Faith

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode (left), and wife of Bishop of Lagos Diocese (Anglican Communion), Mrs. Motunrayo Olumakaiye, presenting an award to the governor at the opening ceremonies of the first session of the 34th synod in Lagos yesterday. Photo: ABIODUN OMOTOSHO

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Jehovah’s Witnesses will observe the memorial of the death of Jesus Christ on Friday in an event described as the most important Christian gathering of the year. The Witnesses said they adhere strictly to the Bible in their observance of the Lord’s Evening Meal, which is also known as the Lord’s supper, the Last Supper, and the Memorial of Jesus’ …

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Senator representing Kaduna Central in the Senate, Senator Shehu Sani has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to substitute Mr. A. U. Mustapha, its defence Counsel at the tribunal, alleging conflict of interest. According to Sani, INEC has hired  a personal lawyer to Gov. Nasiru El-Rufa’i to represent it at the National and State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in …

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The West Africa Theological Seminary (WATS), Lagos and the Glorious Freedom Assembly have concluded a three day conference in Lagos, urging Christians in the country to defend the faith. The conference which was a two-in-one event drew participants from Lagos and its environs. First day of the event ran under the caption: The Thessalonians Road: Sanctification Made Plain, while the …

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The General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Worldwide, Dr Daniel Olukoya, has lost his 95-year-old mother, Janet.

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–Condemns Attacks Against Muslims Tayo Olanipekun The Conference of Islamic Organisations (CIO) has urged contestants who lost various positions in the last general elections not to challenge the results of the polls in the law courts, saying “it is Allah who enthrones and dethrones.” The umbrella body for various Islamic organisations in Nigeria equally condemned recent attacks against Islam and …

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By Dayo Emmanuel It was intercession time in church on Sunday 10th March and as usual, the church maintained its tradition of interceding for two countries each week. Coincidentally it was time to intercede for Ethiopia and Djibouti; two countries from the region called the horn of Africa. The map of each country was displayed by the projector. Ethiopia was …

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… asks INEC to upgrade so Nigerians could vote anywhere they are and be counted in their desired location. The Christian Press Association of Nigeria (CPAN) has condemned the sudden postponement of the February 16 election. That postponment, CPAN says, is ridiculous and unacceptable because it came barely hours to the elections after the same INEC Chairman had earlier said …

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Statement by National Christian Elder Forum (NCEF) CJN Onnoghen: What is Really at Stake and the Way Out The National Christian Elders Forum (NCEF) has noted another brazen attempt of the President Buhari Administration to establish its undemocratic character and sectional purpose in Government. That President Buhari would conduct what amounts to “judicial coup” is not surprising to the NCEF; …

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Dayo Emmanuel Christian leaders in Nigeria have been urged to encourage and stop criticizing Christians in government. Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, made the call at the Breakfast meeting organised by a Christian media group, Christian Press Association Nigeria (CPAN) in Lagos Friday. The event held at the Faith Revival Apostolic Church …

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