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Cleric Enjoins Churches to Tap into Talents of Youths

Web News 11 September 2023 192 0

By Dayo Adu Churches have been enjoined to discover and nurture skills and talents in the youths to meet present day needs of the society rather than leaving them to go astray.  The Executive Assistant to the Oyo State Governor on Administration, Pastor Ìdòwú Ogedengbe gave the charge Continue Reading

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Ibadan Residents Urge Government to End Religious Violence, Killings

Web News 22 August 2023 245 0

By Dayo Adu The government at all levels has been urged to maintain a balanced relationship with the various religious groups so as to stamp out incidents of religious violence and killings in the country. A cross-section of residents in Ibadan made the call while speaking with Radio Nigeria on the occasion of International Day […]Continue Reading

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Pope Canvasses Diplomatic Solution to Niger Crisis

Web News 20 August 2023 325 0

Pope Francis on Sunday urged a diplomatic solution to a political crisis in Niger, sparked by a coup that threatens stability in the region. “I am following with concern what is happening in Niger, and join the bishops’ call in favour of peace in the country and stability in the Sahel,” said Pope Francis, addressing […]Continue Reading

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Oluwo/Isese Feud: Adeleke Cautions against Religious Crisis

Web News 20 August 2023 272 0

By Funmi Adekoya-Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has warned against religious conflict and confrontations in the state, stressing that all adherents of various religions should operate peacefully. Responding to the altercation between the Oluwo of Iwoland and the Traditional Religious Worshippers Association on the celebration of Isese festival, Governor Continue Reading

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Cleric Admonishes Families to be Mindful of Economic Realities

Web News 20 August 2023 608 0

By Jeffrey Ahonmisi Economic realities demand that families, particularly men, refrain from having children beyond their means. President of the Men’s Ministry, Assemblies of God, Oyo District, Professor Malachy Akoroda gave the admonition in a address at the District Men’s Convention, Assemblies of God, Apata, Ibadan. Professor Akoroda explained failure to Continue Reading

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PFN Bares Mind on Forthcoming Election Tribunal Ruling, ECOWAS

Web News 17 August 2023 367 0

By Dayo Adu The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, has called on politicians and the entire citizens to accept the verdict of the Presidential Election Tribunal when declared to enhance the healing and development of Nigeria. The body of Christian clerics gave the advice at a press conference marking the end of its three days […]Continue Reading

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Mosque Collapse: Death Toll Rises, JNI, CAN Seek Probe

Web News 13 August 2023 221 0

The death toll from the collapse of the 150-year-old Zaria Central Mosque, which led to the death of no fewer than eight worshippers on Friday, has risen to 12. At least four worshipers were earlier confirmed killed and seven others sustained injury as a section of the mosque collapsed on Friday during prayer session. The […]Continue Reading

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Mosque Collapse Claims Ten, CAN Condoles Bereaved Families

Web News 12 August 2023 294 0

The death toll from a mosque collapse in Zaria, in Kaduna State, has risen to 10, with seven injured. The Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Nuhu Bamali, who confirmed the incident, said the worshippers were in the second Sujud prayer when suddenly the affected portion of the mosque collapsed on those sitting directly at the section. […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Strike: Workers Observe Jumat at Entrance of Secretariat

Web News 4 August 2023 327 0

The Jumat service at Agodi Ibadan took a novel dimension on Friday as angry workers observed prayers at the entrance of the Secretariat. This  came on the heels of protests by the Oyo State workers and pensioners under the umbrella of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Union […]Continue Reading

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Paramount @20: Light at end of tunnel in life’s challenges – Pastor Coker

Web News 23 July 2023 361 0

By Adebola Ajayi Christians have been admonished to never lose hope over any challenge of life, rather they should take the advantage to be closer to God in fervent prayers, for victory. Pastor Segun Coker gave the charge at a thanksgiving service to commemorate the twentieth Anniversary of Radio Nigeria Paramount FM, held at the […]Continue Reading

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Paramount FM @20: Cleric Calls for Optimism

Web News 22 July 2023 310 0

By Adebola Ajayi Despite the prevailing dire economic condition, Nigerians should remain thankful to God at all times. The Chief Imam, Federal Secretariat Mosque, Oke-Mosan Abeokuta, Ogun State, Ustaz AbdulRafiu Adesina gave the charge in a Jumat service, as part of activities marking the twentieth Anniversary of Radio Nigeria Paramount FM Abeokuta. Ustaz Adesina stated Continue Reading

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Hijrah 1445 AH: Oyo Assembly Felicitates Muslim Community 

Web News 19 July 2023 261 0

By Mosope Kehinde The Oyo State House of Assembly has felicitated Muslim faithful in the state on account of the New Year Hijrah 1445 AH, which begins on Wednesday 19th July, 2023. The felicitation by the 10th House of Assembly came on the heels of the acceptance of Wednesday, 19th July, 2023 as the first […]Continue Reading

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Last Batch of Oyo Pilgrims Arrive Nigeria

Web News 19 July 2023 320 0

By Olawale Asake The last batch of Oyo pilgrims have returned to Nigeria from Saudi Arabia where they performed the holy pilgrimage to Islamic holy sites in Madinah and Makkah. The pilgrims, which left Jeddah at 10 pm on Tuesday night landed safely at the Murtala Muhammed Airport at 4:30am on Wednesday morning after a […]Continue Reading

