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December 28, 2016

Reuben Abati: The morning after Christmas

“How was your Christmas Day?” “Comme ci, comme ca” “What’s that?” “I am speaking French. You mean you don’t even understand elementary French?” “No, I don’t. Speak English. How was Christmas?” “Low-key. Like this, like that”. “For me, it was a dead-end Christmas” “God forbid. May we never have a dead-end Christmas. I reject it... Read More

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December 27, 2016

Aisha Buhari donates gifts to injured soldiers

Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari on Tuesday donated gifts to soldiers injured at the battlefield in Sambisa Forest. She was represented by Hajiya Nana Shettima, the Chairperson of Mrs Aisha Buhari’s Committee on Distribution of Donated Items at Maimalari cantonment, Maiduguri. Shettima said it was part of efforts to appreciate the soldiers for their... Read More

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December 27, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Kiss Daniel attacked at Calabar Christmas Village, Durella survives car accident | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Kiss Daniel robbed at Calabar Christmas Village Robbers invaded the Calabar Christmas Village at about midnight today while Kiss Daniel was on stage performing his popular track Mama. They threw bottles and... Read More

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December 26, 2016

Church Crawler: Get ready, Pastor Tunde Bakare says 2017 will be different

by Damilola Fowewe Today, Jesus’ birthday, the Sunday crawler decided to take the shop to one the prominent Pentecostal churches in Nigeria — The Latter Rain Assembly. We got to Church late as we had to prepare for the feast that comes with the birthday of the Lord. We promise to work on it so... Read More

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December 25, 2016

Gabrielle Union, Neymar, Kerry Washington & more | See how these international stars are celebrating Christmas

From the United States to England to Brazil, our favourite celebrities are having the best of this year’s Christmas celebration. Here are 10 of the ones who seem to be having all the fun: Socialites, Paris Hilton and Khloe Kardashian share a Christmas day photo with Santa and other friends. 2. We already know Mariah... Read More

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December 25, 2016

And the award for the most decorated Christmas home goes to…

This year, many people have very openly questioned Nigeria’s lack of a “true Christmas culture”. It’s a valid concern when one considers the fact that many grand spaces still install miniature ice skating rings and snowmen as Christmas decor. It all still looks beautiful of course. Who is not annually wowed by Zenith Bank’s outdoing... Read More

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December 25, 2016

Family portraits, Lake rice and everything merry | See our top 10 photos from the past week

Happy holidays everyone! We have all been in the Christmas mood all week and it reflects in our top ten photos from the past week. From personalised Christmas cards to cute family portraits. It’s not all that though. TY Bello released a new track this week and a Cameroonian stabbed a woman within Park View,... Read More

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December 25, 2016

The Church Blog: America’s Got Talent’s Alex Boye delivers an African Carol for days

Alex Boye, has released an African Tribal version to popular Christmas song, Little Drummer Boy. In his beautiful rendition of the popular Christmas Carol, the America’s Got Talent singer sang to high heavens in praise of King baby Jesus in different African languages, as he featured the Genesis Choir. See video below:

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December 25, 2016

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 25, 2016

Celebs share beautiful photos as they celebrate Christmas

In the spirit of Christmas, celebrities across the country took time out to share pictures of themselves and members of their family. Here are some pictures of celebrities this Christmas.

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December 25, 2016

Our priority is to alleviate poverty, Buhari tells Nigerians in Christmas message

President Muhammadu Buhari says the priority of his administration is to alleviate poverty in the country. Buhari, who said this in a Christmas message on Sunday signed by him, also urged Nigerians to pray for the nation and to live in peace and unity with one another. He said, “I heartily rejoice with all Nigerians, particularly our... Read More

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December 25, 2016

Crash an Owambe party, watch The Wedding Party + 8 more things you should do today

‘Tis the season for joyous merriment. The season to be extra, if you’re into that kind of jazz. Sadly, we have heard a lot of complaints about how it just doesn’t feel very “Christmassy” this year. It probably has something to do with all the funk we have been experiencing nationwide all year long –... Read More

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December 25, 2016

MMM subscribers, Shoprite attendants + 8 other people you should not forget this Christmas

Christmas-themed articles are filled with everything you must do or avoid to have the most fun out of the holidays. But we often forget to think about those outside of our immediate circle which shouldn’t be the case. After all, ’tis the season to spread the love all around. The other day, Oprah Winfrey was... Read More

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December 25, 2016

Nigeria will thrive in 2017 – Jonathan

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, says Nigeria will thrive in 2017. Jonathan, who said this in his goodwill message to celebrate Christmas urged all Nigerians to “treasure our common brotherhood”. He said, “The essential message of Christmas is that Christ came to earth to live and die for the purpose of reconciling us to God. “Being recipients... Read More

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December 25, 2016

Merry Xmas, everyone! Here are our top 10 Christmas tweets

Christmas day is here again, and today Christians around the world remember the one who left his throne above to come live with us so he could save us from our sins. For this we will be eternally grateful. As we celebrate Christmas today, here are goodwill messages from around the world. Merry Christmas from... Read More

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December 24, 2016

Eye on Ambode: Governor delivers goodwill message to Lagosians at Christmas Carol service, more

