Tag: prayers
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Nigeria needs prayers to overcome challenges – Omo-Agege
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has said Nigeria needs prayers to overcome her current challenges. Speaking on Sunday at the First Session of the Fifth Synod of the Diocese of Sapele (Anglican Communion), Okpe Archdeaconry, Senator Omo-Agege called on Nigerians not to despair over the challenges confronting the nation. The event…
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Buhari calls for prayers as Pope Francis undergoes colon surgery
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a get-well message to the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis as he heads in for a scheduled surgery of the colon. The president’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, confirmed this in a statement in Abuja on Sunday. Buhari called for prayers from Nigerians…
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Eid-El-Fitri: Saraki greets Muslims, urges continuous prayer for Nigeria
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan fasting and the consequent Eid-El-Fitri festival. Saraki in a statement signed by Yusuph Olaniyonu, his Special Adviser and head of his Media Office, also advised Nigerians to continue with their closeness to Almighty…
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WTO job: Women call for prayers for Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has called for continuous prayers for the final declaration of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, as the 7th Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). On Oct. 28, the General Council of the WTO declared Dr Okonjo-Iweala as the best suited candidate to occupy the position, but the United States…
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BREAKING: RCCG declares special programme for Nigeria
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has directed all members of the church to commence a 30-day fast and prayer for Nigeria. The RCCG Assistant General Overseer, Admin and Personnel, Pastor Johnson Odesola, announced this in a statement on Tuesday in Ibadan. According to Adeboye, the programme tagged, “Fasting…
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Miraculous: Popular mad woman regains sanity through prayers in Niger
A popular mad woman has been allegedly cured from her insanity through prayers by members of a religious sect in Madalla community, in Niger. Simply identified as Mrs Veronica David, the woman is known in the community for roaming the streets and carrying heavy loads on her head. “But fate smiled on her during an…
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How my prayers saved Obaseki from impeachment – Oba of Benin
The Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II, on Saturday said he thanked God that the Governor Godwin Obaseki has not been impeached despite the turbulence that has characteried the politics of Edo State under his leadership. The monarch who disclosed this when Obaseki, led some Governors, Senators and other top-ranking officials of the People’s Democratic Party,…
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Inter- Faith group declares spiritual victory over Covid-19, Boko Haram
The National Inter-Faith and Religious Organization for Peace (NIFROP) has declared spiritual victory over COVID-19 and Boko Haram insurgency in the country. National Coordinator, Bishop Sunday Garuba, made this declaration on Saturday during the grand finale of the 30-day fast and prayer for divine intervention on coronavirus and the end of Boko Haram/ capture of…
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COVID-19: No Ramadan lectures, congregational prayers this year, Sultan tells Muslims
The Jama’tul Nasril Islam (JNI) has said that there would not be the annual Tafsir or congregational prayers in mosques during this year’s Ramadan due to coronavirus pandemic. The Secretary-General, JNI, Dr Khalid Aliyu, made the announcement in a statement issued on Monday in Kaduna. Aliyu advised Islamic faithful to pray with their families at…