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Ex-Kogi Gov Builds Gigantic Mosque With 30 Male, 50 Female Toilets
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Saturday commended the inter-religious harmony in Kogi.The Sultan gave the commendation when he inaugurated a 1,800 seat capacity Anyigba Central Mosque built by former…
Police arrest 2 Christian nurses on blasphemy charges
Police in Pakistan’s central Punjab province have taken two Christian nurses into custody after they were accused of committing blasphemy.The nurses, who work at a local hospital in the industrial region, were accused of blasphemy by…
Nigerians didn’t elect you to complain about ex-leaders – CAN chides Buhari’s govt
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says insecurity is escalating in Nigeria because of the Muhammadu Buhari administration's negligence and incompetence.President of CAN, Rev. Samson Ayokunle stated this on Tuesday at the Holy…
Nigeria needs more patriotic citizens – Kaigama
Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja on Sunday charged Nigerians to pray and rid the nation of corruption and other social vices.Kaigama, who gave the charge during his homily, at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria…
Easter: Don’t lose hope in coronavirus times – Pope Francis
Pope Francis called on the faithful at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, not to lose hope in the protracted coronavirus crisis.“In the hour of darkness when humanity is grappling with the pandemic and other ills, Christians need to…
Why my family won’t take COVID-19 vaccine – Apostle Suleman
General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, says his family will not accept the COVID-19 vaccine.He stated this in a video that has since gone viral.Suleman expressed surprise that people that…
Oyakhilome loses millions over COVID-19 sermon
Popular Nigerian preacher, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has lost the equivalent of N65.6 million over comments he made about COVID-19.UK's broadcasting regulator, Ofcom imposed a £125,000 (N65.6m) fine on religious channel, Loveworld for…
Palm Sunday: Archbishop Urges Christians to Emulate, Share Christ’s Love
As Christians marked Palm Sunday, the Catholic Archbishop of Ibadan, Most Rev. Gabriel Abegunrin, has urged them to relive, emulate and share the love of Jesus Christ with their neighbours.Abegunrin told the News…
“Violence won’t solve the problem” – PFN President advises Christians
National President, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Wale Oke, has enjoined Christians in Nigeria to embrace peace, religious tolerance and shun all forms of hatred against other religions.According to a statement issued…
Gay Marriage: “Our Loyalty Is With Jesus Christ” – Methodist Church Nigeria Threatens To…
The United Methodist Church Episcopal Area in Nigeria (UMCN) says it will leave the Church’s global body if it endorses same-sex marriage at its 2022 General Conference.Bishop John Wesley Yohanna of UMCN said at a news conference on…
“It’s Ill-Timed, Uncalled For” – CAN Bashes National Assembly Over Hijab…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has described as ‘ill-timed and uncalled for’ a bill currently before the House of Representatives seeking to institutionalise the use of hijab in the country.CAN made the assertion in a Monday…
Nnamdi Kanu is a threat to our religion – Judaism Fellowship Initiative
The umbrella body of the Jewish community n Nigeria, Judaism Fellowship Initiative (JFI), has lambasted the Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu for misinforming his followers about the religion.According to JFI,…
Hijab: CAN faults Abdulrazaq, urges FG to intervene in ongoing violence in Kwara
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Federal Government and Inspector General of Police (IGP) to intervene in the ongoing violence over Hijab policy in Kwara.The appeal is contained in a statement by the General…
On Hijab We Stand: MURIC Slams CAN For Protesting Kwara Schools Court Order
Violence erupted yesterday at the Baptist Secondary School, Surulere, Ilorin, Kwara State over the refusal of the school authorities to allow female Muslim students to use hijab.Parents of the students engaged the school authorities in…
Hijab: Violence, resistance mars reopening of Kwara grant-aided schools
Violence and resistance on Wednesday marred the reopening of the 10 grant-aided missionary schools earlier closed down by the Kwara Government over the use of Hijab.Recall that the schools were closed on Feb. 19 over a misunderstanding…
