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Ash Wednesday: Christians Urged to Retrace Their Steps To God

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By Lanre Omotoso Today is Ash Wednesday, it is observed in Christendom across the globe to mark the beginning of the annual forty-day Lenten season. The Lent which is mandatory for all Christian faithful as demonstrated by Jesus Christ, will lead to Easter celebration. To commemorate the day, Continue Reading

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NASFAT Gets New Leadership

Web News 5 February 2024 168 0

By Maxwell Oyekunle A new National Executive Council for the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Faith Society, NASFAT has been inaugurated. The inauguration which was held at the NASFAT Islamic Centre, Aseese, in Ogun State was witnessed by several prominent political and Islamic figures among whom were representatives of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and of his Kogi State […]Continue Reading

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Abiodun Celebrates Supreme Court’s Verdict with Thanksgiving

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Notable individuals, political associates, friends and family members of the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun turned out in colourful attires for a special thanksgiving service in commemoration of the Governor’s victory at the Supreme Court.  The event held at the St James’s Anglican Church, Iperu Remo was presided over by the Continue Reading

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Cleric Condemns Ibadan Explosion, Calls for prayers

Web News 20 January 2024 272 0

By Olawale Asake The District Superintendent of Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Ori Oke Aanu, Ojoo Ibadan, Oyo State, Pastor Isaiah Alade, popularly known as ” Omo Woli” has described the explosion that rocked Ibadan on Tuesday as unfortunate and devastating. The Cleric who stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria on the incident, noted that […]Continue Reading

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Sacrifices of fallen heroes significant – Right Reverend Oyero

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Bishop of the African Church, Ilaro, Ogun State, The Right Reverend Peter Oyero has appealed to Nigerians to sustain the hope for a better nation, despite the rising challenges confronting the country. The Right Reverend Oyero made the appeal at a Special Church Service in commemoration of this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day […]Continue Reading

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Cleric Calls for Optimism Amidst Current Challenges

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By Fasilat Lawal Nigerians should be optimistic that the current situation in the country will not persist The Assisting Minister, Methodist Church Ekotedo Ibadan, The Reverend Ben Ajayi gave the admonition during a sermon. The Reverend Ajayi explained that rather than being pessimistic that the country would not emerge out of the current economic challenges, […]Continue Reading

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CAN Protests Against Plateau Killings

Web News 8 January 2024 217 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has protested over the continuous killings in Plateau State and other parts of the country. The protest tagged “Plateau Peace Walk”, was led by the state CAN chairman, Reverend Polycarp Lubo, ECWA President, Rev Dr Stephen Baba Panya, COCIN President, Rev Dr Amos Mohzo, Bishop of Methodist church, Jos; Reverend Nkechi […]Continue Reading

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Avoid distraction in 2024, Pastor Akanji Tells Nigerians

Web News 7 January 2024 177 0

By Anthonia Akanji To achieve progress this year, people must be committed to their goals and avoid all forms of distraction. The General Overseer, World Outreach Revival Center, Adegbayi, Ibadan, Apostle Peter Akanji gave the admonition at the first Sunday of the year service held at the church . In a sermon entitled “He Crowns […]Continue Reading

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Cleric Urges Ruling Party to Embrace Opposition

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By Olawale Asake Pastor in charge of Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Ori Oke Aanu, Ojoo, Ibadan, Oyo State, Isaiah O. Alade popularly known as “Omo Woli” has called on the ruling Party and its leaders to embrace all-inclusive administration rather than revenging what transpired with oppositions before the elections. He made the call while speaking […]Continue Reading

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Provide necessary amenities for Nigerians – Pastor Alade tells Government

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By Olawale Asake Shepherd-in-charge of Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Ori-Oke Aanu, Ojoo, Ibadan, Oyo State, Pastor Isaiah O. Alade has called on the government to provide necessary amenities that will alleviate Nigerians from poverty in the country. Pastor Alade made the call while speaking with Radio Nigeria after the Crossover Prayers and Praises on the […]Continue Reading

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Christmas might remain a mere ritual if… – Bishop Badejo

Web News 26 December 2023 124 0

By Kayode Oguntona Until the crisis of hunger, bloodshed, injustice and prevailing sufferings around the world today are properly addressed, the Christmas celebration may continue to be a mere ritual. The Bishop, the Catholic Diocese of Oyo, the Most Reverend Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo who stated this in his Christmas message in Oyo Town noted that […]Continue Reading

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Cleric Charges Government on Enabling Environment For Jobs Creation

Web News 25 December 2023 142 0

By Ali Rabiu (Ilorin) Governments at all levels have been urged to create an enabling environment for job creation to ensure economic prosperity in the country. The Bishop of Diocese of Kwara (Anglican Communion) and Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria, Kwara State Branch, Right Reverend Sunday Adewole made the call while delivering his Christmas sermon […]Continue Reading

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Religious Leaders Call Faithful, Government to Task

