Tag: Christians
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U.S. honours Nigerian Muslim cleric for rescuing 200 Christians
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has honoured Chief Imam of Nghar Village, Abdullahi Abubakar who protected 200 villagers during attacks on Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau in June 2018. The U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington awarded the Chief Imam with Ambassador’s Peacemaker Award for Heroism at an interfaith dialogue organised by the…
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Easter: Saraki salutes Christians, calls for sacrifices in national interest
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has called on all Nigerians to imbibe the value of sacrificing in the interest of the country as demonstrated by Jesus Christ whose selfless service to humanity is being commemorated across the world at this Easter period. Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media…
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Christmas: Delta Speaker urges Christians to show love to others
The Speaker of the Delta House of Assembly, Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Christians to show love to all Nigerian as they celebrate Christmas irrespective of their religious or political affiliation. Oborevwori made the call in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu on Monday in Asaba. The speaker while felicitating with…
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The first shall be the last – Femi Aribisala
By Femi Aribisala When Christians preach the false prosperity gospel, their focus is on this life. They talk of Christ becoming poor that Christians may become rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:9). But the true gospel is not about poor Christians becoming rich in this life. It is about rich Christians becoming poor. Femi Aribisala Neither is…
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The prayer of faith – Femi Aribisala
By Femi Aribisala Jesus says: “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). But can we pray without Jesus? Certainly not! Prayer is only acceptable in the name of Jesus. Moreover, when we want…
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Resist temptations to doubt, mock God, Adeboye warns Christians
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has warned Christians of the danger inherent in mocking or doubting God. The popular preacher therefore warned Christians to resist mounting temptations to doubt God irrespective of the circumstance. Adeboye said this in a sermon at the Redemption Camp of the…
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Nigerian Christians not as committed as Ethiopian Christians
The world’s most committed Christians live in Africa, and Ethiopia ranks highest for Africa in a new study report released by the Pew Research Center (PRC). TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports Ethiopia, with 98% committed Christians, toppled Nigeria that has 82% committed Christians and Ghana with 89% committed Christians in the world’s most committed Christians report. “Christianity…
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TNG INVESTIGATION: Uncommon faith in Plateau: Christians defy killings, worship in burnt church [Video]
By Adebayo Animasaun June 23, 2018, will remain a dreadful day to the people of Plateau State. It was the day gunmen, suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, invaded Gashish district communities, dominated by the Berom people, and killed over 200 persons, burnt houses and forced their inhabitants to take shelter at Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDP)…
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Killings: Buhari invites Imam who saved 300 Christians for handshake, national honour
President Muhammadu Buhari has instructed Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State to bring the 83-year-old Imam of Nghar village, Gashish District in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Alhaji Abdullahi Abubakar, to Abuja for “a handshake and national honour.” Lalong said the President took the decision following reports that the Imam saved about 300 persons…
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NCPC boss urges Christians to intensify prayer for nation’s peace, progress
The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), on Wednesday, urged Christians to intensify their prayers for the peace and progress of the country Uja, made this call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), while reacting to the leadership of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), declaration of National Day of prayer…