Easter
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General News
Easter: Restaurant operators in FCT decry low patronage
Some restaurant owners in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed worry over low patronage as Nigerians celebrate Easter. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the owners of restaurants and some customers blamed their misfortune on the economic recession. One of the operators said that the low patronage started in 2022, adding that the hardship would…
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Metro
Faithful wine, dine after Lent at ‘Galilee’ feast
The Catholic faithful on Easter Monday gathered at different locations to feast after the Lenten season that culminated in the Easter celebration. The feasts afforded parishioners the time to also exchange pleasantries and banter, as well as foster brotherly love, away from the usual solemn religious tradition that the church is known for. The outdoor event featured different activities at…
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General News
Easter: CLO urges Nigerians to be their brothers’ keepers
The Civil Liberties Organization (CLO) called on Nigerians on Saturday to be their brothers’ keepers to exemplify the lifestyle of Jesus Christ. The Chairman of CLO in Anambra, Mr. Vincent Ezekwueme, made the call in his “Easter Message of Hope,” made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu. Ezekwueme noted that Nigerians needed that bond of love…
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General News
Tinubu’s aide distributes food items to 1,750 persons in FCT, Kwara
Mrs. Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement (North Central), began the distribution of food items to 1,500 less privileged persons in FCT, Abuja, on Thursday. Essiet, during the food distribution in Abuja, said the exercise was also being done in Kwara for 250 less privileged persons. She explained that the donation was in collaboration…
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Metro
Palm Sunday: Faithful mark feast with procession, fanfare rekindle faith
Catholic Faithful in Lagos on Sunday joined others across the world to mark Palm Sunday with a procession and fanfare to rekindle faith in God. The feast, which is a symbolic reflection of Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem, marks the beginning of the Holy Week in anticipation of Easter, which marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The feast, an…
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News
At the right time, I’ll speak on my experience in government – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday hinted that he would speak on his experience as Nigeria’s President. Jonathan however did not say when that would be. He simply said he would do so “at the appropriate time”. President Jonathan gave the hint when he was approached by State House correspondents for a chat at the end of the Good Friday Service…
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NEWS
Government Declares Friday And Monday Public Holidays
The Nigerian authorities declared April 3, Friday, and April 6, Monday, public holidays. The holidays are to mark the Good Friday and Easter Monday celebrations, NAN reports with reference to the official statement. Abba Moro, the Minister of Interior, represented by Abubakar Magaji, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, enjoined all Christians and Nigerians in general to manifest the spiritual…
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Agbaje pleads with Igbos in Lagos to shelve Easter journey for elections
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Jimi Agbaje has appealed to Ndigbo in the state not to travel home for the Easter celebrations so that their votes may count in the coming guber elections of April 11. Agbaje spoke after he was conferred with a chieftaincy title of ‘Ezi Nwanne Ndigbo 1′(beloved brother of Igbos), promising that…
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NEWS
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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