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Oct

07

2025

Nigeria’s Anglican Church Breaks From Church Of England Over ‘Pro-Gαy’ Female Archbishop Of Canterbury

Current Events, Metro, News, Opinion, Social IssuesAnglican Church, Religion

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has formally declared its spiritual independence from the Church of England following the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury. In a statement issued by the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, the Most Rev’d Henry C. Ndukuba, the Church described the announcement made on Friday, October 3, 2025, as “devastating” and “insensitive.” According to the statement, the decision represents a “double jeopardy” for the faith: “First, it disregards the conviction of the majority of Anglicans who cannot accept female headship in the episcopate; and second, it is deeply troubling…

Jul

26

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Religion as a tool for national development (1) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Lifestyle, Metro, Social IssuesAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Metro, Nigeria, Religion

The primary focus of every known religion is to lead carnal-minded people to become spiritually minded. It is to enable mortals to rise from their lowest ebb to a transformative stage, where they can connect with the divine. This spiritual growth gives rise to morality and essential values, which in turn fosters economic and national development. On the other hand, a more critical examination reveals that religion has also been used as a tool for colonialism and systematic enslavement, stressing the complexities of its role in society. Basically, Nigeria today is confused about how to define religion and whether it…

Jul

09

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Oluyamo urges Tinubu to prioritize the poor

Metro, News, OpinionBola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria, Religion

The Lord Bishop of Ijesa North Anglican Diocese, Rt. Rev'd Dr. Isaac Oluyamo, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to focus on policies and programmes that will improve the lives of ordinary Nigerians. Speaking at the Second Session of the Fifth Synod of the Diocese, Oluyamo emphasized the need for the president to prioritize the welfare and needs of the poor. The Synod, themed ‘A Sound of Abundant Rain’, provided a platform for the clergyman to charge the president to select and implement policies that will directly impact the lives of the poor. "What is the essence of governance…

Jul

09

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Assemblies of God Clarifies Alleged Wedding Cancellation in Aba

Abia State, Metro, NewsNigeria, Religion

The Aba Central District Presbytery of the Assemblies of God Church has addressed viral social media reports claiming a wedding was canceled at its Okpu 9 branch in Aba on Sunday, April 27, 2025. In a statement issued by District Secretary Rev. Dr. Chidiogo Enyinnaya, the church provided clarity on the circumstances surrounding the failed wedding of Mr. Obioma Onyekachi, a former member, after conducting a thorough investigation. According to the church, Mr. Onyekachi had received approval to hold his wedding at the church despite an initial disagreement over a tradition requiring the bride to stay at the parsonage the…

Jun

09

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigerian Muslims Celebrate Sallah In Face Of Severe Adversity, Exorbitant Price Of Ram, Other Items

Cultural Heritage, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Social IssuesMetro, Next Level, Nigeria, Religion

Many Nigerian Muslims who celebrated Eid al-Adha in 2025 alongside Muslims throughout the world have bemoaned how their preparation for the Islamic holiday was hampered by the high expense of living in their nation. According to those who spoke with our correspondent, the economic climate compelled them to make some adjustments. According to information obtained by OHAFIATV, many people countrywide found it difficult to handle the increase in food and transportation costs. Also, the prices of various sizes of ram, which is symbolically slaughtered to mark the occasion, went up, forcing many Muslim faithful to settle for alternatives. However, there…