Tag: Christians
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Christians using Amotekun as cover up to dominate South West – Sharia Council
The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria has reacted to the establishment of Amotekun, a security outfit it claimed was a subtle plot by Christians to dominate the South-West region of the country. Speaking to newsmen in Osogbo, Osun State’s capital, the Muslim group’s Vice President Sheikh Abdurrasheed Hadiyatullah alleged that the affairs of the…
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Andimi: Buhari’s govt colluding with terrorists to exterminate Christians in Nigeria – CAN
President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle on Tuesday described the killing of Adamawa State CAN chairman, Rev. Lawan Andimi as gruesome, unfortunate and a shame on the federal government. Andimi was abducted by Boko Haram on January 2 when the insurgents stormed the community. Ayokunle faulted the security architecture of…
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Celebration of Christmas unbiblical – MFM’s founder, Olukoya cautions Christians
General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Dr Daniel Olukoya, says the church does not celebrate Christmas because it is unbiblical. Speaking at the Wednesday Manner Water Service which coincided with the 2019 Christmas celebration at the Church’s Headquarters in Lagos, Olukoya says no book in the bible recorded the word ‘ Christmas’…
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Conviction of ex-govs: Is it only Christians that steal? – FFK asks Buhari
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, believes that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has only targetted former governors of Christian faith for corruption charges. In this post he shared on his Facebook page, he wondered if it is only Christians that are stealing. His post comes days after a Federal High Court in Lagos sentenced…
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Crucified to the world- Femi Aribisala
By Femi Aribisala The angel says about Jesus: “He will save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21). But if you were to ask Christians how Jesus saves us from our sins, you would get a confused silence. Or they may tell you he saves us from eternal damnation in hellfire. But even if this…
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Advent is here – Francis Ewherido
By Francis Ewherido The 2019 advent season started this week, last Sunday, to be specific. The word Advent in its simple form means the arrival of a notable person or event. Even at that, it captures the essence of the season. Advent is derived from the Latin word, adventus, which means, coming. It means we…
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Buhari congratulates Jos Imam who saved over 200 Christians for receiving U.S. award
President Buhari has expressed delight at the International Religious Freedom Award conferred on Imam Abubakar Abdullahi of Nigeria by the U.S. Department of State. On behalf of the Federal Government, President Buhari heartily congratulated Imam Abubakar on the well-deserved honour by no less a credible and formidable government agency of the United States. The President,…
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Nigerian Imam who rescued over 200 Christians wins US award for religious freedom
The Chief Imam of Nghar Village, Abdullahi Abubakar who protected over 200 villagers during attacks on Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau in June 2018 has emerged one of five International Religious Freedom Award winners, the US State Department announced on Tuesday. The award is being given for the first time ever during the…
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FG clears air on allegations of ‘persecuting’ Christians in Nigeria
The Nigerian Government on Thursday repudiated claims by a group styling itself as Northern Christian Elders Forum, who alleged that the Muhammadu Buhari administration is practicing bigotry and alienating Christians. The response by the Nigerian Government, according to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and publicity, Garba Shehu, is contained in a…