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  • BREAKING! Renown Prof of History, Ven Obaro Ikime is dead

    BREAKING! Renown Prof of History, Ven Obaro Ikime is dead

    Renown Professor of History, Obaro Ikime is dead.

    TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports his bossom friend, AM Akpieyi made this disclosure in a short message announcing the passage of the world acclaimed historian.

    “I am deeply saddened to announce that my mentor, my Head of House and Head of School, internationally renowned Historian, Prof. ( Venerable) OBARO IKIME ( GCU 1950 SEPTEMBER SET) transited today to glory at about 05: 30pm in Ibadan.

    He is survived by his beloved wife of some 60 years, HANNAH, and his sons, MAZINO, MAINO and daughter, MAJIRO.
    May his soul RIPP.

    Obaro Ikime is a retired professor of history, a fellow and former president of the Historical Society of Nigeria.

    The retired priest of the Anglican Communion and former member of the University of Ibadan Governing Council.

    Details shortly…

  • Put God first above everything, 106yr-old monarch tells subjects

    Put God first above everything, 106yr-old monarch tells subjects

    THE Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom, HRM, Dr, (OVIE) R. L. Ogbon, Ogoni-Oghoro 1, Royal Canon, OON, Chairman, Council of Traditional Rulers Urhobo Nation Friday marked his 106 years birthday with a thanksgiving, calling on his subject to put God first in all they do.

    The World oldest monarch made the call during his 106 years birthday held in Ogoni Olomu.

    The only Anglican Communion ordained Royal Canon who was rumoured dead made a triumphant entry on arrival from medical leave to a tumultuous cheers.

    Rumours of the death was rife when the monarch travelled for medical attention sometimes in December.

    The Ohworode was driven into the palace by his eldest son, Prince Godwin Ogbon hours after the service has commenced with doubting Thomases misunderstanding his absence as confirmation of his death.

    Before his birthday speech, the Ohworode tagged ‘longevity king’ sang songs of praises to God and stated that a man only dies when God approves it.

    According to him, “God I thank you for your grace, please open your ears to give me long life so I can do that which pleases you all the time.

    “Many people came here today for various reasons because I have been away, but I am here today to thank God. Fear God and do his will. In whatever you do, call on God daily.

    “Do your best to follow God’s directive in your life. Have clean hands, avoid stealing, avoid embezzlement of public and individual funds.

    “Avoid sexual relationship with other people’s wives and your relatives. Learn to love, forgive and be free of hatred, avoid jealousy and be contented, avoid alcohol and drugs abuse.” the monarch added.

    Source: Vanguard

  • OYO: Anglican Bishop, wife, driver abducted by gunmen

    The Bishop of Jebba Diocese (Anglican Communion) Kwara State, Rt. Rev Aderogba Adeyinka Oluwaseun, his wife, Oreofe and his driver have been abducted by gunmen.

     

    Confirming the incident, Oyo Police Command noted that they were abducted on Sunday around 8:30p. at an isolated area along New Oyo/Ogbomoso Expressway.

     

    Oyo Police spokesperson, Adewale Osifeso, a Superintendent of Police, said the report of the abduction was lodged by one Rev Adekunle Adeluwa at the Atiba Divisional Police headquarters, Oyo.

     

    Osifeso however said the Command has initiated an intensive manhunt for their abductors.

     

    Narrating how the abduction allegedly took place, the Police spokesperson in a statement said preliminary investigations revealed that the victim’s vehicle developed what seemed a mechanical fault while traveling from Yewa, Ogun State to Jebba, Kwara State en route an isolated area along New Oyo/Ogbomoso Expressway.

     

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) gathered that the suspected abductors could have taken advantage of the issue with the vehicle to carry out the nefarious activity.

     

    A source hinted the abductors have demanded a ransom of N50m.

     

    The source hinted that a former Vice Chancellor of the Ajayi Crowther University, Professor Dapo Asaju was contacted by the abductors but the claims could not be confirmed as of the time of filling this report.

