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PFN condemns killing of Rev Achi | Nigeria News Headlines Today
By Sam Eyoboka THE Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria(PFN) has condemned in its totality the abominable killing of Rev Isaac Achi who was until his untimely death the Kafin Koro Deanery of the Minna Diocese of Niger State and the Reverend Father in charge of St Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kafin Koro. In a Press Release from the office of the PFN National President, Bishop Francis Wale Oke expressed great sorrow on the killing of the Catholic Priest.
Nigeria: For Equity, Peace, Justice, Nigeria's Next President Should Come From South-East - NCEF
The National Christian Elders Forum, NCEF, has said the South East zone of the country should produce the next president in next month's general elections in the interest of equity, justice and peace. It also warned against inflammatory statements by the political class and religious leaders, especialy in the north, as the campaigns for the elections hot up, sayingsuch statements were capable of threatening the corporate existence of the nation.
PFN President calls for prayer for Nigeria
By Sam Eyoboka THE Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has called on all Nigerians to continue to keep Nigeria in their prayers, assuring them that whatever the challenges of the moment might be, only the word of God concerning Nigeria will prevail. In a Christmas message by the National President of the PFN, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, he expressed appreciation to God for his grace and benevolence towards his people and the privilege of another Christmas celebration.
Attack on Apostle Suleiman: PFN commiserates with families of victims
By Sam Eyoboka THE Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria is deeply saddened by the loss of innocent lives of security personnel and staff of Apostle Suleiman who were brutally gunned down by criminals in last week’s assassination attempt on the life of the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries (OFM), Apostle Johnson Suleman. “We commiserate with the families of the Policemen and others in the convoy who lost their lives in the attack. Our hearts and prayers go out to them.
Kumuyi identifies forgiveness as panacea for peace, unity in the society
By Sam Eyoboka THE General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi has identified forgiveness as panacea for peace and unity in the church and society. The man of God said even though there are offences that can leave a deep cut in people’s hearts, there is always need for anybody who feels offended by actions of another person, to take the initiative for reconciliation and forgiveness.
2023 Presidency: NCEF blasts APC, PDP for fielding Muslim candidates
. By Sam Eyoboka, Omezia Ajayi & Luminous Jannamike, LAGOS The National Christian Elders Forum, NCEF, has condemned the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for fielding Muslim presidential candidates, 13 years into an insurgency in the country. The group also faulted the current debate on the same-faith ticket, arguing that next year’s election was a process to define democracy and not over sharia rulership.
Legalisation of Abortion in Lagos State is unacceptable – Bishop Martins | Nigeria News Headlines Today
By Sam Eyoboka THE Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Adewale Martins has rejected the legalisation of abortion by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Archbishop Martins said it was untrue that all stakeholders were consulted in the guidelines’ preparation.
Re-Murder of Deborah Yakubu: Archbishop Martins wants perpetrators punished
By Sam Eyoboka THE Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins has condemned in very strong terms the stoning and killing of Deborah Yakubu in Sokoto State by a mob of overzealous students for alleged blasphemy. He also charged the law enforcement agencies to quickly swing into action to investigate the matter to identify the culprits and bring them to justice according to the Nigerian criminal law.
Nigeria: Catholic Church Allows Separation On Account of Violence - Archbishop Adewale
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Dr Alfred Adewale has reacted to the matrimonial imbroglio that led death of the Gospel artiste in Abuja, saying that "No clerics should ever support or encourage any woman or even a man to continue to stay in an abusive relationship or marriage. It will be tantamount to connivance for any clergyman to support domestic violence.
Why men of God must run when threatened by women – Adeboye | Nigeria News Headlines Today
By Sam Eyoboka THE General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has told men of God not to fight women, but run when women threatened to deal with them. Adeboye, who will soon turn 80 years old in March, at a special online service on Sunday, cited the classical Bibìcal case of Elijah and Jezebel to buttress his point. “Elijah arrived at Jezreel, sat down in his house and was enjoying the victories that had happened.
Muoka celebrates God at 19
By Sam Eyoboka AS adherents of the Christian faith mark the birth of Jesus Christ, General Overseer of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, Pastor Lazarus Muoka has given hope to the hopeless Christians who are loyal to the church grappling with several multifarious challenges including countless insecurity problems in different parts of the country.
Corrupt Leaders Will Be Exposed This Year, Ositelu Predicts
By Sam Eyoboka THE Aladura Patriarch and the Primate of The Church of the Lord (TCL) Worldwide, Most Rev. Dr. Rufus Okikiola Ositelu has revealed that in spite of the current situation of the country there will be a divine intervention that will turn things around for the betterment of the country and the world in general.
