2019 Polls: Presidential Candidates to Consult Christian Elders By Ololade Olatimehin Christian elders, under the auspices of National Christian Elders Forum (NCEF), said they have resolved to screen new presidential candidates for the 2019 general elections. The Christian elders, headed by Elder Solomon Asemota, SAN, are inviting new presidential candidates to a consultation meeting “as a result of calls by concerned Nigerians that NCEF should engage them following the recent press conference.”...

2019 Elections: Prelate Warns Promoters of Violence Against God’s Wrath By Samuel Mayowa An Onitsha based cleric has warned that politicians who promote violence in the 2019 general election will face God’s wrath. Handing out the warning on Monday was Samuel Uche, the Prelate of Methodist Church Nigeria, who reminded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that God would hold them responsible if the results of the elections get manipulated. NAN reports...

C.A.C at 100: Centenary Celebration Ends amidst Funfair By Oluwaseyi Jeje The Christ Apostolic Church (C.A.C) worldwide has over the weekend celebrated its centenary anniversary themed: “100 Years of Walking with God.” The glorious event, which took place at the Church’s camp ground at Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, started with the celebration and honouring of leaders in the history of the church who had done remarkably well in the evolution of the church....

“Politicians, Not Answers to Country’s Problem” – Osinbajo By Oluwaseyi Jeje Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has said that politicians do not have the answers to the country’s problems. The nation’s number two citizen made this known over the weekend while giving a speech during the centenary anniversary celebration of the Christ Apostolic Church Worldwide, Ikeji Arakeji, Osun State. Professor Osinbajo, while elaborating on the current dilemma of the country, stated...

Cross-River: Pastor, 1 other, beheaded in Communal Clash By Samuel Mayowa Renewed communal clashes in Cross-River State have claimed the lives of a pastor and a commercial motorcyclist after they were both beheaded. According to Daily Post findings, the tragic incident occurred over the weekend on Saturday along Adim in Ebom. The report revealed that one of the victims, George Lifted, who is the pastor of Champion Arena, Ebom in Abi Local...

Christian Apathy in Governance, a Recipe for Doom By Anne Bassey Over the years, Christians have exhibited apathy concerning the affairs of government, terming politics as a dirty game yet, complain when the method of governance adopted is wrong. President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Reverend Samson Olasupo Ayokunle in his bid to mobilize Christians to partake in 2019 elections, is admonishing Christians not to leave the helms of affairs...

2019 Elections: How Prepared Are Christians? By Ibrahim Lapinni Nigeria’s election is fast approaching. In less than 100 days, Nigerians, of all faiths and different walks of life will go to the polls in yet another journey of destiny to elect leaders who will preside over the affairs of the nation for another four years. Understandably, anxiety is heightening. The choice to be made is for the re-election of incumbent, Muhammadu Buhari...

ECWA Speaks on Leah Sharibu, Alleged Plot to Oust Christians from Northeast By Ibrahim Lapinni The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has cautioned that the sustained captivity of Leah Sharibu in the hands of Boko Haram insurgents was a clear indication that Christians are facing persecution because of their faith in Christ. This declaration came up just as the church noted that there is a strong attempt to eliminate Christians in the...

Plateau Government Pledges Rapid Relocation of IDPs to Their Ancestral Homes Ibrahim Lapinni Plateau State Governor, Barr. Simon Bako Lalong has assured the relocation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) back to their homes before the end of 2018 in its bid to ensure peace in the state. The Governor, represented by the Commissioner of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Hon. Bulus Bot, spoke during the Annual Reunion Church service and Thanksgiving of...

2019 Elections: Prophet Predicts Desired Leader Will Not Emerge By Anne Bassey Founder of Christ Apostolic Church, Adamimogo Outreach, Pastor Sam Olu-Alo, has issued a prophecy stating that the 2019 elections will not produce Nigerians’ desired leaders. The church founder who made the prophecy over the weekend at a crusade held at Power House, a branch of the church at Ogombo, Ajah, advised Nigerians to look beyond next year’s election for the...