     

    No official statement has also been released on the development by the Church too.

     

    Osifeso statement reads: “On Sunday 12/06/2022 at about 2100HRS, One Rev. Adekunle Adeluwa reported to the Command through an incidented report at Atiba Divisional Police Headquarters, Oyo town that at about 2030HRS, One Bishop Rt. Rev Aderogba of Jebba Diocese, Kwara State in the Company of his Wife and driver were abducted.

     

    “Preliminary investigations reveals that the Victim’s vehicle developed what seemed a mechanical fault while traveling from Yewa, Ogun State to Jebba, Kwara State enroute an isolated area along New Oyo/Ogbomoso Expressway.

     

    “The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations of the Command is in Charge of the rescue operation that has commenced since 2100HRS of Sunday 12/06/2022.

     

    “All the tactical teams of the Command Anti-Kidnapping squad, Ambush Squad, Puff Adder, Police Mobile Force (PMF), Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) and Conventional Police personnel along with local hunters and vigilantes are all involved in the rescue operations.

     

    “Meanwhile discreet investigation led by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) is simultaneously been vigorously embarked upon to ensure that the victims are rescued unhurt.

     

    “While enjoining members of the public to report any suspicion to the nearest Police Division or formation, credible and timely information, the General Public are assured of their safety as the go about their lawful activities.”

  • CYBER CRIME: ICPC arraigns 4 persons for N30.4m fraud

    The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Jehu Kwasu, 40, and three others for over N30.4 million fraud, by impersonating an ex-Primate of Anglican Communion, Nicholas Okoh.

     

    The accused persons were arraigned before Justice C. Oba of the Federal Capital Territory High Court 32, Apo, Abuja.

     

    Other three accused persons are Etubi Aliyu, Abdulrahman Muazu, and Usman Abdulaziz.

     

    In the charge, the ICPC accused the four of impersonating Okoh by faking his Facebook account bearing his picture and name; and using the same account to defraud unsuspecting members of the public by raising funds to purportedly bring the corpse of the former Primate’s deceased brother to Nigeria.

     

    The court was also informed of how the accused persons used their bank accounts and that of some of their friends to perpetrate the fraud.

     

    According to a statement on Sunday by the ICPC spokesperson, Mrs Azuka Ogugua, titled, ‘ICPC arraigns impersonator of ex-Primate of Anglican Communion, others over N30.4m fraud, the accused were alleged to have also used some of their accomplices as fronts to withdraw part of the N30.4 million paid into their accounts as well as transfer some money to other accounts specifically opened for their illicit transaction.

     

    It said, “The defendants were also accused of using falsified National Identity cards to open numerous fraudulent bank accounts with fake names of individuals to carry out their criminal acts.

     

    “The commission, in a 17-count charge preferred against the first and second defendants; and eight and ninth-count against the third and fourth defendants respectively, averred that their action of obtaining by pretence was contrary to section 1(1) and punishable under section 1(3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2010.”

     

    The accused persons reportedly pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were read to them.

     

    Counsels to the first defendant, Sadiq Lawal, and the second, third and fourth defendants, Abdulrazak Jibril, respectively, prayed the court to grant their clients bail, which was not opposed by the ICPC counsel, Sulaiman Abdulkareem.

     

    The judge admitted the accused persons to bail in the sum of N20m each and two sureties each in like sum who must have fully developed properties in the FCT.

     

    However, owing to their inability to fulfil the bail conditions, they were remanded in the Kuje Correctional centre.

     

    The case has been adjourned till May 18 and 19, 2022 for the commencement of hearing.

  • ‘NADECO Bishop’, Rt Revd Peter Awelewa Adebiyi dies, aged 79

    ‘NADECO Bishop’, Rt Revd Peter Awelewa Adebiyi dies, aged 79

    The pioneer Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion; Rt Revd Peter Awelewa Adebiyi has died, aged 79.

    Bishop Adebiyi’s death was announced in a statement signed by his first son, Adeboye, on behalf of the family.

