Category Archives: Politics
Catholic Bishop Tells Nigerians to Trust INEC
Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Paulinus Ezeokafor has called on Nigerians to keep faith with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and adjust to the inconveniences caused by the shift in the dates of the elections. The Bishop gave the advice at a news conference in Awka on Sunday, adding that people should stop blaming … Continue reading
Election: Pastor Enenche Seeks for Calm from Nigerians Following Postponement
Following Saturday’s election postponement by the country’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Paul Enenche has sought for calm from Nigerians. The Pastor who made the plea on Sunday at the Glory Dome told Nigerians that no institution or group of people will intentionally agree to … Continue reading
Without Prayers, Elections May Not Hold –CAN Cautions
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has issued a warning to Nigerians that except they pray this week, the general elections may not hold. CAN President, Rev. Samson Ayokunle while making the call on Sunday at the Trinity Baptist Church, Ajobo, Ibadan, Oyo State, advised Nigerians that the prayers are necessary if they want the … Continue reading
PFN Condemns Last Minute Election Postponement
President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Reverend Felix Omobude, All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Kebbi State chapters have condemned the postponement of the February 16, Presidential and National Assembly elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In statements issued by the PFN president; APC chairman, Bala Sani Kangiwa … Continue reading
Election: Catholic Church Dedicates Feb. 23 To God
Worshippers at the Saints Peter and Saint Paul Catholic Church, Tedi, Lagos on Sunday dedicated Feb. 23 to God for a successful general election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Church had previously consecrated Feb. 16 before the postponement of the elections. Rev. Father Ben Alozie who anchored the prayer session described … Continue reading
CAN, Southern Kaduna Attack El-Rufai Over Killings
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Southern Kaduna People’s Union (SOKAPU) and the Adara Development Association has attacked Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai over the killings in Kajaru Local Government Area of the state. The Kaduna State’s chapter of CAN, SOKAPU and Adara people in their separate reactions called the governor a liar and … Continue reading