Be ready to arrest all of us because we will break that law- PFN president, Bishop Wale Oke, slams National Assembly members for passing law penalizing anyone who preaches in commercial buses The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria PFN, Bishop Wale Oke, has slammed members of the Nigerian Senate for pass…
"The Catholic Bishops are conscience of the country. There's difficulty in Nigeria but it's not the fault of President Tinubu- Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (video) Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has said the Catholic Bishops are conscience of the country and are right to give their perspective on the state of the Nation. In a video…
"I have not heard any statement from government quarters against the k!llings" Bishop Oyedepo knocks Tinubu, tells him to stop "pretending" to be ignorant (video) General Overseer of Living Faith Church Worldwide, a.k.a Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has slammed President Bola Tinubu over the worsening insecurit…
…limitations and strive to become agents of change. Also speaking, the wife of the Archbishop of the Anglican Diocese of Lagos Mainland, Olabo Johnson, stressed the need to preserve and promote the stories of Nigerian women, saying history remains incomplete when the contributions of women are overlooked. She urged the…
…toll to 30. Photos from the mass burial showed rows of caskets placed side by side. Bishop of Kafanchan Diocese, Most Rev. Julius Yakubu Kundi, said the victims were failed by those responsible for protecting them.Addressing mourners, Bishop Kundi said the decision to line up the coffin side by side was deliberate, des…
The remarks generated public debate, with Bwala’s reaction attracting criticism from some Christian groups, including the Northern Christian Association.
The Presidency on Saturday criticised representatives of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria for their conduct during a recent meeting with President Bola Tinubu, insisting that the clerics are not the sole custodians of the truth about the state of the nation. Also, the Independent National Electoral Commissio…
…responds to Cardinal John Onaiyekan's comments on Arise News following the Catholic bishops' meeting with President Bola Tinubu.PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! There is something fundamentally inappropriate about Cardinal John Onaiyekan granting a television interview to offer his o…
The Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, John Onaiyekan, has said that President Bola Tinubu disagreed with the assessment of the economy and security concerns raised by members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria during their meeting at the State House, Abuja. PUNCH Online had reported…
…has said it is treating the disappearance of a seminarian attached to the Catholic Bishop’s residence in Otukpo as a missing person case, contrary to reports that he was abducted by gunmen. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Peter Aondona, said the police had not received any official report confirming an abduction. He sa…
…priests. They will not marry you. Focus on getting other men - Cameroonian Catholic Bishop appeals to women in his Diocese The Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buea Cameroon, His Lordship, Michael Bibi, has urged women and girls in the diocese to stop pursuing priests, reminding them that the clerics have commit…
…feature noted, documenting scenes ranging from fans climbing trees in London to a church bishop in Lagos leading his congregation in songs celebrating Arsenal's title victory. Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze, who joined Arsenal during the title-winning season, described the achievement as something much bigger than…
…concern that the President made the comment while responding to a call by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria for credible, transparent and peaceful elections, arguing that the occasion required reassurance and statesmanship rather than combative rhetoric. According to Atiku, Tinubu’s response reflected the alo…
…have faith in this country, we will continue to come,” he added. In his sermon, the Lord Bishop of Ogbomoso Diocese, Anglican Communion, Rt Rev Dr Titus Babatunde Olayinka, described Prof Oluponna as a product of sound Christian and intellectual upbringing. “You scaled through 50, 60, 70. The grace is enormous. Amazing…
…foundation may take time but would endure. “Things may be slow, but it is sure.” The bishop also shared a personal story to emphasise the value of gratitude and faithfulness. He recalled that the woman who introduced him to Christianity when he was 15 years old received a car from him decades later as a token of apprec…
…tone for the conference with a call for faith leaders to become builders of peace. Archbishop Daniel Okoh, represented by Most Rev. Dr Benebo Fubara-Manuel, reinforced that message, while organisers of the gathering urged participants to move beyond declarations by putting the Code into everyday practice across churche…
…DOF website for updates on the next intake.About the David Oyedepo FoundationFounded by Bishop David Oyedepo, the David Oyedepo Foundation (DOF) is a faith-based philanthropic organisation committed to raising change agents in Africa. It invests in education, leadership development, and spiritual growth to empower youn…
The Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Calabar; His Lordship, Prof. Nneoyi Egbe, has rejected alleged attempt to Islamise Nigeria and integrate sharia laws and financial systems into the country’s economy. He stated this at the end of the three-day third session of the 12th Synod of the diocese at the Holy Trinity Anglican…
…by terrorists and bandits regains freedom. In a statement signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, on Sunday, the association thanked God for preserving the lives of the victims throughout their 56-day ordeal. “The Christian Association of Nigeria joins the people of Oyo State and indeed all well-meaning Nigeri…
The Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo, and the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Dawud Akinola, have expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and security agencies over the successful rescue of the pupils, teachers, and other victims abduct…
Bishop Dr John Ibenu of the Chapel of Freedom International Churches has urged Nigerians to inspire hope and contribute positively to national development, rather than dwelling on the nation's challenges and blaming the system. Ibenu, at a press conference in Lokoja on Monday, commended the efforts of government at var…
The Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, Rt. Rev. James Odedeji, has called on the Federal Government not to relent in its efforts to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State, saying their continued captivity was becoming increasingly alarming. Odedeji made…
…The Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, hinted that Pope Leo XIV could visit Nigeria in the future after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Read here: My fiancé called off our wedding after I lost my leg in accident - A…
…of Nursing Sciences in Emekuku and the 80th birthday celebration of the Emeritus Archbishop of Owerri, Most Rev. Dr. Anthony Obinna. According to him, the development should concern every Nigerian committed to the country's progress, warning that it further weakens democratic institutions and erodes public confidence.…
…and that it respected the jury's decision. Alison-Madueke's older brother, Archbishop Doye Agamas, 69, was also acquitted of conspiracy to commit bribery. Oil executive Olatimbo Ayinde, 54, was found not guilty of bribery and bribery of a foreign public official, despite having acted as an informant for Nigerian anti-c…