Saudi Arabia has announced the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, signalling the beginning of the 12th Islamic month. Eid Al Adha, the biggest Islamic festival falls on the 10th of Dhu Al Hijjah. Eid ul-Adha is celebrated by Muslims all around the world on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah (the twelfth month of … [Read more…]
The woman who was accused of lying while giving testimony at the Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Abuja, Vera Anyim, has said she bears no grudge against the church. This followed the controversy that trailed the treatment that was meted out to her by the church’s Senior Pastor, Dr Paul Enenche, on Sunday. In a video … [Read more…]
The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has explained that the spiritual leader of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka, was not removed from the Adoration Ministry as many reports had suggested. Director of Communications, Enugu Catholic Diocese, Rev Fr Ben Achi, explained to the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) on Monday, that he … [Read more…]
There was pandemonium at the Adoration Ministries, Enugu, Nigeria, AMEN, Sunday evening, following an announcement that Bishop Callistus Onaga had removed Fr Ejike Mbaka as the Spiritual Director of Amen. Fr Mbaka, who personally made the announcement during the Sunday Mass, stated that the bishop had appointed Fr Anthony Amadi as the new Spiritual Director … [Read more…]
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has announced some major changes in the church including the retirement of the church’s National Overseer, Pastor Joseph Obayemi. Addressing ministers of the church during the just concluded annual ministers conference themed: “Perfect Jubilee’ held at kilometer 42, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, … [Read more…]
Eid-el-Kabir: Obi felicitates Muslim faithful …Urges Nigerians to sustain hope in nation The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has felicitated with all the Muslim faithful in Nigeria on the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir, while urging Nigerians to sustain hope in the nation. In a message made available to the Press, Obi said … [Read more…]
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has called for peace in the country to guarantee national stability and growth. Governor Wike gave the advise in a statement signed by his Special Assistant Media, Kelvin Ebiri, congratulating Muslims on the Eid el-kabir celebration. The state’s chief executive wished all Muslim faithful across the country happy Eld el-Kabir … [Read more…]
The Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Calistus Onaga has shut down Rev. Fr. Mbaka’s Adoration Ministry over his outburst against Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. In a letter addressed to ‘All the Clery, Religious and Lay Faithful in the Catholic Diocese of Enugu’, Bishop Onaga banned them from having anything to do with the … [Read more…]
The Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has condemned the killing of Deborah Samuel, a 200-level student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, murdered over alleged blasphemy. In a statement on Monday, the APC presidential aspirant said no where in the Qur’an read by him justified killings. The statement … [Read more…]
Controversial Easter advert: CAN wants Sterling Bank Chief Executive, management removed CAN National President, Rev (Dr) Samson Ayokunle The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called for the removal of the Chief Executive of Sterling Bank and his management, over the controversial Easter advert which likened the resurrection of Christ with Agege … [Read more…]
As Christians all are over the world celebrate Easter, eminent Nigerian leaders have called on the citizens to embrace peace and emulate Christ, the reason for the season. Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, urged Nigerians to use the Easter season for sober reflection as individuals and as a nation. The former … [Read more…]
SSS, police summon clerics to regulate their preaching SSS Officers (Credit: Premium Times) The police commissioner in Borno, Abdu Umar, has urged Islamic clerics to use the period of Ramadan fast to preach unity and peaceful coexistence in the state. Mr Umar gave the charge during the stakeholders’ meeting to regulate preaching on Tuesday in … [Read more…]