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CAN Urges MACBAN to Expose Criminal Herdsmen

President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Samson Ayokunle, has called on the leadership of the Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) to expose criminal herdsmen in the country so as to protect the image of President Muhammadu Buhari. The president made the call on Monday while dialoguing with representatives of MACBAN led by the association’s National Secretary, Baba Othman Ngadzarna and Alhaji Sidia Metankari, Daily Trust reports. The association...

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Gowon Calls On Nigerians to Take Cue from Late Evangelist Okoye

Former-interim Head of State, Yakubu Gowon has urged Nigerians to take cue from the exemplary life of dedication, value and service lived by late Evangelist Helen Okoye. Gowon gave his charge on Sunday at the services of songs for the deceased at the All Christian Fellowship Mission (ACFM), Maitama, Abuja. He stated that the late evangelist demonstrated great faith, praying for the repose of her soul while stressing the need to pray...

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Bishop Abioye Counsels Women to Marry Financially Committed Men

Vice President of the Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners’ Chapel) and senior pastor of the Abuja church (Goshen city), Bishop David Abioye has urged single ladies not to marry a man who is not financially committed. The bishop relayed this to congregants saying that marrying such men is highly unsafe for any woman as the financial aspect is very significant. While sermonizing he admonished men: “Don’t look for who to enjoy. ‘Sister...

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Nigeria Heading Towards Greatness- Osinbajo

Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo has said Nigeria is bound for greatness despite the current difficulties and challenges. Osinbajo, who is on a four-day visit to the United States, made the statement on Sunday while addressing the congregation during a service at a branch of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Bronx, New York, Punch reports. The vice president said difficulties precede greatness and it is impossible to progress...

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ICPC Apprehends Impersonators of Anglican Primate

Six members of a cybercrime syndicate have met their waterloo after officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) arrested them for allegedly impersonating the Primate of the Nigeria Anglican Communion, Most Reverend Nicholas Okoh. Disclosing this in a statement in Abuja on Sunday, the Commission’s Public Relations Officer, Rasheedat Okoduwa revealed that the John Kwasu led syndicate was rounded-up in Kaduna for allegedly using a fake Facebook...

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Justice Must Be Served-CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State has called for justice to be served on those executing genocide in the state and other parts of the country. The State CAN Chairman, Reverend Innocent Solomon made the call during a reception in honour of Reverend Caleb Ahima, on Wednesday at Jalingo. Solomon condemned the burning of worship centers and missionary institutions, adding that the attempt to throw the country into anarchy must...

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Catholic Clerics Discuss Issues of Insecurity

Catholic priests from the 36 states in Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja has converged at Kaduna on Tuesday to discuss issues of insecurity in the country. The gathering identified as the Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests’ Association took place at the Catholic Social Centre in Kaduna, the state’s Capital, Nation reports. The event, themed: ‘The Imperative of Good Governance for a secure and Prosperous Nation.’ featured...

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Rev. Ayokunle Re-Elected CAN President

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has on Tuesday re-elected Reverend Samson Supo Ayokunle as president of the association. The result was announced by Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, at the Ecumenical Centre, Abuja. Ayokunle won with 59 votes over that of the runner up, Reverend Caleb Solomon-Ahima, President, Fellowship of Christian Churches in Nigeria, who got 44 votes. According to the CAN constitution, Ahima is the Vice...

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Pastor Seeks Divorce Over Irreconcilable Differences

A Lagos based Pastor, Omotilewa Oke, has demanded the dissolution of marriage with his wife, Shola, over irreconcilable issues. Oke made the demand on Monday before a judge at Igando Customary Court, Lagos State. He said, “She fights me every day and also fights with neighbors over minor issues to the extent that people in our area know us for frequent fighting. “I knew that something was wrong and I asked her...

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Obaseki Joins Oba Ewuare II in Thanksgiving Service

Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, along with members of the State Executive Council have joined the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II in a special thanksgiving service to mark the successful completion of Ugie Ododua and Ugie Ivie ceremonies. The event celebrated on Sunday by Omo N’Oba N’Edo Ukuakpolokpolo at the Holy Aruosa Cathedral, Akpakpava Road, in Benin City had in attendance the governor, state Exco members, Palace Chiefs, Enigie,...

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