This piece however is not about Obi Egbuna’s short story of the same title or about the departed writer himself. It is rather about Christmas, how it came about and its symbolism for the millions of people that celebrate it annually across the world
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In press statement issued on Wednesday by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Emmanuel Nanle, the Governor was quoted as saying that Christmas is not only the commemoration of the birth of the Saviour of the world but the bringing of joy to mankind in God’s restoration of humanity to himself
The Minister of Interior, retired Lieutenant General Abdulrahman Dambazau, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Bassey Akpanyung
Fashola said the essence of Christmas was sacrifice and love, urging Nigerians to seize the opportunity of the season to be their brother’s keepers
Police spokesman, Kenneth Nwosu, said that the CP directed that adequate attention should be paid to house of worships -Churches and Mosques – parks, bus, trains and boats terminals
In a release by the 35-year-old family-centred organisation and signed by its National President, Prof. Oluwole Osonubi, the Club enjoined all families in Nigeria to avoid excesses such as drunk driving, reckless driving and late night travels and in every other thing they do this season
The Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, said in a statement issued by the force spokesman, Emmanuel Ojukwu, on Wednesday that this was to avoid receiving “explosive-laden hampers as gifts”
According to Akpabio: “It is only in this way that we shall realise that ancient, wondrous and angelic proclamation of peace on earth and goodwill towards men
Though Jonathan had replied Obasanjo, denying the allegations leveled against him and accusing the former president of setting the stage for subversion, he also used the Christmas service on Wednesday in Abuja to again express dismay at people in high places writing letters they ought not to write
The President, in a message he personally signed, gave thanks to God, saying it was due to His grace and benevolence that the country has overcome the many challenges it had confronted since the last Christmas
The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has congratulated the entire Christian community in Nigeria on the celebration of the 2012 Christmas.
Amosun said despite the challenges confronting us as a nation, adherents of all faiths “have cause to celebrate because we are alive and resolutely determined to overcome those challenges.”
But the passengers got the shocker of their lives when staff of the company allegedly failed to provide buses after collecting the fares of over N7,050 in some cases
The former vice-president encouraged Nigerians to use this season to reflect on the need to rededicate ourselves to our God and His ways
Ahmed, in his Christmas and New Year message to the people of Kwara State and Nigerians at large, said the period should also be seen as a season of showing love, especially to the needy in the country
A statement, signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Anasthesia Nwaobia, on Monday, said the Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, declared the holidays on behalf of the Federal Government