Tag: Religion

Minister Makes U-Turn, Offers Gifts to 100 Orphaned Girls Ahead of their Mass Wedding

24May

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Human Rights, News, Nigeria, Religion, Women Empowerment

Minister Makes U-Turn, Offers Gifts to 100 Orphaned Girls Ahead of their Mass Wedding

In a move that has surprised many, the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, appears to have withdrawn her disapproval for the proposed mass wedding of 100 orphaned girls in Niger state. The Minister announced scholarships and provided various gift items to 100 orphaned girls in Niger State on Thursday. This initiative comes ahead of their mass wedding scheduled for Friday, sponsored by Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly. The minister, who initially opposed the mass wedding, citing violations of the Child Rights Act, addressed a press conference in Abuja, where she revealed her efforts to halt the wedding. "I have petitioned the Inspector General of Police and filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction to stop the wedding," Kennedy-Ohanenye stated. ...

Kumuyi: Nigerians Disappointed with Call to Forget the Past

23Aug

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Corruption, Elections, Life, Lifestyle, News, Nigeria, Religion

Kumuyi: Nigerians Disappointed with Call to Forget the Past

The General Overseer of Deeper Life Church, Pastor Williams Kumuyi, shared his optimism about the potential positive changes that Nigeria could experience under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu and his newly appointed ministers. However, his comments have triggered widespread disappointment and criticism from Nigerians who are pointing out apparent double standards in his stance. Addressing the media during a press conference ahead of the church’s Global Crusade, Pastor Kumuyi urged Nigerians to embrace the new leaders, emphasizing the need to move forward and leave behind past grievances. He expressed confidence that President Tinubu's administration, along with his selected ministers, would usher in a period of progress and transformation for the country. https://twitter.c...

Davido Removes Controversial Music Video Following from Muslim Community

24Jul

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Music, News, Nigeria, Religion

Davido Removes Controversial Music Video Following from Muslim Community

Nigerian Afrobeat sensation, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has taken down a controversial music video following criticism from the Muslim community. The video, titled "Jaye Lo," featured his signee, Olamilekan Taiwo, aka Logos Olori, and sparked mixed reactions from netizens after its release. In the 45-second clip posted on Friday on Davido's Instagram, a controversial scene portrayed men dressed as praying mallams dancing in front of a mosque instead of engaging in prayer. This depiction has been deemed offensive and disrespectful by some Muslim devotees, prompting them to call for a retraction of the video and even threaten legal action against the artists. In response to the growing backlash, Davido has removed the controversial video from his social media accounts. ...

President Bola Tinubu Set to Return to Nigeria Ahead of Sallah Celebrations

26Jun

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News, Nigeria, Religion

President Bola Tinubu Set to Return to Nigeria Ahead of Sallah Celebrations

Nigeria's President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is expected to return to the country on Tuesday, June 27, following a short private visit to London, United Kingdom. This news comes just a few days after the President traveled to London from Paris, where he participated in a summit focusing on "A New Global Financing Pact." The President's return is scheduled a day before the Sallah celebrations, and he is expected to spend the holiday in Lagos, according to a source close to the Presidency. The confirmation of President Tinubu's imminent return was announced on Sunday by a source within the Presidency. Barring any last-minute changes, the President's return plans remain unchanged, and an advance team has already been dispatched to ensure a smooth arrival and transition. It was reported on S...

Hajj: 6 Nigerians Die while on Pilgrimage to Mekkah

26Jun

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News, Nigeria, Religion, Transportation

Hajj: 6 Nigerians Die while on Pilgrimage to Mekkah

In a recent update from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), it has been revealed that six Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2023 Hajj have tragically lost their lives during the course of the pilgrimage. Usman Galadima, the head of the NAHCON 2023 Hajj medical team, shared this unfortunate news during a meeting held in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. According to Mr. Galadima's presentation, the states of Osun and Kaduna each reported two deaths among their respective delegations for the 2023 Hajj, while Plateau State recorded one. Concerned by the mortality rate, Mr. Galadima emphasized the urgent need to strengthen the pre-Hajj medical screening of intending pilgrims. He stressed the importance of restricting individuals who are deemed "not fit to travel" from participating ...

