Religious leaders
5 Oct
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on religious leaders to address the issue of corruption within their congregations, stressing that “people in our churches are living above their means, and we know them.” Olukoyede noted the importance of speaking the truth to those in power within congregations,…
5 Oct
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has challenged religious leaders in the country to show more commitment and involvement in the anti-corruption fight through preaching the right messages. He gave the charge in Abuja when he received a delegation of leaders of The Citizens Church for All Nations…
30 Sep
Sir: An African proverb says that when an eye emits dirt, such dirt is shown to the eye itself so it can see very clearly its own misdemeanor.
21 Sep
At the 2024 Gender and Inclusion Summit held in Abuja, traditional and religious leaders took centre stage in addressing the pressing issues of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and poverty. A key session, titled "From Policy to Practice: The Role of Religious and Traditional Leaders in GBV Interventions that Promote Equity and Address Poverty," highlighted the critical…
29 Jul
The president, Emeka Agba Foundation, Emeka Agba, has lamented exploitation by foreign missions while stating the need to scrutinise
29 Mar
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to religious leaders not to curse Nigeria in their sermons rather they should pray for the nation to witness growth and prosperity. Tinubu made this call during the Ramadan Iftar gathering with traditional rulers and religious leaders at the State House in Abuja on Thursday. The President also emphasized…
20 Feb
The Senior Pastor of Awaiting the Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Pastor Adewale Giwa, has urged religious leaders in the country to adopt the practice of allocating a portion of tithes and church offerings to support the less privileged within their congregation. The cleric, who gave the advice while featuring on a radio programme in…
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In commemoration of the 91st posthumous birthday of late Igbo leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Finland-based Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa has said that nothing on earth can stop the actualisation of Biafra independence. Ekpa stated this in a statement on Monday in reaction to a report by an international media titled 'Biafra's March towards Independence gains momentum'.…
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The United Nations Positive Livelihood Award Centre (UN POLAC) has taken a significant step to boost Nigeria's development initiatives by launching its new development committee. This move aims to enhance the country's progress and growth, building on the UN's existing efforts to support Nigeria's development agenda. Speaking at the event, the Director General and…
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The people of Daika Community of Panyam District of Mangu local government area of Plateau State were thrown into confusion, pain, and mourning on Sunday when gunmen suspected to be armed militia killed a young man aged 30 years. A resident of Daika, Mr. Christopher Luka, confirmed that the deceased, the late Fwangshak Lesun, was…
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In a coordinated mission to support power restoration efforts in Kaduna and other northwestern states, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on November 1, 2024, executed a series of air interdiction operations targeting terrorist positions located deep within the Alawa Forest in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The mission is said to align with…
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The Oyo State Government, on Monday, distributed cash and food items to over 1,000 elderly residents of the state, restating its commitment to catering to the welfare of the elderly in the society. The government also declared its readiness to designate one primary health care centre in every local government area of the state for…
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The Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly has commended the recent judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, which halted the state government's withdrawal from the Consolidated Revenue Fund until the 2024 Appropriation Bill is presented before the Assembly. The Federal High Court's decision, delivered by Hon. Justice J. O. Abdulmalik, was applauded…
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Plateau State Government yesterday threatened to go tough on those engaged in the trafficking of children from the state. The state Government also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with an international Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Both Ends Believing (BEB) and the Association of Orphanages and Homes operators in Nigeria to create a digital identity of…
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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, received the United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary, Mr. David Lammy, in a courtesy call at the State House in Marina, hours after the British envoy arrived Nigeria in his first trip to Africa to discuss UK's new approach to the continent. Lammy, accompanied by the British High Commissioner…
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Immediate past Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has stated that climate change will be the defining challenge of this century due to its far-reaching impacts on ecosystems, economies, societies, and human health, and Africa will be at the centre of its implications. Speaking at the 42th Annual Olumide Memorial Lecture organized by the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors…
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The Niger State Police Command has disclosed that the command on 1st November 2024 received information that some passengers who were on transit in a Toyota Bus vehicle with Reg. No. LG 08 DGS from Sokoto State heading to Bayelsa State were attacked by suspected kidnappers at Gidan-Kwakwa along Tegina-Zungeru road in Rafi local council…