Tag: religious
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Walking together: Religious and Community Leaders Escalating or De-escalating tensions, Stephen Ojapah
Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls
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I won’t allow ethnic or religious groups to stoke violence – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed not to allow any ethnic or religious group to stoke up hatred and violence against other groups. In a statement, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, issued on his behalf, the president condemned the ethnic violence in a part of the country. Yoruba…
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Stoking ethnic, religious prejudices bad for Nigeria’s development – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja warned that stoking ethnic and religious prejudices will not augur well for the development of the country, adding that his administration will continue to create the enabling environment for religious freedom as guaranteed by the Nigerian Constitution. Buhari said this when the leadership of the Nigerian Supreme Council…
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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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Kill the hypocrisy about religious studies in schools
Azu Ishiekwene At a time when you would think there are enough small fires in the country, the religious army has started yet another small fire in schools. For most of the time this week the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council had to whip out the hoses to douse the brush fire started by…