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Remember How Christmas Was Celebrated Before "Detty December"?

December 18, 2025

Remember How Christmas Was Celebrated Before “Detty December”?

December in Lagos has changed over the years, evolving into a tourist season filled with festivals and large-scale events. Before the “Detty December” phenomenon took over, Christmas in Lagos felt very different—a time steeped in tradition, family gatherings, and a more intimate sense of celebration. Let’s take a walk down memory lane and see how... Read More

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Restaurants To Put on Your Itinerary This December

November 29, 2025

Restaurants To Put on Your Itinerary This December

December in Lagos is an exciting month, and it can sometimes be overwhelming, with several events lined up in celebration of “Detty December,” so in this article, we have lined up restaurants you can put on your itinerary this December to step away from the chaos and still enjoy your holiday with your loved ones. ... Read More

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November 24, 2025

10 Things To Add To Your Christmas Bucket List This December

December 2025 is almost upon us, and if you are wondering what activities to include in your Christmas bucket list, in this article, we have compiled ten things you can consider adding to your bucket list for the holiday season. The perfect way to get yourself in the holiday spirit is to start by listening... Read More

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Nigerian Celebrities Celebrate Christmas with Dazzling Family Pictures

December 26, 2024

Nigerian Celebrities Celebrate Christmas with Dazzling Family Pictures

The festive season is a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration, and Nigerian celebrities never fail to spread the cheer. This Christmas, they unfailingly capture the warmth and magic of the holidays with stunning pajama-themed photos. From cozy family portraits to chic solo shots, these festive snapshots remind us of the beauty of unity and... Read More

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5 Meals To Bring Your Family Home This Christmas Season

December 12, 2024

5 Meals To Bring Your Family Home This Christmas Season

The festive season is approaching, so you must plan your meals for yourself and your families. Christmas is a celebration of life and love and is best enjoyed with those with you who share mutual love and respect. If you were thinking of Christmas meals to prepare for your guests this holiday season, look no... Read More

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Wale Edun Assures that Nigeria has Saved ₦20 billion from Tinubu's Policies

November 25, 2024

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Wale Edun Assures that Nigeria has Saved ₦20 Billion from Tinubu’s Policies

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Wale Edun assures that Nigeria has saved ₦20 billion from Tinubu’s policies The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has announced that the country has done well with saving ₦20... Read More

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December 23, 2022

FG declares public holidays on December 26, 27, and January 2

The Federal Government has declared December 26 and 27, 2022, as public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day. It also declared Monday, January 2, 2023, as a holiday to mark the New Year. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the announcement in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr.... Read More

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December 17, 2022

BBNaija Titans won’t distract Nigerian youths from voting – Ebuka; FG declares public holidays for Christmas, New Year celebrations | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

BBNaija Titans won’t distract Nigerian youths from voting – Ebuka Why I didn’t perform in Ghana, Abidjan — Wizkid If office attacks continue, INEC says it may not recover in time for elections FG declares public holidays for Christmas, New Year celebrations Simon Ekpa not our member, we’ll expose him – IPOB Across Nigeria’s 36... Read More

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January 6, 2021

Where the gays gather and it is holy

For Ace (not real name) Christmas was never the joy-filled celebration his siblings swear to the heavens it has always been for them. The holiday season, which begins for his family on the second week of December and ends when school and work resume fully in the second week of January, is easily Ace’s biggest... Read More

Non-binary Blog

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December 5, 2020

Everything wrong with the directive of the Nassarawa Broadcasting Service on Christmas carols

Religious polarisation can almost be said to be synonymous to the Nigerian experience. Allegiance to one’s religion is one of the first things the greatest majority of Nigerian families teach their children. From the recent decision of the Kano State Government, via the Hisbah Board, to ban the use of the word ‘Black’ to describe... Read More

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December 12, 2019

Festive Season: What to do if your phone gets stolen

You all know what it’s like to see your money flash before your eyes. Yes, money, not your life. That moment when you enter a crowded room and realized that something has left you. Your phone or your wallet is your biggest guess. If you thought we meant something else, you are on your own.... Read More

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December 20, 2018

FG announces public holidays for December and January

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, December 25; Wednesday, December 26 and Tuesday January 1, 2019 as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations. Announcing the holidays on behalf of the Federal Government, Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, enjoined Christian faithful and Nigerians to use the period in praying for Nigeria’s... Read More

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December 26, 2017

[The Activism Blog] Ibidunni Ighodalo just redefined Christmas and it’s awesome

At a time some Nigerians are still wondering what Christmas would look like considering the economic hardship and the prevailing fuel scarcity, Lagos based Event Planner and Wife of the Senior Pastor of Trinity House, Mrs Ibidunni Ighodalo just redefined what Christmas really means to her by putting smiles on the faces of Lagosians. On... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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December 25, 2017

