Religion Archives - Page 10 of 17

Mar

08

2024

Oyo State Government Consults Traditional Rulers to Revive Council of Obas and Chiefs

Lifestyle, Metro, News, PoliticsOyo state, Politics, Religion

The Oyo State government recently convened a consultative meeting with traditional rulers to discuss the revitalization of the State Council of Obas and Chiefs. Held at the House of Chiefs in the State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, the meeting aimed to enlist the support of traditional leaders in advancing the developmental agenda of Governor Seyi Makinde's administration. Led by Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal, the state government delegation emphasized the importance of the council as co-partners in driving development initiatives. Lawal highlighted the need for a functional council to provide traditional rulers with a unified platform to voice their opinions on government…

Feb

25

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

OCF Pays Last Respect As Madam N. Idikachukwu, Colleague’s Mother is Committed To Mother Earth

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, NewsOCF, Ohafia, Okon-Aku, Okon-Aku Christian Fellowship, Religion

Though it was a moment of mourning for the entire community, it was also a moment of display of unity that has come to stay among Christians of Okon-Aku Ohafia as they turn out en masse to accord last respect to Madam Nwanediya Idikachukwu, a Christian woman and the Mother of their colleague, Rev. Precious Idikachukwu (the National Coordinator of Okon-Aku Gospel Ministers). Here the Presiding Bishop of OCF, HIS LORDSHIP Dr STANLEY DAVID Presenting a support - envelope to the bereaved. The burial which took place on Friday 23rd February 2024 is adjourned the first Burial ceremony ever attended…

Feb

16

2024

By David Okoye

Governor Zulum Calls for Day of Fasting and Prayer Amid Economic Hardship

Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBorno state, Economy, Religion

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has issued a call to action amidst the current economic challenges faced by the state. In a broadcast to the citizens, he urged traditional rulers, clerics, and residents to observe a voluntary one-day fast on Monday, seeking divine intervention for peace, prosperity, and development. Expressing concern over the high cost of food items and its impact on families, Governor Zulum assured the people of decisive steps being taken to alleviate the situation. Emphasizing the importance of reviving the agricultural sector, he outlined efforts to increase food production and reduce dependence on palliatives. Acknowledging the…

Feb

06

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

The Continued Castigation Of Zion Ministry G. O, Ebuka Obi Is Wicked, Satanic.

Lifestyle, Metro, News, OpinionEmeka Kalu, Metro, Opinion, Religion

The trending videos making around on social media platforms castigating Pastor Ebuka Obi of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach deeply raise concern that to date, I am worried as to why some men of God would go to the extent of sponsoring malicious, unfounded, and envious attacks on their fellow servant in the vineyard simply to bring him down. The body of Christ as professed by the Christian faithful is daily being chided, ridiculed, and profaned not because the Messiah's message to mankind was corrupt but due to interpersonal wranglings unnecessarily brewing up amongst the leaders of churches. Pastor Ebuka Obi…

Jan

31

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

The EFCC uncovers religious organisation financing terrorism, links it to another N7 billion fraud.

Economy, Metro, NewsBandits, Crime, DSS/EFCC, Economy, Insecurity, Nigeria, Religion, Security, Terrorism

Ola Olukoyede, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), claims that the anti-graft organisation has discovered a religious group that is using money laundering to support terrorists. At a discussion on "Youth, Religion, and the Fight against Corruption" on Wednesday in Abuja, Olukoyede revealed the information. He also claimed that N7 billion in fraud proceeds had been linked to a different religious organisation. He mentioned that the country's religious groups, institutions, sects, and bodies had been proven to be involved in money laundering by the EFCC. Olukoyede claimed that after money laundering was linked to one of…