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OLATUNJI FELICITATES CHRISTIANS ON EASTER, URGES LOVE, EMPATHY, AND PRAYERS FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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OLATUNJI FELICITATES CHRISTIANS ON EASTER, URGES LOVE, EMPATHY, AND PRAYERS FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT A Governorship aspirant in Oyo State , Kunle Olatunji , has extended warm felicitations to Christians across the state and beyond on the occasion of this year’s Easter celebration, urging citizens to embrace love, empathy, and prayer as essential values for societal growth and development. In a statement released through his Media Team, Olatunji joined the Christian faithful and people of goodwill worldwide in commemorating Easter, which marks the end of the Lenten season and symbolizes the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ . He noted that the Easter season serves as a profound reminder of God’s immeasurable love for humanity and the ultimate sacrifice made for the redemption of mankind. According to him, “Easter offers us a unique opportunity to reflect on the teachings of the Holy Scriptures , especially the virtues of love, sacrifice, compassion, and unwavering faith . These v...

JUST IN: FG declares Friday, Monday public Holidays for Easter

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JUST IN: FG declares Friday, Monday public Holidays for Easter File photo: Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration. April 3 is Good Friday, while April 6 is Easter Monday. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. He congratulated Christians in Nigeria and the diaspora on the occasion. Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to reflect on the virtues associated with the season, saying, “I congratulate all Christians in Nigeria and in the diaspora on the joyous occasion of Easter. I urge Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance and love as exemplified by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.” He further called for unity among citizens, stressing the importance of peaceful coexistence. “Easter is a period that reminds us of the values of tolerance and community that keep us together ...