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“Pray for peaceful polls”, PDP urges Nigerians at Lent *Says only peace-loving persons should be elected
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to use this year’s Christian Lenten period to pray for peaceful conduct of the March 28 and April 11, 2015 general elections as well as re-dedicate themselves to the virtues of compassion, good neighbourliness and love for one another. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh in a statement on Ash Wednesday said…
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Nigerians Catholics mark Ash Wednesday, as Lenten season begins today
Catholics in Nigeria will, today, join their counterparts across the world to observe Ash Wednesday which marks the begining of 40 days fasting and praying. Lent is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares Christians for Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday. Ashes used on Ash Wednesday are made from the blessed palms used in the Palm Sunday celebration…
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