Afghans brace for Taliban rule after militants take control of Kabul Thousands scramble to flee country as US says all embassy staff have relocated to airport. Afghans were bracing themselves for life under strict Islamic rule on Monday after the Taliban drove the US-backed government of Ashraf Ghani from power to establish control of Kabul. … [Read more…]
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has called on all Nigerians to take advantage of the significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ to advance peace and commit themselves to God, in faith and in practice. Ugwuanyi, in his Easter message, congratulated his fellow Christians for the successful 40-day long Lenten season in penance … [Read more…]
Pope Francis celebrates Easter Mass for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and offers the “Urbi et Orbi” blessing from St Peter’s Basilica on Sunday. The services will be held in a smaller circle because of the anti-coronavirus restrictions in place and as a preventative measure against infection. Before the pandemic, … [Read more…]
AS Christians all over the world celebrate Easter, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Solomon Adeola (Lagos West), has called on all Nigerians to pray for peace and security amid serious insecurity around Nigeria. Adeola appealed to all to practice the Christian virtues of sacrifice, patience, love and abiding faith for … [Read more…]
Sabr in Islam means patience. It means exercising patience during trials (little or big), and it also the act of remaining calm during anxiety. Many times in the Quran, Allah (S.W.T) speaks of the patient and the reward that they will receive for being patient. The Quran talks about beautiful patience as a mark of … [Read more…]