 Good afternoon, I'm Ulamide Ademi and this is the news update. Christians in Nigeria joined the counterpart across the globe to celebrate Easter in thanks given various denominations, including the Catholic Church of Assumption Iqoi. Legers heard a large crowd of worshipers who believed that the resurrection of Jesus Christ after a screenification gives hope to all. Plus, TV news correspondent Immanuel Ulububukon reports. parishioners gather for usual Sabbaths on a day like this to make the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Agent of justice. Agent of family. There is our only communion session which symbolizes the last supper Jesus Christ had with his disciples. Speaking on the essence of the day, the parish priest, Father Francis Ike, notes that Christ's resurrection is a symbol of hope for mankind. Beloved people of God, she is a soul, a soul of enmity, a soul of manese, a soul of tribalism, a soul of patriot, a soul of tribal profiling and take all our sundry as our brothers and our sisters just as Jesus came to die for humanity. Rath due to God is expressed in singing and dancing. Outside the auditorium, parishioners bear their minds on the season at a time when Nigeria is grappling with socioeconomic and political challenges. Jesus gives me hope. It's the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ that is victory over death. He holds the key to success, cause blessings, cause graces and his abundant mercy in our lives. This doesn't generally impact so much. For me personally it impacts on my spiritual life because it's a time for reflection for me so I have to sit down, go through my life, reflect on the sacraments that are embedded in the celebration and stay away from my old ways, be a new person, come closer to God, become more closer to Christ and then be the reflection of Jesus Christ to the world. Hope remains the core message for the season as Nigerians look to better days. Hello, hope you enjoyed the news. Please do subscribe to our YouTube channel and don't forget to hit the notification button so you get notified about fresh news updates.