    Adebiyi was the bishop of Lagos West Anglican Diocese from 1999 until 2013. He retired having clocked the mandatory 70 years’ retirement age.

    He was born on April 27, 1943, to Chief Samuel Ogunmola and Madam Alice Fatinuwe Adebiyi. Both of them, of blessed memory, were from Osi-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

    Bishop Adebiyi lectured at the University of Ado-Ekiti (UNAD), now Ekiti State University (EKSU) for many years before his call to the ordained ministry.

    He was ordained a deacon in 1970 and a priest in 1971. He served as a priest at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Ilawe Ekiti.

    Adebiyi was preferred a canon in 1983 and was the Vicar of Archbishop Vining Memorial Church, Ikeja between 1987 and May 1993.

    He was collated an archdeacon in 1990 and consecrated Bishop of Owo Diocese on May 26, 1993.

    In 1999, Bishop Adebiyi was translated to the See of the Diocese of Lagos West.

    As the Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, he made a great impact by building the diocese from the scratch.

    He worked tirelessly to build and transform the Diocese into an enviable and formidable institution.

    During his tenure, the Diocese hosted all the Bishops in Africa at an event known as “African Anglican Bishops Conference” in November 2004.

    He also carried out many strategic projects and reforms in the diocese. His pioneering efforts were indeed legendary and unmatched.

    Before his retirement, Bishop Adebiyi, through his evangelical activities, was heavily involved in church planting, and youth development programmes. He made the Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion) a model which was the vision and mission of the church.

    This earned him the name “Peter the church planter”.

    The late bishop was greatly burdened by the socio-political challenges in the country and was actively involved with the progressive forces to enthrone democracy and good governance.

    He contributed immensely to the development of his hometown; Osi Ekiti, which he loved so much. He touched many lives both at home and abroad.

    Adebiyi joined the league of those who battled the military in the post-June 12 annulment years. This earned him the tag, “NADECO Bishop”.

    He wrote several papers and was a regular face in the media calling on the government to be sensitive and respond to the critical questions in society.

    Burial arrangements will be announced by the family.

  • Why Buhari must convene national conference now – Anglican Primate

    Why Buhari must convene national conference now – Anglican Primate

    The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican, Most Reverend Henry Ndukuba has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to as a matter of urgency convene a sovereign national conference.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Primate Ndukuba called on Buhari to convene the sovereign national conference of ethnic nationalities, groups and regions to address issues threatening the corporate existence of the country.

    The Primate gave the advice at the opening of this year’s Abuja Diocesan Synod that was held at the Cathedral Church of Advent Life Camp, Abuja.

    Ndukuba, who expressed concern over the present state of insecurity, destruction of public facilities and agitations said the conference would bring together political, traditional and other opinion leaders to proffer amicable resolutions for building a stronger and safer Nigeria.

    He stressed the need for state governments to take every step to secure their states and place National interest above personal ambition.

    While stressing that the unity of Nigeria is not negotiable and must be defended, the Anglican Primate emphasized the need to allow State Police Force in all the states of the federation to check criminal activities at the local level.

    He commended the new style adopted by the leadership of the National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the fight against illicit drugs and called for collective efforts in making the fight a success.

    According to Archbishop Ndukuba, the speed and desperations at which some Nigerians are getting involved in hard drugs is alarming and the country is becoming a strong hob for hard drugs hence there is a need for the authorities to stop the menace.

    Over Five Hundred delegates from all the Archdeaconries of Abuja Diocese attended the Synod with the theme: Planted by the waters,’ The beauty of walking with God.

  • Church of Nigeria affirms rejection of homosexuality

    Church of Nigeria affirms rejection of homosexuality

    The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) on Sunday affirmed its rejection of homosexuality, vowing to defend the gospel of Jesus Christ.

    The Primate, Archbishop Henry Ndukuba, made the position of the church known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.

    “The Church of Nigeria affirms its total rejection of homosexuality, and will surely stand to defend the truth of the gospel based on the injunctions and ethical principles of the Holy Bible,’’ Ndukuba said.

