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Christmas: Show love to one another – Omo Woli Advises Nigerians

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By Olawale Asake

The District Superintendent, Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Mountain of Mercy, District Headquarters, Ojoo, Ibadan, Oyo State, Pastor Isaiah O. Alade, popularly known as “Omo Woli”, has admonished Nigerians to maintain peaceful coexistence.

Pastor Alade also emphasized the need for Christains to shun ungodly acts in the face of daunting challenges.

The cleric who gave the admonition in a message to commemorate this year’s Christmas on CAC, Ori Oke Aanu, Ojoo, Ibadan, enjoined Nigerians to use the Christmas Celebration to promote unity, peace, love and extend hands of friendship to the needy in order to improve on their living standard.

He called on Christians to draw closer to God, saying Christmas is about service to God and forgiveness, showing love to one another.

According to pastor Alade, Nigerians should not lose hope in the Country as God expected a show of love and promotion of peaceful co-existence among human beings irrespective of tribe or socioeconomic background.

Pastor Alade appealed to Nigerians not to perpetrate evil acts in order to earn a living or impress others, but to engage in meaningful and legitimate businesses that would give them rest of mind.

The Pastor in charge of Ori-Oke Aanu, however, advised people to spend moderately during the Christmas and New Year Celebrations.

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Make National Unity Priority, Cleric Tells New Administration

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By Banjo Kehinde

The topmost priority of the incoming administration of the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu should be the attainment of national unity.

This was the submission of an Islamic scholar, Sheikh Mohammad Apooyin at the 2023 Ramadan lecture of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Oyo State Directorate held at the agency’s office in Ibadan.

Delivering the lecture titled “Islam: Searchlight for Good Governance”, Sheikh Apooyin, who is a lecturer of Arabic and Islamic Studies at the University of Ilorin, Kwara state, said newly elected leaders in the country must, on the assumption of office, begin to look inwards to solve the issue of ethnoreligious sentiments.

Sheikh Apooyin said Nigeria was better as one indivisible entity and ethnic or religious sentiments must not be allowed to thrive in the country.

Earlier, in an address of welcome, the Oyo State Director, NOA, Mr Kayode Odedokun also harped on religious tolerance as a panacea to national development.

Mr Odedokun called on the Muslim faithful to use the month of Ramadan to seek the face of God and commit the nation’s affairs to his hands.

Highlights of the programme were special prayers for Nigeria and the NOA, as well as, the recitation of the Holy Qur’an.

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Cleric Cautions Christians against Shortcuts to Wealth

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Senior Evangelist Oluwafemi Oduse of Celestial Church of Christ, Orísun Iye Parish, New Garage, Ibadan says Christians should not allow worldly materials to make them miss eternal life. 

Senior Evangelist Oduse said this while delivering the Palm Sunday sermon at Celestial Church of Christ, Beulah Wonderful Parish, Alexander, Àpáta, Ibadan. 
According to the minister of God, people have been divinely ordained to be successful in their sojourn in the world, stressing the need for them to desist from looking for shortcuts to wealth. 
Senior Evangelist Oduse equally called on Christians to always give praise to God regardless of their situations. 

Members of Celestial Church of Christ, Beulah Wonderful Parish had earlier embarked on road evangelism, while distributing tracts and palm fronds to members of the public as part of activities to commemorate Palm Sunday. 
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Ramadan: Shun Sinful Acts- Cleric Tells Muslims

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As Ramadan enters the seventh day, the Chief Imam Ataqwa mosque, Awotan, Ibadan Ustadh Isiaq Abdulhameed wants muslims to move closer to Allah by increasing all prescribed acts of worship.

He stated this during a jumat service held in Ibadan.

The cleric enjoined muslims to imbibe the acts of almsgiving and feeding the poor to exemplify the teachings of Islam.

While calling on the faithfuls to shun sinful acts and turn to Allah for forgiveness, Ustadh Abdulhameed urged muslims not to allow distractions to deprive them of the obligation of worship and recitation of Quran.

Ustadh Abdulhameed enjoined muslims to take advantage of multiple rewards in Ramadan to move closer to Allah by increasing all prescribed acts of worship.

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Cleric Tasks Government On National Security As Citizens Await 2022 In High Spirits

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As Nigerians are in high spirit to usher in 2022, governments at all levels have been mandated to prevent repeat of incessant bloodshed, ritual killings, kidnap for ransom and poverty which characterized the outgoing year.
The Assistant General Overseer in charge of African mission of the Gospel Faith mission International, GOFAMINT, Pastor Samuel Okomolehin( d m r m d) stated this in Ibadan during his introduction as the senior pastor of Basorun Assembly of the church.


Pastor Okomolehin  who attributed the increasing crime rate in country to high level of youth unemployment said government needed to provide jobs for the youth to curb the the ugly trend and  consider how to make life more better for the citizens  The pastor  sought the cooperation of the resident pastor and the assembly members, for the church to experience turnaround in the coming years.


In his sermon entitled, ‘the seventy return with joy”, Pastor Okomolehin urged the congregation to be closer to God for victory over the devil.
Performing the formal introduction earlier, the minister in charge of region eleven of The Gospel Faith Mission International, GOFAMINT, Pastor Amos Akangbe, said the formal introduction of the Pastor Okomolehin to the church was in line with the policy of the church.
He urged members of the congregation to support the senior pastor in his quest for the transformation of the church.

