91 m. ago Easter: Kwara’s Oloro monarch greets Christians, urges peace and unity

By Lukman Olabiyi The Oloro of Oro Kingdom in Kwara State, His Royal Majesty Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye Titiloye Olufayo II, has extended warm Easter greetings to Oro Kingdom residents and the broader Christian community. In a statement issued on 20 April 2025, the monarch described Easter as a pivotal moment marking the culmination of […] The post Easter: Kwara’s Oloro monarch greets Christians, urges peace and unity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Use Easter celebration to pray for peace, unity in Bauchi, Nigeria – Commissioner

Titus Saul Ketkukah, Commissioner for Works and Transport, Bauchi State, on Friday called on Christian communities to use this year’s read more Use Easter celebration to pray for peace, unity in Bauchi, Nigeria – Commissioner

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2 h. ago Easter: Okpebholo urges Edo residents to embrace hope, unity, and faith

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has urged residents to use Easter 2025 to recommit to peace, harmony, and mutual respect. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Okpebholo said, “Let us strengthen the bonds that unite us and work together to build the Edo State of our […] The post Easter: Okpebholo urges Edo residents to embrace hope, unity, and faith appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Easter: Oyebanji urges Christians to embrace Christ’s virtues of love, harmony

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has congratulated Christians in Ekiti and Nigeria on Easter 2025. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, Oyebanji urged gratitude for witnessing another Easter, noting the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as a divine gift to humanity. Oyebanji encouraged Christians to […] The post Easter: Oyebanji urges Christians to embrace Christ’s virtues of love, harmony appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago ‘Bring Nigeria Down From Cross Of Suffering,’ Kukah Tells Tinubu In Easter Message

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Hassan Kukah, has issued a heartfelt plea to President Bola Tinubu to take urgent and decisive action to rescue Nigeria from what he described as the grip of murderers, ravenous predators, and a deepening culture of savagery. In his Easter message, Bishop Kukah appealed to President Tinubu, “to step […]

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4 h. ago Easter: Nasarawa Accountant General urges christians to pray for governor Sule’s leadership

Musa Ahmed Mohammed called on Christians across the state to use the Easter period to offer prayers for the administration of Gov Sule.  read more Easter: Nasarawa Accountant General urges christians to pray for governor Sule’s leadership

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7 h. ago “2027 May Be Doomed If Electoral Laws Remain Unchanged” – Buba Galadima

Elder statesman and former ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, Buba Galadima, has raised serious concerns about the future of Nigeria’s democracy, warning that the 2027 general elections may be doomed if sweeping electoral reforms are not urgently carried out. Speaking to newsmen on Saturday, Galadima stressed that the current electoral system is flawed and has […] The post “2027 May Be Doomed If Electoral Laws Remain Unchanged” – Buba Galadima appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Political Division In Kano A Mistake Nigeria Can’t Afford – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has appealed for unity among Kano’s political class, cautioning against allowing rivalry to tear apart the social fabric of the state. The Vice President gave this charge on Saturday during a condolence visit to the Emir of Kano’s palace following the death of the Galadiman Kano, Alhaji Abbas Sunusi. While addressing […] The post Political Division In Kano A Mistake Nigeria Can’t Afford – Shettima appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Easter: Gov Alia celebrates with Christians, preaches love, forgiveness

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia is celebrating with Christians in the state and across the country for commemorating another Easter, marking the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ for the salvation of mankind. The governor, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary Tersoo Kula, said Christ’s sacrifice […] The post Easter: Gov Alia celebrates with Christians, preaches love, forgiveness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Easter celebration: Cross River Governor, Speaker felicitate Christians

Bassey Otu, governor of Cross River State and Elvert Ayambem, speaker, Cross River State House of Assembly, have felicitated Christians read more Easter celebration: Cross River Governor, Speaker felicitate Christians

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8 h. ago Ndume Hails Troops For Repelling Boko Haram Attacks On Gwoza

Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has commended troops of 26 Task Force Brigade for repelling terrorists suspected to be members of Boko Haram who invaded Gwoza local government headquarters in Borno State. The incident occured on Friday night when the terrorists hibernating around the Mandara Mountains sneaked in through Guduf, a community behind the […]

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

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

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8 h. ago Easter: Gov Mbah harps on virtues of love, sacrifice, peaceful coexistence

Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has described Easter as a time for forgiveness, love, and strengthening of the bonds read more Easter: Gov Mbah harps on virtues of love, sacrifice, peaceful coexistence

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11 h. ago Easter: Atiku, Akpabio, Orji Kalu, Obi, Govs, others fecilitate with Christians

By Adesuwa Tsan, Kenneth Udeh (Abuja), Ighomuaye Lucky (Benin), Jude Owuamanam (Jos), Tony Osauzo (Benin), Ndubuisi Orji (Abuja), Aloysius Attah (Onitsha), Idu Jude (Abuja)   Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has sent felicitations to Christians and urged all Nigerians to imbibe the enduring virtues of love and selfless sacrifice exemplified by Jesus Christ. […] The post Easter: Atiku, Akpabio, Orji Kalu, Obi, Govs, others fecilitate with Christians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Group to Tinubu: Probe $1.5bn earmarked for Port Harcourt refinery repairs

From Okwe Obi, Abuja   The Situation Room on Transparency and Accountability, has urged President Bola Tinubu, to probe the US$1.5 billion budgeted for repair of the Port Harcourt refinery. Convener of the group, Michael Omoba, in a statement yesterday, also demanded forensic audit of the financial transactions of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited […] The post Group to Tinubu: Probe $1.5bn earmarked for Port Harcourt refinery repairs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Osun: Ilesa varsity student electrocuted while charging phone

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo A 100-level student of the Department of Business Administration, University of Ilesa, Osun State, Gbolahan Ojolo, has reportedly died while charging his mobile phone. The Management of the University, yesterday in a statement by the Registrar, Funso Ojo, confirmed the death, saying that the incident occurred on Friday. According to the […] The post Osun: Ilesa varsity student electrocuted while charging phone appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Fubara Calls For Reconciliation, Unity, Support For Tinubu’s Govt Amid Political Crisis In Rivers

Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara has appealed to residents of the state to embrace peace and unity regardless of their political differences  within the oil rich state. Fubara also reiterated his commitment to delivering evidence of democracy and good governance to the people of Rivers The Governor led this out in his Easter […] The post Fubara Calls For Reconciliation, Unity, Support For Tinubu’s Govt Amid Political Crisis In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Easter: Mutfwang Preaches Peace, Urges Christians To Emulate Christ

Plateau State governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has congratulated the Christians across the world on the occasion of the Easter celebration, callung on them to embrace peace and emulate Jesus Christ. Governor Mutfwang noted that the celebration commemorates Christ’s redemptive sacrifice and His triumph over sin and death. Mutfwang, in his Easter message signed by his […]

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18 h. ago Shettima urges peace, political unity in Kano during condolence visit

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Saturday, urged Kano State residents to set aside political differences and promote peace. He made the appeal during a condolence visit to the family of the late Galadiman Kano, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, who passed away two weeks ago. A press release by Mustapha Muhammad, Chief Press […] The post Shettima urges peace, political unity in Kano during condolence visit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Social media misuse threatens marriages, warns Archbishop Okeke

Byline: Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Metropolitan Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, has urged couples to safeguard their marriages from social media’s negative effects. Speaking at the 2025 Chrism Mass on Thursday, April 17, at the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity during Holy Week, Okeke delivered his Lenten Pastoral Message, titled “And […] The post Social media misuse threatens marriages, warns Archbishop Okeke appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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