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British religious leaders say churches should be allowed to open before cinemas
Prominent UK church leaders today branded the mass closure of churches ‘unlawful and unnecessary’ as they threatened a judicial review into keeping them shut.
Eid-el-Fitr: CAN lauds Muslims over compliance with coronavirus directives
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State Chapter, has commended Muslims in the state for complying with government directives on Eid-el-Fitr celebration amidst COVID-19.
Pastor Adeboye: Coronavirus pandemic will soon subside
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has given a ray of hope when he said that COVID-19 pandemic would soon subside, stressing that it would take a miracle for the virus to disappear completely.
Adara count loses from Kajuru crisis
The Adara people in Kaduna state have said that despite government efforts to bring peace in Kajuru communities where they lived, herdsmen had continued to kill and maim their natives.
Kano opens exclusive testing centre for Christians
In order to speed up the tracing and tracking of everyone with Coronavirus infection in Kano, the State Government has provided an exclusive Testing Center for Resident Christians in Sabon Gari, Kano.
Coronavirus: Tunde Bakare advises pastors to donate facilities to government
The General Overseer of The Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as Latter Rain Assembly, Tunde Bakare, has advised Nigerian churches to be at the fore of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic in the country.
Bishop Oyedepo chides governments for locking churches, opening markets
Presiding Bishop, Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has chided the Federal and State Governments for opening markets and continue to lock up churches in the country.
Chris Oyakhilome faults pastors for consenting to closure of churches
A popular pastor, Chris Oyakhilome, has berated Nigerian pastors that complied with the government’s ban on large gatherings because of coronavirus.
Pastor Abina charges women to be change agents
General Overseer of the Gospel Faith Mission International (GOFAMINT), Pastor Dr Elijah Abina, has charged Christian women to be change agents.
Lockdown: Archbishop Martins tasks Christians on charity, mercy
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Adewale Martins, on Sunday urged Christians to show more love and mercy to their neighbours this period of COVID-19 affliction on Nigeria.
Pastor Adeboye: Africa will defeat coronavirus first
Amidst rising deaths as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, globally, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG), Enoch Adeboye, on Sunday said the journey to normalcy had begun.
Lockdown weighs heavily on Orthodox Christians during Easter
For Orthodox Christians, this is normally a time of reflection and mourning followed by joyful release, of centuries-old ceremonies steeped in symbolism and tradition.
Oba of Benin charges religious leaders to practice what they preach
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has called on Christian leaders across the country to always practice what they preach.
NBA urges lawyers to obey safety rules during Easter
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Paul Usoro, has urged lawyers to adhere to all safety rules and regulations of government as the world celebrates Easter amidst Coronavirus pandemic.
Lockdown: Christians in Kwara mark low key Easter
The celebration of the Easter by Christians in Kwara on Sunday was low-key amidst a total lockdown due to the state government’s efforts to curtail the spread of the coronavirus.
Easter: Oyo governor reminds Christians on essence of celebration
As Christians all over the world celebrate Easter, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reminded them of the essence of the celebration, just as he said, the occasion was meant for the assurance of faith.
Easter: CAN tasks churches on charity to the poor
As the Christian world over celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Sunday, the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has directed churches across the country to make relief packages available to the poor.
Former minister backs extension of lockdown
Chief Osita Chidoka, a former Minister of Aviation, has said the ongoing lockdown in the country should be extended for more effective containment of the Coronavirus, especially as there was no known cure for it at the moment.
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Medical council validates four coronavirus test kits – registrar
The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) says it has validated four Rapid Test Kits to determine their suitability for testing SAR-COV-2 infection popularly known as COVID-19 in the country.
Nigerian celebrities mourn deceased Majek Fashek
Nigerian celebrities have taken to their social media platforms to mourn the death of Music Legend, Majekodunmi Fasheke, a.k.a Majek Fashek.
Rwanda set to announce new coronavirus restrictions
Rwanda says it will announce new restrictions on containing the coronavirus Tuesday, a stark reversal of the country's plan days ago to ease restrictions, including motor vehicle travel throughout the country.
Nigeria declares telecoms facilities critical national Infrastructure
In response to the yearnings of industry stakeholders to declare telecom facilities Critical National Infrastructure, President Muhammadu Buhari, has finally approved and also directed that necessary physical protective measures be put in place to safeguard telecommunications infrastructure deployed across the country.
ASCAB: President Buhari’s speech underestimate Sani Abacha’s $5 billion loot
Alliance for Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond, (ASCAB), a group led by prominent Nigerian human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s claim that late dictator, Sani Abacha, stole $1 billion contradicts the figures earlier released by his own officials.
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PTF: President Buhari to receive report Sunday
The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, has said President Muhammadu Buhari, would receive more recommendations from the PTF on Sunday.
Why I allowed renewal of Gernot Rohr’s contract – minister
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, on Sunday, revealed why he consented to the renewal of Gernot Rohr’s contract.
Kidnapped Nasarawa CAN chairman released
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN Chairman Nasarawa State Chapter, Bishop Joseph Masin, kidnapped last week has been released.
Gernot Rohr urged to win next AFCON, reach World Cup semi-finals
Former Nigeria international Benedict Akwuegbu has welcomed the decision of Nigeria Football Federation to tie Super Eagles Gernot Rohr to the new contract.
Akinwumi Adesina has not been asked to step down – AfDB board chair
The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina has not been asked to step down, Mme Niale Kaba, the chairman of the bank’s Bureau of the Boards of Governors said today.