    The statement is entitled, ‘‘Church of Nigeria’s Position on the Recent Developments in Anglican Church in North America (ACNA)”.

    He condemned recent signing of a letter which, he said, recognised and promoted homosexuality in ACNA.

    The cleric called for sanctions against bishops, priests and laity in ACNA Province who signed the letter.

    Ndukuba said that the letter might have brought the Church to ridicule on biblical teachings about Christian marriage and human sexuality.

    “We appreciate Archbishop Foley Beach’s intervention by which the offensive gay Anglican letter was removed from the web, but this has not cured the diseases that have set in, neither has it mitigated the damage this has done by the public advertisement and the changing perception of the ACNA stand on Biblical orthodoxy.

    “A gay is a gay, he cannot be rightly described otherwise.

    “We cannot describe people as Christian murderers or Christian adulterers, neither should we have gay Christians or gay Anglican.

    “Without holiness, no man shall see God,’’ the cleric said.

    He advised ACNA to take a clear stand on homosexuality and same -sex relations of all types.

  • Buhari congratulates new Primate, Church of Nigeria

    Buhari congratulates new Primate, Church of Nigeria

    President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Archbishop Henry Ndukuba on his presentation as the fifth Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion).

    The President’s congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Wednesday.

    The President also felicitated with all members of the Anglican Church across Nigeria on ”the joyous occasion that ushered in a new spiritual leader of the Church, who has vowed to uphold the tenets of the Christian faith as espoused in the teachings of Jesus Christ”.

    President Buhari prayed for God’s grace, wisdom and guidance for the new leader as he leads Anglicans in Nigeria at a time of contending myriad of challenges for the church, the nation and the world.

    The President appreciated the contributions and solidarity of the Church in encouraging the faithful to adhere to government and public health authorities-led efforts to limit the transmission of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    President Buhari underscored the important relations between the Church and the State, and the roles of faith-based organizations in nation-building.

    He, therefore, expressed confident that ”as a nation that believes in the efficacy of prayer and the power of faith in God, Nigeria will bounce back from this trying period through collective actions.”

    He also wished the retired Primate, Archbishop Nicholas Okoh every success in his future mission.

    The President welcomed the new Primate to Abuja and assured him of good wishes and support as he begins a new phase of ministry.

  • Lesbianism, bisexualism, others have no place in the Church, says newly presented Anglican Primate

    Lesbianism, bisexualism, others have no place in the Church, says newly presented Anglican Primate

    The Most Rev’d Henry Chukwudum Ndukuba, the newly presented Primate and Metropolitan of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion has stated the Church’s position that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) have no place in the Church.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Most Rev’d Ndukuba, who is now the 5th Primate and Metropolitan of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, taking over from Archbishop Nicholas Okoh, who proceeds to retirement, stated this in his sermon during his installation and presentation at the Cathedral Church of Advent, Abuja.

    The newly presented Anglican Primate said that Church will stand by the resolutions of the Lambert Conference 1998 Resolution I.10, which stands against homosexuality and lesbianism, and uphold marriage as the institution that God has given for companionship, for mutual help, and for procreation between one man and one woman.

    The Lambert Conference 1998 Resolution I.10 commends to the Church the subsection report on human sexuality; in view of the teaching of Scripture, upholds faithfulness in marriage between a man and a woman in lifelong union, and believes that abstinence is right for those who are not called to marriage; recognises that there are persons who experience themselves as having a homosexual orientation, many of whom are members of the Church and are seeking the pastoral care, moral direction of the Church, and God’s transforming power for the living of their lives and the ordering of relationships.

    “We commit ourselves to listen to the experience of homosexual persons and we wish to assure them that they are loved by God and that all baptised, believing and faithful persons, regardless of sexual orientation, are full members of the Body of Christ; while rejecting homosexual practice as incompatible with Scripture, calls on all our people to minister pastorally and sensitively to all irrespective of sexual orientation and to condemn irrational fear of homosexuals, violence within marriage and any trivialization and commercialization of sex; cannot advise the legitimising or blessing of same sex unions nor ordaining those involved in same gender unions; requests the Primates and the ACC to establish a means of monitoring the work done on the subject of human sexuality in the Communion and to share statements and resources among us,” Lambert Conference 1998 Resolution I.10 reads in part.

