christmas Day is observed either on […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

OSHA Speaker Preaches Love, Sacrifice at Christmas

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By Mojisola Oladele The Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Prince Olumide Egbedun wants Christians to show love and be compassionate with the less-privileged in the society. Prince Egbedun made the call in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Olamide Tiamiyu and made available to newsmen. The speaker urged Christians to […]Continue Reading

Religion

Christmas: Extend love to one another – Rev. Adika

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By Lilian Ibormor Christians have been reminded to fully utilize this Christmas period to extend love to one another and to the less-privileged in society. Reverend Lawrence Adika of Molete Baptist Church, Challenge, Ibadan stated this during a sermon to mark this year’s Christmas celebrations. Reverend Adika was of the opinion that without the extension […]Continue Reading

Religion

FG Declares Holidays for Christmas, New Year Celebrations

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The Federal Government has declared Monday, and Tuesday, December, 25 and 26 2023, and Monday, January 1, 2024, as public holidays to mark Christmas and New Year’s Day celebrations, respectively. The Hon. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government felicitates with Christians and all Nigerians at […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Aged Residents in Osun Smile Home with Cash from Remi Tinubu

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By Folake Oye Wife of Osun State Governor, Mrs Titilola Adeleke has distributed N100,000 each to over 250 aged residents in the spirit of festive season. The gesture was part of the efforts of the Wife of the President, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu to cushion the effect of the current hardship occasioned by fuel subsidy removal. […]Continue Reading

Religion

Police Roll Out Intervention Lines Ahead of Christmas, New Year

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By Rasheedah Makinde A few days before the celebration of Christmas and New Year, security operatives in Oyo state say they have put various measures in place to ensure that people enjoy a crime-free Yuletide. Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC Oyo state commandant, Dr Michael Adaralewa said the command had deployed two thousand, […]Continue Reading

Religion

God can fix Nigeria – Pastor Adeboye

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has reassured Nigerians that God is capable of fixing the country.  Pastor Adeboye said this in Abeokuta on the occasion of the Christmas Carol and service of Nine Lessons organized by the Ogun State Government. In the sermon entitled “Jesus […]Continue Reading

Crime

Raheem Update: Lagos Police to Reappraise Rules of Engagement

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The Lagos State Police Command has said it will reappraise its rules of engagement following the death of a lawyer, Bolanle Raheem. Raheem was shot dead by a police officer while inside a vehicle with her husband in the Ajah area of Lagos, on Christmas Day. Her death came weeks after a similar incident happened […]Continue Reading

Crime

Lawyer’s Death: Killer policeman must face justice- NBA

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The Nigerian Bar Association has said it will ensure that justice is served in the case of a lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, who was shot dead by a police officer on Christmas Day, while inside a vehicle with her husband in the Ajah area of Lagos State. Reacting, the National Publicity Secretary, NBA, Akorede Lawal, described […]Continue Reading

Religion

Xmas: Osun Speaker Urges Nigerians to Pray for Sustainability

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Right Honorable Timothy Owoeye wants Nigerians to take advantage of the celebration of the birth of Jesus to pray for peace and the sustainability of Nigeria. Right Honorable Owoeye in a Christmas message by his Media Aide, Mr. Kunle Alabi stressed the need for Christians to reflect and […]Continue Reading

Religion

Celebrate Christmas with the hope of better days ahead – Oyo NOA

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The Oyo State Director of the National Orientation Agency, Mr Kayode Odedokun, has urged residents of the state and Nigeria in general not to despair, but rather begin to look for a silver lining behind the current dark cloud, praying that the balmy days will soon return to the people. Mr Odedokun, who stated this in a […]Continue Reading

Religion

Gov. Makinde Extols Virtues of Christlikeness

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has felicitated Christians in Oyo State and across the country on witnessing another Christmas. The governor, who stated that Christmas presents a golden opportunity to celebrate Christ, his humble beginning and the lessons his life taught, charged Christians to emulate Jesus Christ in all ways. A statement by the […]Continue Reading

Opinion

A Birth that Redefines the Destiny of Mankind

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At this season in Bethlehem, a little town of no consequence, something phenomenal took place on a dark, starry and wintry night. It was a holy night when floods of light swarmed around some shepherds abiding by their sheep by night. Then came the sonorous voices of the angelic host, heralding the birth of a […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Never forget the true essence of Christmas – Governor Adeleke

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The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has felicitated with Christians on the occasion of the birth of Jesus Christ, urging them to celebrate the Yuletide with love. Governor Adeleke, in a statement issued by his Spokesperson, Mallam Rasheed Olawale described Christmas as a moment that reflects the love of God for mankind. The governor […]Continue Reading

Economy

Christmas: Osun Residents, Traders, Bemoan Hike in Food Prices

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As Christmas moves closer, residents of Osun State have lamented the high cost of food items occasioned by the increase in prices of petroleum products across the nation.  Radio Nigeria Correspondent, Mojisola Oladele who visited Osogbo the state capital and Ilesa town, observed that buying and selling moved at a moderate pace. A visit to the […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Olubadan Hosts 1st Christmas Carnival on Throne

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…felicitates Christians on Christmas The Palace of Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Senator Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II was agog on Wednesday as children, numbering about 500 and their parents within and around the Alarere area of Ibadan trooped to the Palace to meet with Santa Claus, popularly referred to as “Father Christmas” as part of […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

FG Declares Public Holidays for Christmas, New Year

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The Federal Government has declared December 26th and 27th as well as January 2nd, 2023 as public holidays to mark the Christmas and New Year celebrations respectively. This was confirmed by the Interior Minister, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, in a statement released on Friday and signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Belgore Shuaib. The […]Continue Reading

Entertainment

Hairstyles for Christmas

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Ghana weaving is more popular during festive periods and because December is a month of celebration, we have compiled some stylish hairstyles for you to explore and pick your choice. Simple Ghana Weaving Styles can never go out of vogue and by now, we know that this is absolutely true, especially during festive periods. There […]Continue Reading