Religion

Mar
29
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Do Not Denigrate Nigeria In Your Sermons – President Tinubu Appeals To Clerics

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…
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Mar
25
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Assemblies Of God Church Presented “Timely Gift” To Gov Otti

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
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Mar
20
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Ramadan Season: Peter Obi Visits Emir Of Lafia And Gov Abdullahi Sule

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,…
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Mar
20
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Aliko Dangote Donates 1 Million Bags Of Rice To Nigerians

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…
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Mar
19
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Popular Church Founder, Assistant Pastor Assassinated

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…
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Mar
16
2024
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State Govt Declares 5 Days Holiday To Monitor Ramadan Feeding

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…
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Mar
16
2024
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“Why Can’t We Negotiate With Bandits, Israel And Hamas Exchange Prisoners” – Sheikh Gumi

“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…
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Mar
11
2024
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IWD: The Woman That Rescued Abia, Prof. Nnenna Nnannaya Oti Receives Presbyterian Church Highest Award(Video)

News Flash, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, People & Events, Personality, Religion
It was a Special Happy Mother’s Day to all Presbyterian women in Yaba Headquarters of Presbyterian Church as they hosted Professor Nnenna Nnannaya Oti and her husband for a special award in the church The Amazon herself Prof.Nnenna Nnannaya Oti was awarded SPECIAL MOTHER OF THE YEAR. There was wild jubilation in the church considering the honourable role she played in the last ABIA Governorship election as Resident Electoral Commissioner(REC) who stood her ground in the face of mouth watering bribes and intimidations by those who had destroyed ABIA State for the past 24 years. The Award is well deserved…
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Mar
08
2024
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Crisis In RCCG As Pastor Adegboye Allegedly Plans To Replace Pastor Iluyomade With His Son

Crisis In RCCG As Pastor Adegboye Allegedly Plans To Replace Pastor Iluyomade With His Son

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Religion
Crisis Rocks RCCG As Pastor Adeboye Allegedly Plans To Replace Pastor Iluyomade With His Son It has just been revealed that all the noise on the social media about Dr Siju’s 60th Birthday was planned and executed by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, with the alleged knowledge of the General Overseer of the RCCG , Pastor Enoch Adeboye. The RCCG authorities are said to be allegedly desperately planning to remove Pastor Idowu Iluyomade and his wife ,Dr Siju Iluyomade. Pastor Iluyomade is the Pastor of City of David, COD, Parish and Head of Apapa Family. And he is said to…
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Mar
03
2024
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Economic Hardship : Forget Church, Use Your Offerings To Feed The Poor & Unemployed – Kumuyi Tells Christians

Economic Hardship : Forget Church, Use Your Offerings To Feed The Poor & Unemployed – Kumuyi Tells Christians

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Religion
Hardship: Shun Church, Use Your Offerings To Feed Poor, Unemployed – Kumuyi Tells Christians The General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Doctor William Folohunso Kumuyi has advised Christians against giving their offerings to the Church but rather give it to the poor and unemployed in their communities Kumuyi who made the statement in a viral video was heard telling his church congregation that Christians should not spend all their money on building churches but also help their poor neighbours who can’t afford basic life needs. Kumuyi narrated how a preacher had instructed his members to give monies meant…
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