Until his return to Africa as the Assistant General Overseer of GOFAMINT churches in the continent till date, Pastor Samuel Okomolehin was former Europe Coordinator of GOFAMINT in Europe between 2014 and 2020.

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Cleric Tasks UI Vice Chancellor On Service Delivery

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The 13th Vice Chancellor of the University of  Ibadan, Professor Kayode Adebowale have been told live up to the expectations of the people as he steers the affairs of the institution for the next five years.

The Pastor In Charge of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Oyo Province 2, Pastor Ayodeji Arije gave the admonition during the thanksgiving service of the new Vice Chancellor.

Pastor Arije who said Professor Adebowale is a pastor in the church explained that the expectations of people are higher when a pastor is made to assume the position of authority, 

The cleric stressed the need for Professor Adebowale to start small and progress in his achivement.

In his testimony, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale said the pressures of uncertainties almost influenced his withdrawal but for God’s sustaining power.

The Vice Chancellor who said he would not have emerged  as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan if linkage with high profile Nigerians and appointment strategies were considered as appointment parametres said God had been instrumental to his new position.

Aside top ministers of Oyo province in the Redeemed Christian Church of God and management of the University of Ibadan that graced the event, the thanksgiving service also featured special prayers for the institution and the new Vice Chancellor.

The thanksgiving service climaxed at the Trenchard hall of the institution with the entertainment of dignitaries and members of staff.

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8TH Diocesan Gleaners’ Harvest: Cleric, Ondo Governor Get Award Of Excellence

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No fewer than fifty nine eminent Nigerians including  The Diocesan Bishop and Archbishop of Ibadan Province, The Most Reverend Dr Segun Okubadejo and the Ondo state governor have been honoured with different awards for their immense  contributions to the growth and development of the Diocese of Ibadan North  Anglican church.

The event which marked the 8th Diocesan Gleaners’ Harvest Thanksgiving service was held at the Cathedral of Saint Peters, Aremo, Ibadan.

Addressing the congregation, The Diocesan Bishop and Archbishop of Ibadan Province, The Most Reverend Dr Segun Okubadejo commended the awardees for their selfless service to humanity and the church.

The Most Reverend Dr Okubadejo urged christians to continue to pray for peace and security in Nigeria.

Earlier in a sermon entitled: offer into God Thanksgiving and thanks offering due to him,

The Retired Bishop of Ijesha North Diiocese , The Most Reverend Dr Titus  Fajemirokun said christians must imbibe the habit of appreciating God whom he said his the source of human wealth.

Some of the award recipients including a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Akin Olujinmi, Chief  Olugnemiga Aborissade,  Ayotunde Fagbemi and wife of the former  Director of News, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Mrs Iyabo Afolabi said christians should give to the expansion of God’s kingdom without wavering.

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PFM 20TH Anniversary : Cleric Advises Journalists Against Fake News

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Media practitioners have been advised to always verify information before reportage.

The founder of Ewa Islam Islamic foundation and Chief Imam Labaika central mosque, Dalute Transformer, Ibadan, Alhaji Ismail Oluwakemi-Akeukewe gave the advice during a special Jumat service as part of activities marking 20th anniversary of Premier FM, 93.5.

Alhaji Oluwakemi-Akeukewe maintained that investigative journalism was essential to avoid circulating fake news.

The cleric stressed that balanced and objective news items would unite Nigerians and avoid chaos in the society.

Alhaji Oluwakemi-Akeukewe prayed for protection and constant promotion of management and members of staff of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Ibadan National Station and celebration of impactful years as flagship in broadcasting.

In a remark, the General Manager, Premier FM, 93.5, Ibadan, Alhaji Bashir Omotoso expressed appreciation to Ewa Islam foundation and prayed for sustained partnership with the Islamic organization.

Members of FRCN staff at the Jumat service included the chairman, Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, Oyo State, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi, the chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalist, FRCN, Ibadan, Alhaji Nafiu Busari, the chairman, Premier FM 20th anniversary planning committee, Mrs Doris Adeniyi.

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Ash Wednesday: Cleric Urges Faithful to Pray for Nigeria

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Christians have been reminded of the need to use the Lenten season to renew their relationship with God and pray for His divine intervention in the affairs of the country.

The very reverend father Lawrence Avro of Saint Anne’s Catholic Church Ibara Abeokuta, gave the advice while speaking with radio Nigeria on the commemoration of this year’s Ash Wednesday.

The very Reverend father Avro who explained that Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the forty day Lenten season of the death and resurrection of Christ, urged Christians to engage in prayers, fasting and arms giving.

 The Cleric noted that the reflection on the sufferings and death of Christ in a way put Christians in the mood for sorrow and repentance from sins.

He admonished the faithful to deny themselves of bodily pleasures in order to be free from every form of worldly distractions

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Cleric Calls on Christians to Love Unconditionally

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Christians have been reminded to love their neighbours unconditionally and assist them in times of need.
A cleric, Pastor John Goody stated this during a sermon in Ibadan.
Pastor goody noted that good deeds were necessary before seeking the face of god on personal matters.
Pastor goody opined that a selfless life as exemplified by jesus indicates that one has a good relationship with god.
The cleric also called on political office holders to put the interest of the masses as top priority.


Lillian Ibomor