As Christians all over the world celebrate Easter, the Muslim Rights Concern has urged Nigerian Christians to forge a common front with their Muslim compatriots in the fight against disease, insecurity, illiteracy, ethnic bigotry and religious extremism, which it said are the common enemies of humanity.
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The Arole Oduduwa and Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has congratulated Christians across the world, especially those of Oduduwa origin, as the world celebrates this year’s Easter, which commemorates the sacrifices, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday in Abuja preached for the Aso Villa Chapel Online Resurrection Sunday in commemoration of 2020 Easter.
They deserved to sit in the midst of their family members and feast in this festive period, but the current national healthcare emergency occasion led by the spread of Coronavirus pandemic has robbed these frontline medical workers in Lagos State of the Easter celebration.
Christians in Kogi State on Sunday gathered in their various churches to worship and celebrate Easter Sunday, which symbolises the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Christians in parts of Borno State on Sunday attended Church services with large congregations to celebrate this year’s Easter in defiance of the lockdown order to prevent further spread of Coronavirus in the country.
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, has urged Nigerians to continue to comply with the Federal Government’s directive by staying at home as they celebrate Easter.
Many Christian families in the Enugu State capital worshipped online to mark the 2020 Easter celebration in compliance with the lockdown directives by the state and federal governments over the Coronavirus pandemic.
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has urged Nigerians to keep hope alive in God in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic ravaging the world.
The World Health Organisation Office in Nigeria says Coronavirus is not a death sentence.
Some Christians in Adamawa State on Sunday celebrated their Easter at home in compliance with the State Government lockdown order due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Churches were deserted in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Sunday as Christian faithful celebrated the Easter in their homes in compliance with the state government’s directives to curtail the spread of the coronavirus.
The celebration of the Easter by Christians in Kwara on Sunday was low key amidst a total lockdown due to the state government’s efforts to curtail the spread of the Coronavirus.
Former Military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on Sunday enjoined Christians to use the Holy period of Easter to pray for the country in its efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
The President of Nigerian Bar Association, Paul Usoro, has urged lawyers to adhere to all safety rules and regulations of government as the world celebrates Easter amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.
Residents of Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Easter Sunday complied with the total lockdown directive issued by the state government by deserting streets within the state metropolis.
Churches in many parts of Akure, the Ondo State capital, did not open for Easter Sunday service in compliance with the stay-at-home order of the state government to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Easter is a time to reflect, a time to re-commit, a time to celebrate, NOT a time to mourn. To fully understand this, it is important that we know or at least have an idea of the socio-political environment at the time of crucifixion, what happened, the role of our Master Jesus the Christ and the message of Easter.
The Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Undie Adie, has reminded residents of the state that the stay-at-home and social distancing directives of government to curtail the spread of COVID-19 in the state is still in force.
The governor, who stated this in his Easter message to the people of the state, said residents and especially those of the Christian faith, must use the opportunity of the Easter season to engage in more prayers for the State and Nigeria.