Sanwo-Olu charges religious leaders on tolerance, perseverance

By Florence Onuegbu Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has charged religious leaders to preach tolerance, perseverance and complete trust in God at this trying period. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr Olanrewaju Kayode, gave the charge on Thursday at Ikeja, during the event marking theContinue Reading

Church calls for global peace, security

By Justina Auta Dr Femi Lanre-Oke, the Presiding Pastor, Jesus Praise Evangelical Ministries International (JPEMI), on Sunday called on leaders globally, to promote peace, security and address challenges causing disunity and war affecting citizens. Lanre-Oke made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on theContinue Reading

Edo gets 412 slots for  2024 Hajj

By Usman Aliyu The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has allocated 412 slots to Edo for the 2024 Hajj. Sheik Ibrahim Oyarekhua, Chairman, Edo Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, disclosed this during an interactive session with newsmen on Wednesday in Benin. “In 2023, 432 slots were allocated to the stateContinue Reading

Baptist Seminary advocates collective participation in Nigeria transformation

    By Olatunde Ajayi   The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary (NBTS), Ogbomoso, says transforming Nigeria into a better country is a collective responsibility.   Its President, Rev. Stephen Ayankeye, said this on Tuesday in Ogbomoso during a news conference on the forthcoming 2023 NBTS Ministers’ Conference, scheduled to holdContinue Reading

Sultan, Kukah seek community involvement in tackling security challenges

By Habibu Harisu The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called for increased community representatives’ involvement in solving the lingering security challenges facing the nation. Abubakar, who was represented by Dr Jabbi Kilgore, the District Head of Kingori made the call during a town hall organised by theContinue Reading