Adeboye: How God saved me from going to hell
…welcomes all to the Holy Ghost Congress 2021 By Sam Eyoboka GENERAL Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye yesterday reiterated how God saved him from going to hell fire in 1973 when he heeded the altar call and gave his life to God.
Ikoyi Building Collapse: Archbishop Martins commiserates with Sanwo-Olu, affected families
By Sam Eyoboka THE Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins has commiserated with the families of those who lost their lives and the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the wake of the recent collapse of the 21-storey building on Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. In a release signed by the Director of Social Communications, Rev.
Declare emergency on insecurity, Buhari told
By Sam Eyoboka THE Catholic Archbishop of Lagos Archdiocese, Most Reverend Alfred Adewale Martins has the Muhammadu Buhari administration to urgently declare a state of emergency on insecurity now to stem the spate of killings in the country.
Anglican Church joins call to stem insecurity
By Sam Eyoboka THE Lagos West Diovese of the Anglican Communion of African Church has expresses grave concern on the state of insecurity in Nigeria where kidnapping, banditry, killer-herdsmen, terrorism, hoodlum activities and armed robbery are the order of the day.
Dare Adeboye goes home in a blaze of glory
By Sam Eyoboka TODAY in the city envisioned by the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye a morbid event will take place as 42-year old Oluwadaminare Temitope Adeboye, a pastor with RCCG, in Eket, Akwa Ibom State who died in his sleep last Tuesday evening will complete his final journey.
PFN commiserates with Adeboye over death of son
By Sam Eyoboka PENTECOSTAL Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has commiserated with Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye over the loss of his son, Pastor Dare Adeboye The fellowship, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bishop Emmah Gospel Isong described as tragic the demise of the son of the man of God. The body lamented that the news of Pastor Dare Adeboye’s passing on, was to say the least, shocking.
Covid-19 did not kill Dare Adeboye, PSF debunks report
By Sam Eyoboka Pastors’ Seed Family (PSF), an umbrella body for Pastors’ children in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) worldwide, has debunked the rumours making the round that Pastor Dare Adeboye’s death was COVID-19 related while requesting that the family be left to mourn in peace. In a statement issued yesterday, the body said it was without doubt that it was hit by the sad occurrence but will keep steadfastness in God.
I’ve Fulani blood in me, but there are demonic Fulani sent to destroy Nigeria - Prophet el-Buba
By Sam Eyoboka PRESIDENT of EL-Buba Outreach Ministries, Prophet Isa El-Buba, has said there are demonic Fulani sent to destroy Nigeria, urging the Church to intensify prayers and speak with one voice. El-Buba with his church headquarters in Jos, Plateau State, in a broadcast on his Facebook page, said he had kept quiet for over two months because the Lord did not give him permission to talk.
Nigeria: NAF Jet Crash - More Experienced Pilot Should've Been Used - Experts
Following Sunday morning crash of Nigerian Air Force jet at Bassa village, near Abuja airport runway, which claimed seven officers, military observers have been asking why very young officers without much flying experience were deployed for the hazardous mission of searching for the kidnapped Kagara School students in ungoverned dangerous forests in Niger State.
What Nigeria needs is a new Constitution, say Christian Elders
What Nigeria needs is a new Constitution, say Christian Elders ….Implement Report of the 2014 National Conference. ….Decree 24 which transmuted into 1999 Constitution has not guaranteed national unity By Sam Eyoboka NATIONAL Christian Elders Forum (NCEF) made… CONTINUE READING» Stay up-to-date Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously
Pastor Adeboye acquires brand new helicopter for evangelism
Pastor Adeboye acquires brand new helicopter for evangelism By Sam Eyoboka GENERAL Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye is said to have recently acquired a brand new Helicopter. According to news sources we… CONTINUE READING» Stay up-to-date Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously
Pastor Adeboye acquires brand new helicopter for evangelism
By Sam Eyoboka GENERAL Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye is said to have recently acquired a brand new Helicopter. According to news sources we gathered by @henotacemedia, the brand new helicopter registered ‘5N-EAA’ is presently parked in the Winners’ Chapel owned hangar ‘Dominion Aviation Center’ at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. The purpose of the new helicopter, according to informed sources, is for evangelism.
Nigeria: Businesses Hail CAMA 2020 As Pastors Howl in Protest
Contentious sections of the new Company and Allied Matters Act, CAMA, signed by President Muhammadu Buhari on August 7, 2020, are currently generating angry reactions across the country, as many stakeholders have threatened to challenge the piece of legislation in court.
Nigeria: Buhari to Service Chiefs - How Do Terrorists Get Arms?
