Category Archives: Politics
Israeli Embassy Kicks-Off Inaugural Old Testament Bible Contest in Nigeria
The Isreali Embassy in Nigeria in collaboration with the Israeli Ministry of Education, Christians United for Israel (CUFI) and other friends of Israel has flagged off the inaugural National Old Testament Bible Contest in Nigeria. This was contained in a statement issued by the embassy and signed by the Deputy Chief of Mission at Embassy … Continue reading
Church Calls on Federal Government to Rescue Leah Sharibu
Director of social communications, Lagos Catholic Archdiocese, Monsignor Gabriel Osu, has called on the Nigerian government to rescue Leah Sharibu, just as Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), declared a three-day prayer for her release. A letter issued by the General Secretary, ECWA, Reverend Yunusa Nmadu Jnr, was forwarded to all branches of the church worldwide … Continue reading
Boko Haram Threatens to Kill Abducted Leah Sharibu
Kidnappers of the Nigerian Christian girl, Leah Sharibu, kept in captivity due to her faith have threatened to kill her. Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) received the report from an Intel updating them on Leah Sharibu’s welfare. The 15-year-old was kidnapped earlier this year by a Boko Haram faction from her school in Dapchi, Yobe state … Continue reading
Human Trafficking: Edo State Warns Churches, Religious Leaders
The Edo State Taskforce Against Human Trafficking, has issued a warning to pastors of some Christian denominations, particularly the Pentecostal churches to desist from promoting irregular migration and the trafficking of people in the State or face imprisonment. The taskforce said in a statement that, “these offences are highly prohibited and punishable under ‘the Edo … Continue reading
2019 Elections: CAN President Signs Peace Deal
President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Reverend Samson Ayokunle, has on Tuesday in Abuja signed a peace treaty promising to ensure peaceful atmosphere before, during and after the 2019 general elections. The treaty was signed by Prelate of Methodist Church, Reverend Samuel Uche on behalf of CAN President, alongside Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad … Continue reading
Anglican Bishop Cautions Buhari against Contesting in 2019
Bishop of Diocese of Ondo, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Stephen Oni, has advised President Muhammad Buhari to forgo his re-election bid in 2019. Punch News reports that the clergy made this known at the swearing-in and inauguration of a new chancellor and officials at the Cathedral Church of St. Stephen, Oke-Aluko in Ondo State. … Continue reading