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Controversy as Lagos churches reopen today
But while Catholics, Methodists, Anglicans and the leadership of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, in the state are resuming services, two senior clerics, Pastors Tunde Bakare and Chris Okotie, are asking their members to continue to worship from home.
CAN bans tarry nights, midweek services in Cross River
Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has placed a ban on all-night prayer sessions and midweek services in Cross River to stem the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the state.
Daddy Freeze: Don’t judge Hushpuppi
Broadcaster, Ifedayo Olarinde aka Daddy Freeze, has said he always assumed that alleged international fraudster, Ramon Abass aka Hushpuppi, was a social media influencer and not a criminal.
Akwa Ibom seals Christ Embassy Church
The Akwa Ibom State government said it has sealed off the headquarters of the popular pentecostal church, Christ Embassy, in Uyo.
Pastor Adeboye: RCCG churches can reopen, but I and my wife will keep off
Pastor Enoch Adeboye announced on Sunday that members of Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, can start gathering for religious services as from next Sunday in places where the law permitted them to do so across the world.
Chris Okotie condemns CAN’s social distancing guidelines for churches
The Senior Pastor of the Household of God Church International Ministries, Chris Okotie, on Sunday kicked against the Christian Association of Nigeria’s (CAN) proposed social distancing guidelines for churches.
Native doctor arrested for killing a pastor for rituals
Pastor Kalejaiye Ezekiel had allegedly visited the native doctor, Ogunkoya, for some spiritual works concerning his Church and the witchdoctor, 48 , who claimed that he needed a man for rituals decided to use Ezekiel for the rituals.
France reopens worship centres
French churches were preparing to hold their first Sunday masses in more than two months after the government bowed to a ruling that they should be reopened – provided proper precautions were taken.
MURIC demands special palliatives for imams, pastors
The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, on Wednesday, advised State governments to consider “giving special palliatives to Imams and pastors” in order to cushion the effect of the lockdown occasioned by COVID-19.
PFN demand re-opening of churches
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Edo State chapter, yesterday called on the state government to re-open churches in the state for normal activities saying the opening of churches would complement government’s efforts creating awareness about the pandemic.
Enugu lifts ban on religious gatherings
The Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN), Enugu State chapter, has said that normal services will resume in churches in the state on May 10.
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.
Nine pastors arrested for holding church services
Nine pastors have been arrested for holding church services in Bayelsa State despite the lockdown order to curb Coronavirus pandemic.
FCT mobile courts convict 3 imams, 2 pastors, 68 others for violating lockdown order
A Mobile Court sitting at the Eagle Square in Abuja, the nation’s capital, has convicted five clerics, among them are three Imams and two Pastors for violating the presidential order shutting down the Federal Capital Territory FCT.
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”.
Three pastors arrested for holding Easter services in Warri
Three pastors were on Sunday arrested in Warri for holding church services, one of which reportedly had over hundred congregants, in a bid to mark the Easter celebrations.
Pastors sue government for banning church services over coronavirus
Justice James Makau of The High Court revealed on Friday that three pastors, Don Mutugi Majau, Joan Miriti, and Alex Gichunge sued the Interior, Health and ICT Cabinet Secretaries, the Attorney-General and the Inspector-General of Police.
Easter: Akwa Ibom relaxes restriction order
The Akwa Ibom State Government has relaxed its 14 days restriction order in the state to enable Christians to join their counterparts world over to celebrate this year’s Easter.
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Edo guber: INEC to deploy 20,000 ad-hoc staff
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Pyrates urge Nigerian government to urgently arrest southern Kaduna crisis
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Military deploys special forces to curb Southern Kaduna killings
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Kogi community leader blames government for woes of Nigerian youths
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How 16 passengers died in Badagry boat accident – survivor
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President Buhari asked to call security chiefs to order
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Ondo inaugurates Operation Amotekun
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