By Sam Eyoboka, Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Joseph Erunke, Luminous Jannamike & Ibrahim Hassan Wuyo President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday debunked insinuations that insurgents operating within the country, especially Boko Haram, have more money and sophisticated weapons than government forces. President Buhari also queried security chiefs on how terrorists in the North East get arms, despite closure of the nation's borders with neighbouring countries.
Fighting corruption is a collective responsibility - Archbishop Martins
Fighting corruption is a collective responsibility – Archbishop Martins Adewale Martins Decries Southern Kaduna killings By Sam Eyoboka THE Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins has urged Nigerians to do everything possible to rid the… CONTINUE READING» Stay up-to-date Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously
Nigerians in Diaspora Petition ICC Over 'Ongoing Genocide' in Nigeria
Member of the British House of Lords has joined a growing number of Nigerians in the Diaspora and others from three continents to petition the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to investigate "ongoing genocide" in parts of Nigeria, which had been likened to images from Darfur. Baroness Caroline Cox of the British House of Lords, a consistent and outspoken champion of global human rights and religious freedom, added her signature to the petition.
Killings: Act now, South, M-belt leaders write Buhari
Killings: Act now, South, M-belt leaders write Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari By Dapo Akinrefon, Sam Eyoboka, Omeiza Ajayi & Andy Asemota Ongoing killings in Southern Kaduna has continued to elicit reactions from Nigerians and pressure groups… CONTINUE READING» Stay up-to-date Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously
Outrage Over Mass Killings In The North - Bestnaija
#1 » by green20 (β11780) » 7 minutes ago By Ibrahim HassanWuyo, Kaduna Andy Asemota, Katsina & Sam Eyoboka IT was one of the worst weeks in the recent history of the North. Stories of blood, tears and sorrow have become common, leaving the North with the unenviable tag of the axis of mass killings. Celebrants slain at wedding grounds; children, women and men slaughtered in broad daylight and traditional rulers taken captives and many others raped, killed and abandoned all in the North.
COVID-19: Rev Okotie attacks Bill Gates, says supported by key leaders
By Sam Eyoboka Reverend Chris Okotie of the Household of God Church has condemned the alleged role played by US billionaire, Bill Gates in the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. In an 80-minute video released early Sunday on YouTube, the pastor sensationally accused Mr. Gates of leading a global conspiracy to destabilize the world economy and execute a satanic agenda against the Church.
Oritsejafor, Suleman, others mourn American televangelist, Cerullo
Morris Cerullo By Sam Eyoboka Nigerian clergymen have taken to social media to pay their tributes to the late televangelist, Morris Cerullo, who died on Saturday July 11 in San Diego, California,… CONTINUE READING» Stay up-to-date Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong.
Okotie debunks death rumour
By Sam Eyoboka FOUNDER/Senior pastor of Household of God, Reverend Christopher Okotie has denied rumours making the round that he died yesterday in his Lagos home. A statement by his media manager, Pastor Ladi Ayodeji described the news as one of those fabrications by persons who will not verify their source of story.
Catholic Archbishop says no to continued restriction on religious gatherings
Most Rev Alfred Adewale Martins THE Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev Alfred Adewale Martins on Wednesday called on the Lagos State Government to ease the restriction… CONTINUE READING» Stay up-to-date Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong.
Adeboye condemns murder of Miss Omozuwa
By Sam Eyoboka Pastor Enoch Adeboye GENERAL Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye on Tuesday condemned in strong terms, the murder of Miss Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, in one of the parishes of the church in Benin City. Miss Omozua, a 100 level Microbiology student of the University of Benin, Benin City, was last Wednesday gang-raped and hit with a fire extinguisher after some persons attacked her.
COVID-19: CAN can’t speak for Christians — OKOTIE - Vanguard News
By Sam Eyoboka *Chris Okotie SENIOR Pastor of the Household of God Church, Oregun, Lagos, Rev. Chris Okotie has finally broken his long silence, with his renewed challenge to the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, to speak for Christians, an opinion he has always canvassed. In a statement released Sunday, Rev Okotie stated his position on the organization, saying: “CAN is an amorphous organization sustained by a Christian appellation.
Eid-al-Fitr: PFN felicitates with Muslims
By Sam Eyoboka Dr. Felix Omobude, PFN President PRESIDENT of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Rev. (Dr.) Felix Omobude, has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Sultan Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III and all Muslims in Nigeria and all around the world on the occasion of this year’s Eid-al-Fitr. He congratulates all Muslims on the completion of the Ramadan season at this difficult time of the global pandemic. He prays that the celebration to usher in healing and greater peace in the country.
