Category: Religion
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Christians Reflect on the Message of Good Friday Worldwide
By Milcah Tanimu On Good Friday, Christians across the globe pause to reflect on the profound message of Jesus Christ’s sacrificial love, symbolized by His crucifixion for the redemption of humanity. Rev. Dr. Arnfríður Guðmundsdóttir, Vice-President for the Nordic Countries at the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), emphasized the significance of Good Friday as a reminder…
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Cleric Urges Public to Respect Fasting Muslims by Avoiding Public Eating
By Milcah Tanim Dr. Tajudeen Adebayo, the Chief Imam of Falomo Lagos Central Mosque, has called on the public to demonstrate respect for the fasting Muslim community by refraining from eating in their presence. Adebayo emphasized that consuming food in public during fasting hours undermines the sensitivity of those observing fasts and may discourage individuals…
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DSS Urges Vigilance and Unity for Christians and Muslims During Lent and Ramadan
By Milcah Tanimu As Christians and Muslims prepare for the sacred periods of Lent and Ramadan, the Department of State Services (DSS) has issued an advisory, urging worshippers to focus on promoting peace, unity, and harmony in Nigeria. In a statement by the DSS Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Dr. Peter Afunanya, the…
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Pastor Adeboye Commends Philanthropy and Gospel Dedication of Late Herbert Wigwe
By Milcah Tanimu The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has praised the late CEO of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, for his philanthropic endeavors and unwavering dedication to the gospel. Adeboye made these remarks during the Service of Songs held at the RCCG Resurrection Parish, Lekki, Lagos, for…
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Cleric to Christians: Use Lenten Period To Renew Faith In God
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Acting Spiritual Father and Chairman Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide, Prophet Emmanuel Abiodun Alogbo has called on Christians to use the Lenten period to renew their faith and commitment to God. Prophet Alogbo in his message delivered at the Church Headquarters, Galilee Land, Orile-Igbon Oyo State also called on…
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Arabic Day: Zulum opens ‘ASALLIN’ national conference in Maiduguri
… Governor honoured as ‘Knight of Arabic’ From Lateef Taiwo Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday, declared open the 18th national conference of the Academic Society for Arabic Language and Literature in Nigeria (ASALLIN) which was organized to commemorate the International Arabic Day slated for the 18th of December every year. The event…
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Kwara NUJ Christian Fellowship Holds Christmas Carol Thursday
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The fifth Christmas Carol of the Kwara State Nigeria Union of Journalists Fellowship will hold on Thursday at the NUJ Press Centre, Offa road, opposite Saint Anthony Secondary school, Ilorin beginning at three o clock in the afternoon. Themed “a great light”, the event will feature the Executive Secretary, DCC ECWA…
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Peace And Unity : Kaduna Pastor Delivers Peace Lecture At Central Mosque
From Lateef Taiwo As the celebration of Maulud continues around the world which marks the birth of prophet Muhammad SAW, some muslims at ‘Yan Doya Central Mosque Kaduna State North Western Nigeria organised another maulud gathering at the Mosque. Pastor Dr. Yohanna Buru , the general overseer of Christ Evangelical and life intervention ministry was…
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Religious Groups Clash Over El-Rufai in Verbal Spat
The faith-based human rights organization, “Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC),” along with its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, strongly criticized the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for its recent attack on Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State. In response to CAN’s accusations of Islamization, MURIC asserts that the democratic principles in action during…