El-Rufai Warned Against Inciting Religious Conflict with His Words

5Jun

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News, Nigeria, Religion

El-Rufai Warned Against Inciting Religious Conflict with His Words

Samuel Kwamkur, a prominent figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau state, issued a stern warning to Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, cautioning him against making inflammatory remarks that could ignite conflict in Nigeria. Kwamkur, a former National Director of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), expressed his concerns during a press conference held in Jos on Sunday. He was responding to alleged statements made by El-Rufai before his departure from office, wherein the former governor purportedly claimed that the Islamic dominance in Kaduna had been successfully extended to the entire country and would persist. According to Kwamkur, El-Rufai allegedly acknowledged deceiving Christians who questioned the Muslim/Muslim ticket during ele...

AK-47 Wielding House On The Rock Pastor Arrested, Church Apologises

14Feb

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News, Nigeria, Religion, Security

AK-47 Wielding House On The Rock Pastor Arrested, Church Apologises

The Police in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has confirmed the arrest of Uche Aigbe, the presiding pastor of House on the Rock, Abuja Chapter, for bearing an AK47 rifle addressing the congregation. The command also confirmed that the church’s Chief Security Officer and Inspector Musa Audu have been arrested for releasing his gun to Pastor Aigbe. This was contained in a statement issued by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, on Monday. Adeh said, “The FCT Police Command on the heels of intelligence arrested one pastor, Uche Aigbe, of House on the Rock cathedral, Abuja, and two others. “The pastor, whose message and demonstrations were tagged inciting by various media and social media users, was arrested in the early hours of Monday, February 13, 20...

<strong>Pope Francis in Congo: Africa is the World’s Smile, Stop Choking Africa</strong>

1Feb

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News, Nigeria, Religion, Security

Pope Francis in Congo: Africa is the World’s Smile, Stop Choking Africa

Pope Francis has asked more advanced countries to see Africa beyond an opportunity to plunder the continent’s natural resources. He said this during a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, on Tuesday. Pope Francis holds his pastoral staff as he celebrates Mass marking Sunday of the Word of God in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Jan. 22, 2023. The pope at the Mass formally installed lectors and catechists. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) The Pope spoke against the “terrible forms of exploitation, unworthy of humanity” in the country. He urged the more advanced countries to acknowledge the “catastrophic” injustices done in times past, and put an end to the ongoing plundering of the continent’s rich resources. The Pope said, “Hands off the Democratic Republic of the ...

<strong>Religion Used For Political Agenda By Some Nigerians – Buhari</strong>

17Jan

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News, Nigeria, Religion

Religion Used For Political Agenda By Some Nigerians – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that some Nigerians are using religion as a tool to advance their economic and political agenda. Buhari identified continuous education of a more significant population of citizens as a solution to exposing such individuals. He said this in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Tuesday titled ‘The place of education in addressing religious intolerance by President Buhari.’ The statement stated that the President spoke at Nouakchott, Mauritania, while meeting with the United States Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, Rashad Hussain. Buhari said, “It’s a problem Nigeria has been struggling with for a long time, and it is completely unnecessary. Some people use relig...

<strong>Bandits Burn Catholic Priest To Death In Niger</strong>

15Jan

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Crime, News, Nigeria, Religion, Security, Terrorism

Bandits Burn Catholic Priest To Death In Niger

Suspected bandits have killed a Catholic Priest of St. Peters and Paul Catholic Church identified as Isaac Achi, in Kafin-Koro, Paikoro Local Government Area, LGA, of Niger State. The priest was torched to death at his residence in the early house of Sunday. The attack was confirmed by the Niger State police command spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, noting that the bandits burnt the building after failing to gain access into the priest’s residence. According to Abiodun, another priest was equally shot while trying to escape from the attackers. The statement read, “On 15/01/2023 at about 0300hrs, armed bandits invaded the Parish residence of one Rev. Father Isaac Achi of St. Peters and Paul Catholic Church, along Daza road, Kafin-Koro, Paikoro LGA. “Unfortunately, the bandits...