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NIGERIANS have been urged to renew hope in the possible transformation of the country, with a note of caution that those who do not have faith in its anticipated rebirth may not partake of the same.General Overseer, Glorious Divine Assembly Lagos, Pastor Ossy Michael Onyiaorah, made this known during the 10th anniversary of the church.Onyiaorah…

IntroductionLET me start this paper by commending the Law and Property Committee of the Conference of Methodist Church Nigeria for organizing this second workshop on making landed property asset beneficial and relevant to the church. The first one took place in Enugu last year. The bible says, "my people perish for lack of knowledge" (Hosea…

RETIREMENT is often related to those who serve in the public or private sectors of an economy. When applied to men and women who work in the service of God, then it sounds awkward and controversial. Should men of God retire? CHRIS IREKAMBA sampled the views of some religious leaders.Most Leaders In The Quran Who…

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has described the newlyordained Primate of the Anglican Communion, Most Revd Nicholas Okoh, as a worthy successor to Primate Akinola.He made the disclosure at the Cathedral Church of the Advent, Gwarimpa Abuja, as Okoh mounted the pulpit for the first time, following his installation as Primate.Jonathan, who doubled as Special Guest of…

THEREFORE, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to GodÑthis is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test…

THE Primates Council of the Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans (GAFCON/FCA) met in Bermuda from April 5-9, 2010. The Council devoted most of its time discussing the gospel, especially in pursuance of developmental projects. It commended the enviable stride and visionary qualities of the immediate past Primate of Church of Nigeria, (Anglican Communion) and its founding…

* Donates To Affected CommunityWITH a view to interacting with stakeholders in the 14 provinces under the Church of Nigeria, Primate of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Revd Nicholas Okoh, on April 26-27, 2010, paid an Episcopal visit to Jos, the Plateau State capital.To receive the Primate was the Archbishop of Jos Province, Most Revd Benjamin…

AS part of their brotherhood responsibilities, Islamic groups in the country have organised a special prayer for the departed soul of the immediate past President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Umaru Musa Yar' Adua.In particular the prestigious Markaz Arabic and Islamic Learning Centre, Agege, has announced a two-day prayer session for the late former…

THE First African Church Mission Inc., last week, inaugurated a new diocese and elevated some of its clergymen, during a special service, held at St. Peter's Parish, Odi-Olowo, Lagos.Five clergymen Ñ Ven. Andrew Isola Owoyemi, Ven. E. O. Bajomo, Mr. Oluwafemi Ayodeji Ola, Ven. Akurqsemieka Israel Tamunoibiyemieari and Ven. Dr. Paul Akindeko Ñ were elevated…

CHURCHES lack the efficacy of God's transforming wordÑ a situation, which explains why social vices are on the increase, despite the ever-growing number of churches in the country.Pastor David Abolaji of the Bible Restoration Fellowship, Ifako, Gbagada made this observation during a briefing to create awareness on the forthcoming Lagos Ministers Meeting (LMM) of End-Time…

AS the nation mourns the death of former President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, the Christian community has paid respect to the memory of the late leader, recounting his achievements, love and dedication to the country.In a statement, President, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, said although death is inevitable, the President, despite challenges, was…

A CONFERENCE on animal feed and human food has just ended in Cancun city, Mexico a couple of days ago. The third of its type, the conference, attended by participants from various parts of the world, brought together major stakeholders which included animal scientists, veterinarians, animal feed industry regulators from different economic blocks and other…