Mr Muhammadu Buhari President of Nigeria has eulogized Brethren leader Lawn Andimi executed by Boko Haram, and criticized terrorist efforts to divide Christians and Muslims in Africa’s most populous state. Buhari in an opinion titled ‘Pastor Andimi’s faith should inspire all Nigerians’ said that : ‘The terrorists today attempt to build invisible walls between us. […]
Okititipupa (Ondo State) – Christians in Okitipupa Local Government area of Ondo State, on Sunday, staged a peaceful protest against security breaches and incessant killings in the country. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) had, last week, directed all Christians to protest the killings and shedding of bloods in the country. The Christians, in their […]
‘The only difference between the government and Boko Haram is Boko Haram is holding a bomb,’ Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah claimed The beheading of 10 Christians by Islamist militants in Nigeria has sparked a condemnation by a bishop who accuses the government of using different methods to achieve the same goal of Islamic dominance. In […]
Kaduna – Pastor Yohanna Buru, the General Overseer of Christ Evangelical and Life Intercessory Ministry Sabon Tasha-Kaduna, on Wednesday expressed delight at the large turnout of Muslims to celebrate Christmas with Christians in Kaduna. Buru said: “I am so delighted that a large number Muslims that came to celebrate this year’s Christmas morning service with […]
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has said that ‘nobody has the right to stop Muslims from worshipping Allah just as no one has the right to stop Christians from worshipping Jesus. MURIC also asked if Yoruba Christians have any grudges against Yoruba Muslims, any allegation at all, anything Yoruba Muslims have done to hurt Yoruba […]
Minna – Rev. Mathias Echioda, the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger Chapter, has urged Christians to make pilgrimage a priority and save toward it for its obvious religious importance. Echioda made the appeal in an interview in Minna on Monday. He said that the call became very necessary as a result of the […]
A cleric, Rev. Charles Ngugu, has called on Christians to live exemplary lives based on the teachings of the Holy Bible. Ngugu gave the admonition on Sunday while delivering a homily at the Anglican Church of Ascension, Enugu. The cleric, whose theme was: “Abiding by the teachings of the Holy Bible,’’ said that the teachings […]
Owerri – The Muslim Christian Youth Confederation of Nigeria (MCYCN) has called on followers of the two major religions in Nigeria to imbibe the spirit of tolerance and oneness in order to permanently end religious crisis in the country. Mr Emmanuel Ifuma, the National President of the group, made the call on Wednesday in an […]
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned what it described as kidnapping for Christ. MURIC claimed that nine Muslim children were converted to Christianity and sold into slavery. The Islamic group said in a statement signed by Professor Ishaq Akintola, on Monday: “Kidnappers have taken over the house of God. The phenomenon of kidnapping for […]
Christians and the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), among other stakeholders in Plateau state, have called on the Federal Government to improve on the security situation in the state in order to facilitate quick return of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to their villages. Speaking at a town hall meeting organised by the […]
Christians have again been charged to make use of their talents for the propagation of the gospel. A Cleric, Pastor Ola-Olu Adeyemo gave the charge yesterday in his sermon delivered at the 36th enrolment and rededication service of Boys Brigade of Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Ilorin District Headquarters. Speaking on the theme “appointed time”, […]
Muslims and Christians in Benue state have declared that there is mutual respect and peaceful co-existence among them, adding that the current killings in the state have nothing to do with religion, but a clear case of politics. Speaking when members of the Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP) visited the headquarters of the Christian […]
A Cleric, Prophet Akin Awoye has stressed the need for Christians to seek first the kingdom of God. Prophet Awoye gave the charge today in his sermon delivered at the 33th anniversary of Deborah Band of Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Ilorin District Headquarters. Speaking on the theme ‘Living a new life in Christ for […]
The Awgu Local Government Area secretariat’s pavilion in Enugu State was filled to the brim at the weekend when over 5, 000 Christians from the Enugu West Senatorial District and beyond converged to pray for the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi as well as peace in Nigerian. The archbishop of the […]
Christians in Nigeria have commended the Omega Power Ministries also known as OPM and the General Overseer of the Ministry Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere for the solidarity he has shown to Miss Leah Sharibu as well as her family since her abduction in February this year. Miss Sharibu was among the over hundred girls that were […]
Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister, has lambasted Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for not “defending” Christians against killer herdsmen in Nigeria. The former Minister said God will punish Osinbajo for allegedly cooperating with people that unleashed genocide on innocent citizens. Fani-Kayode made the statement while reacting to Osinbajo’s visit to Plateau State after suspected herdsmen attacks […]
Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has challenged Christians who are in positions of authority to live exemplary life worthy of emulation. Speaking at a thanksgiving service to mark the birthday and appointment of Pastor Emmanuel Emefienim as Executive Director of Sterling Bank yesterday at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Champions Cathedral, Warri, […]
A group of Christians under the aegis of National Christian Elders Forum, NCEF, being championed by a former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (retd.), and Solomon Asemota (SAN), has warned that Christianity in Nigeria may cease to exist in 25 years from now. Danjuma’s group said that the present generation of Christians may […]
The Vice-President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday said though Christians serving in the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration are some of the best adherents of the faith, they still need the prayers of Nigerians to succeed. Speaking during a thanksgiving service on Sunday at the Chapel of Praise International Church, Yola organized to […]
As the curtains draw on the four days Deeper Life National Easter retreat which took place at Deeper Life Conference Centre, Lagos/Ibadan expressway, the General Superintendent of the Church, Pastor Williams Kumuyi has tasked Christians to know who they are. In his message titled “Heirs of His Kingdom”, which is the theme of the Conference, […]