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Elections: CAN urges Nigerians to shun divisive tendencies

On: February 11, 2023

By Bridget Ikyado The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has appealed to Nigerians to put away ethnic and religious differences and allow the divine will to prevail in the 2023 general elections. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, made this known in a statement he signed and made available toContinue Reading

2023: Allow patriotism to guide your choice of candidates – Clergy

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 11, 2023

In: Religious

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The President of the Baptist Conference of the Federal Capital Territory, Dr Dogara Gwana, has admonished Nigerians to allow patriotism to guide their choice of candidates in the 2023 general elections to move the country forward. Gwana gave the advice in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading

Islamic cleric tasks Muslims on noble character

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 11, 2023

In: Religious

By Salisu Sani-Idris An Abuja-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahya Al-Yolawi, on Friday emphasised the need for Muslims to exhibit good character in dealings with all human beings regardless of their social status in the society. Al-Yolawi, who is the Chief Imam of Nurul Yaqeen Jumma’at Mosque Life Camp Abuja, gaveContinue Reading

Onaiyekan urges leaders to promote human dignity, oneness

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 8, 2023

In: Religious

Stakeholders at the Intl Human Fraternity Day Celebration in Abuja. By Bridget Ikyado His Eminence, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has advised Nigerian leaders to promote human dignity and oneness in line with the Human Fraternity Rules to enhance peace in the country. Onaiyekan gave the advice in a key noteContinue Reading

Methodist Archbishop, others urge Nigerians to pray for credible elections

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 5, 2023

In: Religious

Clergymen at the prayer meeting By Bridget Ikyado The Archbishop of Methodist Church Abuja, His Grace, Michael Akinwale and some other clerics on Saturday urged Nigerians to pray for free, fair and credible elections in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the clergymen made theContinue Reading

Hijab: Atiku’s wife tasks Muslim women on good conduct

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 4, 2023

In: Religious

By Salisu Sani-Idris Mrs Rukayyat Atiku, wife of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has enjoined Muslim Women, especially the hijab wearers to always exhibit good conduct wherever they find themselves. Mrs Abubakar gave the advice at a public lecture to mark the 2023 World Hijab and World Cancer Days organisedContinue Reading

2023: Vote competence, character, resist financial inducement- Interfaith group

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 4, 2023

In: Religious

By Bridget Ikyado The Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP) has urged Nigerian to vote for candidates based on character, competence and capacity as they cast their votes during this year’s general elections. This is contained in a Communique signed and issued by the Co-Chairmen of IDFP, Dr. Yusuf YakubuContinue Reading

Deaf people seek special sensitisation programme on electoral process

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 3, 2023

In: Religious

By Bridget Ikaydo Deaf persons in the Federal Capital Territory have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct special enlightenment programme to educate them on the forthcoming elections. They said that so far, there has been no programme to educate deaf persons on the electoral process, especially theContinue Reading

Jubilation envelopes Imo community as Anglican Church gifts bungalow to widow

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: January 28, 2023

In: Religious

By Uchenna Eletuo Joy and excitement enveloped Umuanum Ohekelem community in Imo on Saturday as the Anglican Communion of Egbu Diocese, Imo, handed over a three-bedroom bungalow to an indigent widow, Mrs Ihuaka Achor. Before the church constructed and furnished the house tastefully, Achor was living in aContinue Reading

Get PVCs, prayers alone won’t change leaders – Rev. Esther Ajayi

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 25, 2023

In: Religious

By Rukayat Moisemhe Founder of the Love of Christ Generation Church, Rev. Esther Ajayi, has urged Christians to back their prayers with action by getting their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and vote in the forthcoming general elections. The cleric, also known as Iya Adura, gave the charge in a statementContinue Reading

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