Category: Religion Watch (Christianity)

Church Council Debunks Video Associated To Bishop Bakare On Social Media

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The Board of Trustees and members of the Towers of Flocks Evangels Ministry, on Monday disclaimed a viral video of Bishop Dr. Osmond Bakare on social media, describing it as handiwork of detractors and enemies of Christendom whose stock in trade was character assassination. The Ministry, in a press statement made available to newsmen in Abuja and signed by its Council Chairman, Arch. Rockson Essien, stated that the video in circulation was false, malicious and totally a misrepresentation of facts, saying all that are contained in it cannot be a true representation…

Commitment to religious values should inspire further support for Buhari’s Anti-Corruption Crusade – Omo-Agege

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Sincere commitment to religious and ethical values should inspire further support for the Muhammadu Buhari administration’s battle against corruption and Christians in positions of authority have a duty to help lead such fight, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has said. Speaking on “Christianity and Accountability for Christians in Government” at an event organized by the Palace of Priests Assembly in Abuja, Senator Omo-Agege urged all Christians occupying privileged positions in government to shun all forms of injustice, divisiveness, greed and corruption, added that corruption is now the…

DG Worships with Christian Corps Members, Preaches Religious Harmony

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Corps Members have been urged to protect the unity of the country and avoid actions that may jeopardize its corporate existence. The NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim gave this charge while worshipping with National Association of Christian Corps Members during this visit to Borno State Corps Members having their Orientation Exercise at Government Science Secondary School, Batagarawa, Katsina.   The NYSC helmsman, who met the Corps Members during church service also urged them to avoid hate speech, rumour peddling and be cautious while using the social media in order…

PRESIDENT OBASANJO & ALHAJI ATIKU ABUBAKAR: A Reconciliation Not An Endorsement . By Bishop Matthew Hassan KUKAH

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I have deliberately made this explanatory note long because I think it is necessary that people make up their minds based on the facts, given my central role in the event. I note that Sheikh Gumi has already told his own side of the story. I feel obliged to state my own side so that Nigerians can have a clearer picture of my own involvement. Sadly, I personally did not read President Obasanjo’s statement until two days later on the Internet since I was not physically in the hall. Although…

I Never called Tinubu to beg for Ambode – Adeboye

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The General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has refuted claims that he called the National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to beg for a second term ticket for Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State. The decision of elders in APC, Lagos State to support the aspiration of former Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has left the second term ambition of Ambode in jeopardy. Reports had it that Adeboye called Tinubu to beg for Ambode to be allowed…

John McCain: Obama, Bush lead Washington service

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Former presidents Barack Obama and George W Bush have paid tribute to Senator John McCain at a service at Washington’s National Cathedral. The Vietnam War hero, who became one of America’s most high-profile politicians, died a week ago from brain cancer at the age of 81. President Donald Trump did not attend the memorial service. The two Republicans had major differences, both personal and political. McCain’s family made it clear that Mr Trump was not welcome at memorial services in the state of Arizona – which McCain represented as senator…

G4 MEDIA Network International Honours Apostle Paul Adenuga, Others

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The General Overseer,Faith Revival Apostolic Church Lagos state, Apostle Paul Adenuga has been honoured by the G4 Media Network International with an Award of Excellence in  Leadership Performances and End time Rescue Missionary for his untiring impact in  soul winning to the God’s kingdom. While presenting the award to the recipient, the Chairman of the G4 Media outfits who led the delegation of other 23 media team, Hon.Emmanuel Stephen,noted that the award was in recognition of Apostle Paul’s quality leadership and achievements in spiritual outreach,soul winning and human capacity development…

Pastor Swindles Church Member Millions of Naira

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A self acclaimed pastor, and founder Jesus the General Outreach Ministry based in Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos, ThankGod Udechukwu has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Office.   Udechukwu who hail from Ozalla, Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State and had taken advantage of one of his kinsmen who trusted him as a ‘Man of God’, was arrested on Wednesday May 23,2018   “I am his pastor and man of God, in fact, I used to pray for him to succeed and indeed, I prayed…

CAN mourns as General Secretary dies at 66

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The General Secretary of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev Musa Asake, is dead. He died around 6am on Friday morning at 66. CAN’s Vice President, Elder Professor Joseph Otubu, confirmed the sad incident to our correspondent. He said: “Yes, he is gone. He died very early this morning. We have taken his corpse to Maitama Hospital.” Asake, a former General Secretary of Ever Church Winning All (ECWA) was believed to be diabetic. Sources said he might have died of complications from diabetes. A statement by the CAN President, Rev…

WE HAVE NO HIDDEN RELIGIOUS AGENDA IN OUR ADMINISTRATION – BUHARI

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President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja called on religious leaders to work towards the broader goal of building a strong and unified nation, and avoid insinuations that could divide the populace, especially along religious lines. Receiving a delegation of the Arewa Pastors Non-Denominational Initiative for Peace in Nigeria led by Bishop John Abu Richard, President Buhari said religious leaders have the responsibility of creating an enabling environment for peace and development to thrive. “Some voices, for political or ethnic reasons are making unguarded statements accusing the government and myself in…