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Love as Jesus Christ loved and died for humanity – Clerics

Web News 29 March 2024 631 0

By Rotimi Famakin The trial, suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ was brought to the fore through its demonstration by some youths of the Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Oke Padre, Ibadan. Speaking on the significance of Good Friday, the administrator of the Saint Mary’s Continue Reading

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Easter: Nigeria will triumph over her challenges – Tinubu

Web News 29 March 2024 149 0

By Rasheedah Makinde As Christians celebrate the victory of life over death, exemplified by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Nigeria will triumph over her challenges. President Bola Tinubu, who stated this in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, joined the Christian faithful to commemorate Easter, which he described […]Continue Reading

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Easter: Practice love and sacrificial living more – Makinde

Web News 29 March 2024 160 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has felicitated the Christian faithful in the state and across Nigeria on the occasion of the Easter festivities. The governor, who congratulated the Christians on witnessing another Easter season, called on them to use the special occasion to pray for Oyo State and Nigeria as well […]Continue Reading

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Easter: FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays

Web News 28 March 2024 137 0

By Daniel Adejo The Federal Government has declared Friday, March 29 and Monday, 1st April, as public holidays to mark the celebrations of 2024 Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively. The minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Aishetu Ndayako. He urged Christians and […]Continue Reading

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Abiodun Enjoins Muslims to Imbibe Spirit of Forgiveness

Web News 27 March 2024 114 0

By Abimbola Bamgbose Muslims faithful have been enjoined to imbibe the spirit of forgiveness as well as to let the act of kindness reflect in their lives during and after the month of Ramadan. The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun gave the admonition on Tuesday while speaking at a special iftar organised for the […]Continue Reading

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Adeleke Approves Construction of Hajj Camp

Web News 25 March 2024 770 0

By Funmi Ojo Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the construction of the Osun State Hajj Camp with immediate effect. Speaking at NASFAT Ramadan lecture in Osogbo, Governor Adeleke bemoaned a situation whereby Osun State is the only state in the Southwest without a Hajj camp, vowing to lay the foundation for Hajj Camp before the […]Continue Reading

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Palm Sunday: Ven. Akinboro Admonishes Nigerians on Virtues

Web News 24 March 2024 274 0

 By Bukola Bardi Congregants of St Thomas’s Anglican Church Isinkan Akure today commemorated the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ to Jerusalem with procession, prayers, and thanksgiving. The worshippers held palm fronds and walked through the popular Arakale Road through Oke-aro, then back to the church auditorium for a holy communion service and other activities for Continue Reading

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Palm Sunday: Be Christ like – Clergyman Advises Christians

Web News 24 March 2024 279 0

By Morenike Tony-Esan Christians must be humble in resembling Jesus Christ who rode on a donkey into Jerusalem.The Vicar,Saint Anne’s Church, Molete,Ibadan and Archdeacon,Molete Archdeaconry, the Venerable Olusegun Faleye gave the admonition in a sermon in commemorating Palm Sunday. The Vicar who described humility as a great virtue said with humility comes Continue Reading

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Makinde Pledges More Support for Islamic Bodies

Web News 24 March 2024 306 0

By Iyabo Adebisi The Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has attributed the successes recorded by his administration to the abiding peace in the state. The governor said this at the 10th Omituntun Annual Ramadan Lecture and anniversary awards, held at the Government House Arcade, Agodi, Ibadan.  Governor Makinde, who appreciated the various religious groups […]Continue Reading

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8th Day Fidau Held for Oba Lekan Balogun

Web News 22 March 2024 120 0

8th Day Fidau has been held for the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun who joined his Ancestors last week at 81. The event which took place at the popular Mapo Hall, Ibadan, Oyo State was witnessed by Muslims, Christians and traditionalists who prayed for the reposed soul of the late monarch, charging the […]Continue Reading

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Discharge your duty with the fear of Allah – Dr Akewula

Web News 21 March 2024 131 0

By Olawale Asake There is a need for the citizens and those in positions of authority to discharge their duties with the fear of God and ensure good governance to reposition the country for the better. A Senior Lecturer at the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Ibadan, Dr. Adams Akewula stated this […]Continue Reading

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Government need to tackle current economic crises – Most Reverend Abegunrin

Web News 21 March 2024 125 0

By Rotimi Famakin The Archbishop, Catholic Archdiocese of Ibadan, Most Reverend Dr Gabriel Abegunrin has charged federal and state governments to find lasting solutions to the current economic and security crises bedevilling Nigeria. The Most Reverend Abegunrin stated this at a news briefing on the state of the church and the nation at Saint Patrick Catholic […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Govt. Debunks Ramadan Support Fund

Web News 14 March 2024 127 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government has warned residents of the state to ignore a news trending on social media about Governor ‘Seyi Makinde approving the sum of N20,000 as 2024 Ramadan Support Fund. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Suleiman Olanrewaju, urges residents to be wary of fraudsters, noting that […]Continue Reading

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Ramadan: Ogun Muslim Council Advocates More Devotion, Good Deeds

