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2019: CAN accuses politicians of desperation
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) is set to meet President Mohammadu Buhari, as part of its continued parley with stakeholders; ahead of the 2019 elections.
CDM urges CAN to come up with social media code of conduct for churches
The Christian Democratic Movement has urged the Christian Association of Nigeria to come up with Social Media Code of Conduct for the body of Christ in Nigeria.
ECWA: What federal government is doing to secure Leah Sharibu’s release
The Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA) has said the Federal Government was working round the clock to ensure the release of the remaining Dapchi girl, Leah Sharibu, from Boko Haram captivity.
Pakistan shuts phone networks as Islamists protest over Christian woman
Pakistan suspended mobile phone networks in major cities on Friday and many schools were closed as Islamist groups protested for a third day against the acquittal of a Christian woman facing the death penalty for blasphemy.
Nigerians urged to reconcile with God for national healing
A cleric, Rev. Maxwell Onyia, has enjoined Nigerians to reconcile with God in order to attract His blessings and national healing to the country.
CAN urges Nigerians to vote credible leaders
National President of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Rev. Samson Olasupo Ayokunle, has again charged Nigerians to vote for leaders that will change the fortune of the country.
TB Joshua: There are two Christs in the church
Prophet T.B. Joshua of the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Ikotun, Lagos, Nigeria has issued a stinging rebuke to the Church in an impassioned sermon, which has attracted over 70,000 views on YouTube in under one week.
Samuel Ortom orders payment of salary arrears, pensions, gratuities in Benue
The Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has directed the state Ministry of Finance to immediately commence the payment of salary arrears, pensions and gratuity from the Paris Club refunds recently received by the state.
2019: Catholic bishops advise Nigerians against vote-buying
Catholic Bishops have urged all registered voters to ensure that they are equipped with voter’s card and reject the illegal practices of selling and buying of votes.
Governor Ortom: I will not spill blood to win in 2019
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has said that he won’t spill blood of innocent people of the state to realize his second term mandate.
Church inaugurates school for children with special needs
The Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Kubwa, on Sunday in Abuja inaugurated its Nursery and Primary School for gifted and children with special needs.
Cleric: African churches must grow without donors from Europe
A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Benedict Tinka, on Saturday said it was high time African Church grew beyond depending on donors from Europe and other funding countries.
Pope Francis condemns Ireland’s forced adoptions
Pope Francis on Sunday has condemned how Irish children were “robbed of their innocence and taken from their mothers” by Catholic Church-run institutions that put them up for adoption for the shame of having been born to unwed mothers.
Governor Wike asks churches, embassies to speak against electoral violence
The Rivers State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike, on Saturday asked churches, non-governmental organisations and embassies in the country to lend a voice and ask the Federal Government and Security Agencies to allow the will of the Rivers People prevail in elections.
Senator Udoedehe hails ex-Governor Akpabio’s imminent defection to APC
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom state, John Udoedehe, has welcomed the plan by Godswill Akpabio to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC.
Winners’ Chapel declares 7 day fast ‘to rescue terrorised soul of Nigeria’
The Living Faith Church International, also know as Winners’ Chapel, has declared a seven days of prayer and fasting, from July 23-29, 2018, “to rescue the terrorised soul of Nigeria”.
Governor Umahi denies dumping PDP for APC
David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi state, has denied decamping from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Ebonyi CAN backs Governor Umahi for second term
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ebonyi State chapter, has endorsed the re-election of Governor David Umahi in the 2019 governorship election.
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Police warns Benue people against thuggery, vote buying
The Police in Benue State on Friday warned residents in all parts of the state to desist from thuggery, vote buying/selling and other forms of social ills capable of disrupting peaceful coexistence as the 2019 elections draws closer.
FRSC tasks petrol tanker drivers on safety regulations
The Lagos State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Friday, advised petrol tanker drivers to adhere to safety regulations during loading and on transit.
Federal government to demolish parts of Apapa Port terminals for standard gauge rail
In line with the determination of the Federal Government to connect the ongoing Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge line to Apapa Port in Lagos, many terminals in the port are expected to be partly demolished, Daily Trust learnt on Friday.
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Four Catholic priests who were abducted on Nov. 6 by unknown persons in Delta have regained their freedom, the News agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
History, modern-day tensions to mix at Paris WWI commemorations
World leaders will put on a show of unity this weekend as they commemorate 100 years since the end of World War I, but modern-day tensions will be bubbling under the surface at the remembrances in Paris.
WADA: Nigerian anti-doping agency ‘non-compliant’
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Thursday that Nigeria’s national anti-doping agency had been declared non-compliant.
APC Primaries: Osita Izunaso, others ask court to disqualify Rochas Okorocha
A former National Organising Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC), Osita Izunaso, has approached a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, seeking an order stopping Governor Rochas Okorocha from parading himself as the party’s candidate for the 2019 general elections for Imo West Senatorial District.
CAF calls off Kenya vs Sierra Leone AFCON qualifier
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has confirmed that the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Kenya and Sierra Leone will not take place in Nairobi on Sunday.