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Pastor Adeboye Denies Telling Christians to Own Firearms

5Jul

By Osaretin BalogbanNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Religion, Security, Terrorism

Pastor Adeboye Denies Telling Christians to Own Firearms

Renowned cleric, Pastor Adeboye has been accused of asking Christians to possess guns in order to combat gunmen and terrorists. Pastor Enoch Adeboye, The founder and president of the Redeemed Christian church of God, debunked the claims of asking his members to buy guns for self-defense against insecurity thriving in Nigeria. See Also: Insecurity: Pastor Adeboye Curses Terrorists, Sponsors He further mentioned that at no instance did he advocate that his members own weapons such as firearms.The clergyman made this known, when the media misquoted his statement “fire-for-fire” on attacks against Christians, amidst the incident of the owo massacre. “I never asked Christians to go and buy guns. Samson in the Bible did not fight with guns,”“unwanted visitors don’t come to our c...

Pastors in Ondo Deceive Members, Trap them in Underground Apartment

4Jul

By Osaretin BalogbanNo Comments

Child Abuse, Human Rights, News, Nigeria, Religion, Security

Pastors in Ondo Deceive Members, Trap them in Underground Apartment

Police detectives have arrested two pastors in Ondo and rescued 54 worshipers with 23 children, who were been held in an underground apartment, sited under The Whole Believers Bible Church in Ondo state. According to multiple reports, the members were deceived and hypnotized by their pastors to remain in church under the guise of a prophecy that Jesus christ will arrive on September. The perpetrators, David Anifowose and Peter Josiah have been apprehended by the law enforcement agency. The arrest was made possible, when members that did not believe in the prophecy, and who knew about the situation contacted the police. The pastors instructed the members to stay in the church and partake in a 7 days programme in order to prepare themselves for the coming of Christ. The supposed me...

Terrorist Attack – Seven Soldiers Feared Dead in Taraba

2Jul

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Religion, Security, Terrorism, Violence

Terrorist Attack – Seven Soldiers Feared Dead in Taraba

A suspected terrorist attack has left about seven soldiers dead in Taraba State. Reports say that the soldiers were killed in a forest located around Amdami in the Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State on Thursday. The incident was confirmed by the Chairman of Karim Lamido council, Markus Hamidu, according to Daily Post. The soldiers were reportedly on patrol within the area. Hamidu said, “Seven soldiers were killed by bandits yesterday (Thursday) around Amdami area. It is very unfortunate. May God save us.” See Also: Insecurity: Buhari’s Govt Overwhelmed – Obasanjo Attempts to reach Usman Abdullahi, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, failed as he was reported to be on Hajj to the Muslim Holy land. However, a senior officer who didn’t want to be...

Insecurity: Pastor Adeboye Curses Terrorists, Sponsors

2Jul

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Religion, Security, Terrorism, Violence

Insecurity: Pastor Adeboye Curses Terrorists, Sponsors

Pastor Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has rained curses on kidnappers, herdsmen and other criminal elements wreaking havoc in Nigeria. The cleric while delivering his sermon at the ongoing Holy Communion Service for July, prayed God to deny terrorists and all their sponsors peace. Adeboboye expressed surprise that some people wanted churches closed for a period of three months. He described it overstepping of boundary. See Also: I Don’t Know Whether There Will Be 2023 Election Yet – Adeboye He said, “As the Lord lives, every evil plot against the church of the Lord will be consumed by fire in the name of Jesus. From now every kidnapper, terrorists including their sponsors will never experience rest again. “From now on in the name ...

Peter Obi Reacts To Campaign Pictures On Muslim Praying Mat

2Jul

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria, Religion

Peter Obi Reacts To Campaign Pictures On Muslim Praying Mat

The Presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi has disowned his campaign picture found on Muslim prayer mats which trended on social media on Friday. Despite the origin of the campaign pictures being unclear at this point, Obi took to Twitter to disown the mats as not having any direct link with his campaign team. He stressed that he maintains the highest regard for Islam and Muslims and every other faiths and would not drag any into his quest to govern the country. Obi took to his official Twitter page to tweet, “The inclusion of my picture on the praying mat was misguided even with the best of intentions. It did not emanate from my campaign team. I have deep respect for the Muslim faith and indeed for every other religion.” Meanwhile, Poju Oyemade, the S...