Web News 25 December 2023 213 0

Lilian Ibomor/Fasilat Lawal/Modupe Toba Exemplary lifestyle and milk of kindness to others were the thrusts of messages from pulpits in some churches in Ibadan as Christians join the rest of the world to celebrate Christmas. Radio Nigeria correspondents who visited churches that held services, also noted that the congregations used the occasion to appreciate God. […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Helmsman Sends Best Wishes, Solicits Support

Web News 25 December 2023 183 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has called on Christians to follow the footsteps of Jesus Christ by showing love to others and cooperating with the leadership of the society. The governor equally called for more prayers for the state and Nigeria, stating that the challenges facing the country are not insurmountable […]Continue Reading

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Cleric urges Nigerians to live a life of humility

Web News 25 December 2023 192 0

By Rotimi Famakin As Nigerian joins the rest of the world to mark this year’s Christmas day, Nigerians have been told to imbibe the life of humility which the birth of Jesus Christ represents. Speaking with Radio Nigeria on the significance of the day, the Pastor-in-charge, Region Eleven of the Gospel Faith Mission International, Jeroam […]Continue Reading

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Christmas: Oyo Speaker Says Life Thrives Where Love Abounds

Web News 25 December 2023 269 0

By Mosope Kehinde The Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, who is the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has felicitated Nigerians on this year’s Christmas. Hon. Ogundoyin as well urged them to spread love amongst themselves in line with the central message of the birth of Jesus Christ. […]Continue Reading

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Countries Marking Christmas on Other Days Besides December 25

Web News 25 December 2023 246 0

Christmas, the widely celebrated holiday marking the birth of Jesus Christ, is observed on December 25th in many parts of the world. However, some countries have unique traditions and distinct dates for commemorating this festive occasion. Wonder why the discrepancies, well it is rooted in history. In some countries, Christmas Day is observed either on […]Continue Reading

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Christmas: Extend love to one another – Rev. Adika

Web News 24 December 2023 174 0

By Lilian Ibormor Christians have been reminded to fully utilize this Christmas period to extend love to one another and to the less-privileged in society. Reverend Lawrence Adika of Molete Baptist Church, Challenge, Ibadan stated this during a sermon to mark this year’s Christmas celebrations. Reverend Adika was of the opinion that without the extension […]Continue Reading

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FG Declares Holidays for Christmas, New Year Celebrations

Web News 22 December 2023 169 0

The Federal Government has declared Monday, and Tuesday, December, 25 and 26 2023, and Monday, January 1, 2024, as public holidays to mark Christmas and New Year’s Day celebrations, respectively. The Hon. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government felicitates with Christians and all Nigerians at […]Continue Reading

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Police Roll Out Intervention Lines Ahead of Christmas, New Year

Web News 22 December 2023 201 0

By Rasheedah Makinde A few days before the celebration of Christmas and New Year, security operatives in Oyo state say they have put various measures in place to ensure that people enjoy a crime-free Yuletide. Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC Oyo state commandant, Dr Michael Adaralewa said the command had deployed two thousand, […]Continue Reading

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God can fix Nigeria – Pastor Adeboye

Web News 20 December 2023 279 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has reassured Nigerians that God is capable of fixing the country.  Pastor Adeboye said this in Abeokuta on the occasion of the Christmas Carol and service of Nine Lessons organized by the Ogun State Government. In the sermon entitled “Jesus […]Continue Reading

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Wage Award in the Pipeline, Oyebanji Assures Workers at Xmas Carol

Web News 19 December 2023 202 0

By Kazeem Ayodeji Ekiti State Government says it has finalized a decision on the payment of wage awards to its workers as part of efforts to cushion the effects of economic hardship on them. Governor Biodun Oyebanji disclosed this at the 2023 Christmas carols and lessons organized by the state government at the Obafemi Awolowo […]Continue Reading

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Ismail Akindele Becomes Baba Adeen of Owu Kingdom

Web News 19 December 2023 214 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke The Olowu of Owu Abeokuta, Professor Saka Matemilola has assured the sons and daughters of Owu kingdom that their meaningful contributions to the kingdom’s growth would not go unnoticed.  Oba Matemilola gave the assurance at the ceremony for the installation of a renowned Owu-born business mogul, Alhaji Ismail Akindele as the Baba Adeen Continue Reading

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Agbotomokekere Urges Qur’an Graduands to Be Good Ambassadors

Web News 18 December 2023 200 0

By Nashirdeen Sherifdeen Two hundred students have graduated from the 11th edition of the one-year Qur’an camping memorization programme of Muhasasa Al-Ihsan Charitable Endowment Foundation, Ibadan, organized in collaboration with the Arabic Institute of Nigeria, Elekuro, Ibadan. Sixty-five of the graduands, whose ages are between 12 and 20 years are orphans who were Continue Reading

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Makinde Promises Renovation of Govt. House at Christmas Carol Service

Web News 18 December 2023 224 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde has promised to renovate the entire Oyo State Government House building including its Church and Mosque and other structures on the premises in the coming year. This is just as the governor promised to pay civil servants in the state a 13th-month salary before the new year. The governor gave these assurances […]Continue Reading