Category Archives: Christianity
CAN Fumes over FG’s Insistence on Worship Centres Getting Wedding Licence
The Christian Association of Nigeria has faulted the Federal Government over its insistence that places of worship must obtain licences from the Ministry of Interior before conducting weddings under the Marriage Act. CAN’s Legal Adviser, Samuel Kwamkur who revealed this in an interview on Tuesday argued that churches had been contracting marriages without any issues … Continue reading
Archbishop Chukwuma Blames Government for Promoting Violence
The Anglican Communion Archbishop, Enugu Ecclesiastical Province, Most Reverend Emmanuel Chukwuma has on Tuesday criticized the Federal Government for introducing the Ruga settlement programme which has been suspended. Chukwuma spoke during a conference at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, organized by Grace Uzoma Okonkwo Foundation in collaboration with the Department of English and Literary … Continue reading
Rape Allegation: Pastor Omotosho Secures One-Day Trial Delay
The trial of rape and human trafficking against Nigerian pastor, Timothy Omotoso and his two co-accused have been rolled over for a day. This latest development came up just as a new trial was meant to start on Tuesday before Judge Irma Schoeman in the Port Elizabeth High Court. This, defence team prayed the court … Continue reading
Buhari Calls on Family of Slain Corper to Accept God’s Will
The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has urged the family of the late National Youth Corps member, Precious Owolabi, to accept his death as the will of God in good faith. Buhari, who was represented by his vice, Yemi Osinbajo, recently made a condolence visit to the family, advising the bereaved to take heart as … Continue reading
DFID Partners with Christian Group to Assist Disable Persons
Department for International Development (DFID) has joined efforts with the International Christian Development Organization (CBM) to offer humanitarian assistance to disabled persons in the North East region of Nigeria. Country Director of CBM, Bright Ekeremadu revealed this recently in Abuja at a workshop on Disability-Inclusion Humanitarian Action, Dailytimes reports Ekeremadu said the workshop was coming … Continue reading
Man Docked for Allegedly Stealing Church Musical Instrument
The police has arraigned one Oluwafemi Adeniran in a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for an alleged theft of musical instruments worth N1 million from a Church. The Prosecution Counsel, ASP Akpan Ikem, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on July 21 at about 11:50 a.m. at the Salvation Baptist Church, … Continue reading