Tinubu Carries Sacred Staff at Lagos Eyo Festival 2025

President Bola Tinubu attended the grand finale of the 2025 Eyo Festival in Lagos, clad in traditional attire and bearing the sacred 'opambata' staff. He highlighted the event's cultural and tourism significance for Nigeria.

Eyo Festival 2025: Meaning of the Colours and Codes

Lagos Island comes alive with the Eyo Festival at Tafawa Balewa Square. Learn what the colours of the akete hats mean and the strict behavioural codes for spectators. Discover who is being honoured this year.

Widow Remarries, Calls Marriage a Life Achievement

Temmy Omoileri, a Nigerian healthcare worker in Canada, remarried in 2025, five years after her husband's death. She passionately defends her view that marriage is a profound achievement, highlighting the irreplaceable value of human partnership.

Kenyan Church Marks Birth of 'Black Messiah' at Christmas

In western Kenya, the Legion Maria church celebrated Christmas as the birth of their 'Black Messiah,' Baba Simeo Melchior. The movement, with millions of followers across Africa, asserts a divine incarnation for Black people. Explore this unique African r

Prophet: World's End Postponed After Divine Vision

Ghanaian prophet Ebo Noah claims a divine vision revealed the world's end was postponed due to prayers. He denies selling salvation tickets and addresses skepticism over his 2025 Christmas rain prophecy.

African Countries That Don't Celebrate Christmas

While many celebrate on December 25, six African nations, including Morocco and Somalia, do not observe Christmas as a public holiday. Discover the reasons and estimated Christian populations.

Countries Where Christmas Is Not a Public Holiday

While Nigeria marks Christmas with a public holiday, in 36 nations, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, and China, December 25 is a regular workday. Discover the reasons behind this global diversity.

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