6 h. ago Police foil Benue Christmas Day kidnap attempt, rescue victim

Benue State Police Command successfully foiled a Christmas Day kidnap attempt along the Gboko/Makurdi Road, rescuing the victim unhurt with no ransom paid. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-foil-benue-christmas-day-kidnap-attempt-rescue-victim/

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8 h. ago Cleric condemns Borno mosque blast, demands protection for worshippers

Pastor Femi Faseru condemns the deadly Borno mosque blast, urging the government to protect worshippers’ rights and calling for unity against religious vio Read More: https://punchng.com/cleric-condemns-borno-mosque-blast-demands-protection-for-worshippers/

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10 h. ago UN condemns Borno mosque bombing, calls for protection of worshippers

The UN condemns the recent Borno mosque bombing, calling it a heinous attack on civilians and urging for increased protection for worshippers. Read More: https://punchng.com/un-condemns-borno-mosque-bombing-calls-for-protection-of-worshippers/

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11 h. ago King Charles Urges Compassion, Reconciliation Amid Global Divisions In Christmas Message

Britain’s King Charles III has called for compassion, unity, and reconciliation in his 2025 Christmas message, urging people of all faiths to hold fast to shared values of peace at a time of deepening global division. In the address, recorded at Westminster Abbey and broadcast across the United Kingdom on Thursday, the 77-year-old monarch said […]

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11 h. ago Christmas: Enugu gov urges Nigerians to uphold peace, love, sacrifice

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah’s Christmas message calls on Nigerians to embrace the virtues of peace, love, tolerance, and sacrifice for the nation. Read More: https://punchng.com/christmas-enugu-gov-urges-nigerians-to-uphold-peace-love-sacrifice/

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12 h. ago Christmas: Abia gov urges moderation, warns against reckless celebration

Abia Governor Alex Otti advises citizens on responsible Christmas celebration, urging moderation and caution to ensure a safe and joyful festive season for Read More: https://punchng.com/christmas-abia-gov-urges-moderation-warns-against-reckless-celebration/

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13 h. ago Corruption Holding Nigeria Back From God’s Blessings – EFCC Chair Olukoyede

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has said corruption is masking God’s abundant blessings on Nigeria and continues to hold the country back from attaining its full potential. Olukoyede made the remarks in Abuja on Wednesday in his Christmas message to Nigerians, where he urged citizens to unite against corruption in […] The post Corruption Holding Nigeria Back From God’s Blessings – EFCC Chair Olukoyede appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Christmas: Trust God to fulfil promises, Bishop tells Christians

Bishop James Odedeji urges Christians to trust in God’s promises, citing the birth of Jesus Christ as their ultimate fulfillment and a message of hope. Read More: https://punchng.com/christmas-trust-god-to-fulfil-promises-bishop-tells-christians/

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14 h. ago Police arrest five suspected kidnappers, cattle rustlers in Kano

The Kano State Police Command confirms five arrests in connection with kidnapping and cattle rustling following intelligence-led operations in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-five-suspected-kidnappers-cattle-rustlers-in-kano/

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16 h. ago Kukah Urges Leaders To Ease Suffering, Calls On Nigerians Not To Lose Hope

The Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has called on Nigerian leaders to urgently address the hardship confronting citizens, while urging Nigerians not to lose faith despite the country’s mounting challenges. Bishop Kukah made the appeal in his 2025 Christmas message issued on Thursday, saying the prevailing difficulties should spur leaders to act […]

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16 h. ago At Christmas, Kaigama urges govt. to lead with integrity, tells Nigerians to reject violence

Ignatius Kaigama, the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, has called on the government to lead with integrity and courage, in read more At Christmas, Kaigama urges govt. to lead with integrity, tells Nigerians to reject violence

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17 h. ago Pope Leo urges world leaders to reflect true meaning of Christmas

…Renew appeal for global peace Pope Leo XIV has called on the world leaders and Christian faithful across the globe read more Pope Leo urges world leaders to reflect true meaning of Christmas

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18 h. ago Pope Leo Urges Russia, Ukraine Dialogue In Christmas Blessing

Tens of thousands have been killed, eastern Ukraine decimated and millions forced to flee their homes. The post Pope Leo Urges Russia, Ukraine Dialogue In Christmas Blessing appeared first on Channels Television.

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18 h. ago UPDATE: No casualties recorded as fire guts Great Nigeria Insurance House in Lagos

A fire incident erupted on Wednesday at a high-rise commercial building on Lagos Island, triggering a rapid emergency response from read more UPDATE: No casualties recorded as fire guts Great Nigeria Insurance House in Lagos

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19 h. ago Yuletude: Stay drug‑free this Christmas, NDLEA urges Nigerians

The NDLEA advises Nigerians to celebrate a drug-free Christmas. Chairman Buba Marwa urges responsible choices to build a safer, healthier nation this yulet Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletude-stay-drug%e2%80%91free-this-christmas-ndlea-urges-nigerians/

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19 h. ago Kukah Urges Leaders To Address Suffering, Calls For Hope As Nigerians Celebrate Christmas

While these challenges cannot be denied, Bishop Kukah wants Nigerians not to lose hope. According to him, with unity of purpose and love for one another, the country will return to the path of glory.  The post Kukah Urges Leaders To Address Suffering, Calls For Hope As Nigerians Celebrate Christmas appeared first on Channels Television.

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20 h. ago “Muslim Militants’ Attacks Against Christians In Nigeria Must Stop” – Israeli PM Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned what he described as the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, calling the situation unacceptable and demanding an immediate end to the violence. In his Christmas message released on Wednesday, Netanyahu said attacks against Christians or adherents of any religion must not be tolerated. He urged an end to alleged […] The post “Muslim Militants’ Attacks Against Christians In Nigeria Must Stop” – Israeli PM Netanyahu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Lai Mohammed urges Africans to create own historical records

donates book on media and nation-building to YABATECH Lai Mohammed, former minister of information and culture, has urged Africans to read more Lai Mohammed urges Africans to create own historical records

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20 h. ago “Taxation must not punish the poor,” Katsina’s Bishop Musa tells FG at Christmas

Gerald mamman, the Catholic Bishop of Katsina Diocese, has called on the Federal Government to urgently provide targeted support for read more “Taxation must not punish the poor,” Katsina’s Bishop Musa tells FG at Christmas

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20 h. ago Innovation, technology key to fixing Nigeria’s public institutions — Ita Etim

Nigeria must urgently embrace innovation and technology to address long-standing inefficiencies in its public institutions, Bassey Ita Etim-Ikang, a development read more Innovation, technology key to fixing Nigeria’s public institutions — Ita Etim-Ikang

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