Tag: Cleric
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Promote integrity lifestyles – Cleric, activists task religious leaders
The Executive Director of the faith-based organization, Al-Habibiyah Islamic Society, Imam Fuad Adeyemi, has warned religious leaders and citizens over the disturbing absence of integrity in the society, insisting that “integrity certainly pays.” Imam Adeyemi led the call during a radio town hall meeting titled “Entrenching Culture of Integrity in Nigeria: The Religious Perspective,” organized…
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Why Eid-el-Maulud is celebrated by Muslims – Cleric
Sheikh Zakirullah Dan’Iya, says Eid-el-Maulud is celebrated to encourage Muslims to rejuvenate their faith and rededicate their time to the service of Almighty God. Dan’Iya, the leader of the Tijjaniyyah Islamic sect in Lafia, Nasarawa state made this known in a telephone interview with NAN on Monday.
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Hunger: Don’t push Nigerians to the wall – Cleric tells Tinubu
Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming of Jesus Christ Church, Akure, Adewale Giwa, has warned that the President Bola Tinubu should not push the citizens to the wall, noting that hungry people don’t fear death.
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Just In: Confusion as Sokoto cleric observes Eid-el-Fitr prayers with members, dares scholars with contrary view
Sokoto-based cleric, Sheikh Musa Lukwa on Tuesday, observed Eid-el-Fitr prayer with his congregation. Recall that Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, had declared Wednesday as the first of Shawwal and Eid day, commemorating the completion of the 2024 Ramadan fast. The council said the crescent moon was not sighted on Monday, the same…
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2024: Introduce policies that will affect lives of the people positively – Catholic Archbishop of Lagos urges FG
Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, the Catholic Archbishop of Lagos has called on President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government and all political leaders across the country to give Nigerians enough reasons to smile in Year 2024.
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Cleric decries youth involvement in internet scams
Rev. Tajan Moltok, the Resident Pastor of the Shepherd House International in Jos, has decried the rate at which youths in the country engage in internet scams.
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Embrace preachings of Christ, cleric urges Christians as Knights of St Mulumba mark founder’s day
Christians, especially the Knights of St Mulumba, KSM, have been charged to imbibe the worthy life of Jesus Christ so as to ensure proper development of human resource. Rev Fr (Dr) Hyginus Aghaulor, the Episcopal Vicar For Ozubulu Region of the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi called on members of the Knight of St Mulumba to…
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Don’t take loans to perform Hajj – Cleric
A Muslim cleric, Sheik Ibrahim Yusuf, has urged Muslim faithful not to take loan to visit the holy land, saying it is against the injunctions of the religion. Yusuf said this at a Ramadan Lecture organised by Professional Muslim Women Network on Sunday in Lagos.
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Bishop Nwokolo advises Nigerians to remain hopeful, amidst endless challenges
The Anglican Bishop on the Niger, Rev Dr Owen Nwokolo, has advised all Nigerian citizens, especially Christians, not to allow the current very challenging state of the nation to weigh in so much on them. Or affect their psyche or faith in God, this Easter season. The cleric who described Easter as a time of…
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50-year-old cleric remanded in prison over alleged defilement of teenage girl
A 50-year-old cleric, Lawrence Omoniyi, has been remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre by an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, on Thursday, for allegedly defiling a teenage girl. The defendant, whose church name is being withheld, resides at 4, Orisunbare St., off Tapa Road, Isawo Ikorodu, Lagos. Omoniyi is being tried for defilement. The Prosecutor, ASP Raji Akeem,…