It’ll take a miracle for COVID-19 to disappear completely, says Adeboye
By Sam Eyoboka General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye GENERAL Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye yesterday declared that it will take a big miracle to make COVID-19 leave the world completely. Adeboye made this declaration in a sermon titled: “Seven ways to deal with a mountain,” during a live broadcast on Dove TV at a special Sunday service, assuring Christians that many will thank God after the present lockdown.
By Sam Eyoboka THE General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Dr. Daniel Olukoya on Monday directed a repeat of the church’s 30 days Prayer Retreat, whose second session ends this weekend. Dr. Olukoya, who gave the directive, stated: “We restart the prayers using the former booklet.
WHO confirms Adeboye’s prediction: Covid-19 won’t fully go away
By Sam Eyoboka THE World Health Organisation, WHO has confirmed the recent prediction by General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye who said… CONTINUE READING» Stay up-to-date Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong.
Covid-19 won't fully go away -
By Sam Eyoboka THE World Health Organisation, WHO has confirmed the recent prediction by General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye who said COVID-19 would subside soon but won’t fully go away. Vanguard recalls that in a virtual message on Sunday, April 19, 2020, Pastor Adeboye said normalcy would soon return to nations after the COVID-19 pandemic and urged Nigerians to keep hope alive.
Nigeria: COVID-19 - PFN Protests Harassment of Pastors
THE Edo State chapter of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, has expressed disappointment at what it called unwholesome harassment of pastors and church members who opened their churches based on the pronouncement of the state governor. A communique issued at the end of a recent executive committee meeting of the Edo State chapter of PFN on May 4, the PFN resolved to demand the cessation of unlawful harassment of the Church in Edo State.
COVID-19: PFN protests harassment of pastors
Bishop Mon Igbinosa By Sam Eyoboka THE Edo State chapter of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, has expressed disappointment at what it called unwholesome harassment of pastors and church… CONTINUE READING» Stay up-to-date Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong.
Kure donates N6m palliatives to Jema’a LG, Police
By Sam Eyoboka APOSTLE Emmanuel Nuhu Kure of Throneroom Trust Ministry, Kafachan, Kaduna State, on Tuesday, donated palliatives worth N6 million over the COVID-119 pandemic. The cleric also urged Nigerians to stay at home and avoid exposing themselves to unnecessary risks. The palliatives Kure donated were for the vulnerable members of the society in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State and the Kafachan area office of the Nigeria Police to cushion the effects of the COVID-19 lockdown.
By Sam Eyoboka THE General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said the coronavirus pandemic would not end until God proves to the world that He is God. He, however, urged Nigerians to remain on guard and not to be ‘unwise amid the Coronavirus pandemic.’ Preaching in a brief Easter service message titled: “A New Beginning” Adeboye said: “My God is not dead.
EASTER:Makinde, Ugwuanyi, Uzodinma, Sanwo-Olu, Okowa call for prayers against COVID - 19
Home COVID-19 EASTER:Makinde, Ugwuanyi, Uzodinma, Sanwo-Olu, Okowa call for prayers against COVID – 19 By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa, Sam Eyoboka, Lagos, Festus Ahon, Asaba, Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri As Christians celebrate Easter, state governors and others have called on Nigerians to reflect soberly… CONTINUE READING» Stay up-to-date Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong.
COVID-19: Adeboye, Oyedepo donate medical supplies to Lagos, Ogun
Home COVID-19 COVID-19: Adeboye, Oyedepo donate medical supplies to Lagos, Ogun By Sam Eyoboka LAGOS—THE General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has donated some medical supplies to the Lagos State Government to support its… CONTINUE READING» Stay up-to-date Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong.
By Sam Eyoboka WORLD Council of Churches, WCC general secretary, Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit and WCC moderator, Dr Agnes Abuom have urged people and churches to give highest priority to “doing whatever we can do to protect life” and “ask churches not to have public services tomorrow as this can become hubs of transmission of the virus” and to follow strictly the rules and guidelines from authorities based on WHO guidelines. Tveit and Abuom ask the fellowship to reconsider their way of working.
Nigeria'll Overcome COVID-19 - Bakare
Founder and Serving Overseer of Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has assured that Nigeria will survive the deadly Coronavirus. Similarly, the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Ekiti State, yesterday, urged its members across its 17 jurisdictional centres to abide by Governor Kayode Fayemi's restriction of the number of congregation to 20.
COVID-19: Why we gathered on Sunday contrary to govt directive -Winners’ Chapel
By Sam Eyoboka THE Living Faith Ministries also known as Winners Chapel which held its normal services on Sunday in defiance of government directive, yesterday issued a statement to explain its position.
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