Category: Religion

Strengthened by the Word: Rev. Idowu Declares God’s Word the Ultimate Power for Life’s Battles

Emporium Reporters

By Afolabi Olajuwon The Senior Pastor and District Overseer of Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja, Rev. Dr. Babatunde Idowu, has urged Christians to draw their strength from the Word of God, declaring that divine strength remains superior to political influence, intellectual ability, financial power and every form of human advantage. Speaking during the Sunday worship service on October 4, 2026, on the theme, “Strengthened by the Word,” Rev. Idowu said believers living in an increasingly competitive and challenging world must recognise that lasting strength comes not merely from…

Friday Sermon: Great Nigeria At 66, The Importance Of Nation-Building And The Value Of Prayer (Du’a)! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Emporium Reporters

In the Name of Allah, the Most-Merciful, the Ever-Merciful Alhamdulillah. All praise belongs to Allah, the Sustainer of the worlds, who created us into nations and tribes so that we may know one another. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, and Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is His servant and final Messenger, who built the most just civilisation from the dust of tribal warfare. To proceed: Dear brothers and sisters! Our nation clocks 66 years of independence. We look around us and we…

Awesome Praises Will Unlock Awesome Blessings, Rev. Prof. James Nda Jacob Declares at Foursquare Refreshing Dew

Lukman Laleye Babalola

By Afolabi Olajuwon Christians have been urged to embrace praise as an expression of faith capable of renewing hope, strengthening individuals and inspiring national transformation. The call was made on Thursday, October 1, 2026, as worshippers from across the Abuja Northern Axis of the Foursquare Gospel Church gathered at the Wuse District Headquarters for the Holy Spirit Refreshing Dew, themed “Awesome Praises, Awesome Blessings.” The Independence Day gathering, anchored on Psalm 67:5–7 and Leviticus 25:13, brought together worshippers from Gwagwalada, Lugbe, Maitama, Gwarinpa, Garki, Kubwa, Nyanya, Asokoro, Daffa and Wuse…

Niger Christians Claim 45.7% of State’s Projected Population, Cite Insecurity, Displacement

Uthman Baba-Naseer Minna

Christian leaders in Niger State have put the estimated Christian population of the state at 3,417,636, representing 45.7 per cent of the state’s projected population of 7,478,417. The figure was disclosed on Sunday in Minna by the Chairman of the Christian Statistics Committee of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State chapter, Evangelist Marcus Salka, during a press conference. Salka, who is also Chairman of the Nigeria Christian Youths in Politics, Niger State chapter, said the committee undertook the exercise to correct what it described as inaccurate projections of…

Running With God’s Word: Rev. Ojo Urges Christians to Match Faith With Obedience

Emporium Reporters

By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon Christians have been urged to move beyond merely hearing, quoting and preaching the Word of God to living it daily through obedience, integrity and unwavering faith. Guest Minister, Rev. Kehinde Ojo, gave the charge on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja, during the grand finale of the church’s Sunday School Rally Week. Speaking on the theme, “Running with the Word of God,” Rev. Ojo declared that genuine spiritual growth, divine protection and victorious Christian living begin with a deliberate…

Friday Sermon: Allah, The One Who Elevates And The One who Lowers! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Emporium Reporters

In the Name of Allah, the Most-Merciful, the Ever-Merciful All praise is due to Allah, who created everything and determined it with precise determination, and who perfected what He decreed through His direction and management. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger, whom He sent to all people as a bearer of glad tidings and a warner. May Allah send abundant peace and blessings upon him. To proceed: Dear brothers…

Misunderstanding The purpose of The Minbar (Pulpit)! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Emporium Reporters

In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy. All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds, and may blessings and peace be upon the one whom Allah sent as a mercy to all creation, and upon his family, companions, and brothers until the Day of Judgment. To proceed: Dear brothers and sisters! A Minbar is the pulpit of a Mosque — a raised platform reached by a flight of steps, from which the Imam delivers the sermon, the Khutbah, at the main Friday congregational…

Lift Up Your Head: A Journey of Faith and Gratitude

Emporium Reporters

By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon       Amid the burdens of personal hardship, family anxiety and national uncertainty, Nigerians have been encouraged to remain prayerful and trust God to transform their seasons of affliction into testimonies of divine elevation.   Rev. (Mrs.) Olusola Idowu delivered the charge on Sunday, September 20, 2026, during a worship service at the Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja. Speaking after a spirit-filled praise and worship session led by the church choir, Rev. Mrs. Idowu delivered a passionate sermon and prayer ministration titled, “Lift…

Friday Sermon: Senator Shehu Buba Umar Was Just A Mediator (Muslih), Who Has Never Been A Sponsor Of Banditry, Terrorism! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Emporium Reporters

In the Name of Allah, the Most-Merciful, the Ever-Merciful All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation, and may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and all his Companions. Dear brothers and sisters! Know that, Senator Shehu Buba Umar’s exact role regarding armed bandits is currently a subject of intense national debate, involving official state accusations, security agency mediation context, and strong denials from the lawmaker. While his defenders and past activities suggest he has acted in a non-kinetic, dialogue-driven capacity,…

MURIC Celebrates Return of Ibrahim Nuru Khalid, Says He Is Back to Islam

Emporium Reporters

By Fatima Abubakar, Abuja   The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Abuja Chapter, has celebrated the return of Ibrahim Nuru Khalid, son of prominent Islamic cleric and Senior Digital Imam, Imam Nuru Khalid, to his family home in Karu, Abuja. According to the Abuja chapter of MURIC, Ibrahim returned home on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in what the organisation described as a joyful development for his family and the wider Muslim community. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Ustaz Yunus Salahudeen, and the Public Relations Officer, Lukman Leleye Babalola, MURIC…