Religion

Imbibe Fear Of God, Cleric Tells Nigerians

By Web News 677

Citizens have been encouraged to be hopeful of better a Nigeria despite the current challenges confronting the nation.

General Overseer, Voice Of El-shaddai For All Nation Ministry Incorporated, Agugu, Ibadan, Prophet Moses Omotoso gave the advice during the 25th Anniversary of the church.

The Cleric who noted that Nigeria is blessed with abundant human and natural resources blamed the socio-economic and political crises of Nigeria to bad leadership.

Prophet Omotoso however, said Nigerians should eschew criminal tendencies such as suicide, ritual killings and other social vices saying the country would experience political, social and economic transformation that would not only better their lots but attract foreign interests.

The Voice Of El-shaddai General Overseer said the celebration of the church’s 25th anniversary became needful in view of the numerous challenges that the church was able to overcome over the years.

In his goodwill message, the immediate past Head of News Department, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Elder Adenrele Ajisefinni said clerics in the country should be wary of receiving financial support from suspected criminals whose sources of wealth was unknown.

Elder Ajisefinni while urging the congregation to be alive to their religious responsibilities said sanity could only be restored to the nation when religious leaders preach the truth and challenge political office holders on their stewardship.

High points of the event included special prayer, ordination and thanksgiving.

Rotimi famakin

News

Media professionals must be passionate, dogged, thorough – Elder Ajisefinni

By Web News 764

Broadcast media professionals have been advised to lift the bar of professionalism and ethics in the discharge of their duties to reflect their role as the fourth estate of the realm.

The outgoing Director of News and Current Affairs, Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station, Elder Adenrele Ajisefinni gave the advice while featuring on Straight Talk, an interview programme on Premier FM 93.5, Ibadan.

Elder Ajisefini explained that any broadcast media professional that will stand out on the job must exhibit passion and dedication to duty.

He said lack of discipline is gradually becoming a clog in the wheel of progress in the media profession, urging them to be more thorough while discharging their duties.

Elder Ajisefini also advised his subordinates in Radio Nigeria to keep the flag of professionalism flying.

The FRCN boss appreciated God for the grace to retire after thirty-five years of meritorious service in the civil service.

Mosope Kehinde

News

Be Creative In Your News Reportage – Veteran Journalist Akinwale

By Web News 691

As media professionals, develop yourselves with modern techniques of news writing.

A veteran journalist, Mr Stephen Akinwale stated this while addressing members of staff of the News Department Of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station.

Mr Akinwale said acquiring knowledge through reading and research was necessary for journalists.

Mr Akinwale stressed the need for discipline among journalists while urging editors to be more creative in news writing.

Deputy Director News and Current Affairs Department, Elder Adenrele Ajisefinni lauded the veteran journalist for his commitment to the development of the journalism profession.

Elder Ajisefinni added that Radio Nigeria would continue to raise the flag as a pacesetter in news reportage.

Lillian Ibomor

Lifestyle

Stand firm in faith no matter what – Rev. Fatumbi

By Web News 1029

Christians have been encouraged to stand firm in their faith till the end irrespective of all challenges facing them.

Reverend John Fatumbi of Oja Oba Baptist Church made the call during the funeral service in honour of Princess Omoladun Oyebisi held at the church premises, Ogbomoso.

  • Deputy Director News and Current Affairs, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Elder Adenrele Ajisefini and ADNCA, Editorial Unit, FRCN Abuja, Mr Kayode Oyebisi, exchanging pleasantries at the funeral service of the latter’s mother

Reverend Fatumbi who said the deceased stood firm with the lord all through her time on earth urged all mankind to emulate her.

The cleric, who maintained that prevailing socio-economic and security challenges were enough to distract mankind from standing firm in faith, warned that only those who sustained their relationship with God till the end would wear the crown of life.

While stressing the need for holiness, the clergyman said death was not a choice but a must for all.

One of the children of the deceased, Mr Kayode Oyebisi of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN Abuja, described his mother as a rare gem whose impact would be felt.

In attendance were Deputy Director News and Current Affairs, Elder Adenrele Ajisefini , his counterpart in ICT, FRCN Ibadan National station, Alhaja Wosilat Salami, staffers of FRCN Abuja and other dignitaries including traditional rulers.

Adedayo Adelowo