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How we diverted N94 million paid by pilgrims – Former Executive Secretary

Ihesiulo Grace 23 November 2016 0

The immediate past executive secretary, Plateau Muslim Pilgrims Board, Salisu Mohammed, has owned up to diverting N94 million from funds paid by intending pilgrims. Mr. Mohammed made the confession on Tuesday in Jos, while testifying before a Judicial Commission of Inquiry setup by the Plateau

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Assemblies Of God Crises: The End Is At Hand

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2016 0

The Crises that has rocked Assemblies Of God Nigeria since March 6th 2014 when the General Commitee Suspended,Dismissed and Disfellowshipped its Former General Superintendent Rev Dr Paul Emeka for violating several Sections of the Constitution and Bye Laws of the Church may be coming to an end as the a Panel of Supreme Court Justices […]

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Mosque crisis ends, Sultan’s nominee steps down as Imam

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2016 0

The Secretary-General of Jama’atu Nasril Islam, Abubakar Khalid, has stepped down as interim Imam of Sultan Bello Mosque, following the intervention of Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, in the leadership dispute. Mr. Khalid, in a text message he sent to PREMIUM TIMES’ correspondent early Wednesday in Kaduna, explained the reason why he took the decision […]

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Islamisation suit against Buhari, Saraki, Dogara transferred to Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 25 October 2016 0

A suit challenging Nigeria’s membership of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and other international Islamic bodies has been transferred to the Federal High Court, Abuja by Justice A.O. Faji of the Federal High Court, Asaba. The suit with number FHC/ASB/CS/11/2016, is also challenging the proposal by the Federal Government to obtain funds from the […]

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Osinbajo, Sultan, CAN president stress religious harmony

Ihesiulo Grace 20 October 2016 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has charged clerics to do all within their powers to delegitimise all apostles of hatred and bad creed in the world. He gave the charge yesterday while addressing world religious leaders at a dinner to usher in a conference of faith groups with the theme: “Faith Works Africa: Partnership for Peace […]

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MURIC Rejects alleged NJC/NBA ‘animal farm’ agenda.

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2016 0

The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has reacted to the ‘tsunami’ of criticisms that have greeted the raid on the homes of some judges, as well as their subsequent arrests and investigations. Both the Nigerian Bar Association and the National Judicial Council (NJC) have come out strongly in condemning the raids and expressing solidarity with the […]

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Hotdogs set for name change in Muslim Malaysia

Ihesiulo Grace 18 October 2016 0

Food outlets in Muslim-majority Malaysia must rename hotdogs or risk being refused halal certification, a government religious authority said Tuesday. The ruling, which also includes other food items whose name includes the word “dog”, has garnered much ridicule on social media. It follows complaints by Muslim tourists from overseas, said Sirajuddin Suhaimee, director of

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It took us 22 years to build our demolished building — Church.

Ihesiulo Grace 9 October 2016 0

I am Jonathan Adebari; ex-pastor of a church that was pulled down in Abule Egba by the Lagos State Government. For how long have you been a member of the church? I was born and baptised in the church in 1945. I became the pastor of the church between 2006 and October 2015. My father […]

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Norway moves to ban Hijab in schools.

Ihesiulo Grace 6 October 2016 0

Norway is to prepare guidelines banning female students from wearing full-face veils, the country’s education minister said Thursday. Education Minister Torbjorn Roe Isaksen said that in their view, full-face veils like the niqab do not belong in educational situations since they prevent communication. “The government is therefore investigating the possibility of

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pilgrims visa fee increased- Saudi Arabia

Ihesiulo Grace 1 October 2016 0

– Saudi Arabia is set to increase charges for pilgrims visa – The new fees come as Saudi Arabia struggles to fill holes in its balance sheet – The Kingdom’s oil revenue continues to decline  Pilgrims heading to Mecca for Islamic pilgrimage will have to cough out more money as Saudi authorities have concluded plans to […]

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NCPC plans to create 6 more pilgrimage zones

Ihesiulo Grace 14 September 2016 0

Rev. Tor Uja, the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), says the commission will add six more to its pilgrimage zones so as to ensure cost effectiveness. Uja said this at the Conference of Pilgrimage Leaders and Managers of Nigeria, tagged “Developing Christian Pilgrimage in Nigeria” on Tuesday at Auta Balefi, near Keffi […]

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CAN Election: Aggrieved CAN members urged to embrace peace

Ihesiulo Grace 13 July 2016 0

The National Youth President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Engr. Daniel Kadzai, has called on the aggrieved faction of CAN over the out come of the election that saw the emergence of Rev. Samson OA. Ayokunle, as the new CAN president, to shield their sword and work for the common goal of the association. Kadzai, […]

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Nigeria is moving forward -Bishop Oyedepo

Ihesiulo Grace 7 July 2016 0

Dr. David Oyedepo, the Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church (LFC) worldwide has described Nigeria as a country that is moving forward, in spite of its present economic challenges. In a telecast via satellite monitored in Jos, Plateau, Oyedepo said this when he addressed both local and international assembly of the church workers in […]

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Kumuyi in Ebonyi, prays for economic boom

Ihesiulo Grace 7 July 2016 0

  A renowned preacher and the General Superintendent of Deeper Life Christian Church, Pastor William Kumuyi, has declared that the wealth hidden in the land of Ebonyi State would henceforth flow out for the economic well-being of the people. Kumuyi, who was in Abakaliki for a one-day Bible Study/ prayer programme organised by the church, […]

Religion

Boko Haram have left Nigerians with social problems – Adamawa CAN chair 

Ihesiulo Grace 8 May 2016 0

The Chairman of Adamawa State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bishop Mike Moses has said that the issue of insurgency was, gradually, dying off but living the returnees internally displaced persons with serious social problems that needed government’s urgent attention. He told journaliss in Yola, the state capital, that the recaptured towns […]

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Lagos CAN declares 3-day fast

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2016 0

…. Ask Nigerians to be patient with Buhari  The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Lagos chapter has announced a three-day fasting with prayers for the nation while calling on all Nigerians to be patient with the reforms of President Muhammadu Buhari. CAN charged Nigerians and Lagos State residents in particular, to join hands with President […]

Opinion Religion

The Priesthood: Is It Pastor & Pastor (Mrs.) Aaron?

Ihesiulo Grace 11 May 2015 0

THE AARONIC AND THE MELCHISEDEC ORDER The Priest is the minister of divine worship, especially the highest act of worship and sacrifice. In this sense, the priest exercises more or less exalted sacred functions as an intermediary between man and the divinity, “For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in […]

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The Word of God Is Alloted for Each Age (3)

Ihesiulo Grace 2 May 2015 0

THE AGE OF GRACE This was the dispensation of the day of man, known also as the age of grace. This is the New Testament order centered on the death and resurrection of the savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. This is the Redeemer spoken of back and forth in the entire Old testament. This is […]

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The How, When and Why of Easter (Part 3)

Ihesiulo Grace 26 April 2015 0

We have seen how church tradition by church father’s evolved the annual Easter observance without due consideration to the authority of the Word of God. Read about it “…the emperor convened a council of 318 bishops in the first council of Nicea in 325AD in the city of Nicea…They passed certain ecclesiastical canons at the […]

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The FACTS and the FALLACIES of Easter (Part 2)

Ihesiulo Grace 19 April 2015 0

On the subject of Easter we are confronted by the facts (scriptural position) and the FALLACIES (the traditions of the church). The facts of the scriptures represents the Spirit of Truth (Christ) while the fallacies of church traditions represents the Spirit of Error (Devil). Truth will give life because of the potency and power to […]