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Jubilation envelopes Imo community as Anglican Church gifts bungalow to widow

On: January 28, 2023

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

Married Women’s Day: Muslim women express love

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: January 23, 2023

In: Religious

By Uchenna Eletuo Some Muslim women on Sunday expressed love and care to one another to mark the annual Ummahaat (married women’s) Day. The event organised by the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Lagos State Unit, included enlightenment on cancer prevention and treatment. The event, held atContinue Reading

Al-Yolawi cautions Muslims against unlawful sexual intercourse

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: January 6, 2023

In: Religious

By Salisu Sani-Idris The Chief Imam of Area 10 Garki, Abuja Mosque, Sheikh Yahya Al-Yolawi has cautioned Muslims against indulging in unlawful sexual intercourse to avoid severe punishment in this world and in the hereafter. Al-Yolawi made the call while delivering his Jumma’at sermon titled, ‘Evil Consequences of Fornication andContinue Reading

Buhari, Kaigama describe Benedict XVI as ‘Humble lover of Christ’

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: January 5, 2023

In: Religious

By Bridget Ikyado The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Archdiocese, His Grace Ignatius Kaigama has described late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as a humble follower and lover of Christ. He stated this at a requiem mass in honour of Pope Benedict at the Our lady Queen of Nigeria Pro Cathedral AbujaContinue Reading

Requiem for Benedict XVI to hold in his former German archdiocese

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 3, 2023

In: Religious

Former German archdiocese of Munich and Freising has planned to bid farewell to the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, with a requiem on Tuesday evening. As Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, he was Archbishop of Munich and Freising from 1977 to 1982. The current incumbent, Cardinal Reinhard Marx, is expected to celebrateContinue Reading

‘Vote only leaders that can fix Nigeria’s insecurity’

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 2, 2023

In: Religious

By Ella Anokam The President of Laity Council of St. Christopher’s Catholic Church, Games Village, Abuja, Dr Ralph Igweh, has urged Christians to vote the right leaders that are capable of addressing Nigeria’s security challenge. In his New Year message on Sunday, Igweh said their choices should devoid of politicalContinue Reading

Clerics call for peaceful, united Nigeria at Ash Wednesday

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 17, 2021

In: Religious

The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Abakaliki, Mr Monday Nkwegu, has called for peace, love and greater unity among Nigerians.Continue Reading

Lenten period: Bishop tasks Christian faithful on fasting, alms giving

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 17, 2021

In: Religious

Most Rev. Gabriel Dunia, Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Auchi, admonishes Christian faithful on need to use Lenten period for fasting and giving alms to less privileged in the society.Continue Reading

COVID-19 vaccines not mark of “666’’, Anglican Primate assures Nigerians

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 14, 2021

In: Religious

Primate, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, urges Nigerians, especially Christians to ensure they are inoculated against deadly COVID-19 pandemic when general vaccination commences in the country.Continue Reading

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