Freedom of Religious Expression: Lawyer Appears at the Supreme Court Dressed as a Native Doctor

23Jun

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Human Rights, Judiciary, News, Nigeria, Religion

Freedom of Religious Expression: Lawyer Appears at the Supreme Court Dressed as a Native Doctor

Following the Supreme Court's ruling, granting freedom of religious expression to secondary schools students, Chief Malcolm Omirhobo decided to appear at the Supreme Court as a Native Doctor. It will be recalled that the Supreme Court had recently ruled that secondary school students could go to school dressed in their Hijabs, the religious dressing allowed for Muslim females. See Also: We Won’t Tolerate Hijab in Kwara Mission Schools – CAN Citing this, the human rights Lawyer, noted that the Supreme Court had, by that ruling, granted persons of all religions the right to dress in line with their relious beliefs. He was therefore exercising his rights by appearing as a traditional worshipper. Aside from causing a stir in court, the Justices, who were visibly shocked, immediate...

Father Mbaka – Catholics Banned from Attending Adoration

18Jun

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Elections, News, Nigeria, Religion, Uncategorized

Father Mbaka – Catholics Banned from Attending Adoration

Following the back lash that met Father Mbaka on his attack on Peter Obi, the Bishop of Enugu Diocese has directed that Catholics stay away from Mbaka's Adoration Ministry programs. According to the Bishop in the letter dated June 17 2022, the Bishop noted that the order will be in place until the conclusion of the canonical processes that the Diocese has put in place. Explaining why this step was necessary, the Bishop said "My decision is based on the fact that some of the teachings and utterances of Fr. Camillus Ejike Mbaka at the Catholic Adoration Ministry are not consistent with the teachings and faith of the Catholic Church." He concluded by encouraging everyone to continue to pray for Father Mbaka: "I enjoin all the Christian Faithful to keep praying for Fr. Mbaka and the Cat...

Owo Massacre: Tears at Funeral Mass for Victims

17Jun

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News, Nigeria, Religion, Security, Terrorism, Violence

Owo Massacre: Tears at Funeral Mass for Victims

Victims of the Owo massacre that took place about 13 days ago are to be laid to rest today. A funeral mass for the victims took place today at the Mydas Resort, Owo and had in attendance Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state along with many other dignitaries. Expectedly, there was a huge turnout of people who, either came to pay their last respects or to simply witness the event. Image Source: Daily Post It will be recalled that on the 5th of June 2022, at least 40 worshippers were killed when gunmen invaded the premises of St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, opening fire on the worshippers. See Also: Many Killed In Ondo Catholic Church Attack The attack has heightened security concerns in the entire South-west, with places of worship now beefing up their security to...

Peter Obi, You Cannot Win Unless You Come and Ask for Forgiveness – Father Mbaka

15Jun

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Peter Obi, You Cannot Win Unless You Come and Ask for Forgiveness – Father Mbaka

The controversial Catholic priest, Rev. Father Mbaka, has warned Peter Obi that he is wasting his time on his Presidential bid if he does not come and beg him for forgiveness. Mbaka was obviously peaved at the resurfacing of the video where he was practically arm twisting Peter Obi to donate to his adoration ministry. In that video, Father Mbaka made mockery of himself and the Catholic Church as a whole which resulted in his Bishop asking him to apologize. The video of that apology also went viral and has again resurfaced. https://youtu.be/ND4GMlt-Qw0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7OrTNsS6LY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoxiySi_bBw In his current tirade against Peter Obi, he accused Obi of campaigning with the video, saying that he, Father Mbaka, apologized to h...

Orji Uzor Kalu Supports Muslim VP for Tinubu, Says Wife is a Christian

15Jun

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Elections, News, Nigeria, Religion

Orji Uzor Kalu Supports Muslim VP for Tinubu, Says Wife is a Christian

As the APC pushes towards choosing a Muslim running mate for Tinubu, Orji Uzor Kalu, the Senate Chief whip has told Christians not to fret. Addressing the concerns of Nigerians, especially those of the Christian faith, Kalu stated that even if Tinubu's running mate were to be a Muslim, there will be no reasons for concern because Tinubu's wife is a Christian, and even a Pastor with RCCG, like Professor Osinbajo, the current VP. See Also: Tinubu To Meet APC Govs As Race For Running Mate Begins He made this position known why he was speaking with newsmen on Wednesday at the National Assembly. He said "Let me tell you, in my house, my wife is the head of the house in reality. Even you men that are here, now that your wives aren’t here, they are the head. "Like if I wear these clo...