40 m. 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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3 h. ago Bauchi: Gubi water plant deaths result of safety failures – Police

From Paul Orude, Bauchi Four workers died at the Gubi Water Treatment Plant in Bauchi State during a routine sludge cleaning operation on April 19, in what police described as a preventable tragedy. The Bauchi State Police Command blamed inadequate safety measures as a key factor. Police spokesperson Ahmed Wakil said the workers entered a […] The post Bauchi: Gubi water plant deaths result of safety failures – Police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 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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3 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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5 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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6 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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6 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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6 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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6 h. ago Easter: ACF Felicitates Christians, Decries Insecurity, Corruption, Nepotism

The apex northern sociocultural group, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has extended its felicitations to Christians worldwide as they celebrate Easter 2025 amid daunting socioeconomic, political, and security challenges worsened by monstrous corruption, selfishness of leaders, nepotism, and provocative and ostentatious lifestyles of political leaders. ACF in its Easter message made available to journalists in Kaduna […]

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11 h. ago Easter: CP orders adequate security at Benue worship centres

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi As Christians in Benue and all over the world celebrate the 2025 Easter,  Commissioner of Police, Benue State command, Steve Yabanet has ordered the deployment of adequate security around public places especially worship centres. The CP, in a statement  by Benue  State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO),CSP Catherine Anene, felicitated  with […] The post Easter: CP orders adequate security at Benue worship centres appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Easter: ACF felicitates Christians, prays Nigeria returns to peace

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has felicitated Nigerian and worldwide Christian brethren on the celebration of the 2025 Easter Season and prayed for Nigeria’s return to peace, security and economic prosperity. Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, the National Publicity Secretary of the ACF, said in a statement that, in solidarity, the ACF rejoices […] The post Easter: ACF felicitates Christians, prays Nigeria returns to peace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago National Assembly working on State Police freamework – Sen. leader

….Urges leaders to shun divisive politics in Easter message From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Leader of the Senate, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, has revealed that the National Assembly is working on a legal framework to establish state police as part of a broader effort to tackle Nigeria’s deepening security crisis. Bamidele made this disclosure in his Easter […] The post National Assembly working on State Police freamework – Sen. leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Easter: Archbishop Okeke gives hope to inmates of Onitsha Correctional Centre

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Metropolitan Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke has charged the inmates of Onitsha Correctional Centre to live a life centered on love so as to overcome all challenges and experience a new lease of life. Speaking on Sunday while celebrating Easter with the inmates, Archbishop Okeke who delivered a […] The post Easter: Archbishop Okeke gives hope to inmates of Onitsha Correctional Centre appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Easter: Kebbi Gov felicitates with Christians, says occasion season for sober reflection

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has felicitated with Christian faithful on the occasion of 2025 Easter. In a message to Christian community in the state on Sunday, the governor described the season as a period of sober reflection. It could be recalled that Easter was […] The post Easter: Kebbi Gov felicitates with Christians, says occasion season for sober reflection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Easter: Governor Mutfwang preaches peace, unity, urges christians to emulate Christ’s character

Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, a lawyer and the Plateau state governor has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Christians across the world read more Easter: Governor Mutfwang preaches peace, unity, urges christians to emulate Christ’s character

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17 h. ago Easter: Paul Chukwuma harps on the essence of sacrifice and service

Reaffirms commitment to a reformed and secure Anambra From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Governorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the forthcoming 2025 Anambra State election, Chief Paul Chukwuma, has extended his warm felicitations to the good people of Anambra State on this year’s Easter celebration, describing the season as a sacred period of […] The post Easter: Paul Chukwuma harps on the essence of sacrifice and service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Nigeria Gradually Becoming National Morgue, End Hardship, Insecurity – Kukah Tells Tinubu

Archbishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to save Nigerians from the cross of pain, hunger and insecurity challenge in the country. Speaking during Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, Kukah likened the suffering of Nigerians to Christ’s crucifixion. The cleric also described the current climate as marked […] The post Nigeria Gradually Becoming National Morgue, End Hardship, Insecurity – Kukah Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago “Defend Yourselves Against Bandits, Don’t Wait For Govt” – Danjuma Tells Nigerians Amid Plateau, Benue Killings

Former Minister of Defense, retired General Theophilus Danjuma, has called on Nigerians to take responsibility for their own safety amid insecurity challenge facing the country. Mr. Danjuma warned that the escalating unrest across Nigeria, particularly in Plateau and Benue State cannot be resolved by government efforts alone. Speaking during an Easter appreciation event in Takum […] The post “Defend Yourselves Against Bandits, Don’t Wait For Govt” – Danjuma Tells Nigerians Amid Plateau, Benue Killings appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Easter: Leaders, followers must be ready to die for Nigeria – Anglican Bishop

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Bishop of Kaduna Anglican Communion, Timothy Yahaya, has said that for Nigeria to attain enviable and corruption-free political leadership, its leaders and followers must be ready to make supreme sacrifices for its development and progress. He noted that the country’s leaders are selfish and greedy people who cannot die for it. […] The post Easter: Leaders, followers must be ready to die for Nigeria – Anglican Bishop appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Easter: Northern Senators preach unity, urge Nigerians to shun hate, corruption, violence

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Northern Senators Forum has called on Nigerians to reject hate speech, bigotry, corruption, banditry, and terrorism, stressing that a society grounded in tolerance and empathy is key to national peace and prosperity. In an Easter message, the chairman of the forum, Sen. Abdulaziz Yar’adua, urges them to use the Easter […] The post Easter: Northern Senators preach unity, urge Nigerians to shun hate, corruption, violence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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