Faith

  By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, June 4, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Rev. Yakubu Pam as the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC). Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, confirmed this in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. …

  turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Max Romeo sang “The more you look the less you see/The less you look the more you see.” That appears to be a very apt description of COVID-19 and the shenanigans surrounding it. There have been more questions than answers and it has been controversial …

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged churches in Nigeria to remember Nigeria in their prayers, especially now that the country, like all other countries of the world, is being ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic. Obi spoke on Tuesday …

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has reviewed the restriction on the number of worshippers during church services from 50 to 70 persons in the state. Modalities are also being worked out for the number of Moslems that will participate in Friday prayers. These, according to a statement by Paulinus …

Rome, June 7, 2020 Pope Francis on Sunday said people should not let down their guard and assume that they are safe from the novel coronavirus now that infection levels are dropping in many Western countries. He gave the admonition during his sermon at the Vatican on Sunday. “You can’t …

By Chidi Opara Owerri, July 7, 2020 The Imo COVID-19 Task Force, on Sunday, expressed satisfaction with level of compliance by some churches with the coronavirus protocols in the state. This, the task force said, included wearing of face masks, washing of hands and maintaining social distancing. The Chairman of …

By Henry Oladele Lagos, June 7, 2020 The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Sunday lauded the efforts of the Federal Government in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. Adeboye gave the commendation during his June thanksgiving sermon which was held online. He thanked …

Washington, May 22, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday demanded that states allow religious services to take place again this weekend, thus ending shutdowns that were part of efforts to stem the spread of the new coronavirus. Trump made the proclamation, which he phrased in the form of a …

The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, MFM, has directed the repeat of her 30 days Prayer Retreat, whose second session ends this weekend. The General Overseer of MFM worldwide, Dr. Daniel Olukoya, who gave the directive, stated: “From 8th of June. We restart the prayers using the former booklet. …

In my Easter message to the good people of Anambra state a few weeks ago, I noted that the disruptions to the global economy brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic will be huge. Monitoring the spread of the virus since, it’s obvious the pandemic is already having a very devastating …

The management of four major hospitals in Imo and Abia states have hailed the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, for extending his COVID-19 palliatives to their various health institutions. They are Holy Rosary Hospital, Emekuku, Owerri, Imo State; Madonna …

Being passive is not the answer in life. Do not expect God to take care of everything for you. Make choices and discern the will of God. My dear friends in Christ, the feast of St. Mathias, May 14 (yesterday) takes us back to the upper room where Mary and …

  1. Praise God, thank Him and give Him glory. He is the giver of all good gifts. 2. Father, please make me purely whole, not just healed but purely whole – whole body, soul and spirit . 3. Father, please give me pure Life – Healthy, Strong, Vigorous – …

Pastor-in-charge of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, New Dawn Pavillion, Lagos, Olusola Dada, recently celebrated his wife, Abolanle Amosu Olusola-Dada, on the occasion of her 40th birthday. It was a day of great joy for family, brethren, relatives, friends, colleagues and other well wishers who graced the glamorous event as there …

By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, April 24, 2020 Gov Hope Uzodinma of Imo has donated foodstuff to various churches in Imo to cushion the economic effects of the lockdown occasioned by the Coronavirus pandemic. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Oguike Nwachukwu made the disclosure in a statement he issued in …

By Mary Anighoro/ Augusta Uchediunor Lagos, April 19, 2020 The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, says normalcy will soon return to the world after the COVID-19 pandemic and urged Nigerians to keep hope alive. Adeboye said this on Sunday during an online …

Knights of St. John International (KSJI), Commandery 680, Newark, New Jersey and their Ladies Auxiliary 592, Newark, New Jersey, United States of America, US, had an eventful year 2019. The year featured various activities which are here captured in pictures.

Governors Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enuu State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State and Seyi Makinde of Oyo State are some of the states helmsmen that have sent out greetings to Christians in their states and across the country on the …

Facebook has launched key resources to help faith groups stay connected and engaged during the current COVID-19 outbreak. The resources include the “Faith on Facebook Resource Hub” and the Faith on Facebook toolkit, both providing guidance and step-by-step tips that faith-based groups can use to keep their communities engaged while observing social distancing. …

The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2019 general election, Mr Peter Obi has urged Nigerians not to despair but to be steadfast in the face of adversity. Obi said in a message to mark the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ at Easter …

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Enugu State chapter, has expressed its support for efforts of the administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, in containing Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the state. CAN expressed its position when members of the State Executive Committee led by the Chairman, Rt. Rev. Christian C. …

The Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province (Anglican Communion) and Bishop of Enugu Anglican Diocese, Most. Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Chukwuma, has denied media reports alleging that he said that “the Province will not shut any of its branches over Coronovirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic”. Addressing newsmen at the Government House, Enugu after …