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Cutlass-wielding Pastor Spotted Praying On The Altar For His Church Members

Ihesiulo Grace 19 May 2017 0

This is new… A pastor was pictured wielding cutlass while praying for his church members who were also with their own cutlasses.. According to the Facebook user who shared this, the pastor held the cutlass while praying on the altar in order to “deal with the devil”. Online

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NCPC to organize farmers pilgrimage conference

Ihesiulo Grace 16 May 2017 0

The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev. Tor Uja, has said that the commission will hold a farmers pilgrimage conference in July this year. He made this disclosure over the weekend at an official dinner in Abuja organized for the visiting Israeli Special Envoy to Africa, Mr. Gideon Behr, and the Israeli Ambassador […]

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NAHCON calls for improved media coverage of hajj activities

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2017 0

NAHCON calls for improved media coverage of hajj activities Alhaji Abdullahi Mohammed, Executive Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), on Friday called for improved media coverage of the core hajj activities during the forthcoming 2017 hajj operations. Mohammed made the call when he visited the Director-General of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria

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Russia bans Jehovah’s Witnesses, brands them ‘Extremist’

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2017 0

Russia’s Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Jehovah’s Witnesses was an “extremist” organisation and must hand over all its property to the state, Russian news agencies reported. Interfax News Agency quoted Sergei Cherepanov, a Jehovah’s Witnesses representative, as saying that the group will appeal the decision in the European Court of Human Rights. “We will […]

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CAN President preaches Change, Hope in Easter

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2017 0

The President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle, has assured Nigerians that the power of resurrection of Jesus Christ would not only end corruption but would also bring the economic downturn to a standstill. Ayokunke said this in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, on […]

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Kumuyi counsels against suicide at Easter

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2017 0

The General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Kumuyi, has urged Christians to pray for peace, stability and development of the country. Kumuyi said this on Sunday at the end of a three-day national Easter Retreat at the Deeper Life Conference Centre, Km 42, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, in Ibafo, Ogun entitled: […]

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Obasanjo urge churches to join in the fight against corruption

Ihesiulo Grace 9 April 2017 0

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday advocated a spiritual approach to the anti-corruption crusade in Nigeria, calling on the church to wield its influence against the menace. Obasanjo made the call in Abeokuta at the 2017 Convention Lecture of the Victory Life Bible Church International. He spoke on the theme: “The Role of the Church […]

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Anglican Church protests alleged invasion of its educational institution by host community

Ihesiulo Grace 16 March 2017 0

The Anglican Diocese of Nsukka has condemned the invasion of its educational institution by suspected youths of its host community in Umakashi in Nsukka local government area of Enugu state. ‎The Bishop of the Diocese, Rt. Rev. Aloysius Agbo, made this known while briefing journalists on Wednesday during the protest by clergymen of the diocese, […]

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Recession: ESOCS prelate Urged Christians to intercede for the country

Ihesiulo Grace 6 March 2017 0

The Baba Aladura of the Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim (ESOCS) Church world wide, His Most Eminence, Elder Lazarus Onyeleonu has urged Christians to pray for God’s mercy to remove the recession and restore the country buoyant economy. Similarly he called on the Christians worldwide to shun violence and imbibe good virtues […]

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I will punish Imams, Muslim title holders who beat up their wives – Emir Sanusi

Ihesiulo Grace 27 February 2017 0

Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi ll has warned Muslims clerics, Islamic title holders and District heads in the state who are in the habit of beating up their wives to desist from such act. Speaking on Sunday during a mass wedding of 1,520 couples sponsored by the Kano state government, Sanusi warned that any title […]

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Christian pilgrimage is an opportunity from God – Rev Uja

Ihesiulo Grace 23 February 2017 0

The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev. Tor Uja, has said that Christian pilgrimage is an opportunity given to Nigerians by God. He made the disclosure at the Daughters of Abraham Retreat and Conference Centre, (DRACC), Lugbe,Abuja during the orientation and flag off ceremony for intending pilgrims of the 2016 pilgrimage […]

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RCCG Youth Holds Relationship Seminar in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2017 0

The youth fellowship of The Redeemed Christian Church Of God, Higher Ground Parish, Alakuko, Lagos (Lagos Province 25), held an intimate relationship seminar tagged, ‘Rethinking Relationships’ on Saturday February 18, 2017. The event which had in attendance young adults from across the state, was aimed at reorienting and helping Christian youths in making the right […]

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It’s worrisome that religious places are used to preach hatred, violence —Sultan

Ihesiulo Grace 24 January 2017 0

THE Northern Traditional Rulers Council are worried and sad over the insecurity in the North, especially the happenings in Southern Kaduna, kidnapping, cattle rustling, the state of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the North-East and other parts of the country. These were the words of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar Saad, in Kaduna, […]

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Wife helpmate not liability, punching bag – cleric counsels men

Ihesiulo Grace 24 January 2017 0

A catholic cleric, Monsignor Gabriel Osu, on Monday advised husbands to desist from battering their wives and built good homes that would make Nigeria a better place. Osu, Director, Social Communications, Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He noted that a family […]

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Council for Islamic Affairs condemns Southern Kaduna killings

Ihesiulo Grace 3 January 2017 0

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, has condemned in totality the acts of destruction of lives and properties currently going on in Southern Kaduna. The NSCIA described the acts as unjust, heinous and dastard. The Council, in a statement by its Director of Administration, Ustaz Christian Isa Okonkwo, said that it is particularly […]

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Steadfastness an obligation to God, says Rev. Fr. Egwuenu

Ihesiulo Grace 26 December 2016 0

Steadfastness to God in the face of challenges is an obligation Christians must fulfill to show their love for Him. Speaking during a sermon on Christmas day, the Assistant Parish Priest of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Council, Rev. Fr. Charles Egwuenu, said being steadfast would endear believers to God who […]

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Use Xmas Season To Show Love To Families Of Soldiers Fighting Boko Haram, Group Admonishes Nigerians

Ihesiulo Grace 7 December 2016 0

Northern Inter-Faith and Religious Organizations for Peace has urged Nigerians to take advantage of the yuletide to appreciate the sacrifices of troops fighting the Boko Haram insurgency by visiting their families and praying for them. The group which was reacting to a letter written by the COAS, Lt Gen TY Buratai to officers and men […]

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Group Lauds Kaduna State White Paper On Zaria Clashes for Exonerating Nigerian Army

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2016 0

The Good Governance Initiative (GGI) has described the release of Kaduna State Government’s White Paper on the Judicial Commission of Inquiry that investigated the clash between the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) and the Nigerian Army as a welcome development. The group also congratulated the Nigerian Army which was exoneratedby the White paper, saying Nigerians

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Make Bible part of your life, bishop tells Christians

Ihesiulo Grace 2 December 2016 0

The former Dean Church of Nigeria,  Anglican Communion and retired Bishop of Awka Diocese, Rt.  (Rev), Maxwell Anikwenwa, has urged Christians to make Bible part and parcel of their lives and final authority on any issue. Anikwenwa, a trustee of the Bible Society of Nigeria spoke at Nanka, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State  […]

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Lagos begins airlift of Jerusalem pilgrims

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2016 0

  Lagos State Government has commenced the airlift of pilgrims to Jerusalem with the first batch of 350 pilgrims who departed for the Holy Land at the weekend. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Mr. Adeola  Hundeyin admonished  the pilgrims to be good  ambassadors  of the State and Nigeria while in the Holy Land. […]