Christians in Nigeria on Sunday join their counterparts all over the world to celebrate Easter which marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, symbolising His victory over death.
The celebration is culminated by the passion of Christ which was preceded by the season of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer and penance.
The Passion Week also referred to by Christians as the Holy Week was the period Jesus Christ suffered all kinds of humiliation in the hands of the Romans, resulting in his crucifixion on the Good Friday.
Many churches in Nigeria joined others across the globe to celebrate the Easter this year and have been enjoined to pursue love, peace and joy.
In his Easter message, President Bola Tinubu called on Christians to imbibe the virtues of love, and sacrifice associated with the season.
The President also called on Nigerians to be compassionate to one another and work in unity.
He called on Christians to imbibe the virtues of love, and sacrifice associated with the season.