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.
Velocity Humanitarian Foundation in Gombe donates 600 bags of rice to CAN for Christmas distribution. The gesture aims to support vulnerable families and promote unity during the festive season.
Discover the history behind the red Santa hat, its link to Saint Nicholas, and why it's a global symbol of Christmas joy, gift-giving, and peace in Nigeria and beyond.
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.
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.
Explore 9 intriguing facts about Christmas, from its pagan roots to its huge economic impact in Nigeria for the 2025 festive season. Discover the history behind the traditions.
Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, performs the ancient Ewere rite, praying for divine guidance and breakthroughs for Edo indigenes and all Nigerians ahead of the new year.
Pope Leo XIV led his inaugural Christmas Mass in St. Peter's Square, addressing thousands. He called for a global Christmas truce and marked a shift in papal style. Read the full story.
Oba Rilwanu Akiolu and CP Oluhundare Jimoh warn against Eyo processions after 6 p.m. on Dec 27. Violators face arrest. Governor Sanwo-Olu commissions Iduntafa Palace.
Explore the profound impacts of Christmas 2025 in Nigeria, from spiritual significance and social unity to security measures and governors' outreach. Discover how the season fosters national integration.
Wunti Al-khair Foundation has donated 4,500 bags of rice to CAN in Bauchi to support Christmas celebrations across the state's 20 LGAs. Read about this gesture of hope.
President Bola Tinubu has called for a peaceful Eyo Festival, urging participants to avoid alcohol and violence. Read his full message and public reactions.
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has conferred the Okanlomo and Obaloyin of Yorubaland titles on Seyi Tinubu and Abdul'aziz Yari. Read about the historic ceremony.
The family of Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi reveals he mentored over 63 million Muslims. President Tinubu renames a federal university in his honour during a condolence visit to Bauchi.
Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Abubakar, has declared Monday, December 22, 2025, as the first day of Rajab 1447 AH. This follows the non-sighting of the crescent moon. Read more on the spiritual significance.
Musa Ahmed Musa of Borno and Hafsat Sada of Kano have emerged overall winners of the 40th National Qur'anic Recitation Competition. Governor Zulum says the event signals Borno's return to peace.
Lagos State Government hosted the 19th Christmas Carol of Nine Lessons at Lagos House, Ikeja. Governor Sanwo-Olu, top officials, and religious leaders gathered for the event themed 'The Reign of the Messiah'. Read more about this key spiritual gathering.
Nawfia community suspends Igu Aro festival after deadly attacks. Traditional ruler cites safety. Read details on the security crisis impacting culture.
Former Zamfara Governor Abdulaziz Yari and Seyi Tinubu to receive high Yoruba chieftaincy titles from the Alaafin of Oyo on December 21, 2025. Read details.
The Fidipote Ruling House formally asserts its right to present candidates for the Awujale throne after Fusengbuwa House missed the 14-day statutory deadline. KWAM 1's family sets a meeting for candidate selection.
The Alaafin of Oyo will install Seyi Tinubu as Okanlomo of Yorubaland on December 21, 2025. This move reignites a royal dispute with the Ooni of Ife over title authority. Read the full story.
His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V has launched the 14th Utomo Obong, a week-long Yuletide cultural festival in Calabar. Read about the theme, prayers, and call for unity.
Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi honoured Ghana's President John Mahama with the Aare Atayeto Oodua chieftaincy title in Ile-Ife. The event marked the monarch's 10th coronation anniversary. Read full details.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and NDDC MD Samuel Ogbuku eulogise late Ayakoro monarch, King Righteous Inegbagha, praising his righteous life and developmental legacy. Read more.
Ile-Ife hosted a grand celebration for the Ooni's 10th coronation, attended by top dignitaries including former President Obasanjo and First Lady Tinubu, who received a chieftaincy title. Read more.
The Alaafin of Oyo congratulates the Ooni of Ife on a decade of impactful leadership. He praises the monarch's wisdom and urges unity among traditional rulers for national cohesion. Read more.
Apostle Lawrence Achudume and Pastor Barbra Kiweweisi at Victory Life Bible Church convention urged women to embrace their spiritual authority and purpose to impact families and nations.
Music icon Otunba Wasiu Ayinde, KWAM 1, formally declares interest in the Awujale stool. The Fusengbuwa Ruling House has 14 days to nominate candidates. Read the full story on the historic succession.
Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board begins administrative and medical screening for pilgrims traveling to Israel and Jordan. Officials emphasize physical fitness and proper conduct.
NAHCON intensifies 2026 Hajj preparations, focusing on coordination and service delivery to ensure a complaint-free experience for Nigerian pilgrims in Madinah and beyond.