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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.
Archbishop Martins advocates unity for strength
Most Revd. (Dr.) Alfred Adewale Martins, the Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, has called for better synergy and understanding among adherents of all religions in the country, particularly Christians and Muslims in order to build a more united and prosperous nation.
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: It will take miracle from God for coronavirus to leave the world
The General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Sunday said it will take a special miracle from God for Coronavirus to completely leave the world.
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.
China says US infected by ‘political virus’, ties pushed to brink of ‘Cold War’
China said Sunday that relations with the United States were “on the brink of a new Cold War”, fuelled in part by tensions over the coronavirus pandemic, as Muslims around the world celebrated a muted end to the holy month of Ramadan.
Pastor Giwa: CAN romancing government to satisfy its desires
The Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, on Sunday faulted the remark by the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, that churches should remain closed.
President Buhari: Coronavirus has affected spiritual, social, economic lives of Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday lamented that the coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on people’s spiritual, social and economic lives.
CAN urges Kaduna government to ease lockdown
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State Chapter, has appealed to Gov. Nasir El-Rufai to review the lockdown imposed due to the coronavirus.
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.
Churches, mosques open in Taraba
Christians and muslims in Taraba State have been directed to resume their religious activities, but in compliance with COVID-19 protocol.
FIRS: We retired nine directors for others to grow
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on Monday disclosed that nine directors that were recently retired was to pave way for progression of younger staff whose careers had stagnated for years.
Ibraheem El-c distributes foodstuff to 111,000 Nigerians
Leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, who is currently in a correctional centre in Kaduna has started the distribution of palliatives to 111,000 Nigerians.
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.
TB Joshua: Christians can get sick with coronavirus
Nigerian Pastor TB Joshua has taught that a genuine Christian can fall sick with the dreaded coronavirus disease yet still be a “friend of God”.
Coronavirus: Prophet T.B Joshua sends warning to Christians
Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, popularly known as T.B Joshua of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, has warned Christians against the belief that they cannot contract infectious Coronavirus disease.
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.
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.
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British religious leaders say churches should be allowed to open before cinemas
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