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American Gospel Singer, Ron Kenoly Admonishes Christians on True Worship
By Taiwo Akinola/Olutola Daramola Those that worship God must worship Him in spirit and in truth. This scriptural verse found in John 4:24 formed the basis of the submission of an American gospel singer, Dr Ron Kenoly, during a worship programme held in Ibadan. Dr Kenoly emphasised that God prioritised worship, hence the need for…
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Easter: Practice love and sacrificial living more – Makinde
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…
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Palm Sunday: Be Christ like – Clergyman Advises Christians
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 patience,peace and gentleness.…
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Religious Leaders Call Faithful, Government to Task
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.…
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Ordination: Reverend Olagbaju Harps on Essence of Exemplary Lifestyle
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…
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Easter Celebration: Muslim Faithful Felicitate Christians
Nigerian Muslims, under the leadership of the President-General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, have congratulated Christians on the Easter celebration. In a statement by NSCIA’s Deputy Secretary General, Salisu Shehu, and addressed to the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Daniel Okoh the NSCIA stated that Easter…
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Goodwill Messages as Christians Mark Easter
By Bolanle Adesida/ Funmi Adekoya/Mojisola Oladele Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on Christians to pray fervently for Nigeria during this Easter celebration. In his Easter message signed by his Chief Press Secretary Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun said all the challenges confronting the country were surmountable with prayer. Governor Abiodun also called for…
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Olufunke Tinubu’s Service: Cleric Charges Christian on Truthfulness
Christians have been urged to be truthful in their daily dealings as everyone would give account on judgment day. Clergyman, Reverend Adediwura Adeoye made the call during a sermon at the Thanksgiving Service of the Late Mrs. Olufunke Abebi Tinubu held at Union Baptist Church, Odi Olowo, Osogbo, Osun State. Reverend Adeoye emphasized that Christians…
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Easter: Gov. Abiodun Enjoins Christians to Pray for Nigeria
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on Christians in the state to pray for Ogun state and Nigeria during this Easter celebration. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun said Jesus had made greatest sacrifice and his resurrection should serve as an assurance that the country would surmount…
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Humility, the hallmark of Christlikeness – Cleric
A priest at Saint Anne’s Church, Molete, Ibadan, The Reverend Samuel Aina has advised Christians to emulate the humility of Jesus Christ which he exhibited during his lifetime.The Reverend Aina gave the advice in a sermon during the Palm Sunday service held in the church.He explained that Jesus Christ throughout his lifetime preached humility and…
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Emulate Jesus Christ’s Virtue – Shina Peller urges Christians on Christmas
A federal lawmaker representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency, Oyo State, Honourable Shina Peller has identified humility, love, peace, unity, justice, tolerance and righteousness as some of the things that Jesus Christ stood for, which must be emulated by all Christians. Hon. Peller stated this in an official statement made available to the press as his felicitating…
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Cleric Tasks Christians On Righteousness
The remains of Mr Titus Olasunkanmi Omidiji have been buried with admonition to christians to live a life that would make them to reign with Jesus Christ, after death. The Bishop of Egba Diocese of Anglican Communion, the Reverend Emmanuel Adekunle gave the charge in a sermon at the funeral service held in Christ Anglican…
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FG declares Friday, Monday public holiday for Easter celebration
The Federal Government has declared Friday 2nd and Monday 5th April 2021, Public Holidays to mark this year’s FG declares Friday, Monday public holiday for Easter celebration In a statement, Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who urged Christians to emulate the attributes of forgiveness, kindness, humility, love, peace and patience, which were demonstrated by…
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Demonstrate the spirit of brotherliness – Gov. Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has congratulated Christians in the state on the occasion of the 2020 Christmas, calling on them to use the opportunity of the season to pray for the state and its leadership.In a Christmas message signed by his Chief Press Secretary,Mr Taiwo Adisa, the governor equally urged Christians across the…
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Love for God Comes First – Cleric
Christian have been reminded not to allow distractions from this world affect their relationship with God.A cleric Pastor John Goody stated this in an interview with Radio Nigeria in Ibadan.Pastor Goody stressed that many Christians have allowed themselves to be carried away by love for money thereby forgetting the kingdom of GodPastor Goody said many…
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Cleric Advices Christians to Awaken Their Political Consciousness
Restructuring Nigeria, as well as the need for christians to develope more interest in business, security and politics in order to drive rapid national development formed the bases of Ibadan Varsity Christian Union Alumni Association conference, reunion 2020 held at the chapel of resurrection University of ibadan. Radio Nigeria was at the venue of the…
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Don’t let Covid-19 stop you from worshiping God – Reverend Akinlade
Every Christian has the responsibility of service unto God irrespective of denomination. Senior Pastor, Foursquare Gospel Church, Bodija, Ibadan, Reverend Williams Akinlade gave the charge during an interview with Radio Nigeria. Reverend Akinlade who said obedience to God attracts blessings urged the faithful to ensure righteousness always. Reverend Akinlade, however, advised Christians not to relent…
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The Significance of Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is a Christian holy day of prayer and fasting which falls on the first day of Lent, the six weeks of penitence before Easter. It was the practice in Rome for penitents to begin their period of public penance on the first day of Lent in preparation for their restoration to the sacrament…
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Pursue perfection in all you do – Pastor Alloh
Christians have been advised to be perfect in their ways, as the Lord commanded. One of the Assistant Pastors, Foursquare Gospel Church, Bodija Ibadan, Pastor Olaitan Alloh gave the advice during his Sunday sermon. Pastor Alloh who noted that, if the world was filled with holiness, the devil’s work would be destroyed, hence the need…
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PMB Felicitates with Nigerians on Christmas
President Muhammadu Buhari has enjoined Nigerians to imbibe and demonstrate the essence of Christmas to facilitate peaceful co-existence, which will in turn usher in progress. In a message, President Buhari said love; goodwill among ethnic groups; giving and sharing; strengthening bonds of brotherhood and good neighbourliness; would promote and sustain unity and development. He said…
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Xmas: Clerics Call for Humility, Moderation
The world is globally celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ known as Christmas, first, with services across the churches. Radio Nigeria crew of reporters went round some churches in Ibadan to gather different messages on the significance of the birth of Jesus Christ. At Assemblies of God Church, Apata, Ibadan members dressed gorgeously in different…
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Xmas: Let us Imbibe Christ’s Virtue – Gov. Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has urged Christians, residents of Oyo State and Nigerians in general to ensure they live in peace and harmony in the spirit of Christmas. A statement by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa urges Christians to imbibe the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose birth is being…
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Report: Significance of Christmas
As Christmas is being celebrated today, Radio Nigeria Progress FM correspondent Blessing Agboola takes a look at the significance of the celebration in Christendom. His report