Web News 14 March 2024 136 0

By Olusegun Folarin  The Ogun State Muslim Council, OMC, wants the faithful to remain steadfast, increase their devotion and embrace good deeds in a bid to maximise the gains of Ramadan. In a message to the people, as Muslims observe this year’s Ramadan, the council also encouraged Nigerians to avoid provocations and untoward behaviours under […]Continue Reading

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Support less privileged during Ramadan – Oyebanji

Web News 11 March 2024 129 0

By kezeem Ayodeji Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has extended his felicitations to the Muslims Ummah as the holy month of Ramadan commences. Governor Oyebanji in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, urged the Muslim Ummah to utilize the period for prayers, worship, almsgiving and support for the poor and […]Continue Reading

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Ramadan: Embrace Compassion, Gratitude, Senator Alli Urges Muslims

Web News 11 March 2024 125 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo As the crescent moon is sighted, signalling the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has urged Muslims to embrace the teachings of compassion, forgiveness and gratitude. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on […]Continue Reading

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Ramadan: Makinde Congratulates Muslim Ummah

Web News 11 March 2024 146 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has congratulated the Muslim Ummah in the state and across the world on the commencement of the month of Ramadan 1445. The governor, who described the holy month as a blessed month in which Allah rewards the worship of the Muslim Ummah, charged Muslims to increase their […]Continue Reading

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Muslims Commence Ramadan Fast

Web News 11 March 2024 118 0

By Nasir Malali/Simeon Ugbodovon Ramadan fast has commenced today Monday, 11th March. The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar confirmed the date as the first day of Ramadan in Nigeria. The Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar confirmed this in a broadcast at his palace in Sokoto on Sunday evening. He said, “Today Sunday the 29th Day of […]Continue Reading

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Mothering Sunday : Joint parenting goes a long way – Iluyomade Advises Parents

Web News 10 March 2024 681 0

By Morenike Tony-Esan The wife of a former Vicar at Saint Anne’s Church,Molete,Ibadan,Mrs Victoria Iluyomade has appealed to women to join hands with their husbands to train their children.Mrs Iluyomade made the appeal in a sermon at the church service commemorating this year’s Mothering Sunday.She explained that, it was only when parents jointly trained their Continue Reading

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Women, Bedrock of Society – NASFAT Missioner

Web News 8 March 2024 347 0

By Dayo Adu Women have been enjoined to see themselves as the bedrock of society and strive to effect positive change in all strata. Zonal Missioner NASFAT, Alhaji Sadalah Adekilekun, stated this while admonishing women after Jumat on the occasion of International Women’s Day held at NASFAT Mosque, Ajegunle, Mokola, Ibadan. Alhaji Adekilekun explained that […]Continue Reading

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Show more commitment and dedication in your service – Alhaji Olanipekun

Web News 4 March 2024 273 0

By Fasilat Lawal Nigerian leaders have been admonished to show more commitment and dedication in their service to God and humanity. Guest Speaker, Alhaji Musliyudeen Olanipekun, gave the admonition at the inauguration of Oyo Zone one 2024-2026 Executive Council of Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society, NAFSAT, held at its headquarters in Samonda, Ibadan.  Alhaji Olanipekun Continue Reading

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MSSN Decorates Matrons, Patrons, Unveils Plans for N1Bn Islamic Centre

Web News 4 March 2024 178 0

By Olawale Asake Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, MSSN, Oyo State Area Unit has decorated its patrons and matrons who have been found worthy in Islam to further strengthen the activities of the society. These include a foremost Professor, Abdulrasheed Aderinoye, Professor Hamdalat Olaniyan and the Chief Executive Officer, Kayrom Lee Gym and Fitness Centre, […]Continue Reading

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Mercy Once Again Ministry Celebrates 16th Anniversary in Grand Style

Web News 26 February 2024 156 0

By Olawale Asake It was jubilation and celebration galore on Sunday, 25th February 2024 as members of Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Ori Oke Aanu, Ojoo, Ibadan, ministers of God, friends and well-wishers across the country gathered to celebrate God’s faithfulness and grace upon the church at the 16th thanksgiving anniversary of Mercy Once Again Ministry. […]Continue Reading

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Sultan Inaugurates Iseyin Central Mosque, Advocates Unity among Nigerians 

Web News 23 February 2024 274 0

By Nafiu Busari The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar has enjoined all and sundry to close all ranks and allow peace to reign across the country, regardless of religious, tribal and political dichotomies. Alhaji Abubakar made the call in Iseyin during the inauguration of Iseyin Central Mosque which was renovated by Alhaji Ahmed Raji, […]Continue Reading

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Ash Wednesday: Uphold love in all you do – Reverend Father Fashola

Web News 14 February 2024 268 0

By Francisca Irekpita As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate Ash Wednesday, Christians have been urged to uphold love in their dealings with others irrespective of religious, social and tribal affiliations. The Reverend Father Anthony Fashola of the Catholic Diocese of Abeokuta made the call in an interview with Radio Nigeria in […]Continue Reading