    Primate Ndukuba said even within Nigeria, the Church will purge itself, stressing that any priest or church official that is found to involve in any of these will not have a portion, part in the ministry of the Church.

    “Just look around us, what is happening within these last few months. Brethren we need to prepare our hearts to pay the price of following Jesus. Some of the challenges we have in the Church today is because people are not crucified with Christ. We see opportunity of positions as opportunity of getting what we want. But the Lord requires that we be ready to pay the price of following Jesus.

    “In the days, months and years ahead, by the grace of God, we will commit ourselves to consolidating what my predecessors had started, and what all of us together have joined to build. The spiritual lives of our people being built upon the word of God.

    “But, brethren, more importantly, we need peace. The unity and peace of this Church cannot be compromised. And for us to do this, we will not only commit ourselves to the word of God, but we will also commit ourselves to discipline in the household of faith and also the fear of God. We want to hear truth, we want to operate in love, we want to walk by faith so that we will continue to grow as a Church, liturgically, spiritually in the word of God, and as the Lord helps us to serve one another.

    “We will commit ourselves to the defense of the Gospel, upholding the authority of the word of God, and contending for this faith that has been one and for all delivered to the saints. We will maintain the Anglican orthodox zeal and heritage, that which has been bequeathed to us. We will stand by the resolutions of the Lambert Conference 1998 Resolution I.10, which stands against homosexuality and lesbianism, and uphold marriage as the institution that God has given us for companionship, for mutual help, and for procreation between one man and one woman.

    “And as we have resolved in this church, we will maintain being out of communion with any church, group or persons that accept homosexuality, lesbianism, bestialism, and other aberrations that represent the revisionist agenda and indeed the corruption of the orthodox faith. We shall stand by GAFCON in the defense of the Gospel, and we pray that the Lord will help us that we will commit ourselves to upholding the authority of the word of God and what God has bequeathed to us.

    “Even within Nigeria, we will purge ourselves. Any priest or church official that we find to involve in any of these will not have a portion, part in the ministry of this church. We will commit ourselves to equipping the saints. We will oppose any erroneous doctrine or lifestyle, groupings that are contrary to the word of God,” Primate Ndukuba said.

  • Okoh remains Primate of Church of Nigeria

    Setting the record straight, the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion has said The Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh remains the Primate of all Nigeria, Anglican Communion.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Ngozi Adighibe made this known in a statement for the Directorate of Communication of the church, correcting arguments that have cropped up concerning the Primate position of the church.

    Recall The Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, Archbishop of Jos Province and Bishop of Gombe Diocese had been elected as the new Metropolitan/Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion.

    TNG had earlier reported that the church has commenced handover activities ahead of the presentation of Ndukuba as the new Primate and Metropolitan of the church.

    In the statement by Adighibe, the church averred that Okoh remains the Primate of all Nigeria, Anglican Communion until the Primate-elect is presented.

    The statement reads: “It has come to our notice that there are some persons circulating rumours that the Primate of all Nigeria, Anglican Communion, The Most Rev’d Dr Nicholas D. Okoh has handed over from his office as Primate of the Anglican Church in Nigeria. This rumour is false, as the Primate’s tenure has not yet ended.

    “Though a Primate-elect was elected on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 and as it is customary of our Church that he arrives Abuja few months before hand-over, it is important to note that he will be officially presented on Wednesday, 25th of March 2020. Therefore, the Most Rev’d Nicholas D. Okoh remains the Primate of all Nigeria, Anglican Communion until the Primate-elect is presented.

    “To that effect, we enjoin the Church and the general public to disregard any rumours emanating from any quarters as regards this issue of the Primate’s retirement”