Tijjaniyya sect denies appointing Sanusi II as its leader in Nigeria
The Dhariqa Tijjaniyya, an Islamic sect, has denied appointing former Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, as its leader in Nigeria.Sheikh Mahi Nyass, the Grand World Leader (Caliphatul Arrm) of Dhariqa Tijjaniyya disclosed this…
Ortom reacts as Catholic bishop stops him from speaking at slain Suswam’s burial
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has reacted after the Catholic Bishop of Gboko Diocese, Most Rev. William Avenya refused to allow him or any other politician speak at the requiem mass of slain businessman, Dr. Terkula Suswam.…
Insecurity: It’s time to prove you belong to nobody – New PFN President tells Buhari
New President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Wale Oke, says now is the time for President Muhammadu Buhari to put into action his 2015 Inauguration declaration that he "belongs to everyone and belongs to no one".…
Osinbajo will soon assume presidency – Popular prophet
A popular prophet, Apostle Paul Okikijesu, says Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo will briefly fill the role of president.Okikijesu, who leads Christ Apostolic Miracle Ministry, says the development would be the culmination of "mysterious…
Why peace is far from Nigeria – Bishop Oyedepo
The Founder of the Living Faith Bible Church, Ota, Ogun State, Bishop David Oyedepo, says peace is elusive in Nigeria because of the calibre of people ruling the country.According to him, only changed people can cause the type of…
Defamation: Court orders Kano CP to investigate Sheikh Abduljabbar
A Kano Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday ordered the state Commissioner of Police to conduct an investigation into the alleged threat to life and defamation of character levelled against one Sheikh Abduljabbar Kabara.The court presided…
FG’s SIM-NIN synchronisation policy anti-Christian – World Zionist Union
The Federal Government has been implored to review its policy on the linking of people’s Bank Verification Number (BVN) and National Identification Number (NIN) with their Subscriber Identification Number (SIM).A group of Nigerian…
Hijab: “Don’t allow CAN strip Muslim girls naked” – MURIC tells Kwara govt
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has advised the Kwara State Government not to accede to the demand of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) insisting that it would not allow innocent female Muslim children to wear hijab in its…
Those criticising will praise me after Buhari’s govt – Bishop Kukah
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah says those critical of him for his stance on security issues under the Muhammadu Buhari administration will turn around to praise him after the 2023 presidential election.He stated this…
Buhari reacts as Bishop Wale Oke emerges PFN President
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Founder of The Sword of The Spirit Ministries International, Bishop Wale Oke on emerging President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN).In a statement signed by his Special…
PFN elects Bishop Wale Oke as new President
Bishop Francis Wale Oke of the Sword of the Spirit Ministries has been elected as the seventh National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) for a four-year term.A statement from his Media Aide, Mr Kayode Oladeji,…
Kano Hisbah Board arrests 2 men for sending pornographic materials to married woman
The Kano State Hisbah Board, has arrested two men suspected of sending pornographic materials to a married woman.A statement issued by the board’s spokesman, Lawan Ibrahim on Monday in Kano, said that the suspects were traced and…
We’ll never back homosexuality – Anglican Communion in Nigeria
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) on Sunday affirmed its rejection of homosexuality, vowing to defend the gospel of Jesus Christ.The Primate, Archbishop Henry Ndukuba, made the position of the church known in a statement on…
Jangebe abduction: There must be tighter security around schools – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday in Abuja said collective efforts was needed to ensure tighter security around schools and to end banditry and kidnapping in the country.The party said this in a statement by Sen. John…
We’ll kill abducted Pastor Yakuru in one week if… – Boko Haram threatens FG
A pastor abducted on Christmas Eve may be killed in a week's time if the Federal Government shows no commitment to securing his freedom, the Boko Haram terror group has warned.Pastor Bulus Yakuru was abducted from Pemi village, located…