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

December 25, 2016

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The Church Blog: The 2014 Daystar Carol special that never goes old

On this Christmas Day, we remember that year when the choir of Daystar Christian Centre wowed us with a timeless and utter brilliant Carol service. The year was 2014, the song that was sung was the popular 12 Days of Christmas, which was rendered with absolute excellence in a unique manner as African instruments played at... Read More

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December 25, 2016

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From Chigul: This is the only Christmas Carol song Nigerians should be singing (WATCH)

Christmas is a season of love, joy and laughter. So in that spirit, Comedienne, Chigul has a special Christmas Carol song that all Nigerians ought to be singing this year. With the understanding that Nigeria is currently undergoing economic recession, Chigul says that people should desire to receive “something tangible” for Christmas this year. She... Read More

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December 15, 2016

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The Church Blog: We have THE list of the Christmas Carol services you should attend

So you missed some of the big ones. Daystar kicked it off officially with the carol service to beat all carol services this Sunday. Fountain of Life was on the 11th. Elevation was on the 13th, RCCG also. City of David was on the 13th. House on the Rock delivered at The Rock Cathedral yesterday.... Read More

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January 5, 2015

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Yay! Akwa Ibom choir breaks Guinness World Record

by Iyobosa Omoregie The Akwa Ibom State choral group has broken the world record for the largest number of Christmas carol singers in the world. The record was broken by the unity choir, a 25,272 man-choral group at a concert in the Uyo Township Stadium on Saturday, December 13, 2014, which had Guinness World... Read More

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January 11, 2014

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Why we shot and killed Sesan Ogunro (Snr) – Suspected armed robber confesses

by ‘Jola Sotubo Justice may finally be done in the case of slain advertising guru, Sesan Ogunro (Snr) as some arrests have been made in connection with his murder just as he was laid to rest yesterday. A gang of robbers who have an account of an operation which sounds very much like the one... Read More

December 25, 2013

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Fashola pays condolence visit to the Ogunro family in Lagos (PHOTOS)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Mr. Sesan Ogunro (Snr), father to BeatFM On Air Personality, Fade and music video director, Sesan (Jnr), was shot by armed robbers on Sunday December 22 and died of his injuries the next day. Mr. Ogunro was returning from a church Carol service when he was attacked by the yet unidentified gunmen.... Read More

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December 24, 2013

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‘My father forgave those who shot him before giving up’ – Fade Ogunro opens up

by Tutu Akinlabi Beat FM On Air Personality (OAP) Fade Ogunro has finally spoken out about losing her dad. Sesan Ogunro (Snr.) was shot by armed robbers on Sunday at about 10pm after attending the carol service of his church in the Alausa area of Lagos. Mr. Ogunro died in the early hours of yesterday.... Read More

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December 14, 2012

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“You will see changes next year” – Pres. Jonathan promises Nigerians

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan has promised Nigerians that his government will make remarkable improvements next year. He urged citizens to be law-abiding and eschew violence assuring that the nation will see changes in infrastructure and security in the coming year. The president reportedly said this yesterday at the Presidential Christmas Carol held at... Read More

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