We bring to you a recap of the activities of Lagos state’s governor Akinwunmi Ambode over the past one week. As part of the efforts made to ease the stress of the economic situation on Lagosians this yuletide season, Lagos and Kebbi states launched the locally-produced LAKE RICE on Wednesday. The launch ceremony held at... Read More

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December 24, 2016

[The Presidential Blog] 5 things we learnt from the President’s Christmas message

The President has just delivered his Christmas address to Nigerians. One would have thought he’d deliver the address tomorrow but then, it doesn’t hurt to do things early. It’s a 12-paragraphed address heavily-laced with most of the things that concern us as a nation right now. We could just reproduce it but we’d do you... Read More

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December 24, 2016

21 Chibok girls travel home for Christmas (PHOTOS)

The recently released Chibok girls have travelled home to their parents to celebrate Christmas for the first time in two years. They were spotted at the airport being escorted to Yola by operatives of the State Security Service, and the military. See photos below;

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December 24, 2016

Opinion: All I want for Christmas is change

by Abayomi G. Omotayo If by providence, Santa reads this piece. I hope he grants my only Christmas wish: I want change in Nigeria. Ideally, this should not be a request because going by the grand promises of the present government, I should have started experiencing change since 29 May 2015. Politicians in Nigeria love... Read More

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December 24, 2016

A Christmas without fuel scarcity. Oh, what a joy

There may be crazy ATM queues, scarcity of forex, scarcity of cash, expensive commodities, including bags of rice ( now made inexpensive by the provision of LAKE rice) and other headaches this Christmas, but we are glad fuel scarcity is not on that list. @4eyedmonk rates this as one of the pleasant surprises of this... Read More

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December 24, 2016

Opinion: Christmas, the King, his message and us [Pt 2]

by Albert Afeso Akanbi In the prequel to this write up I explained why, even though I do not necessarily believe that Jesus was born on December 25, I would not disagree with those who choose to celebrate him on this date. I made the point that Jesus was more a physical heir that did not... Read More

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December 23, 2016

Christmas! Santa Claus pounds yam in Ibadan home (photo)

This Christmas photo is presently trending on the Nigerian blogosphere and even though its’ true account is yet to be ascertained, viral reports claim it happened in Ibadan.

December 22, 2016

It’s FREE! No need for data on Fidelity website, online banking and online app

It’s not even Christmas yet but we just can’t hold back all the freebies we have for you. So here’s to all our existing and potential customers on the MTN network; browse for FREE every time you login to Fidelity Online on https://online.fidelitybank.ng/ or use the Fidelity Online App. It’s absolutely free browsing on Fidelity... Read More

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December 22, 2016

How to make your Christmas wish come through with Fidelity Bank

This season, Christmas wishes are coming true. We want you to keep believing in the magic of Christmas. We are giving our MasterCard holders a spectacular Christmas by rewarding you with some of your favourite things. We know you have so many needs, how about you make a list and see which one gets ticked... Read More

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December 22, 2016

Healthy living expert, Kayode Fahm inspires us to ‘Believe’ this Christmas [WATCH]

Following the release of his captivating and breathtaking Martial Arts Video alongside Bobby Rak, motivational speaker and fitness enthusiast, Kayode Fahm releases his emotive video titled – “Believe”. This video comes at the perfect time of Christmas where people need to be reassured and believe in themselves in the hope of having a better 2017.... Read More

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December 22, 2016

Olusegun Adeniyi: Christmas in a time of recession

by Olusegun Adeniyi That most Nigerians are going through one of the most depressing periods of their lives is to put the situation mildly. Indeed, there are perhaps only a few people in our country today not affected by the economy and the seeming hopelessness that pervades the land. What compounds the problem is that there... Read More

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December 21, 2016

Pres. Buhari preaches unity in Christmas message (WATCH)

President Muhammadu Buhari has called for unity among all Nigerians. Buhari stated this in a holiday message, urging Nigerians to act as “one people”, as we are all “brothers and sisters”. In the 60-second video, the president added, that we are stronger when we are together. Watch video below:

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December 21, 2016

FG declares Dec. 26, 27, and Jan. 2, 2017 public holidays

The Federal Government on Wednesday declared December 26, 27, 2016 and January 2, 2017 as public holidays to celebrate the festive season and to usher in the new year. In a tweet by @DigiCommsNG, the official communication channel of the FG online, the 26th and 27th of December will be used to celebrate Christmas and... Read More

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December 15, 2016

Etisalat delights customers with ‘Green Xmas Offer’

In celebration of the festive period, Etisalat Nigeria has unveiled a new yuletide offer that will enable customers on the network enjoy a wide range of mouth-watering offerings and gift items. The Etisalat “Green Xmas Offer” is for existing and prospective customers on the network, and can be accessed upon the purchase of a smartphone... Read More

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December 10, 2016

The Church Blog: Ccioma just gave us another reason to adore her

Yes, you are probably a born again Christian who consumes everything from Nathaniel Bassey to Onos Ariyo and you don’t know Ccioma. That’s unforgivable but we understand. She has, for about three albums, been one of the major vocal complements to the incredible Tim Godfrey, alongside IBK. She branched out on her own last year,... Read More

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