Tag: Christians
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Killings In Nigeria: Pastor Enenche urges Christians to defend themselves against attackers [Video]
The Senior Pastor, Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), Abuja, Dr Paul Enenche, has declared that it was high time people started defending themselves against those killing people in Nigeria either in the name of politics or religion. The fiery preacher affirmed that people would no longer fold their arms and watch others maim and waste…
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To restore Nigeria’s glory, Christians must participate in politics – CAN
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has urged Christians to participate in the process of restoring the lost glories of Nigeria. Ayokunle made the remarks yesterday while speaking at international workers’ retreat of the convention in Abuja. The CAN president also said the restructuring must be done without bias or prejudice. He…
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Christmas: Sultan felicitates with Christians, urges peaceful coexistence
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Abubakar, has felicitated with Nigerian Christians on the occasion of the 2017 Christmas celebrations. This was contained in a statement signed by the Deputy Secretary General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Salisu Shehu on Friday. The statement said, “Christmas, which marks the commemoration of the birth…
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Osinbajo betrayed Church by pairing with Buhari who hates Christians – Fani-Kayode
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, on Sunday morning continued with his attack on Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo – this time, he said the VP betrayed Christians and the church in Nigeria. Fani-Kayode said betrayed the church by pairing with President Muhammadu Buhari who he declared “hates” Southerners and Christians. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, chieftain…
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SUKUK: MURIC blasts CAN, says ‘You cry foul each time Muslims demand their rights’
…warns CAN to stop misleading misleading Christians The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has lambasted the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, over its statement that the Federal Government was making discreet moves to Islamise the country by its proposed floating of the Sukuk Eurobond TheNewsGuru.com reports that the Christian body had on Tuesday in statement signed…
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Two Christians drown in river during baptism
Two Christian worshippers drowned during a baptism ceremony in the Ugwasi River at Rombo in northern Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro region. The victims, who are both male farmers and members of the Shalom Church, drowned in the river which the police say was deep with a very high current. The Kilimanjaro police commander Hamis Selemani confirmed the…
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No attempt to force Christian students to learn IRK in schools – Sultan
The Sultan of Sokoto, Dr. Muhammad Abubakar has dismissed reports that there were plans to Islamise Nigeria, stressing that there is no attempt to force Islamic and Christian Religious Knowledge, IRK on Christian students. Abubakar spoke at a national symposium and launching of 2025 Vision by Da’awah Coordination Council of Nigeria. The Sultan said, “When…
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Adeboye, Kumuyi,Oyedepo others ask Christian students to boycott Arabic classes
The General Overseers of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye; The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), Bishop Mike Okonkwo; Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo; Deeper Life Church, Pastor WF Kumuyi among others, have ordered Christian students across the country to boycott Arabic Studies amid reports that the subject was made compulsory.…
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Cleric urges Christians to intensify prayers for Nigeria’s unity
Christians and other Nigerians have been urged to intensify prayers for the nation’s unity and harmonious co-existence of all ethnic groups. Rev. Emmanuel Adeniyi of the Banner of Christ Church, Adegbayi, Ibadan, made the call in his sermon to mark anniversary of the Church choir on Sunday. Adeniyi expressed concern over unpleasant utterances among some…
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“Oh Lord deliver Nigeria”, Christians declare prayers for Buhari’s administration
An interdenominational praise and prayer team has declared an extraordinary night of prayers with the view to liberate the country Nigeria from the shackles of the prevailing economic realities for June. In a chat with TheNewsGuru correspondent in Sapele, Delta state, the host of the programme, Akporero Emmanuel Best, said, “We believe Nigeria is in…