Tag: Churches
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“My view on churches was grossly misrepresented” – Obi
Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi has said his views in a recent report was grossly misrepresented. Obi who spoke through his media office stated that he never mentioned that churches should be dismantled. In a statement issued on Sunday, his media office said” “The attention of the Peter Obi Media Reach, POMR, has…
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Lagos denies imposing parking fees on worshippers, churches
The Lagos State Government has clarified that the state’s parking policy will only affect motorists who intend to utilise the newly created 1,800 parking slots of the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA). Mrs Adebisi Adelabu, General Manager, LASPA, made the clarification in a statement on Sunday in Lagos.
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: A new wave
By Oke Chinye Read: MATTHEW 28:16–20 Meditation verse: “For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.” (Habakkuk 2:14) The coronavirus pandemic that hit the world in 2020, took everyone by surprise. Suddenly, the world stood still and watched in horror as the…
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FG to create mass vaccination centers in Varsities, Churches, others
The Federal Government on Thursday announced its plans to create multiple vaccination sites in higher institutions of learning and religious centres. The Executive Director of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Faisal Shuaib, revealed this during a press briefing in Abuja.
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Churches should make DNA test mandatory for child dedication – Adeyanju
Activist Deji Adeyanju has said churches should ensure couples conduct a DNA test on their child before coming for child dedication ceremony. He also advocated for DNA test to be promoted as a national policy. He tweeted, “Abegiii my correct brother. DNA is a must. Let us promote it as national policy. Churches should make…
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Bandits kill eight, raze church, houses in fresh Kaduna attacks
No fewer than eight people have been killed by bandits at Ungwan Gaida village in Chikun local government area of Kaduna state. The bandits were said to have invaded the community and started shooting sporadically and, in the process, shot eighth people dead. Confirming the incident in a statement, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal…
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Obey government directives on crossover services – CAN President urges churches nationwide
The Christian leadership in Nigeria has directed worship centres to respect governments’ directives on New Year crossover services. President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev Samson Ayokunle, in a statement issued on Tuesday evening, said CAN understands the unfortunate state the coronavirus pandemic has put everybody worldwide. The association appealed to churches to…
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Robbers invade six churches in Osogbo, cart away mixers, amplifiers, others
No fewer than six churches in Osogbo, Osun State were recently invaded by armed robbers who carted away a multimillion Naira public address system. The men of the underworld were said to have stole Mixers and Slave Engine Amplifiers at the affected churches which include Methodist Church, Isale-Aro; Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Bishop’s Court,…
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Pastors who refuse to open churches for fear of COVID-19 are fake – Oyakhilome
Founder, Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has lashed out at churches that refused to open for worship in Lagos State, describing them as fake. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that some pastors have kept their churches under lock and key despite the lifting of ban on religious activities. Founder, The Citadel Global Community Church (formerly Latter Rain…
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COVID-19: Oyedepo dares Sanwo-Olu, ‘decrees’ daily opening of churches in Lagos
Presiding Bishop, Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo has decreed that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu should allow churches to also open on weekdays in the state. In Lagos, churches only open on Sundays and mosques on Fridays. But Oyedepo, on Sunday during worship service at Canaanland, Ogun State berated the Lagos State Government…