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Apr

07

2024

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Sanusi Reveals Sins Greater Than Homosexual, Gambling

News Flash, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Religion

Sanusi Reveals Sins Greater Than Homosexuality, Gambling Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 14th Emir of Kano, says greed, selfishness and envy are “much greater sins” than unlawful sex, homosexuality and gambling. Sanusi spoke on Sunday as a guest lecturer during a virtual Ramadan lecture titled “Some dimensions of the concept of ibadah”. The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said part of the reason there is a social disorder in the country is that some Muslims forget that they will give an account of their actions before God. He said people observe prayers and fast but keep committing…

Apr

07

2024

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EFCC Arrests Popular General Overseer For ‘Defrauding’ Members

Crime, News Flash, Religion

EFCC Arrests Popular General Overseer For ‘Defrauding’ Members The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the General Overseer of CAC Freedom City Prophetic and Deliverance Ministry, Ilorin, Prophet Adeniyi Abiodun James, for allegedly defrauding a member of the Church to the tune of N3,980,000. The victim, Oluwole Babarinsa, according to a statement by Mr Dele Oyewale, Head, Media & Publicity, had, in a petition to the Commission, alleged that Prophet James called him out during a Church programme sometime in 2021 that he had a revelation that he would travel abroad. According to…

Apr

07

2024

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I’m Nothing, But Don’t Mock My God – Adegboye Warns Critics

News Flash, Religion

I’m Nothing, But Don’t Mock My God – Adeboye Warns Critics The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has cautioned those who criticise and mock him to thread with caution. The cleric said those who do such things end badly. Pastor Adeboye said even though he is nothing and weak, those mocking him and the mission should know that his God is a consuming fire. He reminded his critics that the word of God made it clear that anyone God will use must be foolish, must be weak, be a nobody so that…

Mar

29

2024

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Do Not Denigrate Nigeria In Your Sermons – President Tinubu Appeals To Clerics

News Flash, Presidency, Religion

Do Not Denigrate Nigeria In Your Sermons – Tinubu Appeals To Clerics President Bola Tinubu has appealed to religious leaders to refrain from vilifying or denigrating the nation in their sermons urging them to instead pray for the nation. He said this during the Ramadan Iftar with traditional rulers and religious leaders at the State House on Thursday, March 28 in Abuja. This was made known in a statement on Thursday, by the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale He also emphasised the role of religious leaders in shaping public opinion and fostering a sense…

Mar

25

2024

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Assemblies Of God Church Presented “Timely Gift” To Gov Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Religion

Assemblies Of God Church Presents ”Timely Gift” to Abia Governor Alex C. Otti in recognition of the fact that he is a Governor that came at the right time and keeps to Time. The Timely Gift was Presented by the Senior Pastor Rev Ogboso Ejindu as the Governor attended the Conclusion of the Zam Jehovah Nights annual program of Assemblies of God Church 123 Tenant Road Aba which was Theme “AUDACITY 2024” Photos by Frank Ugochukwu

Mar

20

2024

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Ramadan Season: Peter Obi Visits Emir Of Lafia And Gov Abdullahi Sule

News Flash, Politics, Religion

Yesterday, I was opportuned to perform a sacred duty in line with the Ramadan season. I had the honour of travelling to Lafia in Nasarawa state, where I had the privilege of meeting with the Emir of Lafia, Honorable Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad JSC Rtd, a very revered, leader and also extended my courtesy to Governor Abdullahi Sule. This visit was more than a mere formality, it was a genuine expression of my deep respect and unwavering solidarity with the community. The primary purpose of my visit was twofold: to immerse myself in learning about the experiences of our people,…

Mar

20

2024

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Aliko Dangote Donates 1 Million Bags Of Rice To Nigerians

Economy, News Flash, Philanthropy, Religion

Aliko Dangote Donates 1 Million Bags Of Rice To Nigerians Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, has started giving out one million bags of rice worth more than N13 billion to people in need all over Nigeria through his Humanitarian Foundation. The organization is also providing meals for a minimum of 10,000 Muslims who are fasting during the holy month of Ramadan in Kano State. A press release penned by Samira Sanusi, an executive at the foundation in Kano, announced that the organization intends to disseminate one million bags of rice – valued at over N13 billion – throughout the 36…

Mar

19

2024

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Popular Church Founder, Assistant Pastor Assassinated

Crime, News Flash, Religion

Popular Church Founder, Assistant Pastor Assassinated Two pastors in Ikot Ekang, a community in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom have been murdered. The clergymen are Apostle Elisha Asuquo, founder of the Mount of Solution Redeemed Church (MSRC) and the Pastor in-charge of the Church, Aniekan Ibanga. The unidentified gunmen stormed the National Headquarters of the Church on a motorcycle at about 7:30pm at the weekend, disrupting Parish meeting which was ongoing. After commiting the crime, they left through Abak-Ikot Ekpene Federal Highway. The late Apostle Asuquo hailed from Adiasim in Essien Udim Local Government Area, while Pastor Aniekan…

Mar

16

2024

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State Govt Declares 5 Days Holiday To Monitor Ramadan Feeding

News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Religion

State Govt Declares Five Day Holiday To Monitor Ramadan Feeding The Niger State Government has declared a five-day public holiday next week for the proper monitoring and distribution of Ramadan foodstuffs. The government had earlier budgeted N976m for the procurement of the items for feeding in the 25 local government areas of the state. The state Commissioner for Information, Binta Mamman, made this known in a statement on Friday in which she said the public holidays were to enable the civil servants and public officeholders to monitor and distribute the Ramadan feeding. “Monday to Friday next week have been declared…

Mar

16

2024

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“Why Can’t We Negotiate With Bandits, Israel And Hamas Exchange Prisoners” – Sheikh Gumi

Crime, News Flash, Religion, Security

“Israel And Hamas Exchange Prisoners, Why Can’t We Negotiate With Bandits” – Sheikh Gumi Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has again, urged the Federal Government to have a dialogue with the bandits. Gumi made the siggestion following the recent kidnapping in Kaduna State and the demand of 40 trillion naira as ransom by the bandits. Speaking on Arise TV, Gumi stated that it is better to negotiate rather than pay any ransom for the victims’ freedom. According to him, the bandits only pitched the ludicrous amount for ransom as a bargaining tool. adding that there is a need for…