Here’s what your favourite celebrities are up to this Christmas

It’s Christmas and while we go about the festivities, we secretly look out for our favourite celebrities and their own plans for the Christmas Day celebration. From Christmas cards to family pictures to giant trees, here’s a quick look into what these Nigerian celebrities are up to this Christmas (story will be updated as the... Read More

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December 24, 2017

Timi Dakolo and his yard people; the #MadeInNigeria pimped out ride | See our top 10 photos from last week

Last week, fuel scarcity showed Nigerians shege and the madness continues. Still, Vice President Osinabjo thought it was a great time to release Christmas photos. Sigh. On the bright side, John Boyega is in town and we caught some of our celebrities famzing him. Petrol or not, guys, do find a way to have yourselves... Read More

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December 24, 2017

Show love, care and encourage one another as you celebrate Christmas | See PDP’s message to Nigerians

Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Nigerians to show love, care and encourage one another regardless of religious, ethnic and political inclinations, as they celebrate Christmas. The PDP made the call in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, on Sunday in Abuja. The party also... Read More

Victoria Orenze Christmas

December 24, 2017

[The Church Blog] Morning Devotion: The Christmas song from Victoria Orenze you don’t know about

We all know Victoria Orenze for her heart-rending style of worship. After her 2 hours plus worship session; The Return that held at the University of Lagos in December 2016, she shot into limelight. One thing you probably don’t know though is that she once did a cover of the popular Christmas jam; O Holy Night. Since it’s... Read More

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December 24, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] There is No Christmas in Nigeria

Christmas is a season people around the world naturally expect good tidings from fellow human beings as custom demands. However for Nigerians it’s a season that takes an awful dimension. The awfulness stems from the annual fuel scarcity that usually starts tentatively on the second week of December and grows in scale and magnitude till... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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December 24, 2017

“I am deeply convinced that better days lie ahead for us” | See President Buhari’s Christmas message to Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari wants Nigerians to be patient with his administration as they celebrate this Yuletide. The President in his Christmas message felicitates with all Nigerians, particularly Christians on the occasion saying: “The commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ is an important opportunity for us to show love to one another and encourage unity... Read More

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December 21, 2017

Okorocha thinks workers are entitled to their salaries only because its Christmas

Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha has approved the payment of November and December salaries for civil servants in the state. According to a statement on Wednesday, Okorocha said the payment will ensure workers celebrate “seamless Christmas”. The statement read, “This is to announce that the Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has approved the immediate payment... Read More

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December 20, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 20th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: The Thread: 5 tweets that reveal what Nigerians really feel about this fuel scarcity The Thread: How Nigerians are changing people’s lives this Christmas Entertainment Roundup: Are you ready for Tonto Dikeh’s reality TV show, King Tonto?; The first full trailer of Ocean’s 8... Read More

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December 20, 2017

The Thread: 5 tweets that reveal what Nigerians really feel about this fuel scarcity

It’s Nigeria where we’ve completely acclimatized to promise and fail, so when fuel scarcity started at the beginning of December and the Federal government kept promising that there’s enough storage to last through Christmas, they’ll round up the culprits hoarding fuel and distribute PMS free of charge, and fuel scarcity will end in 48 hours... Read More

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December 19, 2017

The Thread: Single and searching? 5 Reasons you should consider an Anambra man this Christmas

We caught Sam Hart’s thread, espousing the qualities of an Anambra man and we thought our single ladies will like this. In more ways than one, it fits the profile of an awesome bae. And who wouldn’t like to snag one this christmas? Until the 31st, Operation Seize The Bae will still be active, so... Read More

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December 13, 2017

How to prep your home for the Christmas holidays

It’s the festive season and if you’re big on Christmas, we’re 100 percent certain guests will start kn…

The September Standard

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December 8, 2017

Lionsbet set to give customers mouth-watering deals this Christmas

Hurray!!! It’s Christmas time Lions and Lionsbet Santa is here with mouth-watering AWOOF promo for our loyal customers. Lionsbet is giving free N50 daily to all clients, existing and newly registered ones starting from the 10th until the 24th of December 2017. You don’t want to miss this awoof promo from the best betting platform. Also,... Read More

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Christmas Carols

December 8, 2017

[The Church Blog] All of the Christmas Carols you should attend this December

The December season is upon us and with it comes this really nostalgic feeling. Most of which are triggered by the lights, designs, beautiful colours and most importantly, the Christmas carols. For the love of the beautiful experiences that Christmas carols represent, we have come up with a list of the Christmas Carols happening around... Read More

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December 4, 2017

Ada Oguntodu: Finding the perfect Christmas party outfit

It’s the 4th day in December and 21 days to Christmas so saying the festive season is upon us would be really flawed …

The September Standard

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