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Hijrah 1445A.H: MMPN demands holiday for Islamic New Year         

Web News 19 July 2023 218 0

By Nafiu Busari For the umpteenth time, the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN,  has reiterated its call on the Federal and State governments in Nigeria to declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic Hijrah Calendar 1445 A.H, as a public holiday.  In the Hijrah 1445 A.H Message, the National President of MMPN, […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Declares Wednesday Public Holiday

Web News 18 July 2023 886 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has declared Wednesday, July 19, 2023, as a public holiday in the state in commemoration of this year’s Hijrah 1445. Wednesday, the first day of Muharram 1445AH, is the beginning of Islamic New Year. The announcement was made in a circular signed by the Chief of […]Continue Reading

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First Batch of Osun Hajj Pilgrims Arrives Lagos

Web News 6 July 2023 265 0

By Folake Oye 387 Osun hajj pilgrims have successfully landed in Lagos. The Secretary of the Board, Mr Bolaji Sanni made this known in a statement issued to newsmen on behalf of the Amir Hajj, Sheik Moruf Ishola. Sheik Ishola also disclosed that the second batch of 385 contingents has already departed the kingdom of Saudi […]Continue Reading

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NAHCON Records 13 Deaths in 2023 Hajj

Web News 3 July 2023 274 0

  National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, says six persons have reportedly died in the course of the Hajj rites in Mina and Arafat. NAHCON’s Head of Medical Mission, Dr. Usman Galadima, made this known during a Stakeholders’ meeting in Makkah, on Sunday. The deaths of the six pilgrims bring the total number of deaths […]Continue Reading

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Eid-el-Kabir: Gombe Extends Holiday to Friday

Web News 29 June 2023 218 0

The Governor of Gombe State Muhammadu Yahaya, has directed the extension of Eid-el-Kabir holidays to Friday. According to a press statement signed and released on Thursday by Jibrin Yusuf, on behalf of Gombe’s acting Head of Civil Service, Ahmed Abdullahi, the gesture was to ensure workers enjoy the festivities alongside their counterparts Nationwide. Yusuf’s statement Continue Reading

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Give to the needy in celebration of Eid-el-Adha – Alhaji Hamzat

Web News 28 June 2023 523 0

By Jeffery Ahonmisi The Chief Missioner, Muslim Association of Nigeria, MAN, Ibadan Branch, Alhaji Alarape Hamzat says the faithful should endeavor to give to the needy during this period and beyond. Alhaji Hamzat gave the admonition after the two Rakat prayers in celebration of the Eid-el-Kabir at the Muslim Association of Nigeria Eid Ground, Joyce […]Continue Reading

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Eid-el-Kabir: Makinde, Adeleke, Abiodun, Oyo Assembly, APC  Felicitate Muslim Faithful

Web News 28 June 2023 644 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has felicitated the Muslim Ummah in Oyo State and across the country on the occasion of the 2023 Eid-el-Kabir. The governor congratulated all residents of the state on witnessing the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah 1444 A.H., marking the 2023 Eid-el-Kabir, praying to Allah (SWT) to […]Continue Reading

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Ordination: Reverend Olagbaju Harps on Essence of Exemplary Lifestyle

Web News 27 June 2023 265 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo For Christians to enjoy the divine presence of God, they must choose to live holy lives all through their sojourn on earth. Provost, Cathedral of Saint James the Great, Oke Bola, Ibadan, The Very Reverend David Olagbaju stated this at the Trinity Ordination Service and Institution and Induction of The Venerable Johnson […]Continue Reading

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Cleric Admonishes Muslims on Adherence to Faith Tenets

Web News 27 June 2023 439 0

By Ibrahim Adeyemo An Islamic cleric, Ustaz Abdulqudus Abdulfatai has advised Muslims to only slaughter rams that were free from any form of deformities during the Eid- El-Kabir celebration. Ustaz Abdulfatai stated this in an interview with Radio Nigeria. The Islamic cleric noted that it was un-Islamic for any faithful to slaughter blind rams, one […]Continue Reading

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Eid-el-Kabir: Motor Parks Witness Low Passenger Patronage

Web News 27 June 2023 265 0

By Dayo Adu Motor Parks in Ibadan metropolis are experiencing low patronage as few passengers were seen travelling out of the state capital. Our correspondent, ‘Dayo Adu, reports that in some of the parks visited, few passengers were seen boarding vehicles to to other parts of the country as transport fares outside Ibadan and other […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Pilgrims Arrive Mina to Commence Main Rites

Web News 26 June 2023 224 0

By Nafiu Busari Pilgrims from Oyo State are now in Mina to prepare for some important Hajj rites. The pilgrims, numbering 1,446, left their hotels in Makkah for Mina at 5:30 am (3:30am Nigerian time) on Monday morning.  Mina, a valley in the South Eastern part of Makkah will accommodate the pilgrims for a couple […]Continue Reading

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We’ll ensure equity, fairness among religious groups – Oyo Dep. Gov.

Web News 25 June 2023 551 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government has assured the people of the state that the present administration would continue to ensure equity and fairness among all religious groups in the state. The State Deputy Governor, Chief Bayo Lawal gave this assurance while addressing Oyo pilgrims in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The Deputy Governor who is the Amirul […]Continue Reading