2 h. ago Peter Obi visits St. Martin’s Orphanage and Home for the Lonely Adults

…Donates ₦10m The former governor of Anambra State and Labour Party Presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, read more Peter Obi visits St. Martin’s Orphanage and Home for the Lonely Adults

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2 h. ago Pope Francis Bridged Islam, Christianity, Fought For The Weak — Buhari

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has joined Christians all across the world in mourning the demise of the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, who departed the earth on Easter Monday. In a reaction to the news of the death, the former President, in a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, said Christians in […]

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3 h. ago Plateau Killings: Church Leaders Protest Attacks, Demand Justice

Christian faithful in Plateau State staged a peaceful protest on Easter Monday in condemnation of recent killings in Bokkos, Riyom and Bassa local government areas of the state. The protesters on Easter Monday called for an immediate end to the dastardly acts of brutality which they described as grievous violation of human rights and stain […]

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3 h. ago Gombe Gov’t Probes Billiri Easter Tragedy As Gov Yahaya Mourns Victims

Gombe State governor, Inuwa Yahaya, has ordered an investigation into the tragic accident that occurred during an Easter procession in Billiri local government area of the State on Monday, which resulted in the loss of five lives and injuries to many others. This is as the governor also expressed deep sorrow and concern over the […]

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5 h. ago PICTORIAL: Pandemonium As Truck Hits Easter Celebrants, Kills 5 In Gombe

There was pandemonium in Billiri local government area of Gombe State as a driver of a heavy-duty truck popularly known as ‘trailer’ on Monday lost control and ran into some Christians celebrating Easter. It was gathered that the truck which was transporting grains from Adamawa State to Gombe State lost control as a result of […]

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5 h. ago Ekwueme’s son to Tinubu, others: Be sensitive, cut excesses, lead by example

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Apostle Goodheart Obi Ekwueme, son of Nigeria’s first elected Vice President, late Dr Alex Ekwueme, has challenged President Bola Tinubu and other Nigerian leaders to show greater sensitivity to citizens’ struggles and lead by example during the nation’s economic hardships. Speaking to journalists after the Easter Sunday Service on April 20, […] The post Ekwueme’s son to Tinubu, others: Be sensitive, cut excesses, lead by example appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Easter: “Be Hopeful, Patient, Make Sacrifices” – APC Tells Nigerians

The ruling All Progressives Congress has urged Nigerians to embrace hope, patience, sacrifice during the Easter season. APC led this out in a statement by its Spokesman, Felix Morka on Monday to mark Easter celebration, saying that these are some of the priceless values and virtues inherent in Jesus’ death and resurrection. The party added […] The post Easter: “Be Hopeful, Patient, Make Sacrifices” – APC Tells Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Police Arrest Suspected Traffickers, Recover Baby In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in their intensified surveillance during the ongoing Easter season, busted a syndicate specialising in trafficking new babies and trading them off for cash. LEADERSHIP gathered that the criminal gang bought most of the children at baby factories from willing young girls who claimed they could not support […]

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8 h. ago What You Should Know About Late Catholic Pontiff Pope Francis

  The first Latin American Pope, Francis, died on Easter Monday morning at the age of 88, ending a papacy that changed the look and tone of the Roman Catholic Church in modern times. The Vatican confirmed his death in a solemn video statement released the same day. LEADERSHIP recalls that the pope had been […]

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8 h. ago ‘He Dared To Walk Where No One Has Gone’, Atiku Mourns Pope Francis

Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the death of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday morning, saying the Catholic Pontiff was a trailblazer who ‘dared to walk where no one has gone’. Atiku, in a statement posted on his verified Facebook page, extended his deepest condolences to the Holy See, the Catholic […]

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8 h. ago Easter: Foundation Offers Free Medical Services To Residents Of Gbelebu, Environs

Residents of Gbelebu community in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State and its environs were at the Easter celebrations treated to free medical care services by the Aaron Ponuwei Ebelo Foundation at the Gbelebu Community headquarters of the Foundation. Gbelebu dwellers and those from the neighbouring villages such as Madagbayo, Safarogbo and Gbelemotin, […]

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10 h. ago Serie A postpones all fixtures following death of Pope Francis

All four Serie A matches scheduled for Easter Monday have been postponed following the death of Pope Francis. The Pope’s read more Serie A postpones all fixtures following death of Pope Francis

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10 h. ago Sokoto: CAN chairman urges unity, government action to end bloodshed

Byline: Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Rev. Moses Kayode James, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Sokoto State Chapter, has urged Christians to unite across denominations and ethnicities while calling on the government to halt ongoing bloodshed in Sokoto and Nigeria. He spoke at the 2025 Easter Praise and Prayer Celebration in Sokoto on Sunday, […] The post Sokoto: CAN chairman urges unity, government action to end bloodshed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago 2027: Former Chief Of Defence Staff Leads Isoko Nation To Back Tinubu, Oborevwori

The Isoko nation has pledged its support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori. The endorsement was made during the “Isoko Meet Interactive Session,” held weekend at the Uzere country home of retired Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Alexander Ogomudia, where they vowed to deliver at least 70,000 […]

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13 h. ago Arewa Revival Project Greets Christians At Easter, Backs Tinubu’s Reforms

The Arewa Revival Project has extended Easter greetings to Nigerians, especially Christian brothers and sisters, as they mark the sacred season of sacrifice, resurrection, and renewed hope for humanity. “Easter reminds us that after every season of hardship comes a season of hope, light, and new beginnings. In that spirit, let us embrace the sacrifices […]

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13 h. ago Okpebholo, Imansuen Harp On Lessons Of Easter, Felicitate Edo People

The governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to good governance and the well-being of the Edo people as he preaches peace, love, and unity among the citizens. Okpebholo, while felicitating with Edo people in his Easter Sunday message, made available to newsmen by his chief press secretary, Fred Ituah, called […]

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15 h. ago Yahaya Bello felicitates Christians, urges peace in Easter message

Former Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello has extended Easter greetings to Christians across Kogi State and Nigeria, encouraging them read more Yahaya Bello felicitates Christians, urges peace in Easter message

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16 h. ago Easter: Alia, Okpebholo, CAN, northern senators preach forgiveness, faith, resilience, unity

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja, Scholastica Hir, Makurdi, Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja  and Tony Osauzo, Benin Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has congratulated Christians in the state and across the country on the celebration of Easter, urging them to reflect on the values of sacrifice, love and unity exemplified by the death and resurrection of […] The post Easter: Alia, Okpebholo, CAN, northern senators preach forgiveness, faith, resilience, unity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Easter: Gov. Abiodun reaffirms commitment to Ogun’s development

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated Christians across the state and the country on the celebration of Easter, urging them to embrace the season’s message of hope, sacrifice, and spiritual renewal. In his Easter message delivered from Abeokuta yesterday, the governor described Easter as a powerful symbol of renewed hope and transformation, which […] The post Easter: Gov. Abiodun reaffirms commitment to Ogun’s development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Insecurity: Nigeria reaching breaking point, gradually becoming national morgue –Bishop Kukah

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has raised concerns about the state of affairs in Nigeria, particularly the activities of bandits and other armed non-state actors that have exacerbated insecurity challenges in Nigeria. Bishop Kukah, in an Easter message, tilted: ‘Mr. President, please bring us down from […] The post Insecurity: Nigeria reaching breaking point, gradually becoming national morgue –Bishop Kukah appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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