Protests have broken out across Syria following the burning of a Christmas tree in Suqaylabiyah, a predominantly Christian town in central Syria. The incident, captured in videos shared on social media, shows footage of the tree in Suqaylabiyah’s main square engulfed in flames, with masked men seen pouring an unidentified liquid onto it on the…
Christmas, celebrated every December 25, marks the birth of Jesus Christ and is one of the most widely observed holidays worldwide. However, some churches in Nigeria abstain from this celebration, citing reasons such as its historical origins and a commitment to strict biblical adherence. Here are five Nigerian churches that do not celebrate Christmas: 1….
Christmas Day is here! It’s that time of the year when people all over the globe come together to celebrate love, joy, and family. While each family may celebrate differently, there are some things you can expect to happen almost everywhere. Let’s dive into five exciting traditions that make a Nigerian Christmas special. 1. Traffic…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a passenger plane carrying 67 people from Azerbaijan to southern Russia crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau on Wednesday, Christmas Day. According to CNN, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations confirmed the development, saying its teams found the aircraft on fire upon arrival at the scene. “Rescue units began extinguishing the…
The Personal Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on constituency affairs, Hon. Khadijat Kareem Omotayo has called for reflection of Christmas teachings amid the festive season. In his message to Christians faithful, Hon. Khadijat maintained that Christmas teaches positive lessons that must be practiced in our daily lives. She said, “As we celebrate this joyous season…
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has lamented that several households cannot afford to celebrate Christmas due to the prevailing economic challenges in the country. This was disclosed in a Christmas message to Nigerians issued in Abuja on Wednesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh. Abure’s remarks follow President Bola…
As Christians all over the world commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Founder and President of TOOL Community Development Initiatives, Mrs. Titilope Oguntade Oladele, has sent a message of celebration to all the people of Ibarapa and the nation as they celebrate Christmas. The President’s message was contained in a statement on Wednesday in…
During the Christmas season, which is celebrated to mark the birth of Jesus Christ, you find red and green colours everywhere. From the twinkle of Christmas lights to Santa’s suit and the decorations that fill our homes, you wonder why the read and green colours, out of all the possibilities, became the official symbols of…
Christmas in Nigeria is a time for love, joy, and the kind of chaos that only Nigerians can deliver. It’s a day filled with laughter, family drama, and lots of food. Christmas in Nigeria is like no other; a melting pot of personalities that make the holiday unforgettable. From the food lovers to the fashionistas,…
Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the immediate-past Governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), has extended heartfelt Christmas and New Year wishes to Nigerians, urging them to remain hopeful and committed to building a better nation despite the challenges of the past year. In his Christmas message, issued head of his…