Pope Leo XIV has appealed to Russia and Ukraine to summon the courage to engage in direct dialogue, as he delivered his first Christmas message on Thursday, lamenting the devastating human cost of war. Addressing about 26,000 worshippers in St Peter’s Square, the pontiff condemned the “senselessness” of conflict and the destruction and suffering it…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed his pledge to safeguard religious freedom across Nigeria, assuring citizens that his administration remains firmly committed to protecting people of all faiths from violence, discrimination, and persecution. In his 2025 Christmas goodwill message delivered on Wednesday, the President emphasized that national security, unity, and stability remain among the foremost…
The Federal Government has declared December 25 and 26, 2025, as well as January 1, 2026, as public holidays to mark Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and the New Year celebrations. The announcement was made on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Magdalene Ajani. She said…
